Family San Juan Islands Kayak Inn to Inn Vacation

Day 1 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Your guides will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street, just steps from the ferry terminal.  We will take a short drive to our kayak docks located on Mitchell Bay. Here we will give you a kayak safety lesson and then paddle north to start our circumnavigation of Henry Island. We follow the outer rocky coastline of Henry Island which is orca whale territory. Along the way we will see a huge bald eagle's nest, harbor seals lounging on the rocks and cormorants nesting in cliff walls.  As we near the north side of Henry Island, we will stop on Posey Island for a delicious picnic lunch made with local ingredients by your guides. As we turn south, we will paddle through Mosquito Pass; a sheltered waterway for kayakers.  This leads us past Roche Harbor and Garrison Bay; eventually moving on into Mitchell Bay.  Late this afternoon we will check you into your relaxing room before we head out to dinner at one of the top restaurants on San Juan Island.

Day 2 Kayak the west side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
Wake up and enjoy breakfast made with creative local ingredients by the chef at your inn.  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 takes you on a journey down the western side of San Juan island.  Here we'll keep a lookout for marine mammals surfacing above the water.  This amazing evergreen coastline is also a salmon migration route making it prime area for seeing orca whales. About halfway through the trip, we'll stop for lunch along a pebble stone 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 a picnic 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. This tour is 3-4 hours and the goal is to see as much wildlife as possible.  You may see orca whales, gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of other marine species while a Certified Marine Naturalist narrates information along the way. Lunch will be served picnic style on the boat.

At the end of today's experience, we will drop you off at the ferry to say our goodbyes until next time.

Day 1 Kayak the east side of San Juan Island
Your guides will greet you at our kayak shop in Friday Harbor and then shuttle you to Jackson's Beach located on the east side of San Juan Island. Here we will give you a kayak safety lesson and then 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. This afternoon you can retreat to your room at one of the top inns on San Juan Island.  This evening we will dine at a restaurant well known in our community for incredible local ingredients and a fantastic dining experience.

Day 2 Circumnavigate Henry Island
After a delicious island inspired breakfast, we will shuttle your group to our kayak docks located on the west side of San Juan Island. Here we depart from Snug Harbor heading northwest as we begin to circumnavigate Henry Island. Along the way we will see a huge bald eagle's nest, harbor seals lounging on the rocks and cormorants nesting in the high cliffs. This is also a salmon migration route making it a great place to potentially spot orca whales. 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 into Mitchell Bay.  This evening you can take a hot bath in your room and then get ready for a dinner made with ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.

Day 3 Kayak the west side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning you can enjoy breakfast and then get ready for a great day on the water.  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.

Our kayak route leads us south down the western side of San Juan Island.  This is also part of the salmon migration route so be on the lookout for orca whales.  About halfway through the trip, we stop for a picnic lunch prepared by your guide 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.

The whale watch and wildlife cruise is aboard the Odyssey; a comfortable classic motor yacht. This tour is 3-4 hours and the goal is to see as much wildlife as possible. The route varies from day to day depending on what is in the area but you have the possibility of seeing orca whales, gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of other marine species. Lunch will be served on the boat by your guide during the cruise.

This afternoon when you get off the water, our guides will take you to the ferry terminal to say goodbyes until your next trip!

Day 1 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Your guides will greet you at our kayak shop in Friday Harbor and then we will shuttle your group to our kayak docks located on the west side of San Juan Island. Here we depart from Snug Harbor heading northwest as we begin to circumnavigate Henry Island. Along the way we will see a huge bald eagle's nest, harbor seals lounging on the rocks and cormorants nesting in the high cliffs. This is also a salmon migration route making it a great place to potentially spot orca whales. 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 into Mitchell Bay.  This evening you can take a hot bath in your room and then get ready for a dinner made with ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.

Day 2 Kayak the west side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning you can enjoy breakfast and then get ready for a great day on the water.  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.

Our kayak route leads us south down the western side of San Juan Island.  This is also part of the salmon migration route so be on the lookout for orca whales.  About halfway through the trip, we stop for a picnic lunch prepared by your guide 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.

The whale watch and wildlife cruise is aboard the Odyssey; a comfortable classic motor yacht. This tour is 3-4 hours and the goal is to see as much wildlife as possible. The route varies from day to day depending on what is in the area but you have the possibility of seeing orca whales, gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of other marine species. Lunch will be served on the boat by your guide during the cruise.

This afternoon when you get off the water, our guides will take you to the ferry terminal to say goodbyes until your next trip!

