SAN JUAN ISLAND ADVENTURE
FULL DAY TOUR

Activities: Paddling*, intertidal beach walks, birding, whale watching, wine tasting, & educational sightseeing
Interests: Marine biology, ecology, marine-life, botany, local and natural history

Inclusions:
Hotel pick up and drop off, highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist guide, travel in adventure outfitted luxury Mercedes Van or Jeep, morning & afternoon tea with pastry, northwest style “On Safari” lunch or picnic, selected Washington wines and refreshments, all park entry fees and comprehensive naturalist commentary.

Escape Plan:
We head North through the Skagit Valley to the jumping off point to the world-renowned archipelago. It is here where we board the ferry and cruise to Friday Harbor, keeping an eye out for one of our resident Orcas, Porpoise, Stellar or California Sea lion, Seal, River Otter and many types of seabirds! After picking up our lunch from the Market Chef we head across the island and into Roche Harbor. We then embark on a guided 3-hour “Orca Search by Kayak!” in Haro Strait hoping to spot orca up close and personal!* Realizing that seeing Orca whales is really a bonus, our search almost always includes harbor seals, great blue heron, bald eagles, kelp forests, river otter, lots of sea birds and colorful inter-tidal marine life. Furthermore, we will experience at least three wildlife refuges, paddle along remote rugged coastline all the while taking in the views of the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Baker, a cormorant rookery and more. Next we venture to Lighthouse Park for a picnic lunch and glass of wine while spotting for orca at the only State Park in the country devoted to observing orca, “Lime Kiln State Park.” Time permitting we will visit the historic American and British “Pig War” Camps, where the opposing armies were encamped during a post-Civil War boundary dispute between the United State and England. To the end the day, we make a quick stop at San Juan Island Winery or the Pelindaba Lavender Farm!

**NEW! Save time, Soar and Explore Aboard a Kenmore Air Seaplane!

Join our San Juan Island Adventure and upgrade to a scenic flight back to Seattle - or make it an overnight getaway and stay the night in Friday Harbor with an exciting float plane adventure back to Seattle the next day.

• Please Note: Inclement weather may cancel our paddle and would be replaced by additional sightseeing and interpretive beach walks.
• Winter Schedule: Nov 1 - Mar 15 there is no kayaking due to inclement weather. *

Tour Length: 12 to 13 Hours
Tour Code: EV07
Pick-Up: Downtown Seattle Hotels and Cruise Terminals
Departing: ferry time dependent - 6:30-7:30am
Returns: ferry time dependent - 7:30-8:30pm
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Offset your Carbon Footprint: Please ask for a quote
Season: Year Round
Tour Cost: $235 per escapist (March 16 - Oct 31)
*$195 per escapist (Nov 1 - March 15)
Departs: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - and by private request

Visit our seasonal “Calendar of Escape Routes” for departure dates

Alternatively, this tour can be customized as a private tour or corporate retreat, call or email for a quote.

For a private overnight adventure consider our lodging partners:
Friday Harbor House
Earthbox Hotel
Lakedale Resort

Make this a 1, 2 or 3 night escape and visit the Vancouver Island, Orcas or Lopez Islands or maybe even extend the trip across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and visit the Olympic National Park before returning to Seattle?