6 days tour

San Juan Islands Adventure

San Juan Islands Adventure

This tour includes:

Transport

All Transport is included

Guide

The services of a guide are included

Accommodation

3 nights at Discovery Inn, San Juan Island 2 nights at Rosario Resort & Spa, Orcas Island

Meals

6 breakfasts 6 lunches 4 dinners

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip San Juan Islands Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Bike To American Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Bike To American Camp

      Our journey will start with a morning shuttle from Seattle to Anacortes before catching a ferry to San Juan Island. You'll notice the hustle and bustle of city life begin to fade as we pass the picturesque islands of Lopez and Shaw. We'll arrive onto the Island at Friday Harbor, a charming, historic, walkable seaport just steps from the ferry landing, and disembark, enjoying lunch before heading out to explore the coastal town.This afternoon we'll make our way to American Camp, located on the southern end of the Island. The camp was occupied by the U.S. Army from 1859 through to 1874 due to a water boundary disagreement with Great Britain, and American soldiers lived here during the peaceful 12-year joint occupation of San Juan Island. After you've checked out the site, saddle up for your first bike ride of the trip back to Friday Harbor.Our accommodation for the next 3 nights, the Discovery Inn, provides affordable comfort with handsomely appointed rooms designed for relaxing and close-by to downtown Friday Harbor where youโ€™ll find award-winning dining, art galleries, and fun shops with souvenirs for browsing. Tonight we'll dine nearby at the Friday Harbor House before resting for the next days of activities and wildlife.Discovery Inn, San Juan Island (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Biking Distance: 16 kilometres, (10 miles), hilly

  • Day 2 Day 2: Explore San Juan Island By Kayak &Amp; Bike
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Explore San Juan Island By Kayak &Amp; Bike

      After a scrumptious breakfast overlooking Friday Harbor, weโ€™ll make our way over to Roche Harbor, a historic seaside resort steeped in rich history and surrounded by lush gardens, for a morning of kayaking. After gearing up, we'll head out on the water to paddle the quiet bays and shoreline. Keep your eyes peeled for sea lions, bald eagles, otters, porpoise and โ€“ if youโ€™re lucky โ€“ orca whales! This afternoon, after we've enjoyed a packed lunch at Pickens Island, we'll drive through cottage country to the San Juan Island National Historical Park where the English Camp is located.The English Camp is where the British soldiers lived during the boundary dispute over the ownership of the island until the islands were awarded to the United States by Kaiser Wilhelm I in an arbitration agreed by the parties in the 1872 Treaty of Washington. Once we've explored the camp we'll slowly make our way back to Friday Harbor by pedal, enjoying the coastal views from the rolling hills. Along the way we'll stop off at a winery to taste award-winning estate-grown wines in the coolest-climate growing region of Washington State. We'll be back in time for you to explore the Friday Harbor shops if you wish, or you can enjoy a soak in the large outdoor Jacuzzi back at the Inn. You're on your own for dinner tonight to enjoy one of the many local hotspots in Friday Harbor - ask your guides for their recommendations!Discovery Inn, San Juan Island (Breakfast, Lunch)Kayaking Time: 2 hoursBiking Distance: 16 kilometres, (10 miles), hilly

  • Day 3 Day 3: Hike &Amp; Bike Around San Juan Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hike &Amp; Bike Around San Juan Island

      Today we'll head out to explore San Juan Island by bike and by foot, starting with a shuttle from Friday Harbor this morning. Make sure to pause and take in the expansive views as we make our way to the historic Lime Kiln State Park. Set on a rocky bluff at the west end of San Juan Island, it's considered to be one of the best whale-watching spots on earth. Weโ€™ll embark on a short hike loaded with picturesque views while watching for the 80+ Orca that call these shorelines home. The pods, which also include humpback and minke whales, pass through the area every May through September, with peak times depending on salmon runs. After lunch, weโ€™ll hop on bikes to pedal over to Pelindaba Lavender Farm โ€“ an experience for all the senses! Here they cultivate all their lavender flowers in organically certified fields and extract the essential oils from these flowers in their own on-site distillery. We'll be able to explore the farm and purchase any products if you wish! The dayโ€™s adventure will end back at Friday Harbor once we arrive on our bikes and there will be time to freshen up before dinner tonight in Roche Harbor.Discovery Inn, San Juan Island (All meals)Hiking Distance: 1-2 hoursBiking Distance: 17.74 kilometres, (11 miles), 1-2 hours on the bike