Day 3 Kayak the east side of San Juan Island
After a delicious island inspired breakfast, your guides will shuttle you to Jackson's Beach located on the east side of San Juan Island. Here we will give you a kayak safety lesson and then 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. This afternoon you can retreat to your room at one of the top inns on San Juan Island.  This evening we will dine at a restaurant well known in our community for incredible local ingredients and a fantastic dining experience.

Day 1 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Your guides will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street, just steps from the ferry terminal.  We will take a short drive to our kayak docks located on Mitchell Bay. Here we will give you a kayak safety lesson and then paddle north to start our circumnavigation of Henry Island. We follow the outer rocky coastline of Henry Island which is orca whale territory. Along the way we will see a huge bald eagle's nest, harbor seals lounging on the rocks and cormorants nesting in cliff walls.  As we near the north side of Henry Island, we will pass Battleship Island; a State bird sanctuary.  We stop on Posey Island for a delicious picnic lunch made with local ingredients by your guides. As we turn south, we will paddle through Mosquito Pass; a sheltered waterway for kayakers.  This leads us past Roche Harbor and Garrison Bay; eventually moving on into Mitchell Bay.  Late this afternoon we will check you into your relaxing room at one of San Juan Island's highest rated inns before we head out to dinner at one of the best restaurants on San Juan Island.

Day 2 Kayak the west side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
Breakfast will be well worth getting up for -made with fresh and homemade ingredients by your innkeepers.  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 takes you on a journey down the western side of San Juan island.  Here we'll keep a lookout for marine mammals surfacing above the water.  This amazing evergreen coastline is also a salmon migration route making it prime area for seeing orca whales. About halfway through the trip, we'll stop for lunch along a pebble stone 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 a picnic 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. This tour is 3-4 hours and the goal is to see as much wildlife as possible.  You may see orca whales, gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of other marine species while a Certified Marine Naturalist narrates information along the way. Lunch will be served picnic style on the boat.

*Dinner is not included tonight giving you the opportunity to explore on your own.

Day 3 Kayak the north shore of Orcas Island (Good area for seeing Bigg's Killer Whales)
After breakfast, we hop onto the ferry to Orcas Island.  Once on Orcas Island, we will shuttle you to North Beach and paddle along the northern shoreline of Orcas. If the weather is right, we can paddle north to the Sucia Islands; a state marine park known for its emerald waters and sandstone formations. Otherwise, we will kayak to Point Doughty Natural Area Preserve; a 57 acre preserve.  Along the way, you might see bald eagles perched in old Douglas fir trees or a great blue heron wading in a shallow bay searching for its lunch. This area has also become a good area to possibly see Bigg's Killer Whales.  Afterwards, we will take you to your comfortable room at one of Orcas Island's top inns. This evening we will enjoy dinner with a view at one of the best restaurants on Orcas Island.
 

Day 4 Kayak the Wasp Islands off of Orcas Island
After a delicious breakfast we will shuttle everyone to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island.  The kayak route today is simply breathtaking. It winds along a group of very small islands and islets called the Wasp Islands. Today is spent leisurely weaving in and out of these islands looking for harbor porpoise, seals and eagles. Your guide will make you a picnic lunch on Little McConnell Island and then your group will paddle over to Yellow Island; an island owned by the Nature Conservancy, where you can enjoy a short walk. After we return to Orcas Island, your guide will shuttle you to the ferry where you can say your goodbyes until your next trip. 

Day 1  Kayak the west side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
Your guides will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street, just steps from the ferry terminal and then get ready for a great day on the water.  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.

Our kayak route leads us south down the western side of San Juan Island.  This is also part of the salmon migration route so be on the lookout for orca whales.  About halfway through the trip, we stop for a picnic lunch prepared by your guide 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.

The whale watch and wildlife cruise is aboard the Odyssey; a comfortable classic motor yacht. This tour is 3-4 hours and the goal is to see as much wildlife as possible. The route varies from day to day depending on what is in the area but you have the possibility of seeing orca whales, gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of other marine species. Lunch will be served on the boat by your guide during the cruise.

*Dinner is not included tonight giving you the opportunity to explore on your own.

Day 2  Kayak the north shore of Orcas Island (Good area for seeing Bigg's Killer Whales)
After a delicous breakfast made with local ingrediants, we will take the ferry to Orcas Island and then head to our kayak launching point at North Beach.   Today we will start paddling along the northern shoreline of Orcas Island. If the weather is right, we can head north to kayak Sucia Island; a state marine park known for its emerald waters and sandstone formations. Otherwise, we will kayak Orcas Island to Point Doughty Natural Area Preserve; a 57 acre preserve.  Along the way, you might see bald eagles perched in old Douglas fir trees or a great blue heron wading in a shallow bay searching for its lunch.  This area has also become a good area to possibly see Bigg's Killer Whales.  Afterwards, we will check you into your comfortable room at one of Orcas Island's top inns. This evening we will enjoy dinner with a view at one of the best restaurants on Orcas Island.
 

