Multi-Day Kayaking & Bicycling Camping Expeditions
Hey campers…here’s the ultimate multi-sport combination for the active at heart. It’s a vacation that includes not only sea kayaking, but includes bicycling the islands as well. Sea kayak one day among small remote islands in search of sea birds, seals, porpoise, river otters and orcas…then cycle the next day along unpopulated roads past rolling pastures, dotted with sheep and along steep, breathtaking cliffs. Each night our guides will impress you with their culinary talents; preparing food farmed right here in the San Juan Islands. In the evening you get to relax at beautiful lakeside campgrounds and enjoy camping at its finest with our top of the line gear.
Length: These tours range from 2-6 days in length.
Few people get to experience each island’s unique style the way that you will. This trip takes you kayaking along the evergreen coastline of San Juan Island’s western side and cycling along pastoral roads that lead to views of the sea and snowcapped Olympic Peninsula. Orcas Island offers Moran State Park with its panoramic view on top of Mount Constitution, lakes and waterfalls to swim in, and old growth trees to sleep under. Lopez Island is the smallest of the major San Juan Islands and offers a great route with spectacular beaches. You will get to know these islands inside and out while cycling and kayaking with us.
Please note that the vast majority of our trips follow the routes and itineraries listed on our website, but changes may occur for reasons of safety, weather, logistics and guide or administrative judgement.
No experience is necessary.
Recommended to bring:
- T-Shirt + sweatshirt + windbreaker
- Personal clothing & toiletries
- Cash for tipping your guide
- Water resistant camera
- Comfortable footwear
- Pants or shorts
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- Lip balm
- Hat
- Bald Eagles
- Shorelines
- Sea Stars
- Seals
- Dall's Porpoise
- Lighthouses
- Orca Whales
- Beaches
- Sunsets
- Madronas
- Blue Herons
- Bull Kelp
- Vineyards
- Cattle Point
- Lavender Farm
- Moran State Park
- Sculpture Park
Times & Distances:
We shuttle you from our shop in Friday Harbor at 10 AM on the first day of your trip to our launch area and finish no later than 4:00 PM on your last day. We are happy to accommodate any needs that require variation from our normal schedule including any dietary needs or alterations in return times.
We paddle an average of 8-10 miles during each day which amounts to about 4 to 5 hours on the water.
We bicycle an average of 20-30 miles each day with help from a support van to give you a lift if you need one. Our routes run along the low-traffic country roads, allowing time to stop and check out the amazing views or visit a local art studio along the way.
Gourmet Meals:
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Fresh
All meals are prepared fresh for you by your guides.
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Local
We support our local community and source many of our ingredients from farmers and providers right here in the San Juan Islands.
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Organic
Eco friendly, sustainable, and GMO/pesticide free. A way of life for many islanders.
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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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Breakfast
Multi Grain Pancakes with a fresh berry compote and maple syrup. Local Goods Granola with a fresh fruit salad. A fantastic egg sandwich: Everything bagel, cream cheese, tomato, bacon, sprouts and cucumber. This tasty breakfast provides plenty of energy to get you through your morning activity!
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Lunch
Giovanni's on Bakery San Juan Bread: Fresh house made basil pesto, sliced peppered turkey, tomato, local greens and a thick slice of fresh mozzarella all on a slice of the unforgettable Giovanni loaf. Locally smoked salmon Caesar wraps fresh from the Friday Harbor fish market with local heirloom tomatoes from Mama Bird Farm. Local kale salad with mixed nuts, dried berries and fresh Quail Croft Goat Cheese dressed with Riesling vinaigrette from Local Goods. Oven fresh turkey with thin slices of brie, cranberry chipotle jam and a pile of sprouts layered between crusty sourdough bread from Bakery San Juan.
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Dinner
San Juan Pasta Company Spinach and Feta Ravioli topped with local vegetables in a tomato sauce. Fresh local Salmon selected by your guides from Friday Harbor Seafood and delicately cooked with garlic and fresh herbs. Served with a side of quinoa and wide rice, a seasonal vegetable and fresh green salad from Mama Bird Farm. Taco time! Fish or beef tacos with a fresh and light cabbage slaw packed full of local vegetables, Pablito's Salsa, fresh made guacamole topped with cilantro and fresh lime. This meal is an all time guide favorite and guaranteed to please our hungry camper.
Our excellent knowledgeable and friendly nature/multi-sport guides...
