About Us
We’re here to help you step outside of your usual routine and explore the wonders of Oregon. Instead of worrying about logistics, you can focus your time on having an unforgettable experience.
Everything we do is driven by the spirit of fun and adventure. Our specially crafted tours offer varied destinations with the best access to Oregon’s treasures. With local knowledge and experience we are committed to bringing you the finest small group adventures available. This is the heart of our company- Small groups, Big adventures!
Let us take you on one of our preexisting adventures, or we can tailor an itinerary that suits you.
General Tour Pick Up Information
The general tour pick up and drop off location will be in Director Park in downtown Portland, at the corner of SW Taylor and SW 9th directly in front of a restaurant called Pastini. This location is easily accessible via the public transit system (MAX line, street car and bus) and is also within walking distance of most downtown hotels. If you are arriving by car, there is a convenient public parking garage near Director Park called SmartPark Garage. Please plan to meet your guide for the Director Park pick up 5 minutes before the tour start time.
Hotel Pick Up Information
We also offer complimentary pick up and drop off from over 30 downtown hotels. Please select your hotel from the drop down list when making your reservation, and we will contact you the day before the tour to confirm pick up timing. If your hotel is not in the list below, please plan to meet us at Director Park, as it is the most convenient location for those traveling from another hotel or from outside of downtown Portland. Here are the downtown hotels where we offer complimentary pick up:
AC Hotel – 888 SW 3rd Ave
Ace Hotel- 1022 SW Harvey Milk St
Benson Hotel – 309 SW Broadway
The Bidwell Marriott – 520 SW Broadway
Courtyard Marriott – 550 SW Oak St
Dossier Hotel – 750 SW Alder St
Duniway Hotel – 545 SW Taylor St
Embassy Suites – 319 SW Pine St
Heathman Hotel – 1001 SW Broadway
Hi Lo Hotel – 320 SW Harvey Milk St
Hilton Portland Downtown – 921 SW 6 Ave
Hotel DeLuxe – 729 SW 15 Ave
Hotel Lucia – 400 SW Broadway
Hotel Rose – 50 SW Morrison St
Hotel Vance- 1455 SW Broadway
Hotel Vintage – 422 SW Broadway
Hotel Zags – 515 SW Clay St
Hyatt Centric Downtown – 601 SW 11th Ave
Hyatt House – 2080 SW River Dr
Mark Spencer Hotel – 409 SW 11 Ave
Marriott Waterfront Hotel – 1401 SW Naito Pkwy
McMenamins Crystal Hotel – 303 SW 12 Ave
Moxy Portland Downtown – 585 SW 10th Ave
Nines Hotel – 525 SW Morrison St
Paramount Hotel – 808 SW Taylor St
Porter Hotel – 1355 SW 2nd Ave
Residence Inn Riverplace – 2115 SW River Pkwy
The Ritz-Carlton Portland – 900 SW Washington St
RiverPlace Hotel – 1510 S Harbor Way
Royal Sonesta Hotel – 506 SW Washington St
Sentinel Hotel – 614 SW 11 Ave
University Place Hotel – 310 SW Lincoln St
Woodlark Hotel – 813 SW Alder St
Wyndham WorldMark Hotel – 221 SW Naito Pkwy
Our Tour Vehicles
Our tour vehicle fleet includes late model Mercedes Sprinters and Ford Transit passenger wagons. All of our wagons have best in class interior roof heights, as well as panoramic windows to allow for best visibility during the tour. We’ve also added an extra running board step on every wagon for extra comfort and safety getting in and out of the cabin.
We consider our vans part of our tour group family and each van has her own name. Our very first van was named Lucy, and she was followed by Fiona and Molly, then came Zoe, Dolores, and Penny. Finally, the most recent additions to our little family were Barbara and Trudy. Ask your guide which van has the pleasure of taking you on your tour!
