Discover what lies beneath the surface…

With our professional naturalist guides you’ll explore the many layers of natural history enfolded in the landscape: there are hidden Geologic Layers, layers of Natural History, and of course Human History – all folded into one landscape. A landscape that we call Sublime– it will take your breath away. Our goal is to tell the whole story. We invite you to sit back and allow our professional naturalist guides to transport your group, on a wonderful day you will never forget! 

Private Tours and Small Group Experiences, Daily Departures.

• Group Tour starts at $169 per guest.
• Pricing for Private Tour based on guest count.

The Jewel of the Cascades- one of the first National Parks in our nation’s history, and the only national park in Oregon. 

• We’ll stop at many fascinating waysides that most visitors drive right past. 
• Includes park entrance fees and interpretive sight seeing in the great span of geologic epochs. 
• Can include our fresh deli-style boxed lunch for just $25! Just add at checkout.
• An inspirational hike to suit your abilities. 
• This tour is approximatley seven hours long and is an immersive experience, you’ll get to see a huge portion of Southern Oregon!   

Some SCENIC and EDUCATIONAL Stops Along the Way:

A journey of many parts woven together. The main event is our time in the Park, but there are some amazing sights along the way that most folks just drive right past!

• Waterfalls. We will be following the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, and seeing it in its many moods. Watch millions of gallons of water surging through collapsed lava tubes, the whole Rogue River disappearing mysteriously underground and re-emerging downstream!
• The Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery where salmon, steelhead, and rainbow trout are born, raised, and released into their native habitat. 
• Lake of the Woods This high mountain historic resort sits beside one of the clearest natural lakes found in the Southern Oregon Cascades.
• We will stop on occasion to view birds, perhaps spotting bald eagle, American white pelican, or a plethora of others. We will then travel over the hip of the majestic Mt. McLaughlin, with opportunities to walk along sections of the Pacific Crest Trail with spectacular views. Then we will drop you off at your front door after visiting a huge portion of Southern Oregon.

Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch right on the patio of Crater Lake Lodge, overlooking the deepest blue lake you have ever seen! This sublime landscape not only provides a perfect spot for gathering with friends or family, but also offers unparalleled sights, especially at sunrise or sunset. Savor a tea or coffee and share stories, Crater Lake Lodge promises to be a memorable venue in one of America’s most beautiful National Parks.

• Crater Lake is nearly 2,000 feet deep at its deepest point, is over 30 miles around and 5-6 miles across. You can see every shore, all-at-once, from single viewpoints.
• Crater Lake was once a giant stratovolcano named Mount Mazama, approximately 12,000 feet tall. 
• Crater Lake is not actually a crater. The lake lies in a type of volcanic depression called a caldera that is formed by the collapse of Mazama during an enormous eruption approximately 7,700 years ago. 
• The climactic (caldera-forming) eruption of Mount Mazama changed the landscape all around the volcano.  
• 12 cubic miles of material was jettisoned into the atmosphere, some of which fell back to earth as far away as Nebraska.

Full day tour. Departs Ashland/Medford/Grants Pass area.

Want to make your tour private? Want a tour tailored specifically to your groups particular needs/expectations? Upgrade any time and make your tour private. Some of the many bonus features of the Private Tour:

PRIVATE TOUR UPGRADE: 

1. Flexible timing.
2. Pickup and drop-off right from your lodgings or residence in the Ashland/Medford area,
3. Guided Hiking to suit your abilities/expectations.
4. Bonus features. We’ll continue our journey back to the Medford/Ashland area using an alternate route on the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway through the Klamath Basin Cowboy Country, renown world-wide for its bird and wildlife viewing.

Often paired with our Pacific Coast and Redwoods Tour as a two day package! See every elevation and microclimate from the High Cascades to the Pacific Ocean! An amazing deep dive into everything Southern Oregon has to offer!

We are authorized and licensed guides.

• We carry current permits with the National Park Service, National Forest and Bureau of Land Management – all agencies overseeing the lands where we conduct our activities.
• We work closely with our guests to meet their particular needs. We carry safety equipment including satellite SOS communication. We carry current CPR and 1st Aid certifications .
• We have excellent weather resources and will send updates along the way so you will know what to expect.
• We will recommend appropriate clothing and offer options for lunch and snacks along the way.
• All tours involving hiking or extended walking will begin with a conversation to allow us to tailor your experience to your specific abilities and expectations.

Heres how booking works:

Click the button below – Select Group Tour or Exclusive package(private tour). Select number of tickets and pay deposit of $189/guest, your spot(s) will be reserved on the calendar. We will then inform you via email as the tour fills up. Once we reach the 6 guest mark the tour is ready for launch and your deposit becomes your full ticket price. Thats it! Should we be short a few guests, it will be your choice 1) to upgrade to the Exclusive Package or 2) receive a full refund or 3) use your deposit for a group tour on another date.