Explore the belly of an ancient volcano, walk the shores of Paulina Lake, journey through the old-growth hemlock forest, and pass a towering lava flow.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy your tour from a professional naturalist guide
- Explore the belly of an ancient volcano
- Learn about the amazing geological history of Central Oregon
Full description
Explore the belly of an ancient volcano. At 6,300 feet, you’ll walk atop a mountain of pumice and obsidian — black volcanic glass. Explore the shores of the sparkling Paulina Lake, journey through the old-growth hemlock forest, and pass a towering lava flow.
If you want to explore the lava fields near Bend, Oregon, this is the perfect tour for you. A combination of short, easy walks totaling just under 2 miles, this tour highlights the amazing geological history of Central Oregon, and the natural and cultural history of the area. Your renowned naturalist guide will bring this area to life for you in a way that you may never experience on your own.
This volcano tour is the perfect outing for everyone in your group, because it caters to all ability levels.
Includes
- Professional naturalist guide and award-winning interpretation
- Tours tailored to interests and ability levels of the group
- Food and beverage
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
Not suitable for
- Children under 8 years
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Date
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Meeting point
Within the Fred Meyer Shopping Complex, near the gas station.
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What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Hiking shoes
- Water
- Biodegradable sunscreen
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- For a faster check-in process please go to this link to sign the safety waiver: https://go.theflybook.com/FlybookWaivers/gtt2ekfv/1137631/0#/