Day 3  Kayak the Wasp Islands off of Orcas Island
Wake up and enjoy the view from your room with a cup of hot coffee before breakfast and then we will shuttle everyone to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island.  This kayak route is simply breathtaking. It winds along a group of very small islands called the Wasp Islands. Today is spent leisurely kayaking the Wasp Islands in search of seals and eagles. Enjoy lunch on Little McConnell Island and then head over to an island owned by the Nature Conservancy, Yellow Island, for a short walk. 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.

Day 4  Kayak Lopez Island's coastline
For the last day of your kayak tour, we will take the ferry to scenic Lopez Island. On our kayak trip today, we will explore the calm shores of Lopez Island. Keep an eye out for an array of marine mammals and plentiful water fowl such as the tufted puffin at Iceberg Point.  You can enjoy expansive views of the Olympic Penninsula and Cattle Point as we paddle past a large bald eagle's nest.  You may even get lucky like one of our previous tours did and experience a rare octopus sighting near MacKay Harbor. After today’s paddle we will drop you off in time to catch your plane or ferry where we say goodbye until we see you on your next island adventure!

Day 1 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Your guides will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street, just steps from the ferry terminal.  We will take a short drive to our kayak docks located on Mitchell Bay. Here we will give you a kayak safety lesson and then paddle north to start our circumnavigation of Henry Island. We follow the outer rocky coastline of Henry Island which is orca whale territory. Along the way we will see a huge bald eagle's nest, harbor seals lounging on the rocks and cormorants nesting in cliff walls.  As we near the north side of Henry Island, we will stop on Posey Island for a delicious picnic lunch made with local ingredients by your guides. As we turn south, we will paddle through Mosquito Pass; a sheltered waterway for kayakers.  This leads us past Roche Harbor and Garrison Bay; eventually moving on into Mitchell Bay.  Late this afternoon we will check you into your relaxing room before we head out to dinner at one of the top restaurants on San Juan Island.

Day 2 Kayak the west side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
Wake up to a breakfast made with creative local ingredients by the chef at your inn.  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 takes you on a journey down the western side of San Juan island.  Here we'll keep a lookout for marine mammals surfacing above the water.  This amazing evergreen coastline is also a salmon migration route making it prime area for seeing orca whales. About halfway through the trip, we'll stop for lunch along a pebble stone 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 a picnic 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. This tour is 3-4 hours and the goal is to see as much wildlife as possible.  You may see orca whales, gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of other marine species while a Certified Marine Naturalist narrates information along the way. Lunch will be served picnic style on the boat.

*Dinner is not included tonight giving you the opportunity to explore on your own.

Day 3 Kayak the north shore of Orcas Island (Good area for seeing Bigg's Killer Whales)
This morning you can enjoy breakfast and then we will hop onto the ferry to Orcas Island.  Once on Orcas Island, we will shuttle you to North Beach and paddle along the northern shoreline of Orcas. If the weather is right, we can paddle north to the Sucia Islands; a state marine park known for its emerald waters and sandstone formations. Otherwise, we will kayak to Point Doughty Natural Area Preserve; a 57 acre preserve.  Along the way, you might see bald eagles perched in old Douglas fir trees or a great blue heron wading in a shallow bay searching for its lunch.  This area has also become a good area to possibly see Bigg's Killer Whales.  Afterwards, we will take you to your comfortable room at one of Orcas Island's top inns. This evening we will enjoy dinner with a view at one of the best restaurants on Orcas Island.
 

Day 4 Kayak the Wasp Islands off of Orcas Island
After a delicious breakfast at the inn, we will shuttle to Deer Harbor.  The kayak route today is simply breathtaking. It winds along a group of very small islands and islets called the Wasp Islands. Today is spent leisurely weaving in and out of these islands looking for harbor porpoise, seals and eagles. Your guide will make you a picnic lunch on Little McConnell Island and then your group will paddle over to Yellow Island; an island owned by the Nature Conservancy, where you can take a short walk to stretch your legs.  

