Comparing our Cave Tours

All of the caves that we explore on our different tours are wild lava tube caves, formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity!

As these caves are wild caves, it means that there are no paved paths or lighting in the caves (we outfit each guest with a helmet and headlamp). The terrain varies from cave to cave, some involving more uneven terrain, rocks to scramble over, etc. and some offering a more flat, sandy bottom with rocky terrain here and there.
If you have any questions about our different cave tours, please call our office at (541) 389-8359.

Lava Tube Cave Tour
Daily, Year-Round

Difficulty: In our estimation, this cave presents a moderate degree of difficulty as it involves many fun opportunities for scrambling up/down/around rocky areas and crawling through short passages.

Experience: Join us on this epic subterranean tour on Bend’s ponderosa pine-studded high desert. While open to the public, this cave is off the beaten path. Our renowned naturalist guides will highlight sweet bits of these cool caverns that might not initially meet the eye.

Limited Entry Cave Tour
May - September

Difficulty: In our estimation, this cave presents an easier degree of difficulty. The walking surface is mostly level and sandy with occasional rocky sections. There are still fun opportunities towards the back of the cave for some scrambling and crawling for those interested.

Experience: Explore a unique underground ecosystem in a small group setting. Wanderlust Tours is the only guide company permitted in this gated cave closed to the public. 

Prohibition Cave Tour
Daily, Year-Round

Difficulty: In our estimation, this cave presents a moderate degree of difficulty as it involves many fun opportunities for scrambling up/down/around rocky areas and crawling through short passages.

Experience: Explore the Lava Tube Cave Tour + a Distillery Tour. After caving, we’ll head to a local distillery. Guests will tour their facility and learn both the history and process of distilling (legally) while sampling spirits. 

Starlight Cave Tour
April - May & October - November

Difficulty: In our estimation, this cave presents a moderate degree of difficulty as it involves many fun opportunities for scrambling up/down/around rocky areas and crawling through short passages.

Experience: Explore the Cave + Central Oregon’s night sky. After caving, emerge to revel under the beauty of the night sky where you’ll be treated to delectable desserts and hazelnut espresso vodka-laced hot cocoa.