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.
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2-Day/1-Night
Day 2 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Every Saturday-Sunday April-October
$599per person

3-Day/2-Night Friday-Sunday
Day 1 & 3 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Every Friday-Sunday April-October
$799per person

3-Day/2-Night Saturday-Monday
Day 2 & 3 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Every Saturday-Monday April-October
$799per person

4-Day/3-Night Monday-Thursday
Day 1 & 2 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Every Monday-Thursday April-October
$1099per person

4-Day/3-Night Tuesday-Friday
Day 1 in Prime Orca Whale Territory
Every Tuesday-Friday April-October
$1099per person
Prices, times and tour location subject to change. Prices per person based on double occupancy in US$.
Please contact us for custom dates and trip lengths.
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.