PORTLAND
Portland’s best days out.
The 11 most popular scenic air tours in Portland. The ones worth your time, with what each costs, how long it runs and who to book through.
A 20-minute airplane tour over downtown Portland from Troutdale, with bottled water and friendly pilots who point out landmarks.
Most Popular“It was a very nice experience on a sunny day evening. Will recommend flying during sunset time, when the views will be at its best.”
Fly a small plane over the Columbia River Gorge from Portland with low passes, headset audio, and local pilot tips for $119.
“It was an amazing experience! Our pilot was very kind. Loved the flight experience and will try yo customize next time. Thank you !”
Small-plane air tour from Portland to Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, with pilot commentary, big photo angles, and smooth flying.
“My mom and I booked last minute while on vacation in Portland and we're glad we did! It was so fun! The ride is about 50 minutes in a 5-seater plane, taking you up close to Mt. Hood and along the Columbia River. The pilot was really experienced and the take-off, flight, and landing was…”
Fly from Troutdale over the Columbia River Gorge, Portland, and Mt. St. Helens on a weather-dependent 1-hour aerial tour with Envi Adventures.
“This was truly a once in a lifetime experience and our pilot made it one for the books really made us feel safe the entire flight was very professional and knew the areas really well explaining to us all the landscapes surrounding us”
See Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge from a small Cessna. Headset narration, bottled water, small-group views.
“We took this tour to celebrate our anniversary. The views were absolutely amazing and the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the sounding areas.”
A 40-minute small-group air tour over the Columbia River Gorge, featuring Crown Point, Latourell, Multnomah Falls, and Beacon Rock.
“Amazing pilot! Very beautiful view and would come back! Very easy and simple and enjoyable! Thank you!”
Private one-hour air tour from Portland over Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, with bottled water and photo-friendly angles in a small plane.
“Absolutely stunning! Spencer was awesome. I was anticipating being a bit afraid in such a small plane but I felt very safe! Would definitely recommend!”
Fly over Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge from a small plane. Talk with your pilot on a headset during a 30-minute ride.
“Awesome scenic trip! Our pilot Adam was very polite, professional, friendly and informative. He made sure we were able to see the sites and was always attentive to how we were doing. I highly recommend this trip!”
Take a 40-minute airplane flight over Portland and the Willamette River, with pilot narration, headsets, and big views at $219.
“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”
Take a private 1-hour air tour from Portland through the Columbia River Gorge, flying over Multnomah Falls and more.
“My husband and I loved our tour with Clay! We had foggy weather in the morning so he pushed us back an hour and we're glad he did because we were able to see everything so clearly. Clay was very informative and a great pilot! We flew Read more”
Small-plane views of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Adams from Portland, with window seats, headsets, and pilot narration.
“J.P., our SOUTHERN pilot, (she from TN, he from NC - so he "spoke our language") took us on an unbelievable, majestic, incredible tour of Mts. Rainer, Hood, St. Helens Adams & Multnomah Falls. Amazing views and equally informative facts and info from a very capable young man. Exudes”
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