Limited Entry Lava Tube Cave Tour in Bend Oregon

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About this activity

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 the two hours underground in the darkest, quietest spot the Earth can provide, 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Wanderlust Tours

Ages: Youth (1–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: We will outfit each guest with a helmet and headlamp
Included: Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation
Included: Private transportation: Transportation from our office to the cave and back is included. Your guide will transport you in Wanderlust Tours' passenger vans.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Snacks: You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
Not included: Bottled water: Please bring a bottle of water with you, preferably a reusable one!
Not included: Guide gratuity

Itinerary

Join us for an epic subterranean adventure deep below the Earth’s surface. During the time underground your Naturalist Guides will impart their vast knowledge of the region's geology while we adventure in a stunning lava tube cave that only Wanderlust Tours has access to. 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. The cave bottom is mostly flat, but during the tour, we will encounter some uneven, rocky terrain. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly. The Limited Entry Cave Tour has a max tour size of 7 guests. If you don't see availability for your desired date, please contact us directly to discuss availability. Recommended for children 5 and older. Please read through the “Additional Info” section to learn more about the cave experience

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 Suite 13, located on the SE corner of the shopping center near the Fueling Station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your tour departure.

End point

All tours depart from our office which is located in the Fred Meyer shopping center. Our office is Suite 13, located on the SE corner of the shopping center near the Fueling Station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes 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. Our tours depart promptly at their start time so please arrive to our office 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time to check in. 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.

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

Good to know

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.
While we've had guests on our cave tours ranging from 5 to 85, we describe this cave tour as having an easy level of difficulty. It is a wild cave with no lights or path (we provide helmets and headlamps) but the walking surface is essentially flat throughout the cave. The most challenging part of the tour will be entering the cave through a small gate opening. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly!
Entering the Cave: To enter this private cave, guests will need to step through a gate to gain access (see photo of gate entrance). From top bar to bottom bar, there is about 14.5 inches of clearance. If you have questions about the cave's entrance, it is best to contact us directly!