Traveling by electric bike is an incredibly fun and safe way to cover a lot of ground and take in some stunning views at the same time. While we do ask our guests to pedal a bit, it is the electric bike that does most all of the work. This allows us to soak up the beautiful scenery around us. We will also be visiting some areas that most tourist are not familiar with. And of course, we will learn a bit about Bend and the Deschutes River along the way!

Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River

You will enjoy a behind the scenes look at how this local award-winning chocolate maker creates their incredibly savory product. You’ll learn about how various beans from different regions of the world help make these chocolates and experience how the process works. Perhaps the highlight will be forming your own chocolate bar into a mold that will be packaged to take home with you. At the end, everyone will enjoy some wine or hot chocolate along with tasting their various samples. If you choose to purchase some chocolate bars, we have arranged special wholesale pricing for you.


Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples

Join us for an epic subterranean adventure deep below the Earth’s surface! Bend is home to a vast amount of lava tube cave networks, that were formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. During our two hours underground in the darkest, quietest spot the Earth can provide, our naturalist guides will impart their vast knowledge of the region's geology while we adventure through this incredible cave system. Wanderlust Tours is the only guide company permitted in these lava caves. These caves are wild caves, meaning there is no paved path or lighting. Wanderlust Tours will outfit your group with helmets and headlamps. We also recommend wearing hiking boots or sturdy shoes to help navigate the uneven, rocky terrain as well as a fleece jacket and jeans as the caves stay at 45 degrees Fahrenheit year round! These volcanically formed geologic wonders are a truly breathtaking place to explore!

** Please read through the "Additional Info" section for details about the caves difficulty. 

Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour

Private custom horse riding experience creates the perfect day for you. Small private groups 2 maximum guests over the age of 16 years must have one person over 18 years old.

We will ride with one person so come alone or bring your friend.


Deschutes River Horse Ride

Our Cascade Lakes Kayak Tour is often regarded by guests as one of our best tours! As the sun shines above the mighty Cascade Mountains, we will push out onto the pristine waters of our high-elevation lakes and begin our kayaking adventure. Our award-winning Naturalist Guides will highlight the sweet spots on these stunning lakes that might not initially meet the eye, taking you into the fingers, coves, and bays that were formed by ancient volcanic activity and are only accessible by Kayak! Along with some fun in the sun, you will also learn about the region's geology - how fire and ice built and sculpted the lakes, mountains, and rivers in Central Oregon! If you'd like to take a refreshing dip, bring a swimsuit and remember to keep your eyes peeled for otters, osprey, and more. With crystal blue waters and incredible mountain views, our Cascade Lakes Kayak Tours are great for the whole family!


Cascade Lakes Kayak Tour in Bend Oregon

Enjoy a private photo tour to experience and photograph the clear night sky of the High Desert. Very flexible tours start at your preferred time with a duration of ~3 hours. This is your private tour for 1-2 persons.

Night Sky Private Photo Tour

Oregon's favorite scavenger hunt!

Whether visitor or long time local, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about the city. Created as a 'best of' activity, by the time you finish, you will know a lot about Astoria! 

Our hunts are self paced. Participants can make it a friendly competition among themselves or take a relaxed approach. This is your activity, and you can do whichever you like!

The Ultimate Scavenger Bend! (Citywide)

Bend, Oregon is one of the most well known craft beer towns in this country. With over 35 craft breweries, the beer scene is a way of life around here. We will visit three of our favorite breweries in town, each with their own fun vibe. You will get a behind the scenes tour at one of the breweries, helping you understand the process of making craft beers. You will also enjoy several flight tastings, providing you plenty of beer to compare tasting notes from the different breweries. Join us for a great afternoon of touring, lots of tasting and hopefully making some new friends while enjoying the Bend beer scene like a local.

Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights

Embark on a town quest with your team and Riddle Routes! Solve clues, discover local treasures, learn fascinating city history, enjoy beautiful views, and make lasting memories with your crew. Challenge your team with puzzles, riddles, trivia, GPS navigation, and keen observations. Our mobile app games, available 24/7, blend adventure and intellect. Play at your pace and let the journey begin anytime!
Our routes average a distance of 2 miles and a duration of 3 hours, and are dog friendly as there is no need to go inside any stores. The purchase is for a team of 2-4 people with game access on one phone. Contact Riddle Routes directly if you have multiple teams (corporate event, field trip, birthday parties, team building, etc).


Bend Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile Game App!

The High Cascades Scenic Tour will take you on an incredible up-close journey through the Cascade Mountains. This is the only ATV Tour in Oregon packed with beautiful views, lava tube caves, Lava Fields, Alpine Lakes, Volcanic Black Sand Dunes, and some of Central Oregon best trails.

