Kayak & Bike Camp to Camp
4-Day/3-Night Tour - $1529 per person

- Beautiful Island Camping
- Transportation To & From Launch Site
- Kayaking Instruction & Expert Guiding
- All Kayaking Gear - Including Dry Bags
- Top Notch Cannondale Bikes & Helmets
- Gourmet Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners
- Happy Hour Featuring Local Beer/Wine
- Whale Watch Tour Included
- Crystal Seas/Terratrek Sport Water Bottle
- Alcoholic Beverages Not Included
Every Monday-Thursday 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.
We provide all campsites and camping gear, high quality biking gear ( hybrid bike and helmet ), and sea kayaking gear ( kayak, personal floatation device, and sprayskirt ), and transportation between our Friday Harbor shop and launch site(s). We provide Hybrid Bicycles for no charge; Guests can upgrade to a tandem, road bike, or electric bike for a fee. Your naturalist kayak guides will prepare locally sourced breakfasts, picnic lunches, and campsite dinners. For in-between meals we offer snacks and beverages. A regional wine is included after the day's activity. You will need to bring personal clothing and toiletries, a willingness to learn and a sense of adventure. Our 4, 5, and 6 day tours allow one night for you to explore town on your own. This evening's dinner is not included in the cost of the trip.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - 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 2 - 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 3 - 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.
Day 4 - Kayak the Wasp Islands
This route is simply breathtaking. It winds along a group of very small islands called the Wasp Islands. As we paddle along the shoreline, you might see bald eagles perched in old Douglas fir trees or witness a great blue heron wading in a shallow bay searching for its lunch. This is harbor porpoise territory so stay on the lookout for marine mammals! Your guides will make you an amazing picnic lunch along the way.
Daily tour summary
4-Day/3-Night Camp to Camp Tour - $1529 per person |
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Activity | Mileage | Lodging | |
Day 1 | Circumnavigate Henry Island | 8 miles | |
Day 2 | Kayak West Side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise | 7-9 miles | |
Day 3 | Cycle Orcas Island Loop | 22.7 miles | |
Day 4 | Kayak the Wasp Islands | 4-6 miles |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you have electric bikes?
YES. We are able to rent E-bikes to all our guests. Let us know when you are booking your tour that you would like an E-bike for your trip and we will have it on hand when you arrive. The cost is $50 per each day of your tour, plus WA tax. So, for a 4 day tour the E-bike rental cost is $217. E-bikes are a great option for those in your group needing a little extra assistance. The E-bikes we rent are Cannondale Canvas Neo 2 with a Bosch Active Line Plus 250W drive-unit / 400Wh battery. These bikes have a range of up to 60 miles.
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Will I fit in the kayak and gear?
Here’s a good way to get an idea if you will fit in the kayak. Most people of average body weight and height can fit into the kayak. All of our kayaks are doubles so there is more space that one might think.
NOT SURE? PLEASE DO THIS: Take a measuring tape and measure the circumference of the widest part of your body (hips/stomach/chest).
Our SPRAY SKIRTS fits up to 43 inches including clothing, around the largest part of the midriff. The spray skirt is what you will wear around your torso. It connects to the kayak cockpit to keep you dry. You can wear it above or below your chest. There is a string to synch it to your body. If you can comfortably fit into it, you should be good to wear the spray skirt.
Our COCKPIT dimensions are 31" Long x 16" Wide x 14.5" Deep.
The cockpit is the opening area to get into the kayak. You will need to be able to sit down past it to get onto the kayak seat. Remember that your body parts can move and the boat is fiberglass so if you have hips that are around these dimensions, you can typically still sit into the kayak. What we want is for you to be able to safely exit the kayak. *Please send us a message through our website or give us a call, if you question whether you or someone in your group might not fit.
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Am I too tall?
The kayaks are most comfortable for people who are 6’ 4? ft. and under. If you are above this height, you may not feel comfortable. We can put tall people in the front of the kayak to give them more leg room. *Please send us a message through our website or give us a call, if you question whether you or someone in your group might be too tall.
