DEcember 31st, 2024
Tuesday | 9:00pm - 1:00am

Don't miss out on one of our biggest events of the year! Snowshoeing through the lush and verdant forest of the Central Oregon Cascades, we will descend upon a Michaelangelo-esque creation, an amazing snow built amphitheater where a crackling bonfire awaits. Gathering around the fire, we will usher in the New Year with a champagne toast at the turn of midnight!

January 18th, 2025
Saturday | 4:30 pm - 9:30pm

Join us for a stunning, snow-filled evening in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest. For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to create an incredible fireside dinner experience! Winter is a time for hearty, soul-warming meals and on this magical evening, Luckey’s Woodsman will prepare a variety of craft soups paired with freshly baked bread that will warm both our hands and our heart!

You can learn more about the menu here!

February 14 & 15th, 2025
Friday & Saturday | 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Celebrate the day that Oregon became a state (and Valentine’s Day) around a cozy bonfire in the snowy old growth forest. Cruising on snowshoes under the light of our twinkling solar system, we will meander through the snow-filled forest to our destination where we will enjoy delectable desserts and hazelnut espresso vodka-laced hot cocoa. This is an unforgettable way to celebrate a day of love with the one you love!

February 15th, 2025
Saturday | 8:00Am - 5:00pm

Join us on an excursion of Oregon’s only National Park! Perched atop the 750-mile long cordillera, the world’s purest body of water awaits to astound you! Join us for unforgettable vistas while snowshoeing through this preserved volcanic environment. 

March 15th, 2025
Saturday | 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Join us for a soul stirring evening as we embark on a snowshoe adventure under the twinkling night sky. Weaving our way through the forest, we will happen upon a quaint warming hut where we will ground ourselves with a guided yoga practice by firelight! During our adventure we will discuss the intimate relationship between the art of yoga and the natural world. We will cap off our evening with tea, toddy’s, and stargazing!

May 17th, 2025
Saturday | 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us as we go right to the source! For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with Luckey’s Woodsman, experts in backcountry cooking techniques, to teach guests about foraging techniques, identification of flora and fauna, and how simple ingredients that can be found all around us in mother nature can be used to make and accentuate stunningly delicious dishes! After some hopefully fortuitous foraging, we will gather around the dining table for a four course meal prepared by Luckey’s Woodsman, using locally sourced ingredients and accompanied by local beer and wine!

July 12th, 2025
Saturday | 8:00Am - 5:00pm

Crater Lake National Park is a geologic marvel and home to one of the most stunning bodies of water in the world. From the top of Mt. Scott to the edge of the deepest, purest lake in the United States, the exploration at America's 6th National Park is endless!

Cave Clean Up
May 4th, 2025

Join us and help clean up some of our favorite caves in Central Oregon! Help us fulfill our mission of being stewards on mother nature by picking up trash and debris in and around these incredible caves. Our good friends at Deschutes Brewery will be providing volunteers with a delicious craft beverage to cap off the day. >> Learn More

Cascade Lakes Clean up
Oct. 2025 | Date TBD

After the busy summer months, our beautiful lakes are in need of some TLC. Join the Wanderlust Tours staff in picking up trash from these special places! >> Learn More

LOCALLY-CATERED
DINNER CANOE

Enjoy a delicious, specially-catered dinner right by the water's edge, followed by a stunning, Naturalist-Guided canoe tour on the peaceful waters of the Cascade Lakes, or the Deschutes River.

CRATER LAKE
NATIONAL PARK

Guided tours of Crater Lake are simply a must. There's so much fascinating cultural, geological, and natural history to learn! Explore Oregon's only National Park with our Naturalist Guides. This is the ultimate family vacation trip!

Oregon’s Remote
STEENS MOUNTAIN

From Bend, we travel deep into sagebrush country, where we spend three nights and four days uncovering history, hiking through deserts and forests, exploring ranches, and relaxing in hotels established in the early 1900s.

LOCALLY-CATERED
DINNER SNOWSHOE

Enjoy a delicious, specially-catered dinner, followed by a magnificent snowshoe trip out to the quiet of the nighttime forest. There, you can relax around a hand-carved snow amphitheater while enjoying some hot drinks made with locally-distilled spirits, locally-made desserts, and the amazing ambiance of the old-growth forest at night. 

CRATER LAKE
NATIONAL PARK

Experience one of the most stunning sights in the Pacific Northwest! In the winter, we lead snowshoe tours along the rim of this volcanic caldera, explaining the fascinating geological and cultural history of Oregon's only National Park. Afterward, enjoy a deli lunch in this beautiful landscape. 

SNOWCAMP WITH A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Snowshoe into the gorgeous Central Oregon wilderness, and set up camp for a night of adventure. Enjoy a delicious locally-made dinner and libations around a bonfire, while your naturalist guide shares the cultural and natural history of the area.

Forage to Table

New Year’s Eve Bonfire

Perseids Meteor Shower