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Casual Kayak & Bike Tour

6-Day/5-Night Tour - $2980 per person

All
INCLUSIVE
$2980
  • Budget Accommodations
  • Transportation
  • Kayaking Instruction & Expert Guiding
  • Top Notch Cannondale Bikes And Helmets
  • Gourmet Picnic Lunches
  • Whale Watch Tour
  • Crystal Seas/Terratrek Sport Water Bottle
  • Alcoholic Beverages Not Included
  • Breakfasts and Dinners Not Included
  • Prices are subject to change and are based on double occupancy.

Every Sunday-Friday from April-October
Custom tour dates available upon request.

 

We have not finalized next year's trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.

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What's Included

We provide all kayaking and bicycling equipment, safety equipment, snacks, lunch, and drinks, all budget accommodations (some rooms may have a shared a bathroom), a support van (to transport your luggage and to give you a lift if you need one), an optional whale watching cruise, and expert guides to make sure this is the best vacation you have ever had! You can explore Friday Harbor on your own for breakfasts and dinners. (Breakfasts and Dinners are not included).

Casual Lodging Kayak & Bike Tour Highlights

Included: Casual Accommodations
Included: Delicious Picnic Lunchs & Drinks
Included: Comfortable Hybrid Cannondale Touring Bicycles (road bikes & electric bikes also available)
Included: Whale Watching Wildlife Cruise aboard the Odyssey
Small Group Sizes
Amazing Views and Wildlife
Beautiful Country Cycling Routes
Fully Van Supported

Why Go with Crystal Seas?

SMALL PERSONAL GROUPS

A great trip involves many factors. One of these is the group size. A smaller group is safer, allows for more interactions between the guides and guest and gives our guests a chance to know each other. Furthermore, we can also adjust and modify the trip to the individual desires and interests of the group, allowing our guests to participate in various activities ranging from birding, to advanced kayaking, to custom bicycle routes, to photography oppertunties.

PROFESSIONAL GUIDES

We place a lot of emphasis on providing the best guides available, we strongly believe that an outstanding professional guide can make the difference between a good trip and a fabulous trip. We choose guides who are friendly, knowledgeable, have great attitudes, are excellent leaders, great teachers and who love what they do. We provide two guides on all of our multi-day expedition groups of 6 or more.

TAILORED TO YOUR SKILL LEVEL

We begin each of our tours with a thorough safety/kayak/bicycle lesson to familiarize you with your equipment so that you are adequately prepared for your adventure. This lesson includes paddling technique, sea kayaking safety, biking techniques, biking safety, becoming familiar with our safety gear and other helpful and necessary preparation for our expedition.

Come explore the islands in a way that few people get to...

Bicycle the most scenic routes giving all of your senses a rejuvenation and then kayak coastlines rich with wildlife. (Day 1 & 3 we paddle in prime orca whale territory). Breath in crisp fresh air as you hike Mount Finlayson with vistas of Mount Baker, the Cascade Mountain Range and the Olympic Mountain Range. On expeditions of 4-6 days your guides take you to Lopez Island to cycle along quiet country roads that wind down to beautiful coastal views, past fields of grazing sheep and vineyards. On Orcas Island we kayak throughout the Wasp Islands or over to Sucia Island, both spot with spectacular wildlife opportunities. Each night retreat to a comfortable room and explore the the Friday Harbor village on your own for dinner.

We provide you with drinks and lunch..

Starting with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch on your last day we provide lunch and snacks in between. You will be impressed by the heartiness of our well prepared lunches and then you will be able to enjoy dinner in Friday Harbor on your own. (Dinner is not included). We can accommodate your dietary needs, just ask us.

Comfortable budget inns or island homes each night

Budget inns or island homes offers you a chance to experience each unique island style. With the benfit of local expertise we will book the best budget accommodations available at the time of your booking. We have carefully chosen the best budget accommodations that the San Juan Islands offer. We have built relationships with the inn keepers and feel that you will not only be pleased but you will not want to leave at the end of your stay!