  • Day 4 Day 4: Explore Orcas Island And Whale-Watching!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Explore Orcas Island And Whale-Watching!

      This morning we'll depart San Juan Island after breakfast and take a short ferry over to Orcas Island. We'll take a lovely 4.3-kilometre (2.7-mile) loop hike around Cascade Lake that offers intimate views of the lake and its pine-studded shores. Along the western banks, you'll have various viewpoints on the banks of the lake. You may also catch a glimpse of a deer or two on your venture. After completing the hike enjoying some lunch, we'll board a boat and get ready to go whale watching! This all-afternoon tour will take you to the best spots to look for all the different kinds of whales of this area and learn how they hunt, interact, and migrate. We'll then drive across to the Rosario Resort where you will stay for the last two nights of the trip. Rosario Resort & Spa was built over 100 years ago by a Seattle shipbuilder and it offers comfortable and relaxing guest accommodations with beautiful views of the Islands including the magnificent East Sound and Cascade Bay. We'll dine tonight at the resort's restaurant featuring fresh, locally sourced, and creative house-made seasonal cuisine.Rosario Resort & Spa, Orcas Island (All meals)Cascade Lake Hiking Distance: 4.2 kilometres, (2.7 miles), 1-2 hoursWhale-watching: 3 hours

  • Day 5 Day 5: Hike Mount Constitution
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Hike Mount Constitution

      Surrounded by small, scenic State Park-designated islands, Orcas Island is a playground for adventurers, so this morning weโ€™ll explore one of the many trails of Moran State Park. Named after Robert Moran, the Seattle Mayor and ship builder who provided the land, the park is 5,424-acres and offers abundant camping, five freshwater lakes for swimming and more than 30 miles of hiking, bicycling, mountain biking and equestrian trails. If youโ€™re feeling energetic, we'll take a hike up Mount Constitution to the highest point in the San Juan Islands (itโ€™s worth the effort โ€“ the views are spectacular!). We'll head around the left side of Mountain Lake, and then continue on to Twin Lakes, before starting your jaunt to the top of Mt. Constitution. Sitting on the crest is a stone tower replica of Russian watchtowers constructed in the Caucasus during the 12th century. We'll enjoy lunch on the trail and head back down in time for freshening up before our last dinner. Tonight we'll wrap up our active day with a farewell dinner at The Mansion at Rosario and toast to a great trip exploring the San Juan Islands!Rosario Resort & Spa, Orcas Island (All meals)Hiking Distance: 6.4 kilometres, (4 miles), 4-6 hoursElevation Gain: 457metres (1,500ft)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Hike Cascade Falls, Farewell!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Hike Cascade Falls, Farewell!

      This morning, find a refreshing, majestical waterfall as we hike a 1.3 kilometres (0.8-mile) loop trail located near Eastsound, Washington with other falls scattered along the way. Enjoy watching the water rush down the rocks as you're enveloped in a lush forest. Watch for birds flitting through the trees! We'll then make our way to the Orcas Ferry Landing to catch our final ferry back to Anacortes, with a packed lunch provided for the journey. Once we've landed in port we'll have a drive before dropping you back to either the hotel or the airport. This is the end of your trip and weโ€™ll leave you refreshed and invigorated from the good food, exercise, rest, and great times youโ€™ll have had with us!(Breakfast, Lunch)Cascade Falls Hiking Distance: 1.3 kilometres, (0.8 miles)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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