“At first I wasn’t sure why I would need a guide to take me hiking, but I now realize what an enhanced experience I had with such a knowledgeable guide that brought to life all the interesting details of our surroundings that I would have never caught on my own! Thanks for turning a hike into an EXPERIENCE!”
Diana, Evanston, IL

Explore Oregon’s vast high desert, old growth forests, flowing rivers, raging waterfalls, and spectacular volcanic formations!  Our guides provide vibrant interpretation on the ecology, geology, Native American and pioneer history! 

With our minimum tour price of $420 you may enjoy an exclusive outing with a Wanderlust Tours professional naturalist guide.  Below are three examples of hikes we offer.  Call our Custom Tour Professional Tour Planner —800-962-2862—for other options.  

Easy Rated Hike
Mountain Lakes Exploration
Discover the Cascade Mountains’ most beautiful, tucked-away lakes. These short, level trails will expose you to Nature’s handiwork - abounding geology, unequalled views of craggy Broken Top Mountain and spectacular glaciers spilling down South Sister’s rocky slopes.

Walk in the home of osprey and otters while filling your senses with the rejuvenating smell of evergreen forests. 2 miles 

Moderate Rated Hike
Tumalo Falls Adventure
This stunning hike will begin at the base of 85-foot Tumalo Falls and will take us up along the North Fork of Tumalo Creek where one waterfall after the next drops into deep pools carved into the forest floor.

Basalt, wildflowers and chilly water fill our senses while silence of the forest reigns. 4 miles 

Difficult Rated Hike
Tumalo Mountain Trek
Head into the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range, the backbone of Oregon! Our ascent will take us up 1,500 feet to Tumalo Mountain’s spectacular 7,800-foot summit. This volcano sits right next to Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top and South Sister, a great spot for our guide to highlight the region’s geology

“Thanks so much for sharing your love of the outdoors with TOC members on our alpine Adventure. I had many good comments about this event-especially about you, your enthusiasm and your knowledge of the area. I sincerely appreciate the extra effort you put forth to make this a memorable event for us.”
Joyce, Timber Operators Council, Tigard, OR

Let our guides, enthrall, entertain and educate your group on a step-on or full-service sightseeing tour of the Central Oregon High Cascades and magnificent high desert. 

The minimum tour price of $420 will ensure your group an exclusive, dedicated tour with one of Wanderlust Tours' professional naturalist guides. 

Call our professional custom tour planner to discuss your needs:  800-962-2862   

Crater Lake
The Gem of Oregon
Oregon’s only National Park!  Enjoy professional interpretation from start to finish of this magnificent journey.  Our exploration of Crater Lake commences at the Pumice Desert, a remnant of Mt. Mazama’s tremendous blast. We’ll next ascend the north flank of the volcano and arrive on the rim for incredible views down to Crater Lake. Several stops on the rim will offer great vantage points while our guide unfurls the geologic history.

Wanderlust Tours will arrange lunch at the spectacular and historic lodge at Rim Village. We will travel the rest of the rim before heading back into the Bend - Sunriver area. Tour length - 8 hours 

Lava Lands / Benham Falls plus the High Desert Museum

Tremendous volcanic outbursts, many witnessed by early Native Americans, have given shape and drama to our stunning area.

Trek around the top of Lava Butte for vistas of Oregon’s backbone, the Cascade Range and 10 square miles of lava below. At the lava field’s edge rages Benham Falls. The placid Deschutes River turns torrid, yet the serenity of aspen groves along this gentle hike has a calming effect.

Next we’ll visit the riches of culture found at the acclaimed High Desert Museum. The museum is an unexpected treasure of natural and cultural history. Your guide will help reveal insights to the museum’s incredible displays with a 40-minute docent tour of the Spirit of the West. Tour length - Full day (6 hours) or Half day (3 and 1/2 hours)

Cascade Lakes Highway
Tour the spectacular Cascade Lakes Highway. We’ll first stop at Todd Lake for a short walk to capture one of the best vistas of Broken Top mountain. We’ll continue on to Sparks Lake for a one-mile nature walk around the lake and through lava flows. Glaciers spilling off 10,000-foot peaks, water lapping at our feet and the smell of fir will fill our senses.

At this point we could stop for lunch on the shores of rippling Elk Lake or we can head home making a stop to view a terrific remnant of a past culture, ancient Native American pictographs. Tour length - 3.5 - 5 hours depending on our lunch stop.

“Our tour guide made you feel like you’re hanging out with a friend in her backyard, who’d planted all the varieties of trees you can see and can tell you whatever you want to know about them. Like a caretaker of the land we’re traveling through.  Fantastic!”
Chris, Portland, OR  

Trivia

What were the original names assigned to the peaks of the Three Sisters in Oregon’s High Cascades? 

Answer

Mounts Faith, Hope and Charity 

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