Brews & Views Canoe Tour
Taste locally crafted beers and canoe the Cascade Lakes!
Don’t see the date you’re looking for?
Please call our office at (541) 389-8359 to check availability.
To book for the spring or fall, please go to our Spring & Fall Brews & Views Paddling page
CARE TO MAKE YOUR TOUR PRIVATE?
Any group tour of 10 or more people (or price equivalent) can be made private and customized to your needs. Learn more >>
ABOUT
Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for canoe tours in Bend, Oregon! Join us on this iconic paddling tour on the high elevation mountain lakes in the mighty Cascade Range.
Naturalist Guided Experience: Our renowned naturalist guides will highlight the sweet spots on these stunning lakes that might not initially meet the eye. During our 2 hours on the water, along with the fun and sun, you’ll come to know our local beer scene through the sense of taste! Plus what a super time for the whole family to swim in our mountain lakes. You may also learn about the indigenous people who called Bend home and how they used the mountains and lakes for their livelihoods over 1000’s of years. Your crew will be energized with revelations about natural and cultural history that’ll keep your mind humming with delight long after you return home with fond memories of the tour.
Location: Wear your swimsuit for a refreshing dip along with eco-friendly sunscreen! You’ll see parts of these large lakes that are only accessible by paddling into the fingers, coves, bays, and wetlands created by ancient eruptions and erosion. With sweeping views of our local mountains, our Bend, Oregon canoe tours have it all!
DETAILS
$120 per person | $85 for kids 11 and under
All ages welcome – we provide root beer for kids!
Tour Times:
Summer: June 1 through October 1: 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Spring: March 1 through May 31: 1:30 PM - 6:00pm
Fall: October 2 through November 30: 1:30 PM — 5:30 PM
To book for the Spring or Fall, please go to our Spring & Fall Brews & Views Paddling page
Transportation: Departing from our office, 30-45 minutes one-way
Tour includes:
Professional guide & award-winning naturalist interpretation
Gear: canoes, paddles, PFDs
Our canoes have two paddling positions and include room in the middle for a third non-paddling passenger. Canoe tours are best for all ages and skill levels.
Drinks: Local micro-brews (non-alcoholic options available, please inquire at booking)
Transportation: to the Cascade Lakes
Please bring:
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, camera, swimsuit (optional)
OUR BREWING PARTNERS
OUR COMMON GOAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
We live, visit and play in Bend because of its physical beauty. Wanderlust Tours donates $1 for every person who participates on this tour to Pledge for the Wild. These funds help support the interconnected habitat for all who rely on it.
Want to do more?
Upon booking a tour you’ll have the opportunity to add the book, Ineffable to your cart. This is a stunning photo collection and a locally created book. A suggested $15 purchase price supports the same fund. Our founder, Dave, believes you'll be inspired by it!
Learn about>> Bend’s Photo Book Ineffable and Pledge for the Wild.
ECO-FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN
Let's keep our lakes and waterways clean! Did you know most sunscreens contain chemicals that are not only harmful to humans, but to our water systems as well?
When you recreate on water, please be especially careful to NOT use sunscreens that contain these ingredients: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), Parabens, Triclosan
Badger Balm Sunscreen (SPF 40) available for purchase in our office.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs on our tours.
Please reach out to Ponderosa Paws for your dog-sitting needs.
We had a CEO Retreat in Bend and hired Wanderlust Tours to provide a "brews and canoes" event and dinner on Elk Lake. They did a fantastic job for us, we were most impressed by Erika our guide! We were all very impressed by the entire event and Erika's passion and interest in the event. thank you!
- Luke F -