... we strongly believe that an outstanding guide can make the difference between a good trip and a fabulous trip, therefore we place a lot of emphasis on using the best guides available. We pride ourselves on our choice of guides. We choose guides who are people persons, friendly, knowledgeable, have a great attitude, are excellent leaders, great teachers and who love what they do.
No previous sea kayaking experience is required...
...we begin each of our tours with a thorough safety/kayak lesson to familiarize you with your equipment so that you are adequately prepared for your adventure. This lesson includes paddling technique, sea kayaking safety, loading and unloading of your sea kayak, becoming familiar with our safety gear and other helpful and necessary preparation for our expedition.
*Previous knowledge of bicycling is a must.
Small personal groups…
… a great trip involves many factors. One of these is the group size. A smaller group is safer on and off the water, 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 for more mileage to photography. For all these reasons and more we keep our regularly scheduled multi-day expedition group size to 10 guests.
At least two guides on all of our multi-day kayaking & bicycling expeditions groups of 6 or more…
… one of our guides will make your trip with us great, but two will make it even better. We have at least two guides on all of our multi-day expeditions groups of 6 or more. This makes our trips safer, more intimate and allows our guides to offer our guests more, such as an evening paddle or hike, additional paddling skill development and more local folklore.
Camping at it's finest…
…we know that after a day of bicycling you are ready to take a warm shower. Because of this, we stay at handpicked campsites whether it's lakeside at Moran State Park on Orcas or Lakedale on San Juan Island. Our sites give you that "camping in the great outdoors" experience that you are looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions:
San Juan Islands Multi-Day Kayaking and Bicycling Camping Tour Schedule:
2-Day/1-Night - $499 per person
Day 2 In Prime Orca Whale Territory.
Day 1 Bicycle the San Juan Island Loop
We will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring street, just steps from the ferry terminal and shuttle the group to our starting point, just outside of downtown. After we gear up and have a safety lesson, we head out along San Juan Valley Road. We will cycle along quiet country roads, stopping at Whale Watch Park for lunch and wildlife viewing at Lime Kiln State Park. Afterwards, we cycle north visiting an Alpaca Farm and an English garden at British Camp. Stop at Roche Harbor for an afternoon coffee or ice cream and 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. Before heading back toward town, explore the scenic roads of White Point. This route will take you past Westcott Bay Cider and Spy Hop Distillery where you can try a taste of their local juniper gin or local apple ciders. We then cycle along a narrow country road to the shores of Westcott Bay Shellfish Co where you can sample oysters at the local oyster farm.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 1 | Cycle San Juan Island Loop | 29.5 miles | Lakedale Campground |
Day 2 Kayak the western side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning’s breakfast will give you the energy you need for your 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.
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 (3-4 hours) cruising the San Juan Islands aboard a comfortable classic motor yacht in search of wildlife.
Whale Watching Wildlife Cruise Option Included! During each of these tours we give you the option to substitute a kayaking day for a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the Odyssey. Here, as you are cruising the San Juan Islands, you can sit back and relax in comfort while the personable onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge on the local whales and wildlife..
We have not finalized our 2020 trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.
Every Saturday-Sunday from April through October
3-Day/2-Night - $799 per person
Friday - Sunday 3-Day/2-Night Tour
Day 1 & 3 In Prime Orca Whale Territory
Day 1 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Our guides will meet you at our shop located just steps from the ferry landing at 40 Spring Street and then shuttle you to our private kayak slips on the beautiful Westside 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 Bicycle the San Juan Island Loop
After we gear up and have a safety lesson, we head out along San Juan Valley Road. We will cycle along quiet country roads, stopping at Whale Watch Park for lunch and wildlife viewing at Lime Kiln State Park. Afterwards, we cycle north visiting an Alpaca Farm and an English garden at British Camp. Stop at Roche Harbor for an afternoon coffee or ice cream and 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. Before heading back toward town, explore the scenic roads of White Point. This route will take you past Westcott Bay Cider and Spy Hop Distillery where you can try a taste of their local juniper gin or local apple ciders. We then cycle along a narrow country road to the shores of Westcott Bay Shellfish Co where you can sample oysters at the local oyster farm.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 2 | Cycle San Juan Island Loop | 29.5 miles | Lakedale Campground |
Day 3 Kayak the western side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning’s breakfast will give you the energy you need for your 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.
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 onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge of the local whales and wildlife.
We have not finalized our 2020 trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.
