June 15th, 2025
Sunday| 7:30Am - 12:30pm

Clear Lake is a truly stunning body of water! Much like the lake itself, the geological history of Clear Lake is full of surprises and wonder just waiting to be discovered. From the Great Spring that fills the lake with its crystalline waters to the petrified forest that sits frozen in time at the lake’s bottom, this experience is sure to be unforgettable.

Also available August 3rd!

June 21st, 2025
Saturday | 7:15Pm - 12:15Am

Join us for a stunning sunset hike at Fort Rock followed by a night of immersive stargazing! Fort Rock is an absolutely incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the newly designated Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. As a whole, the Oregon Outback is the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.

Additional Dates Available
Fri, July 18th (Accessible tour w/ AdvenChair - book here)
Sat, September 20th
Sat, October 18th (Click here for the 18th!)

June 22nd, 2025
Sunday | 8:00Am - 1:00pm

Our Benham Falls Hike is part of our Accessible Tour Series with AdvenChair! The tour is open to both the public and those with adaptive needs.

This serene trail will take us through a forest of Ponderosa Pine among spectacular lava flows where vistas of Oregon’s backbone, the Cascade Range, stand tall in the distance. We’ll witness the seemingly placid Deschutes turn torrid as it careens over ancient lava rock falls while aspen groves sweep along the river’s edge.

July 12th, 2025
Saturday | 8:00Am - 5:00pm

Crater Lake National Park is a geologic marvel and home to one of the most stunning bodies of water in the world. From the top of Mt. Scott to the edge of the deepest, purest lake in the United States, the exploration at America's 6th National Park is endless!

Can’t make it on the 12th? We also have a Crater Lake tour on Aug. 30th as part of our Accessible Tour Series with AdvenChair! Learn more here.

July 18th, 2025
Friday| 7:15Pm - 12:15Am

Our July 18th Fort Rock tour is part of our Accessible Tour Series with AdvenChair! The tour is open to both the public and those with adaptive needs.

Join us for a stunning sunset hike at Fort Rock followed by a night of immersive stargazing! Fort Rock is an absolutely incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the newly designated Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. As a whole, the Oregon Outback is the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.

Additional Dates Available
Sat, June 21st (Summer Solstice! - click here)
Sat, September 20th (click here)
Sat, October 18th (Click here)

August 2nd, 2025
Saturday| 8:00am - 1:30pm

Central Oregon is rooted in endeavors that involve a deep connection and reliance on the land. Our adventure will have us focused on Rainshadow Organics and how a small Central Oregon farm survives and thrives on land that sees less than 12 inches of rain per year among other challenges. Starting our morning at Smith Rock State Park, we will garner an understanding of Central Oregon’s rugged ecosystem before immersing ourselves in a celebration of flavor and a labor of love with a tour and awe-inspiring, freshly harvested meal at Rainshadow Organics!

August 3rd, 2025
Sunday| 7:30Am - 12:30pm

Clear Lake is a truly stunning body of water! Much like the lake itself, the geological history of Clear Lake is full of surprises and wonder just waiting to be discovered. From the Great Spring that fills the lake with its crystalline waters to the petrified forest that sits frozen in time at the lake’s bottom, this experience is sure to be unforgettable.

Also available June 15th!

August 12th, 2025
Tuesday | 7:30Pm - 11:30pm

The Perseids meteor shower is one of the most plentiful meteor showers that we have the fortune of witnessing, with upwards of 50-100 meteors streaking across the sky per hour! With the moon starting below the horizon and rising as we near the end of the tour, the Perseids are in perfect position to display their magic!

Can’t make it for the 12th? We also have 3 other special Perseids Canoe Tours on Aug. 15, 16 & 17th!

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

We have two amazing hiking options to take in the mighty Perseids Meteor Shower this summer. Our adventures will take us to one of the many stunning buttes in the area, providing us an incredible opportunity to view the night sky. Join us for what is sure to be a magical night experiencing one of the brightest meteor showers that will grace our solar system in 2025.

August 30th, 2025
Saturday | 8:00Am - 5:00pm

Our Crater Lake Tour is part of our Accessible Tour Series with AdvenChair! The tour is open to both the public and those with adaptive needs.

Crater Lake National Park is a geologic marvel and home to one of the most stunning bodies of water in the world. From the top of Mt. Scott to the edge of the deepest, purest lake in the United States, the exploration at America's 6th National Park is endless!

September 6th, 2025
Saturday | 8:00Am - 1:00pm

Our Paulina Creek Hike is part of our Accessible Tour Series with AdvenChair! The tour is open to both the public and those with adaptive needs.

Paulina Creek flows from the stunning Paulina Lake in the Newberry Caldera and its surrounding wetlands and meadows, providing habitat for a wide range of fish and wildlife! On our adventure, we will head upstream, watching the creek cascade over one volcanic outcropping after another, learning about the incredible National Volcanic Monument that serves as the starting point for this spectacular body of water.

