Top Bend Culture

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 the two hours underground in the darkest, quietest spot the Earth can provide, 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.

Discover the best that Bend, Oregon has to offer in a fun way by participating in a private scavenger hunt. Receive your clues and set off to explore several destinations around the city. Learn about the city while you hunt, stopping at local businesses, landmarks, and other points of interest. At the end of the game, claim your winnings and leave with newfound knowledge of Bend.

Discover the highlights of Redmond, Oregon in a fun and interactive private scavenger hunt. Grab your group and solve clues to find destinations and landmarks around the city. Learn about the local culture and history and interact with locals at businesses around town. Be sure to send in photos for a certificate and prizes.

Explore the stunning vistas and prime photo locations in Oregon’s high desert on this private half-day photo tour of Bend. In the company of your expert local guide, visit diverse wild and historic regions in and around Bend, get photographic guidance, and snap some memorable shots.

Level up your photography skills with a personal photography tutoring session in Bend, Oregon, tailored to your skill level and interests. Learn camera functions, digital photography basics, and composition during a private, easy-paced session at the Cascade Center of Photography or nearby locations. Suitable for beginners and intermediate photographers.

Explore the high desert of Central Oregon, and photograph the clear night sky on this private photo tour. This flexible tour starts at your preferred time and is limited to 1-2 people. Your guide is on hand to take you to the best locations and help with the proper camera settings for capturing the moment. Hotel pickup from Bend is included for added convenience.