Cascade Lakes Moonlight and Starlight Canoe Tour

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Sunset over the Cascades - Moonlight & Starlight Canoe Tour - Wanderlust Tours - Bend Oregon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cascade Lakes Moonlight and Starlight Canoe Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our Moonlight & Starlight Canoe Tour is often regarded by both our guides and our guests as one of our best tours! As the sun sets behind the mighty Cascade Mountains, we will push out onto the water in our canoes. After some adventure and exploration, we will take a break to stargaze while enjoying a local craft beer or hot cocoa as well as a desert from a local bakery. After immersing ourselves in the peace and beauty of the night sky, we will begin our journey back to shore. During the adventure, our award winning naturalist guides will point out wildlife, impart age-old stories and myths mixed with astronomy, and also share the rich human and geologic history of Central Oregon!

What makes this tour truly special is that we are typically the only people out on the water at night. Sitting peacefully on a perfectly still lake as the the stars shimmer above and reflect off the water - its a feeling that simply can't be understood through words on a screen.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Wanderlust Tours

Ages: Youth (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: We offer each guest the choice of a local craft beer or hot cocoa
Included: All necessary equipment is included - Canoe, paddles, PFDs, and headlamps
Included: Snacks: We offer each guest a desert from a local bakery

Itinerary

Our Canoe and Kayak tours take place on the Cascade Lakes in the Deschutes National Forest, about a 45 minute drive from our office. The specific lake where your tour will take place will vary based on weather and other factors. Your guide will choose which lake to adventure on the day of your tour based on those factors.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

All tours depart from our office which is located in the Fred Meyer shopping center. Our office is located on the SE corner of the shopping center near the Fueling Station. Please arrive 10-15 before your tour departure.

End point

All tours depart from our office which is located in the Fred Meyer shopping center. Our office is located on the SE corner of the shopping center near the Fueling Station. Please arrive 10-15 before your tour departure.

Using your ticket

All tours depart from the Wanderlust Tours office. We will check guests in upon arrival. Please have your confirmation email ready if needed. Please arrive to our office 10-15 minutes prior to the tour departure time. All guests must fill out a waiver prior to departure. Waivers can be filled out with a smart phone in our office.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please dress weather appropriate. Any unneeded layers can be left in the van.
Bring water/ snacks if desired.
There is plenty of room in the boat for a daypack; you may want to protect electronics with a waterproof case/bag.
Our canoes are tandem canoes with one paddler in the front and one in the back.
Recommended for ages 12 and older
Infants/ Children who do not wish to paddle can sit in a middle seat of the canoe. Please reach out to Wanderlust Tours directly if your group has any non-paddlers that will want the middle seat
All guests must fill out a waiver (by themself or a legal guardian). Waivers can be filled out with your cell phone in our office prior to departure.
Guide gratuities are not included in the cost of your tour. Please extend the customary gratuity, when warranted, on a voluntary basis.
Tours run rain or shine. If Wanderlust Tours must cancel the tour due to unsafe weather conditions, you will be offered a different date or refund
Our Canoe Tours are beginner friendly. We have guests that range from 5 years old to 95 years old. Please make your own determination if you are fit enough to join us.
Our award-winning guides will offer instruction if needed and will make the sure the group moves at a pace where everyone stays together!
If you have any questions about the tour difficulty, please reach out to our office directly.