September 20th, 2025
Saturday | 7:15Pm - 12:15Am

Join us for a stunning sunset hike at Fort Rock followed by a night of immersive stargazing! Fort Rock is an absolutely incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the newly designated Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. As a whole, the Oregon Outback is the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.

Additional Dates Available
Sat, June 21st (Summer Solstice! - click here)
Fri, July 18th (Accessible tour w/ AdvenChair - book here)
Sat, October 18th (Click here for the 18th!)

September 27th, 2025
Saturday| 6:15pm - 11:30pm

Join us for a night of art and stargazing in the Oregon Outback! Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring another installment of our Art in Nature outdoor performance series in 2025. The supremely talented local a Cappella group, Bend Camerata, will perform inside the ancient volcanic tuff ring at Fort Rock! As the moon sets beyond the horizon, Bend Camerata will close out their performance and we will cap our night off by gazing toward the cosmos above as your Naturalist Guide shares stories of ancient constellations and cultural history!

October 18th, 2025
Saturday | 4:45Pm - 9:45pm

Join us for a stunning sunset hike at Fort Rock followed by a night of immersive stargazing! Fort Rock is an absolutely incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the newly designated Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. As a whole, the Oregon Outback is the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.

Additional Dates Available
Sat, June 21st (Summer Solstice! - click here)
Fri, July 18th (Accessible tour w/ AdvenChair - book here)
Sat, September 20th (click here)

October 25th, 2025
Saturday | 8:00Am - 1:00pm

Our Paulina Creek Hike is part of our Accessible Tour Series with AdvenChair! The tour is open to both the public and those with adaptive needs.

We will begin our adventure along the crystal clear waters of Tumalo Creek. During our hike, we’ll experience a magnificent ecosystem filled with burgeoning flora and fauna such as spring migratory birds. Our route will take us through a section of Tumalo canyon where we will immerse ourselves in some of Central Oregon’s finest geologic features.

December 31st, 2025
Wednesday | 9:00pm - 1:00am

Don't miss out on one of our biggest events of the year! Snowshoeing through the lush and verdant forest of the Central Oregon Cascades, we will descend upon a Michaelangelo-esque creation, an amazing snow built amphitheater where a crackling bonfire awaits. Gathering around the fire, we will usher in the New Year with a champagne toast at the turn of midnight!

Cascade Lakes Clean up
Oct. 4th, 2025

After the busy summer months, our beautiful lakes are in need of some TLC. Join the Wanderlust Tours staff in picking up trash from these special places! >> Learn More

Caldera Clean up Project
Oct. 12th, 2025

Caldera is a non-profit founded in 1996 as an arts and environmental immersion program in the mountains. Their goal is to bring young people with limited opportunities together with talented creative professionals to make art and be in relationship with the natural world. Part of Caldera’s ability to fund programs year-round comes from a unique lodging experience they offer at Blue Lake. For our partner volunteer project, we will be aiding in trail and brush clean up, taking down tents, bed frames, and other furniture for the coming winter season. >> Learn More

LOCALLY-CATERED
DINNER CANOE

Enjoy a delicious, specially-catered dinner right by the water's edge, followed by a stunning, Naturalist-Guided canoe tour on the peaceful waters of the Cascade Lakes, or the Deschutes River.

CRATER LAKE
NATIONAL PARK

Guided tours of Crater Lake are simply a must. There's so much fascinating cultural, geological, and natural history to learn! Explore Oregon's only National Park with our Naturalist Guides. This is the ultimate family vacation trip!

Oregon’s Remote
STEENS MOUNTAIN

From Bend, we travel deep into sagebrush country, where we spend three nights and four days uncovering history, hiking through deserts and forests, exploring ranches, and relaxing in hotels established in the early 1900s.

LOCALLY-CATERED
DINNER SNOWSHOE

Enjoy a delicious, specially-catered dinner, followed by a magnificent snowshoe trip out to the quiet of the nighttime forest. There, you can relax around a hand-carved snow amphitheater while enjoying some hot drinks made with locally-distilled spirits, locally-made desserts, and the amazing ambiance of the old-growth forest at night. 

CRATER LAKE
NATIONAL PARK

Experience one of the most stunning sights in the Pacific Northwest! In the winter, we lead snowshoe tours along the rim of this volcanic caldera, explaining the fascinating geological and cultural history of Oregon's only National Park. Afterward, enjoy a deli lunch in this beautiful landscape. 

SNOWCAMP WITH A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Snowshoe into the gorgeous Central Oregon wilderness, and set up camp for a night of adventure. Enjoy a delicious locally-made dinner and libations around a bonfire, while your naturalist guide shares the cultural and natural history of the area.

Forage to Table

New Year’s Eve Bonfire

Perseids Meteor Shower