Join a professional naturalist guide on this epic subterranean tour on Bend’s ponderosa pine-studded high desert. Learn from renowned naturalist guides who will highlight interesting bits of these cool caverns that might not initially catch the eye.

Experience private caverns not accessible to the public on this 2-hour underground tour in the darkest, quietest spot earth can provide, while gaining an understanding of the region’s geology and how massive volcanoes created these wonders.

See how the cave habitat provides for the creatures who live in it and be energized with revelations about natural and cultural history that’ll keep the mind humming with delight long after returning home with fond memories of the tour.

Explore Bend’s lava caves, with their delicate ecosystem that few have experienced to the fullest. Experience these special lava caves with the only tour company permitted to operate in them, so wild they do not have a paved path or lighting.

Enjoy what Mother Nature has created, a wonderfully diverse array of caves that offer a variety of experiences, with no man-made improvements put into the caves, so guests can explore the caves in their unaltered natural state.

Please note: These are wild caves. During the tour, we will encounter uneven, rocky terrain. We rate our Limited Entry Cave Tour as Easy as most of the cave has a flatter, ashy bottom, but also understand that everyone has different ability and comfort levels. If you have questions about the cave's difficulty, it is best to contact us directly!

Entering the Cave: To enter this private cave, guests will need to step through a gate to gain access (see photo of gate entrance). From top bar to bottom bar, there is about 14.5 inches of clearance.