Sample Trip Itinerary

(subject to change due to factors such as lodging availability, restaurant availability and ferry schedules)

Day 1 - Kayak east side of San Juan Island

From Jackson's Beach we will begin paddling the calm and sheltered shoreline of Griffin Bay.  We kayak past driftwood covered beaches and rocky coasts in search of seals, bald eagles, and other marine species.  

Enjoy views of neighboring Lopez Island, Mount Baker, the Cascade Mountains, Fourth of July Beach, and Jakle's Lagoon.  We take a break for a delicious picnic lunch prepared by your guides on Turn Island as we navigate around it.

Day 2 - Bicycle the South End and Hike

Today's adventure begins with cycling San Juan Valley past False Bay with the Olympic Mountains in the background. False Bay turns into a massive exposed intertidal zone at low tide, perfect for exploring the tide pools or digging your toes into the mud. This quiet country road has idyllic vistas of the Haro Strait and working farmland. From False Bay, we will cycle towards American Camp which is a National Historic Park. Here at you can hike or bike through fields looking for fox, rabbits, and bald eagles or trek down to one of the small coves found along the way. Your guide will serve you a delicious and nutritious lunch at a small picnic area overlooking the waters of Cattle Pass. Cycle back along Cattle Point Road to Friday Harbor. After you turn your bike in for the day, indulge in a happy hour beverage and enjoy the views over the Sound.

Day 3 - Bicycle the San Juan Island Loop

Today we will cycle along quiet country roads with our first stop being at an organic Lavender Farm. Here you can explore the beautiful purple hillside and take photos. Don't forget to taste the variety of foods created with lavender before you head out. We cycle on to Lime Kiln State Park where you can hike along the rocky paths to a lighthouse or check out tide pools while your guide prepares lunch. Afterwards, we cycle north visiting the largest Alpaca Farm on San Juan Island. We then cycle on to Roche Harbor for an afternoon coffee or ice cream and to walk the docks of its beautiful marina. Roche Harbor is a quaint village with artist kiosks to check out, English gardens to explore, a sculpture park to walk through, and a very unique mausoleum for the adventurous. Next we will explore the scenic roads of White Point. This route will take you past Westcott Bay along a narrow country road to the shores of Westcott Bay Shellfish Co where you can sample island oysters and have a cold beverage. We will also stop at a Gin Distillery where you can enjoy a tasting. Next we will cycle on to our evening accommodations.

Day 4 - Kayak West Side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise

Choose your own adventure today!  We will either shuttle you to the beautiful western side of San Juan Island for a day of sea kayaking or you may choose to go on a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the Odyssey. The day of kayaking includes a kayak safety lesson before you begin paddling along the evergreen cloaked coastline. As we journey down the coast, we'll keep a lookout for marine mammals surfacing above the water as we are in orca whale territory.

About halfway through the trip, we stop for lunch along a beach where you can search for creatures in the tide pools, look for sea glass among the pebbles or simply soak in the scenery. After lunch we will head back out on the water in search of orcas and eagles. If you choose the whale watch boat, you will spend the afternoon cruising the San Juan Islands aboard a comfortable classic motor yacht. You can sit back and relax in comfort while the personable on-board naturalists share their depth of knowledge of the local whales and wildlife. Afterwards, your guide will shuttle you back to your accommodations.

Day 5 - Circumnavigate Henry Island

Today's activity departs from the west side of San Juan Island. Here we kayak north to start our circumnavigation of Henry Island. We follow the outer coastline which is orca whale territory. Along the way we will see a huge bald eagles nest, harbor seals lounging on the rocks and cormorants nesting in the cliffs. This afternoon we will take a break for lunch on Posey Island or one of the other remote beaches. We paddle back through Mosquito Pass; a sheltered waterway for kayakers, and then on into Mitchell Bay.

