Chasing Waterfalls in Oregon
10+ Waterfalls, Wine Tasting, Hot Springs, & more!
Join us for 3 nights / 4 days for an adventurous retreat to some of the best waterfalls, wineries, and gorge-ous views Oregon has to offer! Explore Portland's icons, soak up the sights of the Columbia River Gorge (one of the best scenic drives in the west), hike to more than 10 Instagrammable waterfalls, unwind with a mineral hot spring soak, taste some of Oregon's famous wines and beers, and relax in luxury accommodations every night with your favorite UD friends.
Multnomah Falls | tallest waterfall in Oregon
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- 3 nights beautiful luxury accommodations
- Adventure to see 10+ stunning waterfalls
- Explore Portland, OR including: Voodoo Donuts, Powell's City of Books, and the Willamette Valley Waterfront
- Wine tasting at a working farm in Hood River
- Brunch on Sunday
- Soak in a natural mineral hot spring
- Endless photo ops
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 3 nights accommodations - 1 night in Portland hotel, 2 nights in private Gorge-side Airbnb with amazing views, hot tub & outside fire pit.
- Most meals
- Departure airport transfer
- Action-packed itinerary with hikes, waterfalls, hot springs admission and more
- Your adventurous, fun, and charismatic host to lead you on this journey and drive you around
- We may need a second driver + co-host. Message us if you're interested to discuss discounted registration!
 NOT INCLUDED:
- Arrival airport transfers (can be arranged by your host for additional fee)
- Flight from SFO/OAK to PDX
- Travel insurance (highly recommended!)
- Thursday meals + lunch at Multnomah Falls Lodge
- personal drinks (coffee, alcohol, brewery on Saturday)
- Wine tasting and lunch out on Sunday
WHAT TO BRING:
- No more than 2 bags per person - 1 carry on/1 suitcase
- Hiking clothes and boots
- recommended to bring micro spikes and hiking poles if you have them
- Quality rain jacket (it rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest - hence why all the waterfalls ??)
- Wool socks to help keep your feet warm if they get wet
- Comfortable city walking shoes
- Cameras, tripods, etc.
- Swimsuit for hot tub and hot springs
- Personal toiletries + gear
LODGING
 PORTLAND 
We'll be staying at one of Portland's coolest hotels, complete with vintage decor, swanky bar and game lounge, fitness center, and wine tasting cellar. The hotel is located right downtown and is very easy to get to from the Portland International Airport.
Here are some airport transfer options:
- MAX Red Line (public transit): $2.50 / 40 min / stops only 2 blocks from the hotel
- Uber: ~$40 / 20-30 min
- Lyft: ~$30 / 20-30 min
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
We've booked an absolutely stunning private home right on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge with incredible sweeping views, private large hot tub, outdoor fire pit, covered patio, indoor fireplace, and plenty of relaxing places to chill and socialize.
 
 
Sharing rooms and/or beds will be required for this trip. Room assignments will be provided closer to the trip dates. Please leave a note in your registration comments or message you host if you have a request to room with another member.
FOOD
 WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- light breakfast Fri
- full hot breakfast Sat
- sack lunch Sat
- home cooked dinner Fri + Sat
NOT INCLUDED:
- Thursday meals
- Lunch at Multnomah Falls Lodge
- Personal drinks (coffee, alcohol, brewery on Sat)
- Wine tasting and lunch out on Sunday
Friday lunch location | Multnomah Falls Lodge
ITINERARY
DAY 1 | Thur May 02
Arrive in Portland
- Arrive any time during the day
- Check in to the hotel to drop off gear
- Depending on when you arrive, you can plan to meet up with the group in the city, or hang out at the hotel.
- Meet up with the group downtown
- Let your host know when you plan to arrive so we can try to make meeting up easy!
 Portland excursions:
- Powell's City of Books
- Biking Portland Waterfront + Bridges
- Voodoo Donuts
- + more
- Back to hotel to freshen up
- Group dinner out
DAY 2 | Fri May 03
 Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, + Columbia River Gorge
- Breakfast and coffee in Portland (9am)
- Check-out of hotel & load up in rental cars (10am)
- Begin the gorgeous drive through the Columbia River Gorge
- Scenic overlook at Vista House
- Quick walk and snack break to Bridal Veil Falls
- Hike Latrourell Falls
- 2 mi out-and-back
- moderate
- Lunch underneath the famous Multnomah Falls in a historic lodge from the 1920s (1pm)
- Hike Wahkeena Falls Loop Trail - includes 5 waterfalls! (2pm-6pm)
- 5.1 mil loop
- moderate w/ 1,600 ft elevation gain
- Bridge of the Gods (6:30pm)
- Settle in to our stunning Airbnb for dinner, hot tub relaxing, games, and an evening fire (7pm)
DAY 3 | Sat May 04
3 Northern Falls + Hot Springs Resort
- Hot breakfast at the cabin before leaving for the day's adventures (10am)
- Hike Pool of the Winds Falls (10:30am)
- 2.1 mi out-and-back
- moderate
- Walk to Horsetail and Ponytail Falls (12pm)
Lunch at Ponytail Falls
- Hike Wahclella Falls (2pm)
- Brewery Happy Hour in Carson or back to Airbnb to relax for the rest of the day (4pm)
- Carson Springs Hot Spring (5:30-6:30pm)
- Fireside sunset dinner and chill
DAY 4 | Sun May 05
Winery w/ lunch + Goodbyes
- Coffee, quick breakfast, check out, and hit the road (10am)
- Rowena Crest Viewpoint (11am)
- Lunch at a winery in Hood River (12pm)
- Back to Portland Airport (arrive around 2:30pm)
HOW TO JOIN
- Add yourself to the watchlist to be notified about updates, changes, or messages posted on the event.
- Register here to pay the 50% deposit - (aka the price listed that you'll pay when you register) this will lock in any early bird discounts available
- The remaining balance will be automatically charged to your card on file 3 weeks before the event
- Review the 'Added Details & Directions' and 'Post Registration Details' to book flights and make other preparations.
- Post on the message wall to introduce yourself and get to know your fellow travelers
Questions? Contact your host (Christina) directly @ 415-776-7455 or email Info@urbandiversion.com
LET'S GO CHASE SOME WATERFALLS!
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