Oregon • United States
Let the spirit of adventure guide you as you uncover the hidden gems and unforgettable experiences that make Bend a destination like no other. Uncover awe-inspiring locations and exciting attractions across Bend, chosen by our community and tailored to you.
The High Cascades Scenic Tour will take you on an incredible up-close journey through the Cascade Mountains. This is the only ATV Tour in Oregon packed with beautiful views, lava tube caves, Lava Fields, Alpine Lakes, Volcanic Black Sand Dunes, and some of Central Oregon best trails.
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.
Enjoy a private photo tour to experience and photograph the clear night sky of the High Desert. Very flexible tours start at your preferred time with a duration of ~3 hours. This is your private tour for 1-2 persons.
This is the one and only Original Alpaca Picnic Experience. While shooting for Quechua Benefit, a nonprofit supporting economic benefits for underserved communities in the Peruvian highlands, professional travel, nature & humanitarian photographer Wasim Muklashy met Amanda Vandenbosch, one of the world's premiere alpaca breeders & Peru-trained alpaca judges. That encounter blossomed into a friendship which led to his living & working at Flying Dutchman Alpacas, Amanda's family farm in Bend, OR during part of the pandemic year. Taking their morning coffee & lunch in the alpaca pasture was pure therapy & they both realized that if these floofs were therapeutic to them, they'd be therapeutic to ALL. So here they are, offering an experience with a group of floofs guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of those in the foulest of moods. There is no other activity that will give you this level of time, experience, education and interaction with the magical creatures that are the alpaca.
Take a tour of the Deschutes River as it winds through and around the city of Bend, while riding your premium electric bikes. You will find yourself cruising along the river with your guide, enjoying the sights and sounds without breaking a sweat. Enjoy awesome scenery and wildlife, while your guide shares historic stories of Bend and the local area with plenty of opportunities to take pictures and ask questions.
Bend's favorite scavenger hunt! Whether visitor or long time resident, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about Bend! Get a taste of the best the downtown area has to offer.
Join us for a snow-filled adventure in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest! The cascade mountains that build Bend’s backdrop typically receive 400-600 inches of fluffy snow during the winter. With snowshoes on our feet, we will journey through an old-growth forest of hemlock and fir, splashing through powder and immersing ourselves in the winter wonderland of Central Oregon! During the adventure, your naturalist guide will highlight animal tracks we may come across, enliven you with stories of native history, and touch on the immense importance of a healthy snowpack to our local ecosystem. Snowshoeing is truly the best way to observe nature in the winter! Traveling on snowshoes, you will be able to get a glimpse of how the native wildlife in Central Oregon have adapted to the deep snow, perhaps stumbling upon the tracks of a fox or pine marten. We will also take a quick rest to enjoy hot cocoa amidst the snow & mountains. Our Snowshoe tours are great fun for the whole family!
Bend is home to some 35 craft breweries, each with their own varieties of beer. Our food truck scene is also pretty spectacular with some tasty food. We will visit two of our favorite breweries as well as the liveliest food truck pod in town. You will enjoy complimentary flight tastings from the different breweries and Bend's famous Tots from the food truck pod. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of craft beer and some tasty snacks.
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.
Wheel Fun Rentals in Bend is the perfect spot for FUN! Rent a Surrey and ride with your whole family along the scenic Deschutes River, or rent an electric bike to explore more of Bend without breaking a sweat. Bike locks, maps, and helmets are always offered FREE with rentals.
