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Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour

4.7(19 reviews)
3 hours
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Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour
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About This Tour

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.

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Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

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Tour Analysis

Tour Characteristics

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What's Included

We will outfit each guest with a helmet and headlamp
Award-winning Naturalist Guide and interpretation

What's Not Included

You are more than welcome to bring a snack, granola bar, etc.
Please bring a bottle of water with you, preferably a reusable one!
Guide gratuity

Additional Information

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
Updated Tour Details for Summer 2025: Due to Forest Service closures impacting the area where our usual caves are located, we will be guiding in Lava River Cave for the summer of 2025. The cave is open to the general public (via ticket, in an un-guided fashion) each week, Friday - Monday. If you join us on a tour during these days, it is very likely you will see other people exploring in the cave as well. For tours booked Tuesday - Thursday, the cave is not open to the public but is open to educational experiences such as school groups so it is still possible there will be others in the cave.
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!

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 minutes before your tour departure.

Special Instructions

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 Policy

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

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Guest Ratings

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