2 Hour High Cascades Scenic ATV Tour in Bend Oregon

Experience Bend like never before - on the seat of an Electric Bike! You'll cover more ground than ever as you glide effortlessly through the sea of breweries, historic landmarks, and three optional route continuations for those looking for a longer ride! From the Deschutes River views at Drake Park to the eclectic shops in the Old Mill District, our e-bikes make it easier than ever to see the sights. Enjoy miles of quiet dedicated bike paths, away from cars, on this self-guided electric bike tour included FREE with half-day and full-day rentals. 

NOTE: All electric bike riders must be at least 16 years of age.

Electric Bike Rentals in Bend Oregon

Bend's favorite scavenger hunt!

Whether visitor or long time resident, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about Bend! Get a taste of the best the downtown area has to offer.



Ultimate Scavenger Bend (Downtown)

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case. murder on the streets of Bend.

Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route

Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. 

Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Bend OR

This is the one and only Original Alpaca Picnic Experience. 

While shooting for Quechua Benefit, a nonprofit supporting economic benefits for underserved communities in the Peruvian highlands, professional travel, nature & humanitarian photographer Wasim Muklashy met Amanda Vandenbosch, one of the world's premiere alpaca breeders & Peru-trained alpaca judges. That encounter blossomed into a friendship which led to his living & working at Flying Dutchman Alpacas, Amanda's family farm in Bend, OR during part of the pandemic year. Taking their morning coffee & lunch in the alpaca pasture was pure therapy & they both realized that if these floofs were therapeutic to them, they'd be therapeutic to ALL. So here they are, offering an experience with a group of floofs guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of those in the foulest of moods.

There is no other activity that will give you this level of time, experience, education and interaction with the magical creatures that are the alpaca.

Alpaca Picnic Experience in Oregon

Explore the best of Bend on an electric bike. Stops include Bend's iconic Whitewater Park on the Deschutes River to watch the surfers and floaters and a look at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater home to Bend's incredible lineup of summer concerts, all with ample opportunity for photos and questions. You’ll cruise some of the old historic neighborhoods, learn some of the history of Bend, ride the new river path running under Newport Ave along the Mirror Pond in Downtown Bend and navigate through over 6 of Bend's beautiful parks.

Bend is full of amazing places and things to do from historic landmarks and natural wonders to the best breweries and food finds in Oregon. Enjoy a stress-free ride along the Deschutes River while viewing some wildlife, birds, beautiful scenery. This tour is a great way to orient yourself with navigating the city for all of you Bend adventures!

Guided E-Bike Tour of Bend

We will go to one of the most beautiful Cascade Lakes and you will enjoy stunning views while on a paddle board. When you want to take a break from paddling, feel free to relax in a beac chair or take a dip in the beautiful Cascade Lake waters. Appetizers and beverages available for each guest.

Small-Group Paddle Board and Happy Hour in Cascade Lakes

Join us for a snow-filled adventure in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest! The cascade mountains that build Bend’s backdrop typically receive 400-600 inches of fluffy snow during the winter. With snowshoes on our feet, we will journey through an old-growth forest of hemlock and fir, splashing through powder and immersing ourselves in the winter wonderland of Central Oregon! During the adventure, your naturalist guide will highlight animal tracks we may come across, enliven you with stories of native history, and touch on the immense importance of a healthy snowpack to our local ecosystem. 

Snowshoeing is truly the best way to observe nature in the winter! Traveling on snowshoes, you will be able to get a glimpse of how the native wildlife in Central Oregon have adapted to the deep snow, perhaps stumbling upon the tracks of a fox or pine marten. We will also take a quick rest to enjoy hot cocoa amidst the snow & mountains. Our Snowshoe tours are great fun for the whole family!

Guided Snowshoe Tour in Bend, Oregon

Bend is home to some 35 craft breweries, each with their own varieties of beer. Our food truck scene is also pretty spectacular with some tasty food. We will visit two of our favorite breweries as well as the liveliest food truck pod in town. You will enjoy complimentary flight tastings from the different breweries and Bend's famous Tots from the food truck pod. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of craft beer and some tasty snacks. 

Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings

Visit, explore and capture the best photo spots Bend and Central Oregon have to offer. Grab your camera and head out with one of our local guides.

Our most popular itineraries are:
 • The McKenzie: Iconic waterfalls and natural beauty in one of Central Oregon’s most picturesque regions
 • Sunrise/Sunset Tours: The colorful display of nature during the treasured Golden Hour!
 • Custom Tour: Your imagination is the limit!

