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Experience the best of Oregon’s nature and wineries in a single day on a small-group tour. The adventure begins with a comfortable transfer from your Portland accommodation to Silver Falls State Park. Here, you’ll follow your guide on a moderate 5.7-mile (9.2-kilometer) hike along the Trail of Ten Falls. Then, enjoy tastings at two boutique wineries (own expense) and a freshly prepared picnic lunch. This trip begins and ends at 523 NE 19th Ave, in Portland, Oregon. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Enjoy a provided picnic lunch during the tour
• Get the personalized experience of a small group
• Hike confidently with a guide leading the way
• Learn about Willamette Valley history and wildlife
  

Your naturalist guide will lead you on the moderately strenuous 7.6-mile Trail of Ten Falls, where you can bask in the glory of these beautiful waterfalls. This trip takes about 10 hours and costs $179.00.

Your wine-industry honed guide will take you on a pastoral drive through the Willamette Valley where you’ll make stops at three boutique wineries to taste some of the world’s best Pinot Noir, as well as other distinct wines. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, but worried about one that works for most ages, this Rogue River Hellgate Canyon Morning Half-Day Rafting Trip is perfect. It’s great for all skill levels as the rapids you’ll ride through are class II. This trip begins and ends at 210 Merlin Rd, in  Merlin, Oregon. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Plus, it has a half-day duration so younger family members can still be included. Enjoy views down Rogue River as you travel at a leisurely pace. This trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $109.00.

• Go whitewater rafting down Rogue River to Hellgate Canyon
• Great for families—rapids are class II so good for beginners
• Choose your transport—inflatable kayaks, paddle rafts, or oared rafts
• See wildlife like eagles and osprey along your river ride
  

During our half-day trip on the Rogue River groups will float through the beautiful Hellgate Canyon before entering our first of many class II rapids. Hellgate canyon is the place where the Rogue River enters the coastal range of mountains and is an incredible site to take in. This trip has the perfect amount of whitewater to challenge anyone who wants to learn to inflatable kayak or to entertain the younger kids who choose to join us in a raft. This is a great half-day on the Rogue River for anyone looking for a fun and scenic float with just the right amount of whitewater. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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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, all of which were formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. This trip begins and ends at 61535 S Hwy 97 suite 13, in Bend, Oregon. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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 wondrous 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 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! Recommended for children 5 and older! This trip lasts about 3 hours and costs $130.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Explore the stunning beaches and beautiful towns along Oregon’s northern coast on this full-day trip from Portland. Visit the charming towns of Manzanita and Cannon Beach—home of the famous Haystack Rock—browse antique shops and art galleries, and stop several beaches to maximize your time at the Oregon Coast. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

• Travel along Oregon’s coast and visit Manzanita and Cannon Beach
• Admire views of dramatic cliffs, beaches, lighthouses, and forests on a relaxing drive
• Enjoy the breathtaking views from Neahkahnie Point
• Enjoy free time to explore quaint shops and art galleries
• Round-trip hotel transport from Portland included
  

No visit to Cannon Beach would be complete ­without visiting Ecola State Park, perched dramatically on the edge of Tillamook Head. Ecola Park Road winds through old growth rainforest before emerging at one of the Oregon Coast’s most famous views, overlooking numerous rock formations and the capes and headlands miles to the south. This trip lass about 8 hours and costs $130.00.

This picturesque small-town village by the sea is easily walkable and you will be able to explore meandering pathways, enjoy public art and courtyards spilling over with flowers. Known as one of the Northwest’s top art towns, Cannon Beach is filled with art galleries, specialty shops, cafes and fine dining restaurants. While in Cannon Beach you will have time for lunch at one of their amazing restaurants.  Cannon Beach is also famous for its amazing beaches. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

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Escape the city for an afternoon exploring some of greater Portland’s most scenic falls. Set out to see Multnomah Falls near Portland Oregon, as well as other falls along the Columbia River Gorge, home to the largest concentration of waterfalls in the country. Take plenty of pics of the cascading waters or simply bask in their beauty. You’ll enjoy incredible panoramic views from the Crown Point Vista House while an expert guide fills you and your group in on local flora, fauna and history. For more information or to book this trip click here.

• Half-day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
• Set out from Portland to explore the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the country
• Leave the city behind for an afternoon experiencing nature
• Enjoy ample picture-taking opportunities
• Learn about local scenery from an expert guide
  

You will have time to walk to Benson Bridge and take photographs and explore the area around Multnomah Falls. Fed by underground streams that originate miles above on Larch Mountain, this ancient 620 foot (189 m) waterfall is divided into two sections; the upper falls plummets an impressive 542 feet into a pool and again drops 69 feet to form a creek that runs into the Columbia River. Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States and the highest in Oregon, and is Oregon’s number one natural attraction, drawing over 2.5 million visitors a year from around the world. At the base of the waterfall sits the Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge, a full-service day lodge complete with restaurant, gift shop, snack and espresso bar and interpretative center. Although much of the area surrounding Multnomah Falls was recently damaged by fire, you will be able to visit the lodge and experience the natural beauty of the waterfall. This trip lasts about 3 hours and 30 minutes and costs $75.00. For more information or to book this trip click here.

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