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$XXX per person

Tour Dates: September 20-21, 2025

• Depart: Bend at XX on Saturday September 20th

• Return: To Bend Sunday, September 21st in the early evening

Transportation: Departing from our office

TOUR INCLUDES: 

• Professional Photographer: Toni Toreno, with Bend Photo Tours, an extremely talented photographer and expert teacher

• Wanderlust Tours Guide: Professional Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation

• Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast

• Camping Gear: Group gear, such as stoves, water filtration, etc.

PLEASE BRING

• Personal Gear: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad

  • Rentals for these items from Wanderlust Tours is available at an additional cost - please inquire when booking

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

• Footwear: Comfortable hiking shoes, socks, etc.

• Clothing in Layers: Warm layers for variable weather

• Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, day back, camera equipment, snacks

***A detailed pack list will be provided prior to the trip

Tour Minimums:
The minimum total guest requirement for this tour is 4 people. We very much expect that minimum to be met but in the event we do not, we will reach out 2 weeks prior to the event if the minimum has not been met.

Weather, Visibility & Cancellation Policy: All tours run rain or shine. Cancellations prior to two weeks are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations within two weeks are subject to full tour cost. You can find more details regarding our cancellation policy here.

Weather: We are fortunate to be on the dry side of the Cascades, getting over 300 days of clear skies and sunshine per year. With that said, this tour will run regardless of rain or inclement weather. You can learn more about our weather policy here.

Day 1

Meet at the Wanderlust office at (TIME) to load your camping and photography gear. We will depart from our office at (TIME) and our 2-day journey at Crater Lake National Park will begin!

We'll arrive at (CAMPGROUND), set up camp, and enjoy lunch before heading out on foot to capture some stunning mid-afternoon images and soak up the last of the summer sun! (( ** Add some language about maintain fluidity and flexibility based on camp site location and what not??? ))

We will next load up and head to Crater Lake’s stunning rim where we will revel in some stunning hikes, breathtaking vistas, and sunset photo opportunities!

After the sun has set on Mighty Mt. Mazama, we will enjoy a quick dinner before entrancing our eye and our lenses with the stars and constellations above!

Throughout the day’s journey, Toni will provide expert instruction and tips to help you get the absolute most out of your photos!

After getting settled in, it isn’t long before we have you heading out to explore another smaller lake by way of cross country travel.

Toni, our pro-photographer, will share an afternoon of instruction creating great shots and lasting memories. Off trail travel brings us up a small ridge to a hidden gem. 

Day 2 

For the early birds and those that can’t resist a good photo opportunity, wake up with the sunrise to capture early morning photos as the sun’s rays send shades of orange and pink through the sky!

Next, the smell of sizzling bacon and breakfast! After breakfast is served, we will break down camp, pack a lunch, ((( take one last  refreshing swim if desired and head out!  ))) and head back to Crater Lake’s rim for more incredible hikes, photography, and even journey down to Cleetwood Cove, the only trail that will get us right to the waters edge!

After a few more hours spent in the bliss of Oregon’s only National Park, we will make our final departure from this true gem of mother nature and head back to Bend.