Cypress island is one of the wildest and unpopulated large islands due to the fact there is no ferry access and most of the island is department of natural resources, dnr land. Anacortes kayak tours is located on fidalgo island, and has provided familyfriendly kayaking tours for 10 years. Alaska fjord charters guides you to the best mix of kayaking, glacier viewing, whale watching, and fishing, all in one leisurely tour. Kayak guides love getting children interested in the marine ecosystem and are great at reading children. Enjoy an unforgettable whale watching tour on one of the islands. With the proper amount of planing and initiative you can tackle the san juans without a guide.
We learned so much which gave us a deeper appreciation of the wildlife, the islands, and the sea. I used a variety of the internet, a book or 2 i bought and map apps i have on my phone. Step onto horseshoeshaped orcas island, drop your suitcase or backpack, and drink in the green paradise the locals call the gem of the san juans. Inside passage cruises best classic alaskan cruises. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching whale. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Secluded islands, great food and a lifetime of memories. Crystal seas kayaking san juan islands washington visitors. And though tucked in the wet pacific northwest, this remote archipelago is located.
Your guide will prepare lunch as you look out on the olympic mountains and explore the. If you want to expand your san juan excursion to a nearby island, this might be just the perfect way. I would never go kayaking again without a biologist guide. Alaska small ship adventure cruises get closer to glaciers. Today, the san juan islands are an important tourist destination, with sea kayaking and orca whalewatching by boat or air tours two of the primary attractions. Kayaks await passengers on the san juan islands marine trail. Kayak san juan islands with discovery sea kayaks in friday harbor, wa. Hike along bairds terminal moraine, a lunar landscape of ice and shimmering rocks.
Extraordinary sea kayaking in the beautiful san juan islands. Its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife make it a remarkable place to seek serenity and adventure. Sea kayaking san juan islands 5day adventure tours. Kayaking the san juan islands for 3 days with 2 nights of camping is an amazing way to spend your time on san juan. Among the most popular sea kayaking spots is the san juan islands. San juan islands small ship cruise uncruise adventures. Kayaking puget sound, the san juans, and gulf islands. Learn more about my book kayaking puget sound and the san juans, 60 trips. We are locally owned and operated by second generation islanders on san juan island and proudly. With a group tour, you may be sailing with other passengers on the boat. San juan islands kayaking weekend getaway rei adventures. Departing from anacortes allows you to spend more time kayaking and makes the most of your vacation time. Sea kayak tours from san juan island san juan excursions. Sign up for trip updates or book a private departure.
Whether you arrive by land, sea, or air, this factfilled guide is a must for enjoying the best of the san juans. The more than 170 islands and inlets are sheltered from the biggest ocean swells. The san juan river is a spectacular, the most scenic river i have paddled thus far the current is strong, so paddling is effortless when no wind is blowing. Experience the magic of the islands by renting a kayak for an hour or a week, or getting outfitted for a multiday kayak adventure. Many years ago a friend and i kayaked into the san juan islands for a quick overnight trip. San juan islands kayaking trips anacortes kayak tours.
The company is committed to providing experiences for families with kids of almost any age. Paddle your own kayak or paddleboard, or set out with one of the many knowledgeable outfitters on san juan, orcas, or lopez island. Washingtons san juan islands are nothing short of magical. A fun guide to sea kayaking tours in the san juan islands. Youll have a greater opportunity to kayak with our beloved orcas, humpbacks and bald eagles which call the san juan islands home. Spend a halfday kayaking the placid waters of roche harbor with a naturalistguide.
Because we run the smallest group sizes in the industry these trips fill quickly. Our san juan islands 5day adventure tours offer regularly scheduled departures for you to choose from. Lopez island has so much to offer from beachcombing, biking, hiking, kayaking, whale watching, exploring and. Gourmet san juan islands kayak tour kayak food tour. Crystal seas kayaking san juan islands kayak tours and. All san juan islands kayaking tours begin from friday harbor on san juan island. Each trip highlights the most popular destinations in the san juans. Learn sea kayaking skills, chart reading techniques and predicting tides and currents. How to pack for your kayaking adventure in the san juan. Our journey highlights the best of the san juan islands.
