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Gray Line of Oregon

Portland Hop-on Hop-Off Trolley Schedule

The Hop-on/Hop-off  Pink Trolley Sightseeing Tour includes driver guide narration and 10 stops at the major attractions in Portland. With service at each stop every 60 minutes there is plenty of time during the day to see the Portland you want to see at the pace you choose.

The first departure from Stop 1, from the corner of SW Alder and SW Broadway, is at 10:00 am with the last departure leaving at 4:00 pm, arriving back Stop 1 at 4:55 pm.  Buy your one- or two-day pass on-line and hop on at any stop or visit our staff at the corner of SW Alder and SW Broadway and start your tour at Stop 1.

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2024 Schedule

Operating Daily –  May 25th to September 15th except on June 1 and June 8 due to parades.  

First Departure: 10:00 am – 60 minute intervals

Last Departure 4:00.  It leaves Stop 1 at 4:00 arrives back at Stop 1 at 4:55

Sales Booth Location and Boarding Location: Corner of SW Alder and SW Broadway.   Look for the Gray Line staff and boarding sign.

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Portland Combo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley and Columbia River Gorge Tour

See Portland?s best sights and the spectacular natural beauty of the nearby Columbia River Gorge with this combo tour. Use your 2-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing trolley pass to explore top Portland attractions such as the International Rose Test Garden, Powell?s City of Books and the Oregon Zoo at your leisure. On your tour of Oregon?s picturesque Columbia River Gorge, visit towering Multnomah Falls and Bonneville Dam and travel back to Portland in the footsteps of famed explorers Lewis and Clark. With a mix of independent and guided sightseeing, this combo tour is a wonderful introduction to the Portland area.  (read more)

Portland Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

See all of Portland?s top attractions on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour, a fun, easy way to sightsee. With your 1-day or 2-day pass, explore Portland aboard a sightseeing trolley and hop off at any of the 14 stops to visit Pioneer Square, Washington Park, the Oregon Zoo, the Pearl District and more. Enjoy the fresh air with the open-top seating or opt for the indoor seating section. Your expert guide will offer commentary about the history and culture of Portland throughout your ride.  (read more)

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Pacific Northwest Grand Tour Aboard the "Columbia Queen" 9 Day Package

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Price Includes: All motor coach and land transportation, sightseeing, admissions, services of tour director and driver, lodging, meals as specified in tour itinerary, taxes, gratuities to bellhops and waiters at included meals.

Not Included: Cost of obtaining passports or visas, laundry, meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary, travel insurance, gratuity to guide, driver, communication charges, & excess baggage fees. Port charges and gratuities to crew are not included on cruises.

Airport transfers are included only when airfare is purchased from Pilgrim Tours. Taxi service is available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere.

Deposit Required: $300 per person will reserve your place. A $100 service fee will be charged for cancellation at any time in addition to our normal payment and cancellation policy.

Day 1: Arrival In Oregon

Welcome to Portland, Oregon's largest city. After your arrival downtown at the luxurious Historic Multnomah Hotel, stroll the beautiful streets of this city. Time permitting, you may wish to explore the many blooms of the International Rose Test Garden and wooded trails at the Hoyt Arboretum. Or experience the grandeur of the Pittock Mansion, a French renaissance chateau offering unforgettable panoramas. This evening join your fellow travelers for a fun-filled welcome reception with your cruise staff.

Day 2: Mount St. Helens & Willamette River

The excitement explodes at the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in Washington State. From the scarred mountainside, you'll see the devastation of the 1980 eruption with a force of four hundred million tons of TNT. Enjoy spectacular views of the mountain as we dine at the Hoffstadt Bluffs Restaurant. From this rugged setting, we journey to the Columbia Queen for a late afternoon cruise through Oregon's lush Willamette River Valley. As twilight gives way to twinkling, watch the Portland skyline light up the night.

Day 3: Astoria & Cannon Beach, Oregon

Today we discover Astoria, America's first settlement on the Pacific Coast. Shop or take a leisurely ride on the Waterfront Trolley. Astoria is rich in history and Victorian architecture. Be sure to see the Astoria Column and the Columbia River Maritime Museum - featuring one of the country's finest displays on shipwrecks and lighthouses. Afterwards we join the legendary expeditions of Lewis and Clark at Fort Clatsop, where the explorers camped for the winter. The Fort has a fine display of preserved artifacts of early canoes and tools. Stroll the charming seaside hamlet of Cannon Beach with miles of unspoiled shoreline.

