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Your Local Oregon Tour Experts

Discover the authentic heart of Oregon with guides who call this magnificent state home. At Best Oregon Tours, we're not just showing you Oregon – we're sharing our backyard, our stories, and our passion for this incredible corner of the Pacific Northwest.

Our Philosophy

Best Oregon Tours is dedicated to providing the highest quality touring experience available while demonstrating the utmost in environmental and cultural stewardship. We believe that the culture and natural beauty of Oregon deserve to be shared with respect and reverence.

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Our Commitment

  • Small Group Excellence: Maximum 12 guests for personalized attention

  • Local Expertise: Born and raised Oregon guides with insider knowledge

  • Sustainable Practices: Leave-no-trace principles and environmental responsibility

  • Cultural Respect: Honoring Oregon's diverse heritage and communities

  • Authentic Experiences: Real Oregon, not tourist traps

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Why We're Different

  • Founded in 2011 with deep Oregon roots

  • Owner-operated with personal attention to every detail

  • Partnerships with local businesses and communities

  • Continuous education and professional development

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Our Service Promise

Every Best Oregon Tours experience is crafted to exceed expectations while respecting the places and communities we visit. From the moment you join us until we return you safely to your starting point, our commitment to excellence ensures memories that last a lifetime.

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Meet Clem Ogilby 

Principal & Owner

As Principal and Owner of Best Oregon Tours, Clem Ogilby blends his expertise as a certified tour director with a deep passion for historic preservation and sustainable stewardship. A graduate of the International Tour Management Institute and the prestigious Barbieri Center in Rome, Clem's journey has been one of continuous learning and exploration.

Clem Ogilby - Principal & Owner

With a background in building restoration and preservation advocacy, he brings a unique perspective to every tour, highlighting Oregon's rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. Clem particularly enjoys sharing the Willamette Valley's abundance of fine coffees, craft beers, and culinary adventures with travelers from around the world.

 

When not on the road guiding tours, Clem tends to his small farm in the foothills of the Oregon Cascades with his wife, where he practices the same sustainable stewardship principles that guide his business philosophy.

 

Professional Credentials:

  • Certified Tour Director, International Tour Management Institute

  • Graduate, Barbieri Center, Rome

  • “25 years of combined guiding experience”years of professional guiding experience

  • Historic preservation advocate and practitioner

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