Mount St. Helens from Portland: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Overview
Admire one of the West’s most dramatic natural landscapes—and explore beyond Portland with ease—on this small-group day trip to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. With your naturalist guide leading the way, walk through the park and uncover its volcanic history, including the powerful 1980 eruption. Transportation, along with a picnic lunch, snacks, and beverages throughout the day, is all provided for your convenience.
What's Included
- Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees.
- Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Seasonal local lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside for a picnic and big views.
- Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided.
- Entry/Admission - Coldwater Lake
- Local coffee plus tea options and some light pasty snacks
- Entry/Admission - Hummocks Trail
- Entry/Admission - Seaquest State Park
- Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
- Entry/Admission - Eruption Trail
- Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
- Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van
- [BRAND] "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
- Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside.
- Gratuity
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick you up at your Downtown Portland hotel. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Portland Visitor Center.
1132 Southwest Harvey Milk Street
Portland, OR 97205, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Seaquest State Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Silver Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Coldwater Lake
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Mount St. Helens (pass by)
Hummocks Trail
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-36218HELEN
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees.
- Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
- Seasonal local lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside for a picnic and big views.
- Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided.
- Entry/Admission - Coldwater Lake.
- Local coffee plus tea options and some light pasty snacks.
- Entry/Admission - Hummocks Trail.
- Entry/Admission - Seaquest State Park.
- Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens Visitor Center.
- Entry/Admission - Eruption Trail.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
- Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van.
- TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
- Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside.
- Gratuity.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount St. Helens from Portland: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount St. Helens from Portland: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees.
- Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Seasonal local lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside for a picnic and big views.
- Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided.
- Entry/Admission - Coldwater Lake
- Local coffee plus tea options and some light pasty snacks
- Entry/Admission - Hummocks Trail
- Entry/Admission - Seaquest State Park
- Entry/Admission - Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
- Entry/Admission - Eruption Trail
- Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
- Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van
- [BRAND] "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
- Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside.
- Gratuity
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
