San Juan Islands Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
San Juan Islands Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: May-Sep
San Juan, Orcas & Whidbey Islands
Welcome to the San Juan Islands, where the summer sun shines, the sea glistens and the pace of life slows. Find your rhythm biking along quiet country roads, spend time kayaking in peaceful inlets and connect to nature hiking amid old-growth forests. A hidden gem of the Pacific Northwest, this natural playground is perfect for an active outdoor adventure.
Highlights
- Bike through majestic fir and cedar forests, explore driftwood beaches and visit the only designated whale-watching park in the United States
- Savor the day’s fresh catch and enjoy island-fresh vegetables and sweet berries right off the vine
- Admire views of emerald islands, Mount Baker and Canada’s coastal peaks from atop Mount Constitution
- Ferry between islands with locals, watching the water for wildlife as you take in the postcard-perfect scenery of the Pacific Northwest
StartAnacortes
EndClinton
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Ferry to Orcas Island for a fantastic day of hiking around Moran State Park, a nature-lover's paradise of 5,000 wooded acres • Enjoy a bald eagle's-eye view from atop Mount Constitution, where you can take in vistas of the San Juan archipelago, Mount Baker and the North Cascades • Kick back and watch the sunset from the porch at our oceanfront resort in Eastsound.
Night 1
It's a short walk to the private beach and the shops and galleries of downtown from this retreat at the water's edge.
Days 2-3
Look for minke whales and majestic orcas during our wildlife-watching cruise with a local naturalist • Hop on your bike and spin past secluded bays and driftwood beaches on San Juan Island • Settle in at our historic resort overlooking the harbor • Bike along San Juan's stunning western shore to a bluff with vistas of Haro Strait • Pause in False Bay to look for sea creatures in the tide pools • Swap pedals for paddles on a sea-kayaking excursion—you might spot harbor seals or otters napping in the kelp canopies.
Nights 2-3
Described by Andrew Harper as an "appealing contemporary island lodge affording exceptional views of the San Juan Channel."
Days 4-6
Peaceful Whidbey Island awaits! This is island-hopping at its best • Take in views of the sound and the Olympic range from rugged coastal bluffs in Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve • Bike past picturesque farmland dotted with rustic barns • Hike in lovely Saratoga Woods and encounter a fascinating geological feature • Stroll Langley's enchanting waterfront and relax at our idyllic island retreat.
Nights 4-5
Sensational views of the Saratoga Passage and refined décor are just some of this elegant waterfront inn's many charms.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
To bring you to our favorite parts of the Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula, we make liberal use of ferry transfers and van shuttles on this trip. You'll be on board a ferry for many of the days on this trip as we island-hop like the locals do.
Our daily itineraries and activities are based on ferry departures that were accurate at the time of this printing. Unexpected changes to the ferry schedules, however, can result in alterations to the activities as described. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility if we must adjust our activities according to ferry departures.
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
Premiere Hotel
It's a short walk to the private beach and the shops and galleries of downtown from this retreat at the water's edge.
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
Described by Andrew Harper as an "appealing contemporary island lodge affording exceptional views of the San Juan Channel."
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Sensational views of the Saratoga Passage and refined décor are just some of this elegant waterfront inn's many charms.
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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.
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
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
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+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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