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How long of a drive is San Juan Island from Seattle?
We are about a 2 hour drive from Seattle to Anacortes and then a beautiful 1 hour 5 minute ferry ride to Friday Harbor. Arrive to the Anacortes ferry terminal about 30-45 minutes before scheduled departure time if you are walking on the ferry and 1 hour before scheduled departure time if you are bringing your car to San Juan Island. We have a shuttle from the ferry in Friday Harbor to our departure point. For those who wish to leave their cars at the Anacortes ferry terminal. For ferry fees and schedules visit the Washington State Ferries website. You can also fly to the San Juan Islands from Seattle, click on Kenmore Air & San Juan Airlines
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Do you take beginners?
Yes. All of our tours are designed with the beginner in mind. On all of our tours we give a safety & kayak lesson. All of our tours are guided so you will have an instructor near you the whole time.
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What happens if there is a single person or an odd numbered group?
We use tandem (double) kayaks for all of our San Juan Island tours. If there is an odd number then one person will be in a kayak with a guide or someone from another odd number party.
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Can you accommodate my food requirements on your multi-day tours?
Yes. We will send you a questionnaire when you make your reservation and our guides will plan accordingly.
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Are showers available on the camping kayaking & bicycling tours?
Yes! We do have access to showers at our campsites.
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Will I see whales on my tour?
Our kayak route offers one of the best opportunities in the world to see wild orca whales from a kayak because we paddle 1-2 days (depending on trip type) in a federally designated whale habitat. Since we can’t guarantee that they will show up on every kayak trip, we offer the option to increase the odds to over 90% by spending one afternoon aboard a whale watch cruise aboard the Odyssey. In the past few years we have seen a rise in the number of transient orca whales visiting the San Juan Islands. The resident J, K, and L pods of orcas have recently been put on the endangered species list so our goal is to respect them, abide by the guidelines and not to paddle aggressively into their path. We will give you a lesson at the beginning of the tour for appropriate kayaking behavior near wildlife.
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What kinds of wildlife could we see?
Some of the local flora and fauna are Bald Eagles, Cormorants, Black Oystercatchers, Pigeon Guillemots, Pacific Harbor Seals, Orcas (Killer Whales), Dall's Porpoise, Great Blue Herons, Ochre Sea Stars, Blood Stars, Pacific Madrones, Douglas-firs, Western Cedars, Bull Kelp forests and Eel Grass beds.
Kayak & Bike "Camp to Camp"
4-Day/3-Night Tour
All
INCLUSIVE
$1529
- Accommodations
- Transportation
- Biking & Kayak Gear
- Breakfasts
- Picnic Lunches
- Dinners
- Alcoholic Beverages Not Included
- Accommodations
- Transportation
- Biking & Kayak Gear
- Breakfasts
- Picnic Lunches
- Dinners
- Alcoholic Beverages Not Included
Every Monday-Thursday 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.
We provide all campsites and camping gear, high quality biking gear ( hybrid bike and helmet ), and sea kayaking gear ( kayak, personal floatation device, and sprayskirt ), and transportation between our Friday Harbor shop and launch site(s). We provide Hybrid Bicycles for no charge; Guests can upgrade to a tandem, road bike, or electric bike for a fee. Your naturalist kayak guides will prepare locally sourced breakfasts, picnic lunches, and campsite dinners. For in-between meals we offer snacks and beverages. A regional wine is included after the day's activity. You will need to bring personal clothing and toiletries, a willingness to learn and a sense of adventure. Our 4, 5, and 6 day tours allow one night for you to explore town on your own. This evening's dinner is not included in the cost of the trip.
Even More Relaxed cancellation and refund policy
30 or more days before the trip date, full refund of all payments less a $30 per person cancellation fee. 0-29 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.
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2-DAY/1-NIGHT - $849
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3-DAY/2-NIGHT - $1159
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3-DAY/2-NIGHT - $1159
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4-DAY/3-NIGHT - $1529
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4-DAY/3-NIGHT - $1529
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5-DAY/4-NIGHT - $2119
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6-DAY/5-NIGHT - $2579
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