Sunset Dinner & Starlight Canoe Tour
Saturday, Aug. 9th & Friday, Aug. 22nd
In Partnership with Mt. Bachelor
Experience a stunning dinner at 7,800 feet in the Pine Martin Lodge before setting off on a star and moonlit canoeing adventure in the heart of the Central Oregon Cascades!
ABOUT THE TOUR
Sunset Dinner: Wanderlust Tours is beyond excited to partner with Mt. Bachelor for this one of a kind dining and adventure experience! The adventure will start at the base of mighty Mt. Bachelor where you and your group will take a scenic ride up to the Pine Martin Lodge, garnering stunning views of Broken Top and the Three Sisters as you ascend the strata volcano. Next will be a celebration of flavor as you enjoy a ((DESCRIPTION )) dinner accompanied by panoramic views of the high peaks and snow-fed lakes that dot the Central Oregon wilderness.
Naturalist Guided Canoe Tour: After dinner, it is time to take to the water! Your Wanderlust guide will lead you on an awe-inspiring paddle on one of the cascade lakes. Our renowned naturalist guides will highlight the sweet spots on these stunning lakes that might not initially meet the eye. During our 2 hours on the water, along with the fun and intrigue, we may impart an understanding of the heaven’s starlight illuminating the darkness. Age-old stories and myths mixed with astronomy will enlighten just as the stars do. The silence of the evening hours provides a chance to hear companions of the forest going about their evening activities. 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.
Saturday, August 9th will feature a full moon that will rise in the eastern sky while we are out on the water.
Sunday, August 22nd will feature a new moon, giving us an incredible opportunity to view the stars and galaxies above.
Both dates are within the window of the Perseids Meteor Shower, which means we may also have the fortune of witnessing some meteors dash across the night sky!
DETAILS
$259 per person
Dates:
Saturday, August 9th
Friday, August 22nd
Time: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Full itinerary and timing below
Transportation: Guests will use their own transportation to meet at Mt. Bachelor’s West Village. After dinner, Wanderlust Tours will provide transportation from the West Village lot to the Cascade Lakes and back.
Tour INCLUDES
Scenic Chairlift ride from the West Village base to the top of Pine Martin
Delicious dinner with panoramic views of the Central Cascade Mountains
An inspiring nighttime canoe tour with a professional naturalist guide & award-winning interpretation
Gear: Canoes, paddles, PFDs, headlamps
Drinks: Hot Cocoa while on the water!
PLEASE BRING
Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather
Your guide will help you to board and launch your boat without getting your feet wet whenever possible, so feel free to wear long pants and athletic shoes.
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, hat, sunglasses, camera (protect electronics with a waterproof case/bag), daypack (optional)
Tour Minimums: The minimum total number of guests for this tour is 8. We will reach out 2 weeks prior to the tour date if we do not have 8 guests signed up.
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. The weight limit per a canoe is 1100 lbs.
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Tour Timing & Itinerary
5:00pm - Arrive via your own transportation and park at Mt. Bachelor’s West Village lot. You will take a scenic chairlift ride up to the Pine Martin Lodge for your dinner!
5:30pm - Dinner reservation at Pine Martin Lodge
7:00pm - Wrap up your dinner and take the chairlift back down to the West Village lot
7:30pm - Wanderlust will depart from the West Village parking lot to the Cascade Lakes
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Spend about 2 hours paddling on a stunning cascade lake, reveling in the last of the day’s light before the stars and moon emerge!
10:30pm - Return to West Village
Reviews courtesy of Google & Trip Advisor
Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs on our tours. Please reach out to Ponderosa Paws for your dog-sitting needs.
My husband and I went on the starlight canoe tour with Jose and it was PHENOMENAL! When we return to Bend we will surely utilize Wanderlust tours! Highly recommend!!
- Erin B -