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$XXX per person

Tour Dates: August 8-9, 2026

• Depart: From Bend at 2:00pm on Saturday, Aug. 8th

• Return: To Bend Sunday, Aug. 9th 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: Saturday: Dinner, desert | Sunday: 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, camp chair, 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

We will depart from the Wanderlust office at 3:00pm for our overnight excursion of Crater Lake National Park. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to load your camping and photography gear.

We'll arrive at Thielsen View Campground, located just outside of the North entrance of Crater Lake, set up camp, and enjoy a picnic-style dinner. We will then head to Crater Lake’s stunning rim where we will revel in some inspiring hikes, breathtaking vistas, and sunset photo opportunities!

After the sun has set on Mighty Mt. Mazama, we will enjoy hot cocoa and desert from Sparrow Bakery before training our eye and our lenses on 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 while your Wanderlust Guide will highlight Crater Lake’s expansive history and unique geography!

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! Sunrise is at 6:00am - to capture the pre-sunrise glow, we recommend being up and ready by 5:30am! Toni and your Wanderlust guide will lead you on a short, photography centric walk around Diamond Lake while you capture sunrise photos.

Next, the allure of coffee, pastries, and fresh fruit will have us ready for a beautiful lake side breakfast! After breakfast, we will have some additional time to explore, take more photos, or take a refreshing dip at diamond lake before breaking down camp and making our return journey to Bend.