Frequently Asked Questions
Before The Tour
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Please see above for the hotel pick up as well as the general tour pick up information. If your hotel is not listed above, please plan to meet us for your tour at our central pick up location in Director Park. If you are meeting us at Director Park, please plan to meet your tour guide at the pick-up location five minutes before your tour start time. If we are picking you up from your hotel, the day before your tour we will send out a reminder email that outlines the time we will be outside of your hotel for pick up.
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With advanced notice, we are able to accommodate foldable wheelchairs. Please call the Wildwood Adventures office directly before booking your seats on tour, as we will need to see if our vehicle with the appropriate storage capacity is available. Unfortunately, not all our vehicles can accommodate extra belongings. Please remember that all our tour vehicles do require passengers to use two steps to get on board. Our vehicles are not able to accommodate electric or non-foldable wheelchairs.
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We would love to explore with you, and you are definitely able to travel with us as a solo guest! What likely is happening is that our tours do not go out without two or more guests on board, so our system will not allow the first guest to be just one person. If this is the case, we have a wait list for solo travelers which prompts the Wildwood office to notify you if a tour has opened up to bookings. Please call our office if you’d like to get on a tour wait list!
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Because we specialize in small group tours, all of our seats are sold at the same price.
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Yes, all passengers on board the vehicle must have a ticket. If you have a stroller, please call the Wildwood Adventures office directly. Not all our vehicles have storage space for strollers, so we may need to check to see if we are able to provide the proper sized vehicle onto the tour you are interested in.
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Infants are required to ride rear-facing until they reach both one year of age and 20 pounds. Children that are over 40 pounds or those who have reached the upper weight limit for their forward-facing car seat must use boosters until they are 4′ 9″ tall or 8 years old. The adult belt must also fit correctly. Please call Wildwood Adventures directly if you will be bringing a child seat, as we’ll need to allow time at pick up for you to install the seat.
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Please read the full Terms and Conditions here.
On Tour
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We generally limit our group size up to 9-12 travelers to ensure that everyone is comfortable and relaxed. Throughout the high travel season, one can expect tour group sizes to be around 6 to 12 people. During the rest of the year, group sizes can typically range from 2 to 8.
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Lunch is not included in the tour price. However, on all full-day tours, we do take about an hour lunch break in the middle of the day where everyone has a chance to explore and eat at one of the many great local cafes and restaurants. Complimentary bottled waters will be available throughout the tour!
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We have tried to include access to public bathrooms at all of our planned stops. No worries though! If the need arises, your guide can find a convenient place to stop. There are no restrooms in our tour vehicles.
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Oregon’s weather, although very temperate, can sometimes be unpredictable. We always recommend checking the weather for Portland the day before your tour to plan on what you should wear. Bringing along a rain jacket and wearing multiple layers is typically the best option for almost anywhere in Oregon. For all tours (Willamette Valley Wine Tasting excluded), we recommend close-toed, comfortable, walking shoes. Umbrellas will be available on the tour.
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With Portland being a rainy city, we will run our tours rain or shine. All our vehicles have umbrellas available for use. If it does end up raining on tour day, you’ll be glad to hear that you’re getting the true Portland experience.
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We aim to spend about 50% of our time on tour exploring the sights and stretching our legs. There is typically walking required to get the full experience at each stop, but for most of the sights, the actual distance walked is completely up to you. We make time at each stop for personal exploration, so you can choose to find a quiet place to sit, head to the nearest viewing point/platform, or meander further down the path or trail. Unfortunately, there are not many stops on tour that can be experienced if you choose to remain back in the vehicle. For more detailed information on the activity level for a specific tour, please refer to the FAQ section of that tour page.
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Gratuity/tips are not included in the ticket price. If you enjoyed your tour, we generally recommend a 20% tip for your guide.
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All our tours operate in small group, luxury passenger vans with limited storage space. Unfortunately, there is no accommodation for luggage or large carry-ons. However, there is room underneath each seat for a small item, and you’re welcome to bring a small backpack!