Day 4: Columbia River Gorge

A morning sail through the Columbia River Gorge offers spectacular scenery with shoreline cliffs, the majestic Cascade Mountains and the 620 foot Multnomah Falls. We'll also experience the sounds and history of this area at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Inside the elegant Maryhill Museum, a magnificent collection of sculptures, basketry and Faberge eggs awaits.

Day 5: Pendleton, Oregon

A sensational day lies ahead of us in Pendleton, the center of Oregon's cowboy country. At the Pendleton Round-Up grounds, you can see the site of one of the country's greatest rodeos. Next, head down under...to Underground Pendleton. This rock and timber subterranean city was created by and for Chinese laborers. The maze of shops and other buildings attracted miners and outlaws during the Gold Rush. You can purchase sturdy wool blankets from the historic Pendleton Woolen Mills, an American institution. Learn about the history of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Native American Tribes at the Tamatslikt Cultural Center. The center is the only Indian owned and operated interpretive facility on the entire Oregon Trail.

Day 6: Washington & Hells Canyon, Idaho

Take an exhilarating jet boat ride along the Oregon-Idaho border into Hells Canyon. This breathtaking gorge is deeper than the Grand Canyon and home to abundant wildlife and rare Indian petroglyphs carved into stone walls. Feast on the incredible views and a mouth-watering buffet lunch served in rustic comfort at Hellers Lodge.

Day 7: Pioneer Sites & River Cruising

Discover the perils of the pioneers at the Whitman Mission National Historic Site, a resting place for many of the Oregon Trail travelers. For an in-depth look at the pioneer way of life, explore Fort Walla Walla in Washington. This fifteen-acre site offers extensive exhibits about life in the 1800's. Don't miss the wonderful views from the decks of the Columbia Queen on today's journey as we cruise by endless hillsides of rolling wheat, cattle ranches and other natural scenery.

Day 8: Mount Hood & Timberline Lodge

At the base of glacial Mount Hood is the picturesque town of Parkdale, Oregon. Stroll through the bountiful and beautiful fruit orchards. Your adventure turns sharply upward onto the winding road of this rugged, snow-capped mountain as you are transported 6,000 feet up to the historic Timberline Lodge. This wilderness retreat features hand-hewn wooden beams and a massive stone fireplace. You'll especially enjoy the delightful lunch of Northwest cuisine prepared by the lodge's award-winning chef. Upon returning to the Columbia Queen, you'll cruise into the twilight through the imposing Columbia River Gorge.

Day 9: Return To Portland

This morning the Columbia Queen returns to Portland. We bid farewell to our crew and fellow travelers while taking home memories and photographs to treasure for a lifetime.

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Having explored Western Oregon for years, we want to share the history and geology of the region. We want to bring that knowledge and excitement to others in a fun relaxing environment.

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With so much beautiful scenery in Oregon, we offer an array of tours that shows off the diverse ecosystems that lie within a 100 mile radius of Portland, from the dry savanna grasslands at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge to the lush rain forest of the Oregon Coast or the volcanic wonder of Mt Hood. GUS THE BUS SEATS 20. (All tours are private tours.)

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I went with two others and we all agreed we had an amazing time. We felt very taken care of by our tour guide, Matt. When you're not from the area, you can feel really vulnerable when you're high. However, Matt always checked in at the right times and made the experience really fun. The bus was equipped with every tool you could want, and had water which was a really sweet thought. The stops were awesome, my favorite was a local skate park. I would definitely recommend spending your day on this experience, it made me and my boyfriend fall in love with Portland!

We went for a brewery tour for Father's Day and this was by far the best party bus I've been on. Fun exterior and the driver was extremely kind, accommodating, and safe. We all felt very taken care of the entire time, including the water and snacks on the bus. I would highly recommend this for your next event.

The tour guide is passionate and personable, and immediately created a chill, welcoming environment for the experience. The locations chosen to visit were clearly chosen with the intention to share the Classic Portland Experience. This experience is for everyone - Toking Tourists who want to see Portland, or Locals who love the Cannabis Culture. I did go with a friend, but would have definitely had fun and felt safe alone because of how inclusive and respectful the scene is, and because of the community environment the Tour Guide created.

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