Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Hiking Tour
Explore the incredible Crater Lake and Oregon Caves on this guided hiking tour
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Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Hiking Tour Overview
Nestled in the Cascade Mountain Range is the stunning Crater Lake, one of Oregon’s most impressive hiking destinations. This 5-day guided hiking tour explores trails that lead you to views of the sparkling blue lake, which is the deepest in the country.
After exploring Crater Lake National Park, you’ll head out for the Oregon Caves National Monument. Spend carefree days hiking among dense forests and discovering the views of the park before touring the impressive cave systems on your final day. If you’re wanting to experience the best of Oregon’s hiking in one trip, this one is a perfect choice!
Trip highlights
Explore the stunning scenery of the park, including the vivid blue Crater Lake.
Hike through forests and meadows to reach the summit of Mount Elijah.
Discover the designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in the Siskiyou National Forest.
Take a tour of the cave systems that tunnel through marble rock at the Oregon Caves National Monument.
Day By Day Itinerary
Meet the group in Medford and travel together by shuttle to Crater Lake National Park. To start the tour off with a bang, you’ll take a hike along the crater rim for your first view of the astonishingly blue Crater Lake. Bring a camera!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Crater Lake
- Distance:
- 2.5 hours, 5 miles
- Meals:
- Lunch, dinner
Your day will start with a scenic drive along the crater rim to the trailhead to ascend Mount Scott. Despite it being the highest point in the park, the climb will be a gentle ascent, and you will be wowed by the views of vast forested areas and Crater Lake from the top of this stratovolcano.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Crater Lake
- Distance:
- 2.5-3.5 hours, 5 miles
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Begin your day with a hike to Upper Annie Falls. Then you’ll be driven to the Oregon Caves National Monument, where you’ll hike through the forests of the Big Tree Loop. Tonight, you’ll move to your new lodgings in Grants Pass.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Grants Pass
- Distance:
- 2.5-3.5 hours, 5 miles
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
On your hike today, you’ll visit the Siskiyou Forest on your way up to Mount Elijah. Take in the spectacular view of nature surrounding you before descending back down into the meadows.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Grants Pass
- Distance:
- 3-4 hours, 6 miles
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
This morning, you’ll take a tour through the caves and learn about the history of their formation and the area. You’ll return above ground near the Cliff Nature Trail, where you’ll have some time to wander around before taking the shuttle back to Medford.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- 1.5 hours, 3 miles
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included in this tour, not including any beverages.
- Accommodations for 4 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Medford are not included but can be added as a supplement. Please note that the tour departs early in the morning and arrives back in Medford late afternoon, so you may want to book pre- and post-tour nights in Medford depending on your schedule for onward travel.
- Transport for you and your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Roundtrip transport between Medford and Crater Lake National Park is included at the beginning of the tour, and Oregon Caves to Medford at the end of the tour.
- English-speaking guide
- Van shuttle
- Park entrance fees
- Trail maps and narratives
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Meals or snacks not previously mentioned, beverages both non-alcoholic and alcoholic
- Visas if required
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3/5. This tour includes moderate hikes that cover a maximum of 9.7 km per day. Some of the trails can be steep with rugged paths.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included in this tour. Please note that your non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.
The nearest airport is the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR).
Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
This tour ends with a drop-off in Medford.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Oregon for this hiking tour is late summer and early fall (August and September) when the weather is pleasant, and the leaves start changing color.
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