From Portland to Mt. Saint Helen Tour in a small group

From $285 • 9 hours • BARBIL TOURS • Castle Rock, Portland, United States • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The From Portland to Mt. Saint Helens Tour offers a comprehensive day trip for nature enthusiasts and those interested in volcanic geology. Lasting 9 hours, the tour takes participants from Portland to key sites including the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center, and Coldwater Lake. With small group sizes of 6 to 12, travelers can enjoy a more personalized experience while exploring the stunning landscapes shaped by the 1980 eruption. The tour includes convenient pick-up and drop-off, making it accessible for visitors looking to delve into the natural history of this iconic national monument.

Inclusions

Pick-up and drop-off from selected places
Transportation in small groups from 6 to 12 in an air conditioned van
Bottled water
Private transportation

Itinerary

Mount St. Helens Visitor Center

The stop includes an approximate 2 hours driving time from pick up locations:

Large, step-in model of the volcano
Life-size mannequins
Functioning seismograph and live feed of current Mount St. Helens volcano seismicity
Chronological timeline of events leading up to the volcanic blast on May 18, 1980
Theater program offered twice an hour; at :05 and :35 after.
Outdoors, visitors can explore Silver Lake along the 0.6 mile-long trail, including boardwalks over the wetland where a variety of aquatic plants and migratory waterfowl can be viewed at different times of the year.

Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center

Coldwater Visitor Center overlooks Mount St. Helens and is within the Mount St. Helens National

Volcanic Monument. It is located along State Hwy 504, about 45 miles east of I-5. Built in 1993,

Coldwater Visitor Center is just over 24,600 sq. ft. between two floors.

Fantastic views of Mount St. Helens and close access to Coldwater Lake, which features picnic site, (non-motorized or electric motor) boat launch, accessible trails, fishing, restrooms, and parking.

Coldwater Lake

On your way to or from the Johnston Ridge Observatory take a side-trip to Coldwater Lake formed by an avalanche during the volcano’s eruption. The lake is just a short distance off the highway. You’ll find a parking area with paths to the lake; restroom, boat launch (electric motors only) and trails (don’t throw away that wrist-band!). You will need them as proof that you’ve paid to visit or hike the trails inside the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument. There are also hiking trails around Coldwater Lake
Coldwater Lake provides a tranquil ending to a long and scenic experience through a landscape that must be seen to believe.

Eruption Trail

After this stop , we will head back - 2 hours drive time to drop off locations
A barrier-free, paved hike of less than one mile from the Johnston Ridge Observatory. The trail includes interpretive kiosks and 360 views of Mount St. Helens and the surrounding blast zone.

Please Note

Stroller or pram accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Not suitable for pets
Not wheelchair accessible
We will inform the travelers by text message about the approximate location and time of pick up in advance. We can plan to pick up and drop off from additional locations if requested