Special Events
We have an exciting new host of Special Events and activities in Bend, Oregon each season.
If you're interested in creating your own special tour, please contact our Custom Tour Coordinator.
Upcoming Events
Fall
Derrick Cave | Stargazing at Fort Rock
Winter
Geminids Meteor Shower Snowshoe Tour | Geminids at Fort Rock | New Year’s Eve Bonfire on the Snow | Crater Lake Snowshoe Tour | Valentine’s Snowshoe Bonfire | Snowshoe & Fireside Dinner | Snowshoe with Three Sisters Backcountry | Shredder & Wanderlust Snow Day
Accessible Tour Series: May - October
Fort Rock Stargazing | Crater Lake National Park | Paulina Creek | Tumalo Creek
October 1st - 31st
Available Nightly
Join us on this epic subterranean tour through one of the most expansive caves in all of Oregon! Tucked away in an ocean of sagebrush and ponderosa, Derrick Cave features stunning skylights, massive caverns and endless adventure. As we emerge from the cave we will be greeted by the cosmos above. Lying east of Bend, on the edge of the Devils Garden Lava Bed and miles from any city lights, the area is a perfect stargazing destination!
December 11-13th, 2026
Friday - Sunday | 7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Geminids Meteor Shower is one of the most plentiful meteor showers that grace our night skies each year! Cruising on snowshoes under the night sky, we will immerse ourselves in the winter wonderland of the Deschutes National Forest, enjoying a cup of delectable hot cocoa as we meander through the powdery snow!
December 11 - 13th, 2026
Friday - Sunday | 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower in the Oregon Outback, the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States. Join us for a night of exploration in the Oregon Outback as we revel in the grandeur of the Geminids Meteor Shower, one of the most plentiful meteor showers that grace our night skies each year!
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
We are very excited to team up with Three Sisters Backcountry to access this incredible glacial cirque on the northeastern flanks of the Three Sisters Wilderness. Fire and ice shaped this pristine wilderness into what it is today. Volcanic eruptions and glaciers carved the landscape, creating prominent rock outcroppings, jagged cliffs, and a moraine lake. Snowshoeing within view of the Tam McArthur rim will give us a fresh perspective of this often untrodden winter wonderland.
Additional Winter Dates:
Jan. 25th, Feb. 24th, Mar. 20th, & Apr. 3rd
December 31st, 2026
Thursday | 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!
January 16th & February 13th
Saturday | 4:30 pm - 9:30pm
Join us for a stunning, snow-filled evening in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest. For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to create an incredible fireside dinner experience! Winter is a time for hearty, soul-warming meals and on this magical evening, Luckey’s Woodsman will prepare a variety of craft soups paired with freshly baked bread that will warm both our hands and our heart!
January 18th & February 15th
MLK Jr. & President’s Day
We are very excited to partner with Shredder to create an opportunity for locals and travelers alike to ensure an active and engaging day for their kids when they do not have school. Shredder is an indoor ski and snowboard school aimed at helping kids get comfortable on the slopes, build confidence and have fun. Your kids day will start at Shredder where they will meet new friends and have fun on the slopes before they set off for an immersive and educational Wanderlust Snowshoe Tour. Parent’s are able to join their kids for the Snowshoe Tour if they would like!
The goal of our partnership is to provide parents an opportunity to A: tackle their work day without having to also juggle watching their kids and B: The opportunity to take part in a guided outdoor experience with their children, building memories that will last a lifetime!
Monday, January 25th, 2027
We are very excited to team up with Three Sisters Backcountry to access this incredible glacial cirque on the northeastern flanks of the Three Sisters Wilderness. Fire and ice shaped this pristine wilderness into what it is today. Volcanic eruptions and glaciers carved the landscape, creating prominent rock outcroppings, jagged cliffs, and a moraine lake. Snowshoeing within view of the Tam McArthur rim will give us a fresh perspective of this often untrodden winter wonderland.
Additional Winter Dates:
Dec. 5th, Feb. 24th, Mar. 20th, & Apr. 3rd
February 13th
Saturday | 4:30 pm - 9:30pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a stunning, snow-filled evening in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest. For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to create an incredible fireside dinner experience! Luckey’s Woodsman will prepare a variety of craft soups paired with freshly baked bread that will warm both our hands and our heart!
February 12 & 14th, 2027
Friday & Sunday | 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Celebrate the day that Oregon became a state (and Valentine’s Day) around a cozy bonfire in the snowy old growth forest. Cruising on snowshoes under the light of our twinkling solar system, we will meander through the snow-filled forest to our destination where we will enjoy delectable desserts and hazelnut espresso vodka-laced hot cocoa. This is an unforgettable way to celebrate a day of love with the one you love!
For Saturday, February 13th, we are offering a Snowshoe and Fireside Dinner event. Click here to learn more!
Februay 27th, 2027
Saturday| 8:00Am - 5:00pm
Join us on an excursion of Oregon’s only National Park! Perched atop the 750-mile long cordillera, the world’s purest body of water awaits to astound you! Join us for unforgettable vistas while snowshoeing through this preserved volcanic environment.
Also Available March 25th, 2027
Saturday, March 20th, 2027
We are very excited to team up with Three Sisters Backcountry to access this incredible glacial cirque on the northeastern flanks of the Three Sisters Wilderness. Fire and ice shaped this pristine wilderness into what it is today. Volcanic eruptions and glaciers carved the landscape, creating prominent rock outcroppings, jagged cliffs, and a moraine lake. Snowshoeing within view of the Tam McArthur rim will give us a fresh perspective of this often untrodden winter wonderland.
Additional Winter Dates:
Dec. 5th, Jan. 25th, Feb. 24th, & Apr. 3rd
May 22nd, 2027
Saturday| 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us as we go right to the source! For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to teach guests about foraging techniques, identification of flora and fauna, and how simple ingredients that can be found all around us in mother nature can be used to make and accentuate stunningly delicious dishes! After some hopefully fortuitous foraging, we will gather around the dining table for a four course meal prepared by Luckey’s Woodsman, using locally sourced ingredients and accompanied by local beer and wine!
More Special, Custom & Private Events
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Annual Special Events
Every Spring & Fall
Celebrate NYE with a snowshoe adventure
Canoe and Hiking options!
We have a whole host of special events that we offer annually such as our New Year’s Eve Bonfire, Camerata Concert in a Cave, Forage to Table, Meteor Shower Canoe or Snowshoe tours, Stargazing events, and more! The best way to keep up with our events is to subscribe to our newsletter - sign up below!
