Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour

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Discover the beauty of the caves in the desert of Bend, Oregon on this half-day tour. Explore these caves with a naturalist guide who will help you to navigate these lava-formed caverns.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    4 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Feel the excitement of immersing yourself in an underground environment
    • Navigate through caves that don't have any man-made walkways or lighting
    • Uncover how volcanic activity shaped these stunning underground landscapes
    • Stop to marvel at some breathtaking underground geological formations
    • Enjoy panoramic views of the Cascade Mountain Range on the drive to the desert
  • Full description
    Journey into subterranean cave's in Bend’s pine-studded high desert on this half-day tour. Follow your naturalist guide as they highlight features of these cool caverns for you.
    Meet your guide and board a comfortable vehicle. Sit back and relax as you take in the countryside on the way to the caves. Venture underground into the dark and quiet caves with a high quality headlamp, a protective helmet, and a local guide.
    Learn about the region’s geology as your guide explains how massive volcanoes created these caverns. Uncover the role that the caves play in the wider eco-system. Admire defining features in these caverns.
    Let your guide show you through the natural caves which have no lights or walk-ways. Enjoy the untouched beauty of this pristine environment before heading back to the meeting point in Bend.
  • Includes
    • Guide
      Helmet
      Headlamp
  • Exclude
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      Food and drinks
      Tips