Bend Lava Tube Cave Exploration Adventure

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.

Meeting Point

61535 S Hwy 97 suite 13

61535 S Hwy 97 suite 13, Bend, OR 97702, USA

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.

What's included:

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

Not included:

• Guide gratuity

What to expect:

National Forest Development Road 230

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 through this incredible cave system. Wanderlust Tours is the only guide company permitted in these wondrous 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 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 note: These are wild caves. During the tour, we will encounter uneven, rocky terrain, rock features that will involve stepping up and over, and a very short crawl. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly! (Please read through the "Additional Info" section for more details)

Recommended for children 5 and older!