Prohibition Cave Package
Enter for your chance to win this special Central Oregon Experience!
Prohibition Cave Package Includes
Naturalist Guided Cave Tour - Wanderlust Tours
Tasting Package - Oregon Spirit Distillers
Two Night Stay - Riverhouse on the Deschutes
Winner will be drawn end of April 2021
*Blackout dates apply*
About Tour Experience
Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is the premier destination for cave tours in Bend, Oregon! Join us on this epic subterranean tour on Bend’s ponderosa pine-studded high desert. Our renowned naturalist guides will highlight sweet bits of these cool caverns that might not initially meet the eye.
Naturalist Guided Experience: In 1916, Oregon reinstated Prohibition, (4 years prior to the National Prohibition). But just like today, Oregonians loved their alcohol and had a passion for producing. We will start the tour by exploring a cave in a system known to have been used to distill spirits (illegally)! Scattered around the sage-covered High Desert lie ancient caves, buried by the volcanic upheavals in centuries known to past peoples.
Distillery Tour: We’ll start off with heading to a local distillery, Oregon Spirit Distillers. Guests will tour their facility and learn both the history and process of distilling (legally).
Caves: We’ll discover the hidden underground world of these large cool caverns in a way that’s safe and fascinating! Leading small groups with headlamps for all, our guides will provide in-depth interpretation on the formation of the lava tubes, the wildlife habitat inside the caves and the many uses of the caves over time from Native American dwellings to cold storage for early Bend residents. Central Oregon’s caves are delicate ecosystems that few have experienced in this way.
Tasters & Treats: After caving, it’s on to tasting these Oregon produced spirits. We’ll enjoy local libations close to the cave tour location - outside in the fresh air. From your most favored spirit we’ve included a happy hour cocktail of your choosing.
WELCOME TO CENTRAL OREGON
Central Oregon is home to the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, Prineville, and Madras, Warm Springs and the resort community of Sunriver. Start your vacation planning with a place to stay. In Central Oregon, you will find some of the finest outdoor adventures with places for paddling, hiking, cycling, golfing and dining al fresco in the summer. In winter, areas of the High Desert turn into a snowy playground with skiing, snowboarding, sledding and ice skating. It doesn't hurt that, whatever the season, we are home to some of the country's top craft breweries, unique boutiques for tax-free shopping, and world-class restaurants to please every lifestyle and budget. #Adventure Calls
