San Juan Islands Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

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Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

San Juan Islands Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Sep

Island to Island in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific graces every scene. Enchanting harbors dappled with sunlight. Sailboats flitting across the deep blues of the Salish Sea in the Puget Sound. Each ferry ride across the sound brings the promise of adventure. Biking along quiet country roads and fragrant coastal forests makes you wish the ride would never end. Lose yourself in the wonder of it. And find your happy place.

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Highlights

  • Soak up captivating Northwest scenery as you ferry with locals from one island to the next, each with its own personality 

  • Bike through majestic fir and cedar forests, explore driftwood beaches and savor the day's fresh catch with island-grown fruits and veggies
  • Scan the horizon for a chance to see whales on our wildlife cruise—spotting them from the open water is a thrill!
  • Admire views of emerald islands, Mount Baker and Canada's coastal peaks from atop Mount Constitution  
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Washington San Juan Islands Bike Tour map

Washington

StartLa Conner

EndAnacortes or La Conner

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Day 1

Description

Kick off your journey in La Conner, a charming little town on the Swinomish Channel with beautiful boutiques and a relaxed country feel • Enjoy panoramic views of the channel during lunch on our lodge’s inviting wraparound porchBike through the fertile Skagit Valley, noted for its tulip and daffodil cultivation, with Mount Baker crowning the route. 

Accommodations
Channel Lodge

(1 night)

Night 1

Channel Lodge
​La Conner
*Casual Hotel

A comfortable hotel with private balconies and beautiful vistas of the boats and birdlife residing in Swinomish Channel. 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Two guests cycling up foggy road.

Days 2-3

Description

Island-hop by ferry and bike through diverse scenery, from conifer forests to farmland to seaports • Set sail for hilly Orcas Island, a tapestry of rural landscapes and the most mountainous island of the archipelago • Stop by artisan shops, where one-of-a-kind pieces are displayed among Douglas fir and western red cedar • On foot or two wheels in Moran State Park, make your way up Mount Constitution, the highest point in the San Juans—it's worth the climb! • Once at the top, enjoy the panorama of islands, snow-covered Mount Baker, the Cascades and the Olympic Peninsula. 

Accommodations
Outlook Inn

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Outlook Inn
Orcas Island
Premiere Hotel

A former general store, this charming hotel occupies a serene location on the water’s edge with great views of Fishing Bay.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Days 4-6

Description

Join a wildlife cruise with a naturalist—you may spot an orca! • Bike past secluded bays and driftwood beaches • Swap pedals for paddles on an optional sea-kayaking excursion near Roche Harbor and watch for otters and soaring eagles • Bicycle along the quiet roads on San Juan Island, the largest island in the archipelago • An easygoing route leads along the waterfront and through a forest—a great finale to the week. 

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Friday Harbor House
San Juan Island
Premiere Hotel

Overlooking the scenic harbor, the cozy inn offers friendly island hospitality and expansive views of the San Juan Channel. 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Channel Lodge
​La Conner

*Casual Hotel

A comfortable hotel with private balconies and beautiful vistas of the boats and birdlife residing in Swinomish Channel. 

Nights 2-3

Outlook Inn
Orcas Island

Premiere Hotel

A former general store, this charming hotel occupies a serene location on the water’s edge with great views of Fishing Bay.

Nights 4-5

Friday Harbor House
San Juan Island

Premiere Hotel

Overlooking the scenic harbor, the cozy inn offers friendly island hospitality and expansive views of the San Juan Channel. 

From $4,699 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $4,699 /person

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San Juan Isles

Submitted August 2024

By donna

From Dallas, TX

We hit the jackpot with our Backroads leaders! Raine, Jack & Paige far exceeded any expectation I imagined. With a big group of 14 of our friends (plus 8 additional "new friends") Backroads accommodated us in a fabulous way! The biking was beautiful, challenging (biking over 10,000 vertical feet during the week and fun); the food was fantastic and the service was outstanding. There were plenty of options along the way, including a successful whale watching tour, kayaking, shopping and enough downtime for rests if you wanted them. Overall, I recommend this trip and cannot wait for my next Backroads trip. Such a great time and I cannot thank our leaders and support staff at Backroads enough! Excellent job!

