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San Juan Islands to the Olympic Peninsula Family Multi-Adventure Tour 

Families with Kids & Teens

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)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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

Casual & 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.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

San Juan Islands to the Olympic Peninsula Family Multi-Adventure Tour 

Families with Kids & Teens

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)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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

Casual & 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: Jun-Aug

Wildlife, Whimsical Isles & Washington’s Stunning National Park

Discover marine and mountain landscapes where nature reigns and it’s always playtime. From tide pools and old-growth forests to scenic inlets and lush rain forest, find your rhythm in the Pacific Northwest. 

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Walk/Hike
Biking
Wildlife Cruise
Kayak

Highlights

  • Kayak serene waters and peaceful inlets above vast kelp beds, spotting harbor seals, otters and bald eagles
  • Wildlife-watch during an exciting cruise with a chance to see magnificent minke whales and orcas  
  • Hike up to Hurricane Ridge for panoramic views of the Olympic Range to Vancouver Island
  • Bike a car-free section along clear blue Lake Crescent and into Olympic National Park
  • Set out on foot through temperate rain forest to Sol Duc Falls, the park’s most impressive waterfall
San Juan Islands to Olympic Peninsula Family Multi-adventure Tour map

Washington

StartAnacortes

EndSeattle

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Kick off your family adventure with a ferry ride to San Juan Island for an easygoing warm-up ride offering views of the San Juan Channel  • Explore the quaint streets of Friday Harbor, lined with shops and galleries • Bike inland toward the coast with the whole family • Adults break away for a thrilling descent to South Beach while kids enjoy a morning of tie-dyeing and games • After a beach picnic, kayak through peaceful inlets—you might spot harbor seals or otters napping in the kelp canopies.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Roche Harbor Resort
San Juan Island
*Premiere Hotel

Located in the charming waterfront hamlet of Roche Harbor, this popular island destination has hosted guests since 1886, when it was part of a lime works and company town. (pool) 

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

Day 3

Description

Look for minke whales and majestic orcas during our wildlife-watching cruise with a local marine naturalist • Ferry to our next stop—Whidbey Island—for an invigorating coastal hike at Ebey’s Landing National Historic Preserve • Settle in at our charming seaside lodge, built from hundred-year-old logs and tucked into six acres of primeval forest on the shores of Penn Cove • Dive into seasonal island delicacies and fresh seafood, including award-winning Penn Cove shellfish. 

Accommodations

Night 3

Captain Whidbey
Whidbey Island
Casual Hotel

With its rustic charm and practical luxuries, this recently renovated property bills itself as the "Unofficial Official Lodge of Ebey's Landing National Historic Preserve." Take a nostalgic stroll back in time to a place where nature lovers, corn hole connoisseurs and barefoot children are all blissfully at home. With the feel and smell of summer camps of yore and the look of a contemporary architectural treasure, the lodge wears both its heritage and progressive spirit proudly on the shores of Penn Cove, nestled comfortably in the pines.

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

Days 4-6

Description

Discover Olympic National Park, a World Heritage Site recognized for its abundant geological formations, biological diversity and spectacular coastline • Follow a trail along Hurricane Ridge, a park jewel sculpted by the forces of wine and snow and a vista just as dazzling • Step back in time at our historic national park lodge, where Franklin D. Roosevelt stayed just prior to authorizing the creation of Olympic National Park • Trek through the lush Sol Duc River Valley, whose three-tiered waterfall has been called the most beautiful on the peninsula • Take in the stunning Seattle skyline from the water.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Lake Crescent Lodge
Olympic National Park
Casual Hotel
Set on the shore of deep-blue Lake Crescent, this national park lodge treats us to an enormous stone fireplace and a front porch ideal for watching sunsets. 
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

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

Nights 1-2

Roche Harbor Resort
San Juan Island

*Premiere Hotel

Located in the charming waterfront hamlet of Roche Harbor, this popular island destination has hosted guests since 1886, when it was part of a lime works and company town. (pool) 

Night 3

Captain Whidbey
Whidbey Island

Casual Hotel

With its rustic charm and practical luxuries, this recently renovated property bills itself as the "Unofficial Official Lodge of Ebey's Landing National Historic Preserve." Take a nostalgic stroll back in time to a place where nature lovers, corn hole connoisseurs and barefoot children are all blissfully at home. With the feel and smell of summer camps of yore and the look of a contemporary architectural treasure, the lodge wears both its heritage and progressive spirit proudly on the shores of Penn Cove, nestled comfortably in the pines.

Nights 4-5

Lake Crescent Lodge
Olympic National Park

Casual Hotel

Set on the shore of deep-blue Lake Crescent, this national park lodge treats us to an enormous stone fireplace and a front porch ideal for watching sunsets. 

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+

Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

  • Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
  • Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
  • On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Backroads Trailer Bike

Included in your trip price

  • For children up to 85 pounds
  • Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
  • Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
  • Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.

From $4,699 /person

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Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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