Looking for the perfect experience gift in Bend, Oregon? Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just-because moment, nothing beats giving someone a real experience. We've curated the best local activities and adventures in Bend — from adrenaline-pumping track days to relaxing food tours and everything in between. Every experience listed here can be booked directly through the original operator, so you're always getting the real deal.
Things to Do in Bend
- Ultimate Scavenger: Bend Breweries - Bend's favorite scavenger hunt! Whether visitor or long time resident, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about Bend! Get a taste (literally) of the best the our breweries have to (from $0.00)
- The Search for Bend in Spanish - Bend's favorite treasure hunt! Whether you are a visitor or a lifelong resident, this quest is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about Bend. Discover the best the center has to offer. (from $0.00)
- Bend Adventure Photo Experience Get Captured in Central Oregon - What sets our photo experience apart is the genuine and fun connection you'll make with a local Bendite eager to show you a fantastic time. We'll whisk you away to one of Central Oregon's most beautif (from $0.00)
- Deschutes River E-Bike Tour - Take a tour of the Deschutes River as it winds through and around the city of Bend, while riding your premium electric bikes. You will find yourself cruising along the river with your guide, enjoying (from $0.00)
- Bend Street Photography Private Tour - Visit, explore and capture the best photo spots Bend and Central Oregon have to offer. Grab your camera and head out with one of our local guides. Hotel pickup is available. (from $0.00)
- Personal Photography Tutoring in Bend - Personal photography tutoring with a local photographer. You can learn: getting to know the functions of your camera basic understanding of digital photography in the field training for composition an (from $0.00)
- Surrey Cycle and Bike Rentals Experience in Bend - Wheel Fun Rentals in Bend is the perfect spot for FUN! Rent a Surrey and ride with your whole family along the scenic Deschutes River, or rent an electric bike to explore more of Bend without breaking (from $0.00)
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Bend OR - Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case. murder on the streets of Bend. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the (from $0.00)
- Electric Bike Rentals in Bend Oregon - Experience Bend like never before - on the seat of an Electric Bike! You'll cover more ground than ever as you glide effortlessly through the sea of breweries, historic landmarks, and three optional r (from $0.00)
- The Ultimate Scavenger Bend! (Citywide) - Oregon's favorite scavenger hunt! Whether visitor or long time local, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about the city. Created as a 'best of' activity, by the time you finish, yo (from $0.00)
- Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour - 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. Durin (from $0.00)
- Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights - Bend, Oregon is one of the most well known craft beer towns in this country. With over 35 craft breweries, the beer scene is a way of life around here. We will visit three of our favorite breweries in (from $0.00)
- Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples - You will enjoy a behind the scenes look at how this local award-winning chocolate maker creates their incredibly savory product. You’ll learn about how various beans from different regions of the worl (from $0.00)
- Electric Bike Tour of Bend & Deschutes River - Traveling by electric bike is an incredibly fun and safe way to cover a lot of ground and take in some stunning views at the same time. While we do ask our guests to pedal a bit, it is the electric bi (from $0.00)
- Deschutes River Horse Ride - Private custom horse riding experience creates the perfect day for you. Small private groups 2 maximum guests over the age of 16 years must have one person over 18 years old. We will ride with one pe (from $0.00)
- Cascade Lakes Kayak Tour in Bend Oregon - Our Cascade Lakes Kayak Tour is often regarded by guests as one of our best tours! As the sun shines above the mighty Cascade Mountains, we will push out onto the pristine waters of our high-elevation (from $0.00)
- Oregon Outback Adventure | 2 hrs. - We guide, You drive! Experience the incredible Central Oregon outdoors in adventurous style as you drive your own 2024 Polaris XP 1000 RZR. Our professional Outrider NW guides will take you through s (from $0.00)
- Ultimate Scavenger Bend: Kids Hunt! - This self-paced scavenger hunt is geared toward kids! There is no time limit and you can begin and end whenever you like. All clues lead to places where participants (especially kids) may want to sta (from $0.00)
- Ultimate Scavenger Redmond, Oregon - Oregon's favorite scavenger hunt! Our hunts capture the best Redmond has to offer - culture, history, food, drink and more! Whether visitor or longtime local, this hunt is an amazing and entertaini (from $0.00)
- Moonlight and Starlight Snowshoe Tour - As the light from the moon and stars shimmers on the fresh snow, we will set off through the fresh powder, weaving uour way through an old-growth forest of mountain hemlock and sub-alpine fir. Through (from $0.00)
- Private Tour in Central Cascades with Photoshoot - Choose either to explore around Mt. Bachelor and drive up the Cascade Mountain Lakes Scenic Highway or the Three Sisters Mountains including Three Creeks Lake and views of Tam MacArthur Rim. Learn abo (from $0.00)
- Private Half-Day Photo Tours - Visit, explore and capture the best photo spots Bend and Central Oregon have to offer. Grab your camera and head out with one of our local guides. Our most popular itineraries are: • The Cascades: W (from $0.00)
- Private Full-Day Photo Tours - Visit, explore and capture the best photo spots Bend and Central Oregon have to offer. Grab your camera and head out with one of our local guides. Our most popular itineraries are: • The McKenzie: I (from $0.00)
- 1.5 Hours Private Meditations with the Horses in Oregon - When was the last time you had the chance to get up close and personal and truly connect with a horse? They are always behind fences and belong to other people. In this session you will get the chance (from $0.00)
- Cascade Lakes Moonlight and Starlight Canoe Tour - Our Moonlight & Starlight Canoe Tour is often regarded by both our guides and our guests as one of our best tours! As the sun sets behind the mighty Cascade Mountains, we will push out onto the water (from $0.00)
- Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings - Bend is home to some 35 craft breweries, each with their own varieties of beer. Our food truck scene is also pretty spectacular with some tasty food. We will visit two of our favorite breweries as wel (from $0.00)
- Small-Group Paddle Board and Happy Hour in Cascade Lakes - We will go to one of the most beautiful Cascade Lakes and you will enjoy stunning views while on a paddle board. When you want to take a break from paddling, feel free to relax in a beac chair or take (from $0.00)
- Guided Snowshoe Tour in Bend, Oregon - Join us for a snow-filled adventure in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest! The cascade mountains that build Bend’s backdrop typically receive 400-600 inches of fluffy snow during the winter. W (from $0.00)
- Ultimate Scavenger Bend (Downtown) - Bend's favorite scavenger hunt! Whether visitor or long time resident, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about Bend! Get a taste of the best the downtown area has to offer. (from $0.00)
- Alpaca Picnic Experience in Oregon - This is the one and only Original Alpaca Picnic Experience. While shooting for Quechua Benefit, a nonprofit supporting economic benefits for underserved communities in the Peruvian highlands, profes (from $0.00)
- Night Sky Private Photo Tour - Enjoy a private photo tour to experience and photograph the clear night sky of the High Desert. Very flexible tours start at your preferred time with a duration of ~3 hours. This is your private tour (from $0.00)
- "Ride the River" Guided E-Bike Tour of Bend - ChatGPT said: Explore the natural beauty of Bend, Oregon on this 13-mile guided electric bike tour, perfect for casual riders and outdoor enthusiasts. This scenic route features a mix of paved and wel (from $0.00)