Cascade lakes canoe TOURS
Join us on this iconic paddling tour on the high elevation mountain lakes in the mighty Cascade Range.
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Cascade Lakes Canoe Tours
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ABOUT
Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for 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 area’s hydrology and how water sustains all living things. We could build a vision for how insects, born in the lake’s waters, begin the cycle of life that is realized in this intact ecosystem. 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 canoe tours have it all!
Details
Price: $110 per person | $85 for children 11 and under
This is a great tour for kids of all ages!
Tour Times:
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 also 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: canoes, paddles, PFDs
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.
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, camera, swimsuit (optional)
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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.
We had a CEO Retreat in Bend and hired Wanderlust Tours to provide a "brews and canoes" event and dinner on Elk Lake. They did a fantastic job for us, we were most impressed by Erika our guide! We were all very impressed by the entire event and Erika's passion and interest in the event. thank you!
- Luke F -