Explore the incredible Crater Lake and Oregon Caves on this guided hiking tour
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!
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Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Crater Lake
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
Day 2 Mount Scott Climb
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
Day 3 Explore the Oregon Caves National Monument
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
Day 4 Hike Mount Elijah
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
Day 5 Cave Excursion
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
Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour of Oregon is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.
Prices below are per person (min 2 travelers):
Accommodation on the Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Hiking Tour
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star lodge accommodations. The hotels offer comfortable rooms that are close to the parks and trails you’ll explore.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. Solo travelers will pay a supplement. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel; please contact us if you’d prefer this option.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Crater Lake Lodge on Mount Mazama ★★★★
This lodge has cozy rooms and onsite dining, but what you'll really love is the spectacular view of Crater Lake and the surrounding cliffs.
The Lodge at Riverside in Grants Pass ★★★
You'll love this charming rustic lodge with inviting rooms and its pretty riverside location. The hotel is close to restaurants and local wineries.
What’s Included in the Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Hiking Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included in this tour, not including any beverages.
Accommodations
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.
Transportation during the Tour
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.
Also Included
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Hiking Tour
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
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