Private Full-Day Photo Tours

Visit, explore and capture the best photo spots Bend and Central Oregon have to offer. Grab your camera and head out with one of our local guides.

Our most popular itineraries are:
 • The Cascades: Waterfalls, rivers and streams of the stunning Central Oregon Cascades
 • The High Desert: Magnificent rock formations and the wide open expanse of volcanic lava fields
 • Sunrise/Sunset Tours: The colorful display of nature during the treasured Golden Hour!
 • The Night Sky: The High Desert night sky and its incredible display of stars!
 • Custom Tour: Your imagination is the limit!

Private Photo Tours starting from Bend, Sunriver or your place of choice.

Private Half-Day Photo Tours

Oregon's favorite scavenger hunt!

Our hunts capture the best Redmond has to offer - culture, history, food, drink and more! 

Whether visitor or longtime local, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about the city! 

Be sure to send us pics of your hunt for prizes!


Ultimate Scavenger Redmond, Oregon 

Embark on a town quest with your team and Riddle Routes! Solve clues, discover local treasures, learn fascinating city history, enjoy beautiful views, and make lasting memories with your crew. Challenge your team with puzzles, riddles, trivia, GPS navigation, and keen observations. Our mobile app games, available 24/7, blend adventure and intellect. Play at your pace and let the journey begin anytime!
Our routes average a distance of 2 miles and a duration of 3 hours, and are dog friendly as there is no need to go inside any stores. The purchase is for a team of 2-4 people with game access on one phone. 


Sisters Team Trivia Hunt: New 2024 Mobile App!

What sets our photo experience apart is the genuine and fun connection you'll make with a local Bendite eager to show you a fantastic time. We'll whisk you away to one of Central Oregon's most beautiful locations, capturing fun and stunning photos of you and your companions. With us, you're not just getting a photo session—you're gaining a memorable adventure filled with laughter and beautiful memories.

Your booking includes a one-hour photography shoot with edited high-resolution digital images. We provide written guides on preparing for your shoot and what to wear. Before the shoot, we'll have a phone call to discuss details and answer any questions you may have.

But that's not all! You'll receive an online photo gallery and product store, where you can view and purchase prints to create lasting memories. From start to finish, we're committed to making your photo experience fun, personalized, and unforgettable. Book with us today and let's create something beautiful together!

Bend Adventure Photo Experience Get Captured in Central Oregon

Choose either to explore around Mt. Bachelor and drive up the Cascade Mountain Lakes Scenic Highway or the Three Sisters Mountains including Three Creeks Lake and views of Tam MacArthur Rim. Learn about the natural landscape with a local photographer by Central Oregon's best scenic view points and get 15-20 high quality edited photos to remember your time here and the picturesque Cascade Mountains.

Half-day Private Tour in Central Cascades with Photoshoot

When was the last time you had the chance to get up close and personal and truly connect with a horse? They are always behind fences and belong to other people. In this session you will get the chance to connect with a horse and learn about their energy as well as your own.. They are great at offering feedback and with the expansive magnetic energy of their heart you instantly feel better in their presence. This is equine medicine for your soul.

1.5 Hours Private Meditations with the Horses in Oregon

Our Moonlight & Starlight Canoe Tour is often regarded by both our guides and our guests as one of our best tours! As the sun sets behind the mighty Cascade Mountains, we will push out onto the water in our canoes. After some adventure and exploration, we will take a break to stargaze while enjoying a local craft beer or hot cocoa as well as a desert from a local bakery. After immersing ourselves in the peace and beauty of the night sky, we will begin our journey back to shore. During the adventure, our award winning naturalist guides will point out wildlife, impart age-old stories and myths mixed with astronomy, and also share the rich human and geologic history of Central Oregon!

What makes this tour truly special is that we are typically the only people out on the water at night. Sitting peacefully on a perfectly still lake as the the stars shimmer above and reflect off the water - its a feeling that simply can't be understood through words on a screen.

Cascade Lakes Moonlight and Starlight Canoe Tour

Visit, explore and capture the best photo spots Bend and Central Oregon have to offer. Grab your camera and head out with one of our local guides. Hotel pickup is available.

Bend Street Photography Private Tour

Wheel Fun Rentals in Bend is the perfect spot for FUN! Rent a Surrey and ride with your whole family along the scenic Deschutes River, or rent an electric bike to explore more of Bend without breaking a sweat. Bike locks, maps, and helmets are always offered FREE with rentals. 

Surrey Cycle and Bike Rentals Experience in Bend

This self-paced scavenger hunt is geared toward kids! There is no time limit and you can begin and end whenever you like.

All clues lead to places where participants (especially kids) may want to stay a while. Parents, bring your wallets!

Experiences in Bend, United States Of America