We celebrated a milestone birthday on the tour and had a wonderful time with our guide. We were…read morepart of a small tour and there were only five of us. The van was clean and comfortable. They provided water and while we were driving, our tour guide provided rich history of the valley and the land. We visited three excellent wineries and had different experiences at each of them. The first was a traditional and one of the oldest wineries, then we went to another winery that served white Pinot Noir, which was amazing, and we went to another modern winery with a really rich history as well, and it was by far the sleekest winery we visited. I love that they curated the tour to highlight different practices in organic and biodynamic farming. We learned a lot during our time together. We also had opportunities to venture off on our own, which served us well because we didn't want to feel forced to engage with people we were never going to see again. I highly recommend this tour company, especially if you want to learn about the terroir of the Willamette Valley. We also highly recommend visiting their beautiful and well stocked tasting room in Portland!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our all-day joinable tour with Backcountry Wine Tours. There was…read morejust one other couple in our van, so the tour felt relaxed and intimate. (This is their typical tour size.) The very detailed pre-trip questionnaire we had completed ensured we would visit just the right boutique wineries for our interests. (Our favorite was Arlyn, but each offered a very different experience.) Our guide, Aron, who has worked in the wine industry, was very knowledgeable and shared lots of good information--including about unrelated topics like places to eat in Portland. He also picked up lunch for us at The Horse Radish in Carlton, so we could eat at one of the wineries and not waste time driving. Be sure to read the FAQ page on the Backcountry Wine Tours website for details on how joinable tours work, how they select wineries, etc.

This was SO MUCH FUN. Sean was hilarious and lively--really boosted our group's morale, despite the…read more100°+ temperatures. He was so accommodating and rescheduled multiple reservations to keep us in air conditioning throughout all our stops. He's a wealth of knowledge--from history, to geology, to architecture. Be sure to ask him tons of questions, he's an absolute hoot. And, of course, the bus! So adorable and well-maintained. He has a lot of passion for his vehicle, and you can tell. Highly recommend this tour company. We spent two full days with him and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

We had a blast using the Vintage Tour Bus for our Wedding! Sean was always on time, super friendly,…read moreand knew exactly where we were going! The bus was decorate for Christmas, and it smelled like Christmas trees and cinnamon on the inside. So many people stopped to take photos of us wile we were on the bus, and we definitely made a statement around downtown Portland! 10/10 would recommend :)

Cedric (the owner) is the literally the best! When I reached out about his company, he called me…read moreand we had a fantastic chat. He was very attentive and wanted to get a vibe for what the group (6 women) wanted and enjoys in life - all so HE could plan 2 amazing days at wineries in the greater Portland area. After the chat, we netted out on two full days (8 hrs each day. We survived by the way.) in June. He picked us up right at our Airbnb (Pearl) in a comfortable van with lots of room and already had the jams playing (his 90s/00s playlist is ON POINT). For the first day, we went out to the Mt. Hood area which was beyond beautiful (don't think I've ever seen a winery with a majestic mountain as a back drop). I highly recommend this route as it has more of a mom & pop feeling than other major wine areas I've visited (especially if you can do multiple days in this region). You also get a wider range of varietals vs. Willamette (not knocking W.V. AT ALL as I'm a Pinot Noir gal). Cedric completely planned the entire day and we hit up 4 different wineries and none disappointed. He also grabbed us lunch which was fantastic. The drive is beautiful along the Colombia River. Dropped off at our place in the Pearl. Day 2 (the following day) we hit up the famous Willamette Valley. We had a couple last minute requests (in terms of must-have wineries) that Cedric completely accommodated and he re-routed our day to ensure we hit the best of the best. He worked his magic and we were able to visit FIVE (!), including the last stop where we chatted with the owner/winemaker while playing bocce ball (Utopia wines). It was a fantastic day. We visited some big players like Domaine Serene (YES) and Stoller (great for a picnic lunch), but also some smaller but beautiful wineries like Colene Clemens (top of hill overlooking valley) and Vista Hills (think tree house vibes). Cedric promised a magical day and he delivered. This was by far my favorite wine tour experience and I've done a lot of them across the country/world. Cedric was the difference maker. He's a fantastic and hilarious host and truly makes the experience one to remember. His company has other drivers as well and I imagine they are of the same breed as Mr. Cedric, so no matter who you get, you won't be disappointed!!

Our private wine tour with Cedric was the most awesome kick-off to our weekend Portland trip…read more Cedric was so accommodating and really went out of his way to make sure we had the best time, and had everything we needed! We made amazing memories and had the most fun photo shoots! I booked Cedric because of all of his awesome reviews, and luckily I'm writing one because he did not disappoint! Thank you, Cedric!!

Our party of four spent the day with A Great Oregon Wine Tour, and it set a new standard. Wayne,…read morethe owner, built our itinerary around a specific request. I wanted at least one winery pouring Sauvignon Blanc in a valley dominated by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He found Balsall Creek, then rounded out the day with Ridgecrest and Compris. All three were off the beaten path. No crowded tasting rooms, no tour bus circuit. Just remarkable wines and winemakers with stories to tell. Our guide Robert is a master sommelier, and it showed all day. My wife and I have tasted extensively in the Russian River Valley and Bourgogne, and Robert drew sharp comparisons between all three regions. He walked us through the Willamette's geologic history, from the Missoula Floods to the volcanic and marine sedimentary soils that define its AVAs, and connected it all to what was in our glasses. It was a full day of wine education disguised as a tasting tour. The picnic lunches, made by Wayne and his wife, were a highlight of their own. The turkey sandwich with apple and cucumber drew raves from the table. My vegan lettuce wrap was every bit as good. These were not afterthought box lunches. Our group of four had a roomy van to ourselves, which kept the whole day comfortable and unhurried. If you want a Willamette Valley experience beyond the usual stops, book with Wayne and ask for Robert.

