PORTLAND
Portland's standouts, both coasts.
The 10 standout air tours & scenic flights tours a Portland traveller will actually book. What each one covers, who runs it, and what it costs from the dock or the trailhead.
A 20-minute group airplane tour over downtown Portland with landmark spotting, bottled water, and smooth, safety-first pilots.
“It was our first such experience and safety was our highest apprehension. But our pilot was phenomenal and has been a great guide all along. Definitely worth another shot and we will come again :)”
A low, small-group 20-minute flight over the Columbia River Gorge from Troutdale, with headsets and close-up cliffs and waterfalls for $119.
“Fabulous pilot! We saw a lot in a short amount of time. Easy to schedule and doesn't eat up a lot of time.”
Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge air tour from Portland in a small-group plane flight with smooth views of waterfalls, cliffs, and photos.
“Great to see Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge from this perspective. The pilot was great and very informative. Only negative was I was searching helicopter tours and on the website (see attached photo) it also appears to be by a helicopter. In front of tour length it has a picture of a helicopter.”
Small-plane Mt. St. Helens air tour from Troutdale with Portland and Columbia Gorge views, weather-dependent routing, and expert pilot commentary.
“Our pilot, John, was very informative as to the sights we were seeing. The flight was as advertised.”
Fly over Portland and the Columbia River Gorge in a small airplane with headsets, bottled water, and multiple looks at Multnomah Falls.
“The waterfall route is pretty average in my opinion. Definitely would’ve shot for the mt. St. Helens / mt. Hood options if I saw them available on the app when I was booking. It was fun but honestly could’ve put the $ towards something more exciting. Flight says 40 minutes in the app but we…”
Fly above Multnomah Falls in a small airplane. See Crown Point, Latourell, and Beacon Rock from the sky in 40 minutes.
“Davis provided us with this first class tour of the gorge. Patiently answering all questions about how the plane works and weather, to showing all the water falls and landmarks along the way.”
Small-plane air tour of Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge from Troutdale, with bottled water and photo stops in about 1 hour.
“We had a good time, the tour guide (Carrie) was so well aware of the history of Portland and all its surroundings... she also suggested lots of good places to visit during our stay”
Fly a small-group airplane route over Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge with headsets, bottled water, and pilot chat.
“Our family was celebrating my mom's birthday and my nieces birthday. Mom - 84 and my niece- 29. The ability to see the beauty from the air. My niece was impressed with our pilots landing skills.”
Portland Scenic Flight by Envi Adventures is a 40-minute small-plane tour over landmarks like the Portland Sign and Willamette Falls.
“JP was awesome! He explained when it would be bumpy, especially since we are riding in the winter. The views are amazing, you cannot get over the views and pictures do not do it justice. Thank you JP for such an awesome experience Read more”
Sunrise Aerial Tram ride from OHSU with a downtown pickup, coffee-stop, and a donut stop by South Waterfront, in a small group.
“It was a beautiful tour with a tour guide that made you feel comfortable! She knew history and the best spots to explore afterwards! I highly recommend this tour and would do it again with my friends and family!!! Loved the views!”
