San Juan Islands Multi-Adventure Tour
San Juan Islands Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-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
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* 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
A former general store, this charming hotel occupies a serene location on the water’s edge with great views of Fishing Bay.
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
Overlooking the scenic harbor, the cozy inn offers friendly island hospitality and expansive 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
A former general store, this charming hotel occupies a serene location on the water’s edge with great views of Fishing Bay.
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
Overlooking the scenic harbor, the cozy inn offers friendly island hospitality and expansive 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+
Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 12 customers
San Juan Islands worth the travel effort!
San Juan Islands are the postcard you always want to send--fresh flowers, honor system farmstands, and bucolic pastureland.
San Juan trip exceeded our expectations!
The private girls trip was amazing with our group of 16. Dani, Emily and Tren were ALL amazing leaders. They made our trip fun and exceptional with all of their expertise. We made some great memories with a great group of woman. I would highly recommend this trip if you are interested in seeing the San Juan Islands while getting some biking, hiking and kayaking in. The accommodations and food were top notch.
Loved it!
Had a wonderful week in the San Juan Islands! Gorgeous place, wonderful activities, fantastic guides and charming hotels. Couldn't ask for more!
Amazing adventure
We just returned from an incredible adventure in the Pacific Northwest. We had three amazing guides who took us through biking and hiking and kayaking, in the rain and sunshine. The area is breathtaking, and the accommodations and food are all top-notch. We saw humpback whales, bald eagles, orcas, and the incredible beauty of the mountains in the distance. Such a spectacular place.
The magical San Juan's as seen by land and sea
This multi-sport adventure gave us a taste of it all... Biking, hiking and time on the water. Our days were filled with the sights, sounds and scents of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The accommodations were top-notch and the leaders were incredible. I left with a true "sense of place" and wonderful memories of days spent among mighty firs and lavender fields. Fireworks on the 4th overlooking Friday Harbor can't be beat!
Amazing trip - want to do it all over again!
Had an amazing time - the hotels, trip leaders, and overall experiences were incredible. Looking forward to my next trip with Backroads (and hopefully with Jenny, Chloe, and George because they were so great!)
My third Backroads trip!
Malcolm, Haven, and Emma did an outstanding job! They were so helpful, friendly, and accommodating. This was such a fun way to see the beautiful Pacific Northwest! I will definitely be going on another Backroads trip soon.
Enjoying and exploring the San Juan Islands
I had previously been on a hiking trip with Backroads, so I did not know what to expect during the multi-sport since I am not a strong bicyclist. The e-bike is fantastic and prevented me from getting too sore while cruising around the routes. The kayaking was another way to see the scenery. The hotels were fantastic, and the food... oh, the food was excellent. As usual, Backroads took care of the guests so we could relax and have fun.
Fantastic trip. Fun, invigorating, and beautiful.
Although we could not travel to Canada, we had a great alternative, staying in a quaint little town called Langley on Whidbey Island. It had TONS of free-ranging rabbits. The accommodations were top notch, with beautiful views of sweeping landscapes and harbors. The bike riding could be challenging, but if you prefer an e-bike it was easily manageable. I enjoyed a performance bike with digital shifting (now I am spoiled forever). Double kayaks were not a problem because the boats had rudders (not "divorce boats"). A trip I will never forget.
That's going to leave a mark...
Yep! I have been imprinted with the beauty and unique geography of the San Juan Islands forever by this trip. The Backroads team made this a memorable experience by incorporating all of the elements that make the San Juan's a one of a kind travel destination. The ferry rides, biking , hiking and kayaking all incorporated the natural beauty of the area while providing activities that were just the right challenge for all levels. The food and accommodations were excellent. So yeah... this trip left a big beautiful mark on me.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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