Cascade Lake Kayak Tours

Join us on this iconic paddling tour on the high elevation mountain lakes in the mighty Cascade Range.

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ABOUT

Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for kayak and canoe tours in Bend, Oregon! Join us on this iconic paddling tour on the high elevation mountain lakes in the mighty Cascade Range.

Naturalist Guided Experience: 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 sun, we may impart an understanding of the region’s geology- how fire and ice built and sculpted our landscape. Or we might highlight how wetlands surrounding the lake provide incredible habitat for vocal avians amped on finding great lakeside food! 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.

Location: Wear your swimsuit for a refreshing dip along with eco-friendly sunscreen! You’ll see parts of these large lakes that are only accessible by paddling into the fingers, coves, bays, and wetlands created by ancient eruptions and erosion. With sweeping views of our local mountains, our Bend, Oregon kayak tours have it all!

DETAILS

$110 per person | $85 for children 11 and under
Recommended for ages 8 and older

Tour Times:
Summer - June 1 through September 30
9:00 AM — 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Spring & Fall - May & October (weather dependent)
9:00 AM — 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM — 5:30 PM
Please see our Spring and Fall Paddling page for availability in April-May & October-November

Transportation: Departing from our office, 30-45 minutes one-way

TOUR INCLUDES

Professional guide & award-winning naturalist interpretation
Gear: kayaks, paddles, PFDs
- Please note: 2 people per kayak. If you have an odd number in your group, they will be paired with our guide or another odd numbered group. Our kayaks are sit-on-top, self bailing kayaks. This means that your backside may get a little wet during the tour. You are more than welcome to bring a change of shorts/ pants for after the tour. Your legs and shins may also get a little wet from splashes and drips while paddling.
Transportation: departing from our office

PLEASE BRING

Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, swimsuit (optional), camera (protect electronics with a waterproof case/bag)

Our kayaks have a weight capacity of 500 lbs.

Cascade Lakes Kayak - Paulina Lake - Wanderlust Tours - Bend Oregon — Photo by Chris Pleasance

Testimonials - Cascade Lakes Kayak

I did a kayaking trip with Dylan. He is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about the area and shared a lot of interesting information about how the lakes were formed, local flora annd fauna, and so many other things. We had a small group of 5, which made it nice to get to know him and the other kayakers. I highly recommend this trip, and Dylan especially, as a guide. Thank you, Dylan!

- Pam W -

I’ve been on a few kayak tours and this one was my favorite ever! Colton was the most awesome kayak guide, he kept the group entertained and was extremely informative about the nature and landscape. Good driver too! We will absolutely do another tour with this company on our next visit, hopefully we can get him as a guide again!

- Sierra R -

Colton led a super fun and GORGEOUS kayaking tour, Lake Paulina. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Bend, the park and the nature around us. He was very encouraging out on the water, I hadn't kayaked in YEARS! Overall a MUST do while in Bend.

Kayak tour on Hosmer Lake with Chris this morning. What a blast! Learned a lot about the area and had a wonderful paddle on a beautiful lake.

- Teri H -

Our kayaking tour with Chris was amazing! He was very personable and engaging. He gave just the right amount of information when needed and also afforded us quiet moments to take in the scenery. The experience with Wanderlust Tour was great from the moment we walked in and were greated with smiles to when we left with "thank you's" and waves. I highly recommend this tour if you're in Bend. Best part of the day was seeing two bald eagles!

- Temetra W -

All reviews courtesy of Google & Trip Advisor

ECO-FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN

Let's keep our lakes and waterways clean! Did you know most sunscreens contain chemicals that are not only harmful to humans, but to our water systems as well?

When you recreate on water, please be especially careful to NOT use sunscreens that contain these ingredients: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), Parabens, Triclosan

Badger Balm Sunscreen (SPF 40) available for purchase in our office.

Our kayaks are tandem sit on-top models, which are comfortable, fun, and easy to paddle. Kayak tours are best for those over the age of 8, and weight limit is 500 lbs per kayak. If you want to paddle with younger kids, consider our Canoe Tour!