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888-454-8828
Phone 2:
801-487-7200
Basics
Activity Type:
Wildlife Viewing,
Canoeing,
Biking
Length:
6 days
Difficulty:
Low to Medium
When Offered:
Jul, Aug, Sep

Description

Bike, Walk and Sea Kayak: A Classic Island Adventure

Mother Nature’s aqueous masterpieces—tranquil channels, shimmering harbors and pristine bays—provide the stunning backdrop for this Backroads exploration of Washington’s San Juan Islands. On bike and foot, follow corridors of trees as thick as the forest primeval past sheltered inlets and coves and over rolling green mountains. Sleek kayaks let you to navigate peaceful bays, where harbor seals, great blue herons and sea stars make their home. Shop in galleries featuring the work of local artists, feast on the freshest catch of the day and soak in the magical sunsets that are all part of life on the San Juans.

Details

Length:
6 days
Difficulty:
Low to Medium
Day 1:
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 9, 18 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2:
  • Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Option Available
  • Sea Kayaking 2 hours
  • Biking 15, 25, 29 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3:
  • Level 1 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 5, 19 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Hiking 3 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4:
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 1.5, 4.5 miles
  • 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 5:
  • Wildlife-Watching Cruise 3 hours
Day 6:
  • Level 1 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 3, 8, 14 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
When Offered:
Jul, Aug, Sep
Departure Location:
Anacortes, WA
Hotel Info:
Deluxe Camping

Lakedale Campground - San Juan Island (2 nights): Surrounded by 50 acres of lakes, our home base offers a private beach for swimming.

Moran State Park Campground - Orcas Island (2 nights): Our campsite is near the shore of tranquil Cascade Lake—a great spot for a refreshing dip.

Spencer Spit State Park Campground - Lopez Island (1 night): Within walking distance of our camp are spots for clamming and bird watching, a playground and a beach that’s ideal for driftwood collection.

Additional Details:

Days 1-2 San Juan Island

Meet in Anacortes Ferry to FriDay Harbor Head out on a gently rolling warm-up ride Put in at Roche Harbor for a sea kayak adventure in placid waters More biking brings views of Haro Straight and British Columbia Your nose will thank you for a stop at the island’s lavender farm.

Days 3-4 Orcas Island

Start the Day with quick spin to Mt. Young and hike to the summit Ferry to Orcas Island Enjoy a scenic hike around Cascade Lake in Moran State Park Hike to the top of Mount Constitution, the highest point in the archipelago Explore Doe Bay on an afternoon ride.

Days 5-6 Lopez Island

Board a private charter boat for a wildlife-watching cruise to Lopez Island Bike through picturesque rural terrain to our scenic campground Pedal to Agate Beach and Shark Reef Sanctuary to explore tidal pools Visit the cafés and galleries in Lopez Village before boarding the ferry to Anacortes.

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