Spring Brews & Views Paddle Tours

SPRING IN BEND IS STUNNING
There is still snow in the mountains but the sun is shining, wildflowers are beginning to bloom and wildlife, feeling the season’s shift, are scampering around!

ABOUT

Adventure: Join us on this iconic tour on the Deschutes River or a Cascade Lake, paired with some of our favorite local craft beers. Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for paddle tours in Bend, Oregon!

Naturalist Guided Experience: Our renowned naturalist guides will highlight the sweet spots on these stunning waterways 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! You may also learn about Central Oregon’s hydrology and how winter snowfall provides the crisp, clear water that flows through our rivers and lakes, nourishing local flora and fauna. 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.

Please Note: Spring weather in central Oregon can be hard to predict, and can bring sun or snow! The Wanderlust Guide Team will make a decision which type of paddling vessel (canoe or kayak) and which location (Deschutes River or Cascade Lakes) for your adventure based on the conditions on the day of your tour. Please see below for a more detailed description of the potential tours.

DETAILS

$130 per person | $85 for kids 11 and under
All ages welcome – we provide root beer for kids!

Dates: Apr 1 - May 31
Dates available could fluctuate based on weather
Also available in Summer and Fall!

Tours depart daily from our office
1:30-5:30 PM

Tour includes

• Professional guide & award-winning naturalist interpretation

• Gear: kayaks, paddles, PFDs,

• Drinks: Local micro-brews (or root beer)

• Transportation: departing from our office

Please bring

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)

• Layers: Warm layers for variable weather

• Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, swimsuit (optional), camera (protect electronics with a waterproof case/bag)

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 >>

Our Brewing Partner: Boneyard Brewing

- Comparing Lake vs river & kayak vs canoe -

The guide will first choose your paddle location:

Cascade Lakes: Heading up higher in elevation to our Cascade Lakes is possible in late spring (pending snow melt). If the snow conditions provide the opportunity and the weather looks good, we will often choose to bring our guests into the stunning cascade mountains.

Deschutes River: If the snow prevents us from getting to the Cascade Lakes, the Deschutes River is an incredible option. The paddle is a flatwater (NO rapids) stretch of the Deschutes River in which we will start our paddling up river a ways, before flipping around and enjoying a with-river float back down!

Based on your location, the guide will then choose the appropriate vessel!

Kayaking: In the Spring, this is our most used option! The kayak allows for maximum flexibility and ease while paddling on either the river or the lakes.

Canoeing: This is a great option in those moments where the lakes are open up high (no snow) and there is little wind expected!

Your guide will choose the vessel that is the most appropriate for the weather and the waterway in which we are paddling.

Our Kayaks: Our kayaks are tandem, 2 person kayaks. If you have an odd number in your group, they will be paired with our guide or another odd numbered group. Our kayaks are sit-on-top, self bailing kayaks. This means that your backside may get a little wet during the tour. You are more than welcome to bring a change of shorts/ pants for after the tour. Your legs and shins may also get a little wet from splashes and drips while paddling. The weight limit for our kayaks is 500 lbs.

Our Canoes: 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. While unlikely, you may get slightly wet from drips and splashes while paddling. The weight limit per a canoe is 1100 lbs.

Your guide will choose the vessel that is the most appropriate for the weather and the waterway in which we are paddling.