Saturday - Monday 3-Day/2-Night Tour
Days 2 & 3 In Prime Orca Whale Territory
Day 1 Bicycle the San Juan Island Loop
We will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street just steps from the ferry terminal in Friday Harbor and shuttle the group to our starting point, just outside of downtown. After we gear up and have a safety lesson, we head out along San Juan Valley Road. We will cycle along quiet country roads, stopping at Whale Watch Park for lunch and wildlife viewing at Lime Kiln State Park. Afterwards, we cycle north visiting an Alpaca Farm and an English garden at British Camp. Stop at Roche Harbor for an afternoon coffee or ice cream and 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. Before heading back toward town, explore the scenic roads of White Point. This route will take you past Westcott Bay Cider and Spy Hop Distillery where you can try a taste of their local juniper gin or local apple ciders. We then cycle along a narrow country road to the shores of Westcott Bay Shellfish Co where you can sample oysters at the local oyster farm.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 1 | Cycle San Juan Island Loop | 29.5 miles | Lakedale Campground |
Day 2 Kayak the western side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning’s breakfast will give you the energy you need for your 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.
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 onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge of the local whales and wildlife.
Day 3 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Today we enjoy a delicious breakfast and then head to 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.
Whale Watching Wildlife Cruise Option Included! During each of these tours we give you the option to substitute a kayaking day for a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the Odyssey. Here, as you are cruising the San Juan Islands, you can sit back and relax in comfort while the personable onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge on the local whales and wildlife..
We have not finalized our 2020 trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.
Every Friday-Sunday and Saturday-Monday from April-October
4-Day/3-Night - $1099 per person
Monday-Thursday 4-Day/3-Night Tour
Days 1 & 2 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Day 1 Circumnavigate Henry Island
We will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring street, just steps from the ferry terminal and shuttle the group to the west-side of San Juan Island. Here we will give you a safetly lesson and then 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 the western side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning’s breakfast will give you the energy you need for your 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.
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 onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge of the local whales and wildlife.
Day 3 Cycle Orcas Island
After breakfast, we hop onto the ferry to Orcas Island. The ferry ride lasts about 40 minutes and offers beautiful views of San Juan Channel and the Wasp Islands. Once on Orcas Island we will cycle along the wildflower lined country roads headed towards West Harbor. The road eventually leads inland taking us along the edge 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. Once in Eastsound (a small village), your guides will prepare a fresh and delicious lunch. There will be a little extra time afterwards to explore the shops and sites of Eastsound. From here we cycle along to Moran State Park. As Washington's first state park, this area offers a variety of activities. 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. At 2,407 feet the summit of Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands and offers spectacular views of Mount Baker to the east and the San Juan Archipelago in all directions.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 3 | Cycle Orcas Island Loop | Camp at Moran State Park | |
Day 4 Kayak the Wasp Islands
After a delicious breakfast we will shuttle everyone to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. 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.
We have not finalized our 2020 trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.
Tuesday-Friday 4-Day/3-Night Tour
Day 1 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Day 1 Kayak the western side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
We will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring street, just steps from the ferry terminal. 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 onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge of the local whales and wildlife.
Day 2 Cycle Orcas Island
After breakfast, we hop onto the ferry to Orcas Island. The ferry ride lasts about 40 minutes and offers beautiful views of San Juan Channel and the Wasp Islands. Once on Orcas Island we will cycle along the wildflower lined country roads headed towards West Harbor. The road eventually leads inland taking us along the edge 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. Once in Eastsound (a small village), your guides will prepare a fresh and delicious lunch. There will be a little extra time afterwards to explore the shops and sites of Eastsound. From here we cycle along to Moran State Park. As Washington's first state park, this area offers a variety of activities. 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. At 2,407 feet the summit of Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands and offers spectacular views of Mount Baker to the east and the San Juan Archipelago in all directions.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 2 | Cycle Orcas Island Loop | Camp at Moran State Park | |
Day 3 Kayak the Wasp Islands
After a delicious breakfast we will shuttle everyone to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. 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.
