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.

We were able to visit three great wineries, and Jack was a very knowledgeable guide! We had a…read moregreat time and met some great people while getting to drink some fantastic wine. Highly recommend booking this trip!

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 :)

Thank you, Wildwood Adventures, for providing a great time and a excellent guide (Patrick). I went…read moreon the all-day tour with tours to the falls and Mount Hood. This was worth the money and time especially with the great tour guide.

Absolute best tour company to go with if you want to see Oregon coast and waterfalls…read more Booking online was easy and they answered plenty of my questions via phone/Ms. Cheyenne was awesome with being so kind and pleasant to speak with. The prices for the waterfalls and Oregon coast tours were so reasonable. On Memorial Day 2025, I went on the Oregon Coast tour. Initially, the weather was overcast skies and we ran into light rain on the way, but it cleared up nicely. I surprisingly met fellow Texans on the tour with me, they were from my favorite part of TX too (West). We instantly connected when I told them I used to live in Lubbock and was a Red Raider! The other people on the tour was delightful too. For our first tour, we had guide, David. David was very knowledgeable about the trees. He talked about them a lot. He knew small details about the flowers, history of the roads, the state park, and just about everything, but especially trees. I almost thought he got a degree in Forestry to be that keen in the subject. David gave ample amount of time to shop/eat in Seaside, OR. I didn't eat since I had a huge breakfast and had no idea what restaurants were vegan. The following day, I went on the waterfalls tour with guide, Joe. Joe was AH-MAZING!!! He was so funny and made an accommodation to allow me to charge my phone along the way (since I did a full day of exploring Portland by foot and forgot to pack my charger). I understood my 90s references too which was cool. Joe was informative about the history, how the falls got their names, he identified goldstar lichen (even gave me the correct pronunciation of the word), and allowed plenty of time to explore. I loved how kind and helpful he was each time assisting an elderly disabled lady to and from the van. These tour guides don't have to be from Portland or even Oregon to provide a 5-star, A+, and solid in the bag tour of the most stunning attractions. I had a tour company, Sea to Summit/guide Josh (partial native Josh) tell me not to trust Wildwood for that very reason, but get this, Sea to Summit couldn't even find a party of four or more to pair me with on the waterfalls tour. They tried to contract with EcoTours with Jeff and again, not even was he able to get people to go. They kept telling me to wait and call back in five days, but they never had anything! Now what does that tell you?! Trust Wildwood Adventures, you won't be disappointed and you'll get your monies worth! As a solo traveler, I felt safe, comfortable, and enjoyed myself immensely. I met friends on this tour (that I spotted yesterday at Pittock Mansion; they called me by name). Thank you Wildwood Adventures for being so dependable!!

We were so glad to find John and Michele from Triangle Wine Country Tour. We talked suggestions…read morewith them but after listening to their knowledge of the wineries, we changed our minds and chose ones that were more intimate and smaller. It's such a better experience because you spend time with the owners of the vineyards and get to ask questions they wouldn't normally have time for. John and Michele took very good care of us, talked a lot about the Willamette Valley and my favorite part was their dog Cassie! We shared lots of stories (not just about wine/Oregon) and had lots of laughs. It was such a good time that at the end I hugged Michele! Trust me when I say to book them!

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!

It will probably seem strange that a video store doubles as a travel agency, but I've seen weirder…read morestuff in Asian communities. The woman behind the operation is Fanny, one of the nicest ladies ever and she has some mean connections in the travel industry. Friends and family have enjoyed many of her great travel deals to Asia. She tends to somehow magically pull out cheaper ticket fares without having to tack on any additional fees or bundle it with tour related stuff. When tickets to Hong Kong were showing as $900 online, she managed to come up with $750 round trip tickets. This also included her service charges, which seemed so unreal to me. The DVD and Video rentals selection could be better. Though I don't come here for the show rentals, but I know plenty who do. The one general complaint most of them had was she didn't carry enough classic stuff that preceded decades worth of TV. In the end, a small local rental store can only carry so much inventory, so don't expect much beyond that. Never hurts to call in ahead of time, though her Chinese (Cantonese) is a lot better than her English. When it comes to travel perks, it's more than likely she'll be able to work a little magic.

Trustworthy, fast, knowledgeable and friendly. And isn't that exactly what you want when handing…read moreover your travel related info to someone? I felt very comfortable going through Great World Travel for my Chinese Visa. I will recommend this service for my friends and family.