Portland · SCENIC AIR TOURS & HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
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From a small plane the whole picture opens up: the city, the river, the Gorge and the snow-capped volcanoes in one loop. Here are the best scenic air tours and helicopter flights from Portland, with what each route covers, how long you are airborne, how many seats, and current prices.
20-minute small-plane flight over downtown Portland’s bridges and stadiums with water and a friendly FAA-certified pilot.
“JP was a good plane flyer. Smooth sailing the whole time. He launched East and made a long right U turn towards downtown and showed us the beautiful towers of our city from above.”
Small-group 20-minute air tour over the Columbia River Gorge from Portland, low and close to cliffs and waterfalls, with headsets and water.
“This was amazing! PJ was a great pilot and tour guide. He pointed out all the beautiful attractions. The view was breathtaking and worth every penny!”
A 1-hour small-group air tour from Portland over Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, built for aerial photos and smooth pilot stories.
“This is a fantastic tour! We felt safe and comfortable with our pilot Corey. He pointed out everything there was to see (and what we could see if it were a clearer day) making for an informative tour on top of the beauty! Highly recommend!”
One-hour Mt. St. Helens air tour from Troutdale with views of Portland and the Columbia River Gorge, led by a pro pilot.
“Our pilot, John, was very informative as to the sights we were seeing. The flight was as advertised. A helicopter would have afforded us better visibility for viewing and taking pictures with, but all-in-all it was good seeing 4 volcanoes and their orientations.”
See Multnomah Falls and Portland from a small airplane. Envi Adventures includes headsets, bottled water, and a guided 40-minute gorge loop.
“An air tour with Envi adventures is absolutely a must when you visit oregon! Our tour guide/pilot was absolutely accommodating, I love his positive energy! My mom was quite nervous to ride a cessna plane, but she ended up loving the the entire experience. The plane was cozy, the take off and the entire flight were smooth. It was a windy day so we couldn't get too close to the waterfalls but we still had spectacular views of the surrounding mountains! My mom asked if we can go again when we visit Oregon, and we'll definitely go again! ♥️ Much love from Hawaii and Philippines!”
Fly 40 minutes above Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge in a private airplane tour from Portland. Small group, great pilot.
“Great adventure. Clay was a very good pilot and very informative as well as entertaining. Highly recommend this tour!”
Fly Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge in a small aircraft from Portland, with waterfall views, bottled water, and photo-friendly passes.
“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 from Portland to Multnomah Falls and the Columbia Gorge with a pilot headset, bottled water, and small-group service for $189.
“From boarding the plane to landing the experience was great! Kale was very personable and knowledgeable and I felt safe and secure the entire time! The views were amazing and both my father and myself thoroughly enjoyed the experinece; it was a first time taking a tour of Multnomah falls and the gorge and I'm glad we did!!”
Fly Portland from above in a 40-minute pilot-led airplane tour. Hear landmarks with headsets and enjoy Willamette Falls views.
“Awesome experience with the pilot. It was out first experience viewing the evening aerial view of Portland. I am looking forward for the mountain view”
Catch Portland’s sunrise from the Aerial Tram with a small-group guide, one included doughnut, and stops built around coffee, views, and local history.
“Our guide was nice, but the excursion was very simple and something we could have done much cheaper on our own. The experience was supposed to include the cost of the donuts, but we had to pay for them separately. We didn’t receive enough value for the price.”
Portland iFLY wind-tunnel flights: training plus two guided 60-second flights and a take-home certificate for $99.
“If you have a problem with making your appointment time on a Saturday, and call Viator, they tell you to call the dive co. and did not recieve a call until I was back home in Ohio. Part a needs to get with part b.”
Private plane flight over Portland and the Columbia Gorge with headsets, bottled water, and classic waterfall and bridge views in about an hour.
“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”