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Our trip far exceeded our expectations

Submitted July 2023

By jan

From Boynton Beach, Florida

Fabulous leaders, beautiful countryside roads, fun ferry rides. Who could ask for anything more?

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Yum… lunch
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Leni one of our three fabulous leaders!
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Just fabulous
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My husband on our wonderful trip!

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San Juan islands-Island to Island in the Pacific Northwest

Submitted July 2023

By marian

From Newport, RI

Great cycling trip with chances to also kayak and do a boat cruise. Good for moderate cyclists who enjoy beautiful views

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This trip was our second trip with BRoads.Above expectation.

Submitted June 2023

By elchanan

From Beverly Hills, California

The 3 tour leaders were none short of excellent, knowledgeable, helpful, capable, funny, witty, willing, and non-stop helpful. Plenty of creative and tasteful on-the-road lunches. The equipment (bikes) performed as designed - perfectly. Fantastic trip above expectations. We are already planning our next trip with BR - 1st/2nd q'tr 2024.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Wow!! Backroads outdid themselves - again!

Submitted September 2022

By Laura

From Nevada City, California

I've been on many, many wonderful Backroads trips, a testament in itself. However, not only was this trip through the San Juan Islands so well organized and executed, but the Backroads trip leaders are truly exceptional people who provide exceptional service. I arrived for this trip to find that Will Linehan, my Backroads trip leader from a trip in Stockholm and Copenhagen in 2017, had meticulously entered notes in my profile on how to properly outfit my bike - AND - that our trip leaders for this 2022 San Juan Islands trip had read my profile information and set my bike up per Will's instructions — without my having said a word to anyone. Such incredible service! Backroads sets itself apart from the crowd with their service and support, which runs deep within the company. Thank you, Backroads! Laura Brewer (18 trips so far ;-) )

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Great Ride to Deer Harbor, Orcas Island

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The trip exceeded all expectations!

Submitted September 2022

By wendy

From Huntsville, AL

Our guide was excellent, organized, enthusiastic, and so socialable. I loved the mix of activities, the great locations of the inns, and the top notch food. Highly recommend.

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Even better than my first Backroads trip!!

Submitted August 2022

By Susan

From Virginia Beach, VA

It's too bad that the ratings only go to a high of 10, because I'd easily give my three trip leaders a 20! They were professional, friendly, funny as heck, and sooooo hardworking. But they always made it look easy..... The attention to detail is amazing. I felt like all I had to do was show up every day, and the rest was taken care of. I can't wait to go on another trip with Backroads!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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San Juan Island Fun

Submitted August 2022

By Meg

From Naples, FL

This was our first trip....Backroads did a fantastic job showing us the beautiful San Juan islands. BR made our trip relaxing and seamless.... Loved seeing the PNW and all of its beauty. Our leaders, Lauren and Amanda were fantastic, fun and attentive. We enjoyed the rides and variety. Backroads is definitely a quality organization and it's inspiring how many repeat vacationers there are....we will be taking another BR trip in the future!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Best trip ever!

Submitted August 2022

By Marcia

From Miami, Florida

This trip far exceeded all my expectations. The biking, the delicious meals and the amazing picnics, the wonderful leaders and all of our new friends. Also, the accommodations were wonderful with amazing water views and great jacuzzi tubs for after biking treatments. The leaders went out of their way to accommodate us with vegan options and we were well taken care of! I also loved all the multi sport options; we biked, got to hike to the top of an amazing mountain with gorgeous views and kayak at Roche Harbor Resort with a great guide. San Juan Islands is a must see trip of a lifetime!

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View from our room at Friday Harbor.
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Sunrise in Friday Harbor.
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Hiking up Mount Constitution.
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We went to a lavendar farm accidentally dressed appropriately!
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Delicious backroads picnics!
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We saw Orca Whales on our Wildlife cruise.
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Our wonderful trip leaders!
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Kayaking at Roche Harbor.

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One of the best vacations we've taken!

Submitted August 2022

By Dianne

From Florida

San Juan Islands were spectacular. So nice to see them from land and water. Our leaders, Maddie, Haven, and Jake were amazing! Very nice, super organized, made the effort to engage with each guest. The logistical planning that goes into these trips is mind boggling and they made it appear seamless! Loved the way they displayed the route wraps each morning. Very creative and fun!

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