Day 4 Bicycle Lopez Island
Today's activities will be cycling the neighboring island of Lopez. The ferry takes about 40 minutes to travel around Shaw Island. Keep an eye out for whales, seals, eagles and even swimming deer! We start the route at the ferry landing and quickly are enjoying views of the majestic Olympic Mountains. Our first stop will be in the small village of Lopez. This is a good place to grab a morning coffee or a freshly baked pastry from the amazing Holly B's Bakery. This morning we will cycle along the shore of Fisherman Bay and head out to Otis Perkins County Park to enjoy the scenery. We continue the quiet country roads toward Shark Reef County Park for a scenic walk and picnic lunch. While your guides prepares lunch, take a walk down to the water. The trail brings you through a beautiful forest and pops you out on the rocky southwest shore looking over turbulent Cattle Pass toward San Juan Island and the Olympic Mountains. You may spot several harbor seals on Shark Reef, the park's namesake. Wind your way through the scenic farmland and along the shores of MayKay Harbor. Stop at Agate beach to enjoy the views of the Iceberg Islands and a classic northwest pebble beach. This is the halfway point of your route. Explore this beautiful beach loaded with perfect skipping rocks. If time allows, make the walk to Iceberg Point, it is one of the most beautiful places on Lopez Island. To finish the bike route, we head north, through the center of Lopez Island to Spencer Spit. Here you will find a state park with a sandy beach, interpretive displays, and a marsh lagoon to check out. Cycle past the quiet northern bays and a witness plentiful waterfowl. The last stretch of your trip brings you back to the Lopez Island ferry landing to say your goodbyes before your next adventure begins.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 4 | Cycle Lopez Island | 30.1 miles | |
Whale Watching Wildlife Cruise Option Included! During each of these tours we give you the option to substitute a kayaking day for a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the Odyssey. Here, as you are cruising the San Juan Islands, you can sit back and relax in comfort while the personable onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge on the local whales and wildlife..
We have not finalized our 2020 trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.
Every Monday-Thursday and Tuesday-Friday from April-October
5-Day/4-Night - $1399 per person
Days 1 & 2 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Day 1 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Today we enjoy a delicious breakfast and then head to the western 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 the western side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning’s breakfast will give you the energy you need for your 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.
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 onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge of the local whales and wildlife.
Day 3 Cycle Orcas Island
After breakfast, we hop onto the ferry to Orcas Island. The ferry ride lasts about 40 minutes and offers beautiful views of San Juan Channel and the Wasp Islands. Once on Orcas Island we will cycle along the wildflower lined country roads headed towards West Harbor. The road eventually leads inland taking us along the edge 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. Once in Eastsound (a small village), your guides will prepare a fresh and delicious lunch. There will be a little extra time afterwards to explore the shops and sites of Eastsound. From here we cycle along to Moran State Park. As Washington's first state park, this area offers a variety of activities. 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. At 2,407 feet the summit of Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands and offers spectacular views of Mount Baker to the east and the San Juan Archipelago in all directions.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 3 | Cycle Orcas Island Loop | Camp at Moran State Park | |
Day 4 Kayak the Wasp Islands
After a delicious breakfast we will shuttle everyone to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. 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.
Day 5 Bicycle Lopez Island
Today's activities will be cycling the neighboring island of Lopez. The ferry takes about 40 minutes to travel around Shaw Island. Keep an eye out for whales, seals, eagles and even swimming deer! We start the route at the ferry landing and quickly are enjoying views of the majestic Olympic Mountains. Our first stop will be in the small village of Lopez. This is a good place to grab a morning coffee or a freshly baked pastry from the amazing Holly B's Bakery. This morning we will cycle along the shore of Fisherman Bay and head out to Otis Perkins County Park to enjoy the scenery. We continue the quiet country roads toward Shark Reef County Park for a scenic walk and picnic lunch. While your guides prepares lunch, take a walk down to the water. The trail brings you through a beautiful forest and pops you out on the rocky southwest shore looking over turbulent Cattle Pass toward San Juan Island and the Olympic Mountains. You may spot several harbor seals on Shark Reef, the park's namesake. Wind your way through the scenic farmland and along the shores of MayKay Harbor. Stop at Agate beach to enjoy the views of the Iceberg Islands and a classic northwest pebble beach. This is the halfway point of your route. Explore this beautiful beach loaded with perfect skipping rocks. If time allows, make the walk to Iceberg Point, it is one of the most beautiful places on Lopez Island. To finish the bike route, we head north, through the center of Lopez Island to Spencer Spit. Here you will find a state park with a sandy beach, interpretive displays, and a marsh lagoon to check out. Cycle past the quiet northern bays and a witness plentiful waterfowl. The last stretch of your trip brings you back to the Lopez Island ferry landing to say your goodbyes before your next adventure begins.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 5 | Cycle Lopez Island | 30.1 miles | |
Whale Watching Wildlife Cruise Option Included! During each of these tours we give you the option to substitute a kayaking day for a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the Odyssey. Here, as you are cruising the San Juan Islands, you can sit back and relax in comfort while the personable onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge on the local whales and wildlife..
