Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour
Overview
Join us for an epic subterranean adventure deep below the Earth’s surface! Bend is home to a vast amount of lava tube cave networks, that were formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. During our two hours underground in the darkest, quietest spot the Earth can provide, our naturalist guides will impart their vast knowledge of the region's geology while we adventure through this incredible cave system. Wanderlust Tours is the only guide company permitted in these lava caves. These caves are wild caves, meaning there is no paved path or lighting. Wanderlust Tours will outfit your group with helmets and headlamps. We also recommend wearing hiking boots or sturdy shoes to help navigate the uneven, rocky terrain as well as a fleece jacket and jeans as the caves stay at 45 degrees Fahrenheit year round! These volcanically formed geologic wonders are a truly breathtaking place to explore!
** Please read through the "Additional Info" section for details about the caves difficulty.
What's Included
- We will outfit each guest with a helmet and headlamp
- Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation
- Snacks You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
- Bottled water Please bring a bottle of water with you, preferably a reusable one!
- Guide gratuity
Meeting Location
61535 South Highway 97
Bend, OR 97702, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for an epic subterranean adventure deep below the Earth’s surface! During our time underground your Naturalist Guides will impart their vast knowledge of the region's geology while we adventure in the longest known lava tube cave in Oregon! Wanderlust Tours will outfit your group with helmets and headlamps. We also recommend wearing hiking boots or sturdy shoes to help navigate the uneven terrain as well as a fleece jacket and jeans as the caves stay at 45 degrees Fahrenheit year round! These volcanically formed geologic wonders are a truly breathtaking place to explore!
The cave is considered a wild cave. During the tour, we will encounter uneven, rocky terrain, rock features that will involve stepping up and over, etc.. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly!
** Please read through the “Additional Info” section to learn more about the new cave experience and difficulty. **
Recommended for children 5 and older!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty with walking/ balance on uneven, rocky terrain
- While we've had guests on our cave tours ranging from 5 to 85, we describe our cave tour as having an easy to moderate level of difficulty. It is a wild cave with no lights or path (we provide helmets and headlamps). You will be walking on uneven terrain, have to scramble over some rocks, etc. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Closed toed shoes (boots or a sturdy pair of running shoes) are a must! These are wild caves with uneven walking surfaces.
- The caves stay at 45 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. We recommend a fleece jacket and jeans/ pants. Expect to get a bit dusty while in the cave.
- All guests must fill out a waiver. Waiver's can be filled out with your cell phone in our office prior to departure.
- Recommended for children 5 and older.
- Guide gratuities are not included in the cost of your tour. Please extend the customary gratuity, when warranted, on a voluntary basis.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-408340P2
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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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- 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.
- We will outfit each guest with a helmet and headlamp.
- Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation.
- Snacks. You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
- Bottled water. Please bring a bottle of water with you, preferably a reusable one!.
- Guide gratuity.
The minimum age to participate is 2..
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 Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty with walking/ balance on uneven, rocky terrain
- While we've had guests on our cave tours ranging from 5 to 85, we describe our cave tour as having an easy to moderate level of difficulty. It is a wild cave with no lights or path (we provide helmets and headlamps). You will be walking on uneven terrain, have to scramble over some rocks, etc. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- We will outfit each guest with a helmet and headlamp
- Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation
- SnacksYou are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
- Bottled waterPlease bring a bottle of water with you, preferably a reusable one!
- Guide gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty with walking/ balance on uneven, rocky terrain
- While we've had guests on our cave tours ranging from 5 to 85, we describe our cave tour as having an easy to moderate level of difficulty. It is a wild cave with no lights or path (we provide helmets and headlamps). You will be walking on uneven terrain, have to scramble over some rocks, etc. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Closed toed shoes (boots or a sturdy pair of running shoes) are a must! These are wild caves with uneven walking surfaces.
- The caves stay at 45 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. We recommend a fleece jacket and jeans/ pants. Expect to get a bit dusty while in the cave.
- All guests must fill out a waiver. Waiver's can be filled out with your cell phone in our office prior to departure.
- Recommended for children 5 and older.
- Guide gratuities are not included in the cost of your tour. Please extend the customary gratuity, when warranted, on a voluntary basis.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
