The Mt St Helens Adventure Tour from Portland

Travel to Mount Saint Helens and environs, from Portland, on this ALL-INCLUSIVE tour with a guide who will discuss the geology, ecology, climate, history, and legends of the area, as well as the history of US public lands. Your guide will lead you on hikes near waterfalls, through lava tubes, and within oldgrowth forests. You will see some of the most unique geological features in North America, including North America's longest continuous lava tube and a lava tree mold forest. Weather permitting, you will be driven to the closest viewpoint into the crater of the volcano, where you will be provided a picnic lunch, overlooking Spirit Lake. No matter how hot the weather, you'll enjoy natural air conditioning as you hike by dramatic waterfalls and through primeval forest. You'll have the option of a dinner/beer stop (own expense) on the way back to Portland. *THIS IS A 12-HOUR TOUR*

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Location: Portland

What's Included

If weather does not allow mountain visibility, a modified itinerary will take you to bonus stops.
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Hotel pickup/drop-off in Portland area
Air-conditioned vehicle
Headlamps
Gratuities
PA system to hear guide while driving
Professional naturalist guide

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: What's the age limit for this tour? Can kids go?

A: Great question! The tour is suitable for kids aged 8 and up. Just keep in mind that there's a fair bit of hiking involved, so younger kids might find it challenging. The guide is really good with families, though, and will make sure everyone has a great time!

Q: How often do they cancel due to weather? Are there backup plans?

A: They do their best to run the tour unless the conditions are really unsafe. If visibility is poor, they have a modified itinerary that takes you to some awesome bonus stops. I've been on a trip where we couldn't go to the crater, but the waterfalls were stunning!

Q: What should I wear for the hiking part? Any specific gear needed?

A: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and dress in layers, since the weather can change pretty quickly. I'd recommend bringing a light jacket and some sunscreen too! The guide provides headlamps for the lava tubes, so you don't need to worry about that.

Discussions

Just did the Mt St Helens Adventure Tour – WOW!

I went on the Mt St Helens Adventure Tour last weekend, and it was incredible! We got to walk through an actual lava tube and hike around those gorgeous waterfalls. The guide was so knowledgeable and made the history of the area really come alive. I especially loved the picnic with the view of Spirit Lake – just stunning! Highly recommend it if you're looking for a unique experience.

Considering the Mt St Helens tour as a gift!

I'm thinking about getting this tour for my boyfriend's birthday. He's super into nature and hiking. Has anyone done it? What do you think? Is it worth the price? How was the lunch?