We have not finalized our 2020 trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.
Every Monday-Friday from April-October
6-Day/5-Night - $1699 per person
Days 2 & 3 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Day 1 Bicycle the San Juan Island Loop
We will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring street, just steps from the ferry terminal and shuttle the group to our starting point, just outside of downtown. After we gear up and have a safety lesson, we head out along San Juan Valley Road. We will cycle along quiet country roads, stopping at Whale Watch Park for lunch and wildlife viewing at Lime Kiln State Park. Afterwards, we cycle north visiting an Alpaca Farm and an English garden at British Camp. Stop at Roche Harbor for an afternoon coffee or ice cream and 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. Before heading back toward town, explore the scenic roads of White Point. This route will take you past Westcott Bay Cider and Spy Hop Distillery where you can try a taste of their local juniper gin or local apple ciders. We then cycle along a narrow country road to the shores of Westcott Bay Shellfish Co where you can sample oysters at the local oyster farm.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 1 | Cycle San Juan Island Loop | 29.5 miles | Lakedale Campground |
Day 2 Circumnavigate Henry Island
Today we enjoy a delicious breakfast and then head to 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 3 Kayak the western side of San Juan Island or Whale Watch Cruise
This morning’s breakfast will give you the energy you need for your 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.
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 onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge of the local whales and wildlife.
Day 4 Cycle Orcas Island
After breakfast, we hop onto the ferry to Orcas Island. The ferry ride lasts about 40 minutes and offers beautiful views of San Juan Channel and the Wasp Islands. Once on Orcas Island we will cycle along the wildflower lined country roads headed towards West Harbor. The road eventually leads inland taking us along the edge 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. Once in Eastsound (a small village), your guides will prepare a fresh and delicious lunch. There will be a little extra time afterwards to explore the shops and sites of Eastsound. From here we cycle along to Moran State Park. As Washington's first state park, this area offers a variety of activities. 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. At 2,407 feet the summit of Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands and offers spectacular views of Mount Baker to the east and the San Juan Archipelago in all directions.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 4 | Cycle Orcas Island Loop | Camp at Moran State Park | |
Day 5 Kayak the Wasp Islands
After a delicious breakfast we will shuttle everyone to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. 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.
Day 6 Bicycle Lopez Island
Today's activities will be cycling the neighboring island of Lopez. The ferry takes about 40 minutes to travel around Shaw Island. Keep an eye out for whales, seals, eagles and even swimming deer! We start the route at the ferry landing and quickly are enjoying views of the majestic Olympic Mountains. Our first stop will be in the small village of Lopez. This is a good place to grab a morning coffee or a freshly baked pastry from the amazing Holly B's Bakery. This morning we will cycle along the shore of Fisherman Bay and head out to Otis Perkins County Park to enjoy the scenery. We continue the quiet country roads toward Shark Reef County Park for a scenic walk and picnic lunch. While your guides prepares lunch, take a walk down to the water. The trail brings you through a beautiful forest and pops you out on the rocky southwest shore looking over turbulent Cattle Pass toward San Juan Island and the Olympic Mountains. You may spot several harbor seals on Shark Reef, the park's namesake. Wind your way through the scenic farmland and along the shores of MayKay Harbor. Stop at Agate beach to enjoy the views of the Iceberg Islands and a classic northwest pebble beach. This is the halfway point of your route. Explore this beautiful beach loaded with perfect skipping rocks. If time allows, make the walk to Iceberg Point, it is one of the most beautiful places on Lopez Island. To finish the bike route, we head north, through the center of Lopez Island to Spencer Spit. Here you will find a state park with a sandy beach, interpretive displays, and a marsh lagoon to check out. Cycle past the quiet northern bays and a witness plentiful waterfowl. The last stretch of your trip brings you back to the Lopez Island ferry landing to say your goodbyes before your next adventure begins.
| Activity | mileage | Accommodations | |
| Day 6 | Cycle Lopez Island | 30.1 miles | |
Whale Watching Wildlife Cruise Option Included! During each of these tours we give you the option to substitute a kayaking day for a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the Odyssey. Here, as you are cruising the San Juan Islands, you can sit back and relax in comfort while the personable onboard naturalists share their depth of knowledge on the local whales and wildlife..
We have not finalized our 2020 trip dates yet: please contact us with your desired trip dates so we can work to accommodate your request.
Every Sunday-Friday from April-October
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