The Figure 8
A perfect balance of urban and natural lifestyle
Why choose between the waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge and the skyline of Portland when you can have both? The Figure 8 by Envi Adventures is the ultimate best-of-Oregon scenic flight — a premium, approximately 60-minute aerial tour that sweeps you through two of the Pacific Northwest's most breathtaking landscapes back to back, delivering more iconic views per minute than any other experience departing from Troutdale Airport.
The tour traces a figure-eight path across northwestern Oregon, beginning with a spectacular low-level journey through the Columbia River Gorge, the crown jewel of Pacific Northwest scenery. Glide above the rushing Columbia River as the gorge's towering ancient cliffs rise on either side, and take in the world-famous Multnomah Falls plummeting 620 feet through basalt rock below.
The waterfalls keep coming — Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and more tumble down the gorge's dramatic walls in a procession of natural beauty that astonishes at every turn. Iconic landmarks including Beacon Rock and the Vista House at Crown Point pass beneath your window as your knowledgeable Envi pilot narrates the landscape with local expertise and enthusiasm.
Then the flight pivots toward Portland, and the scenery transforms entirely. Follow the Willamette River as it winds through Oregon's largest and most celebrated city, passing over the International Rose Garden, Pioneer Courthouse Square, downtown Waterfront Park, and Portland's famous collection of bridges connecting the east and west sides of the city. On a clear day, the Cascade mountain peaks — including Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Adams — frame the entire panorama in breathtaking style. The Figure 8 is popular at virtually any time of day, though early to mid-evening is a particular favorite, offering warm golden-hour light over both the gorge and the glittering cityscape.
Available year-round and accommodating up to five passengers per flight with tiered pricing, The Figure 8 is the perfect choice for first-time visitors to Portland who want to experience the very best of Oregon in a single unforgettable hour, as well as for seasoned locals looking for a fresh and spectacular perspective on their home. Book your Columbia River Gorge and Portland scenic flight with Envi Adventures today — gift certificates are available for any occasion.
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