Custom Accessible Tours
Naturalist-Guided, Accessible Outdoor Tours in Partnership with AdvenChair
At Wanderlust Tours, it is our goal to get folks into the great outdoors and let Mother Nature do her work, inspiring and invigorating those that hike her trails and paddle her rivers. That's why we're partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair, we can empower every member of our community in their quest for adventure! You can learn more about the AdvenChair’s capabilities below!
If you can dream it, odds are we can bring it to life! Give our office a call at (541) 389-8359 or fill out our contact form and let’s put together an accessibly epic adventure for you and your group!
Custom Tour Options With Advenchair
We also have accessible public tours at stunning locations such as Benham Falls and Smith Rock. Check out our AdvenTours page to learn more about public options!
Tumalo Mountain Hike
Venture into the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range, a volcanic chain that sweeps through the pacific northwest. Our 3 mile hike will take us up 1,600 feet to Tumalo Mountain’s incredible 7,800 foot summit. This shield volcano sits right next to Mt. Bachelor, a great spot for your naturalist guide to highlight the region’s geology from what is perhaps the most impressive view of the Central Oregon Cascades.
Oregon Badlands Wilderness Hike
The recently designated Badlands Wilderness area is ripe with mature, stoic juniper trees and modest rock outcrops that provide vegetative screening and plenty of solitude. The Flatiron Trail that we will be exploring is a two-track trail that skirts along the flank of the Badlands shield volcano, gently descending to a rock outcrop known as Flatiron Rock. Here, one can explore a cracked volcanic ridge that feels almost lunar-like in nature.
Paulina Creek Hike
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.
Canoe & Kayak Tours
Central Oregon’s local lakes and rivers are truly spectacular, filled with crisp, clear water that serves as habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Whether you’re craving daytime adventure in the sun or want to immerse yourself in our incredible night skies, we can put together an incredible paddle tour for you and your group!
For those with mobility challenges that do not impact their ability to paddle a canoe, or kayak, we can facilitate paddling adventures on the Cascade Lakes or Deschutes River.
Use of AdvenChair not needed for paddling tours
Give our office a call at (541) 389-8359 or fill out our contact form and let’s put together an accessibly epic adventure for you and your group!
A Closer Look at the AdvenChair
The AdvenChair is an all-terrain, human-powered hiking wheelchair that allows people with mobility challenges to experience the serenity and grandeur of wild places with family and friends.
With its adjustable handlebars and hand brakes, adjustable seat and harness, a team of one to six people can navigate the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair over rugged, soft or steep terrain with the stability and durability of a mountain bike. At the same time, its removable front wheels and ergonomic design allow the AdvenChair to easily pass through doorways and maneuver indoors, or to be disassembled for transport in the trunk of a car.
In the video below, you can see the AdvenChair in action!
Courtesy of AdvenChair
