Are you the travel CEO in your family? We know all that endless planning and organizing can be quite exhausting, especially when your kiddos have oodles of energy and ideas about what they want to do. May we suggest taking a big old chunk of stress off your plate while satisfying their curiosity, energy levels, and interests by taking a kid friendly tour on your next visit to Bend?

Have some nature lovin’ kids in your group? Wanderlust Tours is here to engage and immerse your entire family in our great outdoor playground. How about a paddle on a pristine alpine lake with Osprey soaring overhead, or go underground and explore our out-of-this-world lava tubes? Wanderlust makes it easy with several tours that will delight your youngsters and your inner child. Be sure to reserve ahead of time and ask about age recommendations, as some of their tours aren’t ideal for toddlers and young kids.

If you and the brood are ready for some two-wheeled fun but could use some instruction (and extra snacks) from a local guide, Cog Wild is ready to take you on a ride. Join them for a morning or afternoon guided family mountain bike tour for a safe, super fun, and low-stress biking experience in Central Oregon.

For those slightly older kids who love to learn and explore or kill it at a game of Clue, a scavenger hunt is a must! Check out Ultimate Scavenger Bend and The Bend Hunt for an entertainingly engaging family-friendly activity. Or how about a self-guided historical walking tour through downtown Bend, where you can see how the pioneers lived, what mining town life was all about, and maybe catch a glimpse of a ghost reported to be roaming the halls at the Deschutes Historical Museum.

After a day of play, re-energize and keep the melt-downs to a minimum with some yummy kid-friendly dining that will keep their bellies full and smiles wide.

From teenagers to toddlers, explore our listings below for family vacation fun with a kid-friendly tour tailored to the youngsters in your life.