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San Juan Islands Multi-Sport
Duration
6 days
From
$2,546 USD
From quiet pebble beaches to blossoming meadows, San Juan Island cycling is a peaceful retreat from busy everyday life. A scenic ferry ride from Washington’s Fidalgo Island brings you to the maritime world of the San Juan islands. Here you can cycle on serene island roads, navigating around harbours, inlets, bays, and rolling green mountains. You will ride through colour tulip nurseries and old sheep farms. You'll visit artist colonies and taste fresh seafood cuisine. In the fall, you can pick your fill of wild berries from just about anywhere along the way. Pure bliss!
- CategoryFor Families
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration6 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level2 - Moderate
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainCoastal
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Quick Stats
- Duration6 days
- Main DestinationUnited States
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainCoastal
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Biking -La Conner
After meeting in Seattle, you will shuttle to La Conner for a light lunch, pre-trip meeting, and orientation to the region. La Conner, a quaint fishing village, is where you will begin your ride through beautiful Skagit Valley. Skagit Valley is known for its many flower farms; tulips and daffodils dot the landscape.
The afternoon is a breeze while you get used to the bikes and the fresh Puget Sound air. Inn guests will spend the evening in La Conner at the historic Country Inn, while campers will continue on to the phenomenal Deception Pass.
- 15.5 - 29.8 miles
- Camp: Cranberry Lake Campground, Deception Pass State Park / Inn: Wild Iris Inn
- Lunch and Dinner
- Day 2Biking –Orcas Island
You will start the day with a ride to Anacortes. Inn guests will have their opportunity to visit the spectacular Deception Pass this morning, while campers will have the extra time for a scenic spin around Washington Park, a beautiful picnic spot on Rosario Strait with amazing views of the San Juan’s and the Olympic mountain range.
You will have lunch onboard the scenic ferry that takes you over to Orcas Island. Orcas Island is a beautiful combination of rural landscapes dotted with western hemlock and more wildlife than you can imagine. You will spend two days here exploring rural winding roads and open valleys. You'll arrive on Orcas Island, rested and ready to ride. Eight miles on the road brings you to the town of Eastsound.
- 18 - 23 miles
- Camp: Moran State Park / Inn: Outlook Inn
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 3Hiking –Orcas Island
There are many hiking options on Orcas Island. Many of these lead to lush waterfalls and hidden freshwater lakes. The tour operator's favourite route takes you from the top of Mount Constitution all the way back to Cascade Lake!
In the evening relax back at camp or the Outlook Inn.
- 3.1 - 5 miles
- Camp: Moran State Park / Inn: Outlook Inn
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 4Biking –Orcas Island, Whale Watching –San Juan Island
You will leave beautiful Orcas Island this morning for your next destination, San Juan Island. On the way to the ferry, you will cycle past a famous pottery studio nestled on the Island shore. You'll enjoy a lovely packed lunch on the ferry to San Juan Island.
From Friday harbour, you'll hop on the shuttle and make your way to Snug harbour where you will enjoy a 4-hour wildlife cruise. This postcard-worthy island is filled with majestic lighthouses over serene vistas, occasionally disturbed by a whale splashing through the calm surf. You’ll stay in Friday harbour, a warm, welcoming seaport filled with charming shops and numerous places to sit and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the region.
- 11.8 - 19.9 miles
- Camp: Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes / Inn: Tucker House Inn
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 5Biking and Sea Kayaking – San Juan Island
Today is a fun and hilly ride around the entirety of San Juan Island. You'll ride to American Camp, a national historic park that was home to American soldiers during a twelve-year standoff with British troops that began in 1859-over a pig! You’ll also visit Cattle Point Light House at the southern tip of the island before ending the ride at Lime Kiln State Park. Lime Kiln is the only state park in the country devoted to orca whale watching, and it’s considered one of the best spots in the world to observe Orcas from land. The riding today is nothing short of spectacular!
This afternoon you will sea kayak alongside pristine beaches. High cliffs linger overhead as we glide through the water. Enjoy a relaxing evening stroll through the quaint streets of Friday harbour and a scrumptious dinner.
- 14.9 miles
- Camp: Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes / Inn: Tucker House Inn
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 6Biking, Lopez Island