Day 5  Kayak Lopez Island coastline
For the last day of this kayak tour, we will take the ferry to scenic Lopez Island. On our kayak trip today, we will explore the calm shores of Lopez Island. Keep an eye out for an array of marine mammals and plentiful water fowl such as the tufted puffin at Iceberg Point.  You can enjoy expansive views of the Olympic Peninsula and Cattle Point as we paddle past a large bald eagle's nest. You may even get lucky like one of our previous tours did and experience a rare octopus sighting near MacKay Harbor. Your guide will prepare the final picnic lunch while as you comb the pebble stone beach. After today’s paddle, your guide will take you to the ferry where you can say your goodbyes until until we see you on your next island adventure!

Day 1 Kayak the east side of San Juan Island
Your guides will greet you at our kayak shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street and then shuttle you to Jackson's Beach located on the east side of San Juan Island. Here we will give you a kayak safety lesson and then 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. This afternoon you can retreat to your room at one of the top inns on San Juan Island.  This evening we will dine at a restaurant well known in our community for incredible local ingredients and a fantastic dining experience.

Day 2  Circumnavigate Henry Island
Your guides will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street, just steps from the ferry terminal.  We will take a short drive to our kayak docks located on Mitchell Bay. Here we will give you a kayak safety lesson and then paddle north to start our circumnavigation of Henry Island. We follow the outer rocky coastline of Henry Island which is orca whale territory. Along the way we will see a huge bald eagle's nest, harbor seals lounging on the rocks and cormorants nesting in cliff walls.  As we near the north side of Henry Island, we will stop on Posey Island for a delicious picnic lunch made with local ingredients by your guides. As we turn south, we will paddle through Mosquito Pass; a sheltered waterway for kayakers.  This leads us past Roche Harbor and Garrison Bay; eventually moving on into Mitchell Bay.  Late this afternoon we will check you into your relaxing room before we head out to dinner at one of the top restaurants on San Juan Island.

Day 3  Kayak the west side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
Wake up to a breakfast made with creative local ingredients by the chef at your inn.  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 takes you on a journey down the western side of San Juan island.  Here we'll keep a lookout for marine mammals surfacing above the water.  This amazing evergreen coastline is also a salmon migration route making it prime area for seeing orca whales. About halfway through the trip, we'll stop for lunch along a pebble stone 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 a picnic 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. This tour is 3-4 hours and the goal is to see as much wildlife as possible.  You may see orca whales, gray whales, minke whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and a variety of other marine species while a Certified Marine Naturalist narrates information along the way. Lunch will be served picnic style on the boat.

*Dinner is not included tonight giving you the opportunity to explore on your own.

*Dinner is not included tonight giving you the opportunity to explore on your own.

Day 4  Kayak the north shore of Orcas Island (Good area for seeing Biggs Killer Whales)
This morning you can enjoy breakfast and then we will hop onto the ferry to Orcas Island.  Once on Orcas Island, we will shuttle you to North Beach and paddle along the northern shoreline of Orcas. If the weather is right, we can paddle north to the Sucia Islands; a state marine park known for its emerald waters and sandstone formations. Otherwise, we will kayak to Point Doughty Natural Area Preserve; a 57 acre preserve.  Along the way, you might see bald eagles perched in old Douglas fir trees or a great blue heron wading in a shallow bay searching for its lunch.  This area has also become a good area to possibly see Bigg's Killer Whales.  Afterwards, we will take you to your comfortable room at one of Orcas Island's top inns. This evening we will enjoy dinner with a view at one of the best restaurants on Orcas Island.

Day 5  Kayak the Wasp Islands off of Orcas Island
After a delicious breakfast at the inn, we will shuttle to Deer Harbor.  The kayak route today is simply breathtaking. It winds along a group of very small islands and islets called the Wasp Islands. Today is spent leisurely weaving in and out of these islands looking for harbor porpoise, seals and eagles. Your guide will make you a picnic lunch on Little McConnell Island and then your group will paddle over to Yellow Island; an island owned by the Nature Conservancy, where you can take a short walk to stretch your legs.  

Day 6  Kayak Lopez Island coastline
For the last day of your kayak tour, we will take the ferry to scenic Lopez Island. On our kayak trip today, we will explore the calm shores of Lopez Island. Keep an eye out for an array of marine mammals and plentiful water fowl such as the tufted puffin at Iceberg Point.  You can enjoy expansive views of the Olympic Penninsula and Cattle Point as we paddle past a large bald eagle's nest.  You may even get lucky like one of our previous tours did and experience a rare octopus sighting near MacKay Harbor. After today’s paddle we will drop you off in time to catch your plane or ferry where we say goodbye until we see you on your next island adventure!