Day 6 - Cycle Orcas Island Loop

 On Orcas Island we will cycle along the shore of West Sound to the wildflower lined country roads of Crow Valley which sits at the base of Turtleback Mountain. Along the way we’ll check out Orcas Island Pottery where you can find beautiful and unique pottery handcrafted by local artists. Your guide will prepare a picnic lunch while you explore Eastsound (a small village on Orcas Island). From here we cycle into an old growth forest to Moran State Park. Swim in crisp mountain lakes, cycle the 5.5 mile climb to the summit of Mount Constitution, walk to beautiful Cascade Falls or call it a day and climb in the van for a ride to the top. This area offers spectacular views of Mount Baker to the east and the San Juan Archipelago in all directions.

Gourmet Lunches

Fresh

Delicious picnic lunches are prepared daily by your guides.

Local

We support our local community and source many of our ingredients from farmers and providers right here in the San Juan Islands.

Organic

Eco friendly, sustainable, and GMO/pesticide free. A way of life for many islanders.

Personalized

Please inform us of your dietary preferences so we can prepare your custom meals. We can accommodate all eating preferences and allergies
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Sample Daily tour summary

(subject to change due to factors such as lodging availability, restaurant availability and ferry schedules)
6-Day/5-Night Inn to Inn Tour - $2980 per person
  Activity Mileage Lodging
Day 1 Kayak east side of San Juan Island 4-6 miles Casual Somewhere In Friday Harbor
Day 2 Bicycle the South End and Hike 25.5 miles Casual Somewhere In Friday Harbor
Day 3 Bicycle the San Juan Island Loop 29.8 miles Casual Somewhere In Friday Harbor
Day 4 Kayak West Side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise 7-9 miles Casual Somewhere In Friday Harbor
Day 5 Circumnavigate Henry Island 8 miles Casual Somewhere In Friday Harbor
Day 6 Cycle Orcas Island Loop 22.7 miles Lodging Not Required

Would you like two beds? Please read this...

Looking for a tour that has more biking and less kayaking? Please visit our sister company TerraTrek

Wildlife You Might See

Eagle

Sea Lions

Orcas Whales

Oyster Catchers

Fox

Harbor Seals

Dalls Porpoise

Salmon

Pigeon Guillemonts

Rhinoceros Auklet

Belted Kingfisher

Peregrine Falcon

Great Blue Heron

Blue Bird

Egg-Yoke Jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica)

Ochre Sea Star (Pisaster ochraceus)

Nudibranch

Comb Jellyfish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kayak & Bike "Inn to Inn"

6-Day/5-Night Tour

All
INCLUSIVE
$2980
  • Accommodations
  • Transportation
  • Biking & Kayak Gear
  • Breakfasts
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Dinners
  • Alcoholic Beverages Not Included

Every Sunday-Friday from April-October
Custom tour dates available upon request.

 

We have not finalized next year's trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.

  Go Back
What's Included

We provide all kayaking and bicycling equipment, safety equipment, snacks, lunch, and drinks, all budget accommodations (some rooms may have a shared a bathroom), a support van (to transport your luggage and to give you a lift if you need one), an optional whale watching cruise, and expert guides to make sure this is the best vacation you have ever had! You can explore Friday Harbor on your own for breakfasts and dinners. (Breakfasts and Dinners are not included).

Even More Relaxed cancellation and refund policy

61 or more days before the trip date, full refund of all payments less a $30 per person cancellation fee. 31-60 days before the trip date, guests will be charged 50% of the entire trip cost. 0-30 days before the trip date, guests will be charged 100% of the entire trip cost and no refunds will be made. All cancellations must be in writing and charged amount is determined upon the date of receipt.

Deposit policy

We ask for a 50% deposit when you make your reservation for a trip that is more than 60 days in the future. If the trip is 60 days or less in the future, then full payment upon making your reservation is required.