From the minute Wayne showed up with his huge smile..right on time to for a "loud" group of eight…read moremature girls .lol to the last minute..It was a true pleasure and a day of wine tasting I will never forget...our private appt only tastings made us feel quite special and the beauty of the vineyards were stunning ... The wealth of knowledge and the winery choices of both Wayne and Camille exceeded my expectation.. Would definitely use this company again and I promote it 100% A great company and such a lasting memory thank you so much Wayne and Camille

I had Daniel for the full day beach tour and Mark for the half day waterfall tour. Both tours were…read moreexcellent as were both guides. I was impressed by the awesome quality and the tours. I hope to take more tours from this company when I go back to Oregon. Thank you guys!!!

We did the Half day Colombia gorge waterfall tour and it was amazing. Patrick, our tour guide was…read morefunny, very nice and kept the trip interesting with many fun pieces of information! Just the right amount of time at each location. I highly recommend this tour to others wanting a half day tour to visit the beautiful falls.

Char took such great care of my crew. Would gladly do it again! The level of detail and planning…read morewas just what I asked for and the Willamette Valley didn't disappoint!

From the owner: Come drink the wine while you enjoy the views of Pacific Northwest Wine Country. Char will work…read morewith you on creating a custom wine tour for you and your friends. Tahoe seats up to 6 guests. Call or text 335-428-8161

In preparation for our first trip to the Willamette Valley, I did a lot of research and reached out…read moreto A LOT of tour companies. Once I connected with Proprietor Paul Tsiorba at Willamette Valley Tours, I felt that I had found a real partner in planning. He was responsive, insightful, and so easy to work with. Before even leaving home, we felt we were in good hands. And when our vacation was over, we knew we had made the right choice. Our trip to WV, OR was unforgettably fun and completely relaxing all at the same time. Paul bills himself as "Director of Awesome Experiences" and you might think that is hyperbole...until you book and tour with him! Thank you Paul, and Lova, for taking us all of the places we were sure to enjoy, for knowing the answers to every question, for respecting our time and our money, and for your genuine hospitality. You two are real ones!

Came up for a trip this past weekend with my girlfriends and decided to do a wine tour of…read moreWillamette Valley. Paul was recommended by our concierge at Dossier Hotel. We had a great experience with him on our tour. He was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, flexible and accommodating. Paul had a great line up of which wineries to take us to, and also had a great recommendation of where to pick up lunch and even pre-ordered for us. It was definitely a great experience and made our trip better. Thank you Paul!

The address listed here leads to a house! 2115 ne 151st cir. Either update it everywhere (Google…read moremaps included) or take this page leading to your business down. Highly misleading.

I visited from Texas this past weekend and could not have made a better choice for a tour! Janine…read morewas very informative right from the beginning. I had emailed a few other companies, she was the only one to get back to me(luckily). She replied very quickly to any question I had prior to the tour. The van was very clean and new! We hit 3 amazingly beautiful wineries on this tour. I came in only wanting one winery in particular and Janine did a great job picking the other two. Kramer vineyards could not be more perfect. Overall the tour was more than I expected! We will definitely be using this company again on our next visit! I would highly recommend this company to anyone!

What a blast! I had no idea this outfitter existed until last night - when our friend Holly rented…read moreit for her birthday party for s 2 hour tour (think the theme song for Gilligan's Island). The owners were so nice, they actually gave us an extra 30 minutes for a 2.5 hour tour. Yes, there is a toilet on board. Yes, there is a bar. No hard liquor but they have beer, wine, hard ciders and a wine made to taste like tequila for their version of a margarita. We got the watermelon ones. Mmm... Yes, you can bring your own food n board. Our birthday girl brought a stack of pizzas, chips, dips and a birthday cake. Yes, they get you as up close to the falls as legally allowed. Yes, there are plenty of tables and comfy sofa style benches to relax on while you take in the sunset. Yes, they have bluetooth speakers so you can all jam to your favorite tunes. Yes, they provide a karaoke machine so your party can garble the 2 whole hours if they want. I really can't think of a downside except that the birthday girl kept saying that she wished the night wouldn't end. Thanks to the great staff who kept the drinks flowing and go us off on time and gave us a little extra time to enjoy ourselves.

THIS is a MUST do while in Portland...especially for Locals!! The Tiki style river cruise was a…read moreperfect experience. The pontoon boat is laid out comfortably, the drinks and snacks were very reasonably priced, parking was super easy and the area you park in has many food, wine, shops to experience before or after your cruise. Our captain was very knowledgeable and he taught all of us about the rich history of the both the water way and the many BRIDGES that span the river. We happened to go out on an evening of perfect 78degree weather, the breezes were warm and tropical... WE WILL BE BACK!

Absolutely lovely service, very affordable. Kim was a wonderful guide for our party of 8. They even…read morepicked up lunch for us during one of our tastings, and made recommendations on where our timing would be tight.

Easy, efficient, on time, and convienent. NW Wine Shuttle is the only way to tour the beautiful…read morewineries just outside of Portland! We picked up the shuttle at Sunset Transit Center early Saturday morning. Mitch, our driver was super welcoming and kind. We saw alot of him during the day too. For 5 hours we bopped on and off the bus to 5 different wineries throughout the Dundee area. Mitch collected our purchases and returned them on our way back to Portland. So nice not to carry bottles with us all day. Every 20 minutes or so a bus would appear. We were never in a rush, nor did we ever wait very long. We visited wineries I've never heard of before and they were AMAZING. How would I have ever known about them otherwise?!? White Rose was our favorite. Such a cool space and amazing Pinots. I'll never not use NW Wine Shuttle to visit wineries again. Great service, frequent pick ups and good cost point!