The Mt St Helens Adventure Tour from Portland
Overview
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*
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- If weather does not allow mountain visibility, a modified itinerary will take you to bonus stops.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Portland area
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Headlamps
- Gratuities
- Professional naturalist guide
- PA system to hear guide while driving
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Seattle area
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Hillsboro
Meeting and Pickup
*We do not guarantee pickup at your hotel, as we consolidate pickups to 3 locations. We also do not do pickups in Hillsboro.* We will contact you the evening prior to confirm pickup location and time.
523 Northeast 19th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Mount St. Helens
7 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ape Cave Lava Tubes
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Trail of Two Forests Trail
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
WIndy Ridge Viewpoint
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Johnston Ridge Observatory (pass by)
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center (pass by)
Lava Canyon (pass by)
Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, and the cave is 42F (5.5C). Please dress in layers.
- We recommend shoes that are suitable for minor rock climbing (i.e. scrambling/bouldering).
- Wear long pants, as there will be opportunities for crawling.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Mt St Helens Adventure Tour from Portland?
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Activity code: C-120361P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- If weather does not allow mountain visibility, a modified itinerary will take you to bonus stops.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Portland area.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Headlamps.
- Gratuities.
- Professional naturalist guide.
- PA system to hear guide while driving.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Seattle area.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Hillsboro.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Mt St Helens Adventure Tour from Portland is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Mt St Helens Adventure Tour from Portland will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- If weather does not allow mountain visibility, a modified itinerary will take you to bonus stops.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Portland area
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Headlamps
- Gratuities
- Professional naturalist guide
- PA system to hear guide while driving
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Seattle area
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Hillsboro
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, and the cave is 42F (5.5C). Please dress in layers.
- We recommend shoes that are suitable for minor rock climbing (i.e. scrambling/bouldering).
- Wear long pants, as there will be opportunities for crawling.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
