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.

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

Wayne was the BEST tour guide EVER! We came to McMinnville for a five day trip with a group of…read morefriends to celebrate birthdays, anniversary and retirement! I had mistakenly told Wayne what wineries I thought I wanted to go to. The day before I realized I wanted to change it up after a bad experience with a different tour. Wayne was up for the challenge and completely changed our itin and we had the most perfect 2 days with him. He took us to small and private wineries that were unbelievable. Wayne also made us lunch both days and they were amazing. Don't make the same mistakes I did, book with Wayne and leave the planning to him.

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!

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 :)

Great tour today, waterfalls, vista house, Hood river, Timberline, mount hood. Pick up and return…read moredirect to my hotel (Ritz Carlton), highly recommended.

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!!!

Best wine tour in the Willamette Valley! We booked a private tour for our group of 8 and could not…read morehave asked for a better experience. Michele and Tom were punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and overall great people. Every aspect of the tour was planned seamlessly and our every want, need and question was taken care of. Booking was super easy and Michele was a huge help in picking out the best wineries for our tastes. She was also great at communication before the tour. Michele and Tom also provided snacks and water in the van, which was impeccably clean and well maintained. We went to Sokol Blosser, Durant, and Furioso and had tables waiting for us upon arrival. We also had a charcuterie lunch at Durant that was just perfect. The timing of all the tastings was great and we never felt rushed. This is my second tour with Triangle Wine Country and I look forward to many more in the future.

What a wine-derful day in the Valley! Michele really knows the area from head to toe - with her…read moreamazing wine knowledge (but in a fun, easy to understand way!) and has built a lot of relationships with wineries which makes your experience even better. We did a larger production location, mid range, and a smaller boutique which was a fun variety. The van is large and comfortable and they take the stress out of driving at night in the rain after some wine! They had waters and snacks and made us feel like a VIP at each winery stop. Can't recommend enough!

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.

Had a really great time on the sunset cruise. My sister and her family were in town for their first…read morevisit to Portland and wanted to do a river cruise. The crew was really friendly and attentive, and the price of drinks was surprisingly cheap. The host of the evening did a great job toeing the line between giving facts/playing tour guide and letting people enjoy themselves. It was a good mix of interesting info without being overbearing. The tour goes south down way to Dunthorpe, turns and comes back on the far side of Ross Island, then goes up past the Fremont Bridge for unobstructed sunset views before heading back to dock. The price for the tour was right -- it was cheaper than the Portland Spirit's dinner cruise (the only tour they offer for sunset) and longer than their late afternoon happy hour cruise. Overall I recommend Island Style for a fun and easy tour of the Willamette!

I can't even begin to explain how accommodating Rich & Holly were during our wine tasting…read moreadventure. As hosts, they were fun loving and accommodated any small requests we asked for. We loved chatting with them and we enjoyed their knowledge of the wineries in the area. It was obvious from the get go that we were going to have a good time. I highly recommend Sip, Savor, Explore. I'm looking forward to do one of their "savor" and "explore" tours.

From the start, we felt very welcome. From the what did we want to see, & custom tailored wine…read moretour. When we entered the comfortable tour van, with hellos and lovely conversations, we knew we were in for a treat. We absolutely loved our time with you. You ensured we enjoyed a great family day, making each stop a special treat, food, wine and all. It was perfect. Great stories for the future were had.

J and J Wine Merchants is a lovely addition to the SE Division corridor. They are tucked into the…read morewest end of the building that houses Stumptown and the reborn Woodsman Tavern. My wife was drawn in by the A-frame sign on the sidewalk, and brought me in on a subsequent visit. "Friendly and knowledgeable" is the way I would describe our reception while learning about the bottles on display. J and J occupies a long, narrow space, with wines displayed on the left wall, a couple of small tables along the right wall, and a comfy looking mid-century modern lounge area at the back. They will be doing joint events with their Woodsman Tavern neighbors, combining wine tasting with food experiences, making their location seem particularly auspicious. So far, the guidance at J+J has led us to new (to us) labels that we have really enjoyed. Great place for exploration.

Really enjoyed a wine tasting today with my mom and my dog. The outdoor area is lovely, and perfect…read morefor a summer day. Tasted 5 wines from a knowledgeable duo of wine makes, Cho Wines. Walked away with a lovely sparkling wine at a reasonable price. Will return!

I highly recommend taking a class at Portland Kayak Company! My wife and I were first timers and…read morethe beginners class did such a great job making us feel comfortable on the water. Our instructors were Rose and Margot; both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient! They even helped me when I fell into the water (yeah, I'm not embarrassed to admit it... I totally fell in the water, haha!). It was totally my fault but both were quick to help me and they did such a great job not making me feel bad about it. Helpful Tips: * If you're taking a class, know that the kayak, the paddle and the life vest are provided. * If you plan to bring your phone with you on the kayak, make sure to bring an airtight bag to keep your phone in it. We had one already but I saw that they sold them in their store, too! Oh, and it's worth mentioning... the company was very understanding even though we arrived five minutes late (our GPS turned us around and we got lost heading to the class). Of course, try your best to avoid being late, but it was great knowing they were understanding about it. It made us feel extremely comfortable! My wife and I are definitely coming back!

I registered for the basic skills kayaking class. The instructor (Nate) catered the class to the…read morestudents, so we got to cover things we wanted to cover and make sure that we really understood the hows and the whys of the basic skills. He did a great job correcting our strokes. It was clear he had the knowledge of the sport as well as the understanding to be able to offer corrective feedback. I have a service dog and they showed great flexibility in working with me and my dog in and out of the water. It was well worth the money. Overall, my experience with Alder Creek was phenomenal.