ATV Tours in Bend, Oregon
Choose Your ATV Tour Near Bend, Oregon
Octane Adventures operates guided ATV tours near Bend, Oregon, departing from our Mckenzie Pass trailhead in the Deschutes National Forest, five miles outside Sisters and 30 minutes from downtown Bend. Our guides know every trail, every viewpoint, and every lava feild on the mountain, so your group spends zero time navigating and all of it taking in some of the most remarkable volcanic terrain in the Pacific Northwest.
Every guided ATV tour puts you behind the wheel of a brand new Polaris RZR XP1000 or Xpedition with Polaris Ride Command GPS pre-loaded, helmets and goggles for everyone in your group, and a professional guide who actually lives and works in this landscape. No prior ATV or off road experience needed. Automatic transmission and power steering mean if you can drive a car, you can drive one of our machines. We also offer self-guided adventures for guests who want complete freedom to explore the trail system at their own pace.
Limited Availability. Reservations Required.
High Cascades Scenic Tour
The High Cascades Scenic Tour is the fastest way to get deep into Central Oregon backcountry. In two hours, your guide takes you to incredible close-up views of the Cascade Mountain peaks, ancient lava fields that stretch further than you can see, formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. The views on this route are something people photograph and talk about for years.
This tour is ideal for first-time riders, families with younger kids, or anyone visiting Central Oregon who wants a concentrated, guide-led taste of the terrain before committing to a longer adventure. Your guide sets an efficient, beginner friendly pace so your group reaches every highlight without rushing. Most guests rate it a 10 out of 10 on scenery per hour spent on the trail. If you want to see more of the trail system and have more time, step up to the 4HR Black Sands Tour.
Duration: 2-Hours
$379/ATV (4-Seater)
Black Sands ATV Tour
The Black Sands ATV Tour is our most popular guided experience and the one most guests come back and repeat. Four hours gives your group enough time to reach every feature that makes Central Oregon unlike anywhere else: the black volcanic sand dunes that give the tour its name, ancient lava flows, serene alpine lakes surrounded by Cascade Mountain peaks, and 360-degree viewpoints that stop conversation mid-sentence. Your guide leads the way through the Deschutes National Forest trail system, pointing out the geological story behind everything you see.
This is the right tour for families, couples, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate team events, and anyone visiting who wants more than a standard day activity. It covers more terrain than any other guided ATV tour in Central Oregon, and it does it efficiently enough that no one is watching the clock.
Duration: 4-Hours
$589/ATV (4-Seater)
Self-Guided ATV Tours
The self-guided adventure puts you in control of your own Adventure. There is no guide setting the pace and no schedule beyond your return time. You pick up a brand new Polaris RZR XP1000 at the trailhead with Polaris Ride Command GPS pre-loaded with the full trail map, helmets and goggles for your group, and a complete orientation from our team before you leave. From there, the trails are yours.
Choosing Between 4 Hours and 8 Hours
Four hours covers the main highlights of the Santiam Pass trail system efficiently if you keep moving and spend a reasonable amount of time at each stop. Eight hours gives you time to reach the furthest points on the trail network, stop as long as you want at every lake or viewpoint, eat lunch on a ridge with the Cascades laid out in front of you, and return without feeling rushed.
Duration: 4-Hours or 8-Hours
$550 4-Hour | $700 8-Hour
Whichever tour you choose, you are going to have a great day out there. The self-guided adventure is perfect for groups who want to set their own pace and explore freely, and it covers the same spectacular terrain. That said, if seeing every geological marvel this area has to offer is the goal, the Black Sands Tour is our flagship experience for a reason. Guests do it once and book it again the next time they are in Central Oregon. Your guide handles the route so your group spends zero time navigating and all of it taking in the kind of scenery most people never find on their own. If you are not looking for a tour at all and just want to get out on a machine independently, head over to our ATV Rentals page for full details on 4-hour and 8-hour rental options.
How Your ATV Tour Works
We Guide – You Drive
- Book Online or Call Us
Select your tour, date, and group size using the booking button above. You receive a confirmation right away with detailed directions to our trailhead in the Deschutes National Forest, approximately 30 minutes from Bend, 50 minutes from Sunriver, and 5 miles from downtown Sisters on the McKenzie Highway. - Arrive at the Trailhead
Your Polaris RZR is fueled, inspected, and ready when you pull in. Complete your waiver, and a temporary damage deposit hold is placed on your credit card. The whole check-in process takes about 10 minutes. No paperwork surprises and nothing to figure out on your own. - Orientation Before You Ride
A team member walks every rider through vehicle operation, the Ride Command GPS system, and the trail overview before departure. This takes around 20 minutes and makes sure everyone in your group is comfortable before leaving the trailhead. No ATV experience is required. Our machines have automatic transmission and power steering. If you can drive a car, you are ready to ride one of ours. - Get Out There
For guided tours, your guide leads the way from stop to stop through the Santiam Pass trail system, pointing out geological features and making sure your group reaches every point of interest. For self-guided adventures, the GPS routes you through miles of volcanic terrain at whatever pace suits your group.
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Brand-New Polaris Fleet
Refreshed Every Season
We are the only ATV rental operator in Central Oregon that refreshes our entire fleet every season. Every vehicle in our lineup is a current-model-year Polaris — not a 2019 or 2021 that’s done several thousand trail miles. Our machines come off the dealer lot, go through our inspection process, and go directly onto the trail.
Why does this matter for you? Newer vehicles have fewer mechanical issues, better performance across varied terrain, and significantly more rider comfort technology. Our Polaris RZR XP1000 comes with Ride Command — a full touchscreen GPS with reverse camera and Bluetooth stereo — standard. Most competitors’ older fleet vehicles have none of that.
