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Aerial Tram Ride with Doughnuts near Sunrise in Portland Oregon

4.4(45)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Around Portland Tours
The Aerial Tram hovers above the South Waterfront

About this activity

Note: Sunrise is too early in the summer to ride during the tram’s open hours! We will be riding after sunrise April - August. The early tour guest gets the spectacular views. We’ll meet you on the edge of downtown Portland, where you will have a chance to pick up coffee (or tea). We will head over to OHSU, where we will walk with you to the Aerial Tram. We’ll ride up this feat of Swiss engineering up to the top as the early sun reveals the city’s glowing colors. Once there, depending on sunrise timing and weather, we'll watch the sun crest the horizon, or check out city views in the early morning light.

After we ride back to the bottom, we'll tell you the story of the bridge and its quixotic lights, and orient you to the city whose east-west divider lies before us.

The Aerial Tram was built in 2006 to connect the main campus of Oregon Health Sciences University with the new neighborhood of the South Waterfront. We will be joining students and medical staff on their daily tram ride!

What's included

  • ✓A doughnut from one of Portland's best purveyors

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities for your early morning guides
  • ✕there will be an opportunity to purchase coffee or tea

Meeting and pickup

  • Ovation Coffee in the South Waterfront is accessible via streetcar or Max train; if you are coming on the Max orange line, feel free to reach out and let us know, we can meet you at the Max stop.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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