San Juan Islands Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
San Juan Islands Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
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.
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
StartLa Conner
EndAnacortes or La Conner
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
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 porch • Bike through the fertile Skagit Valley, noted for its tulip and daffodil cultivation, with Mount Baker crowning the route.
Night 1
A comfortable hotel with private balconies and beautiful vistas of the boats and birdlife residing in Swinomish Channel.
Days 2-3
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.
Nights 2-3
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 4-6
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.
Nights 4-5
Described by Andrew Harper as an "appealing contemporary island lodge affording exceptional views of the San Juan Channel."
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
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 our favorite parts of this region, we make liberal use of ferry transfers, private boats and shuttles on this trip. Boat travel is included on many days of the itinerary, as we island-hop like the locals do. Note that our daily activities depend on specific ferry departures, and unexpected changes to the ferry schedules may result in alterations to the activities as described. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility and assure you that the quality of your experience will not be affected in the event that changes to the itinerary are required.
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
*Casual Hotel
A comfortable hotel with private balconies and beautiful vistas of the boats and birdlife residing in Swinomish Channel.
Nights 2-3
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 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Described by Andrew Harper as an "appealing contemporary island lodge affording exceptional views of the San Juan Channel."
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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+
- $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.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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