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Limited Entry Lava Tube Cave Tour in Bend Oregon

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews3 hBy Wanderlust Tours
Limited Entry Lava Tube Cave Tour in Bend Oregon

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.

What's included

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

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

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

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!

Cancellation policy

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

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