Polaris RZR XP 1000 (4-Seater)
Our flagship rental vehicle. High-performance side-by-side with sport-tuned suspension, automatic transmission, and power steering. Seats four across two rows inside a roll cage with full seatbelts. The RZR is the machine serious off-road enthusiasts request by name — and it’s what every guest at Octane Adventures gets as standard.
- Seats 4 | Automatic transmission | Power steering
- Polaris Ride Command GPS with reverse camera
- Sport-tuned suspension for Cascade Mountain terrain
Polaris Xpedition Northstar (5-Seater)
The Xpedition is our family and comfort vehicle. Five seats inside a fully enclosed, climate-controlled cab with premium audio. This is the machine for guests with younger kids, groups that want shelter from dust or weather, or anyone who wants the full off-road experience without the open-air exposure. The Xpedition handles every trail the RZR does — it just does it with considerably more comfort.
- Seats 5 | Fully enclosed cab | Climate control | Premium audio
- Polaris Ride Command GPS | Ideal for families with children
- Weather protection | Go in any weather condition
The Best ATV Rental Insurance in Central Oregon
No other ATV rental in Central Oregon area offers the level of rider protection we do. Before you leave the trailhead, you choose your coverage level — because having a great day shouldn’t depend on hoping nothing goes wrong.
Standard Protection
$3,000 Damage Deductible
$750 Recovery or Loss of Use
Included in the price with every rental. A temporary hold of $3,000 is placed on your credit card at the time of rental. If the vehicle is returned without damage, the hold releases in full at the end of your rental. If damage occurs, the hold covers the damage, Recovery, or Loss of use cost up to $3,750.
Upgraded Protection
$1,500 Damage Deductible
$250 Recovery or Loss Of use
For a small upgrade fee, your deductible drops to $1,500. The same hold process applies — the hold reduces to $1,500, giving you significantly more peace of mind on the trail, especially on more technical terrain or with less experienced riders in the group.
Sensible Weather Insurance
Available at booking. If weather conditions on the day of your rental aren’t what you hoped for, Sensible Weather Insurance lets you cancel for a full refund. Central Oregon weather is generally excellent in summer, but shoulder season and early spring can be unpredictable. This option removes the risk entirely.
ATV Tour FAQ
What do I Need To Bring
- ALL DRIVERS MUST CARRY A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WHILE ON THE TRAILS. The Forest Service patrols the trails just like the highways.
What Age Restrictions Are There?
To drive the ATVs you must be 21 years old, or 25 years old with passengers who are minors. Children must be able to sit in their chairs and wear a standard automotive seatbelt or harness, typically around 48″ tall.
Choosing Between Guided and Self Guided Adventures
Join our guided tours and you’ll drive your own machine, led by one of our professional guides. Their expertise ensures efficient navigation to every point of interest and personalized attention to your group’s needs.
Do you prefer a more independent adventure? Opt for our self-guided options. Perfect for those familiar with the area or experienced in ATV activities, these tours offer flexibility and freedom.
Whichever you choose, guided or self-guided, both promise an exhilarating experience that’s sure to surpass your expectations!
Choosing Between the 4-hour and 8-hour Self-Guided adventure
This is our most common question before booking a Self-guided Adventure. You can see most of the points of interest in the 4-hour timeframe if you take shortcuts and don’t spend a lot of time at each of the Points of interest. Most of our self-guided guests prefer making a day of it on a full-day (8-hour) adventure. You can pack a lunch and spend the day exploring at your own pace. You can also call for an early pickup if you don’t want o to be out all day. If you’re considering a 4-hour adventure the guided option is very efficient for seeing all of the best locations.
When and Where do we Meet
You will meet us and depart from our trailhead location. You will recieve detailed directions in your booking confirmation after completeing your booking. Our primary location is 5 miles outside of Sisters. Typically it is about 30 minutes from bend and 45-50 minutes from Sunriver.
Tour Guide Gratuity
An 18% gratuity will be automatically applied to your reservation for:
- Groups of 6 or more machines
- Tours on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day.
Otherwise, gratuity is not included in the price of the tour but is greatly appreciated by our guides.
Reservations and Cancellations
ATV Tours are conducted regardless of weather conditions, except in extreme circumstances. If Octane Adventures has to cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund. Do not be late for your reservation or your booking may be forfeited.
- You can make any changes or cancellations up to 72 hours before your tour date and you will receive a full refund minus a non-refundable 10% fee.
- If you make any changes or cancellations within 72 hours, you can reschedule, take an in-store credit or 50% of the trip payment will be forfeited.
- We do not offer refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of your tour.
NO-SHOWS:
- No refunds are given for No-Shows. Cancellations after 5pm the day prior to the tour or cancellations the day of the tour are considered a No-Show.
Credit Card Damage Deposits
There will be a temporary hold On your credit card in the amount of your selected damage protection plan, per machine.
For example:
Standard Protection (Included): $3000 Damage Deductible / $750 Loss of Use or Recovery = $3000 temporary hold.
Adventure Assure Premium Protection: $1500 Deductible / $250 Loss of Use or Recovery = $1500 temporary hold.
Damage Deposits are automatically held the day of the rental. If you need to add a separate card on file for the Damage Deposit please call in advance.
If you damage a machine you are subject to the damage waiver limits that you selected. We will automatically charge the card on file for repairs or the damage waiver deductible. Before departure and upon return, you will inspect the machines just like you would a car rental. You will be responsible for any and all damages to the machines while they are in your care. Other charges may also include late fees, recovery fees, and revenue lost from existing bookings, which are impacted due to a machine being down for repairs.