Day 3 kayak the west side of san juan island or whale watch cruise this morning you can enjoy breakfast and then get ready for a great day on the water. The san juan islands are one of those iconic northwest paddling destinations i am lucky to say i have explored a number of times. The edenwild boutique inn is your perfect island escape located in the heart of lopez village. Kayak the san juan islands on a three, four or six hour tour. Aug 08, 2019 its true that the san juans are busiest during the summer months, but that means you can enjoy various farmers markets and arguably the best fourth of july fireworks anywhere.
The san juan island sunset kayak tour is one of the best kayak tours on san juan island. Leave your worries at home and let a tour group do all the work for you. Half day kayak trips also work well for people who arent sure if they will enjoy sea kayaking and want to get a brief first taste of the sport. San juan islands kayak tours kayaking san juan islands. The glacierpacked cruise from juneau to sitka features visits to leconte, sawyer, south sawyer, and baird glaciers. The outfitters give you a quick lesson in kayaking or paddleboarding and safety before you settle into your vessel. Now in a fully revised third edition, the book covers everything you want to know about park and marina facilities, beaches, shorelines, historic sites, natural science, and marine life. You can rent kayaks by the hour for unguided exploring or take a three or fivehour guided tour. Book now to ensure a place on the sea kayaking trip.
Afternoon 1 day san juan island kayaking trips we are one of only three companies to offer kayak tours on the west side of san juan island to lime kiln whalewatch state park, the best place in the us to see killer whales. Kayaking san juan islands outdoor odysseys kayak tours. There are unguided, guided, and overnightcamping options for kayaking in the san juans. Our family tours stay in the protected waters on the northwest corner of san juan island. Paddling along the calm coast lines of the san juan islands makes for a fun adventure for singles, couples, groups, and families.
Children that are at least 6 years of age and their families will have a blast on this tour. Traverse the waters of migrating salmon and keep your eyes peeled for eagles, seals, porpoises, and other wildlife that follow our keystone species of the pacific northwest. The surrounding marine environment is ideal paddling for all experience levels. The chance to paddle in some of the pacific northwests worldrenowned crystal clear waters, always with the potential for exciting encounters with wildlife. We will either shuttle you to the beautiful western side of san juan island for a day of sea kayaking or you may choose to go on a whale watch wildlife cruise aboard the odyssey. Signup for half, full day, or 24 day kayaking tours. Along with two buddies, steve kennedy and lance joyner, we formed the real log cabin company and built cabins on the islands, from felling to finish. More alaska fjord charters private multiday adventures.
We are binginner moderate kayakers and wanted to know which island will give us. But with intermediate skills and good judgment it is very manageable. This book features 60 trips with information on routes, stand up paddling, details on the regions marine trails, finding launch sites, a routes ataglance chart to choose a route for your level of fitness, skills, and available time and more. Friday harbor lodging, san juan island hotel near seattle and. You have a slightly better chance of spotting an orca whale from your kayak, as the three southern resident pods frequent haro strait or boundary pass. You will paddle with small groups using only quality sea kayaks and gear, enjoy spending time with our fun, knowledgeable guides and explore a wide variety of island ecosystems. The island has beautiful hikes, lovely beaches, and great free camping, making it a.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. In the us, new trips include the elwha river, protection island, and paddling from kingston to point no point to name a few. Visit the village of kake and count the many totems on their 2foot pole, dancing, and telling stories that reveal a new perspective of the. Select routes with scenic coastlines and abundant wildlife opportunities, this is the best kayak tour for those preferring a shorter kayak trip. Meet us at our launch site at snug harbor or use our complimentary shuttle from the ferry in friday harbor. San juan island sunset kayak tour spectacular colors and.
After refueling on shore, well explore the rocky shores and eventually arriving back at san juan county park. This is a fully outfitted and catered kayak tour that allows you to travel with next to nothing to join the tour. Washburns now called waggoner is the indispensable resource for sailing or paddling in the san juans. San juan island half day kayak tours our most popular. September is an amazing time to visit friday harbor and the san juan islands as it marks the beginning of the annual savor the san juans festival. Those looking for a leisurely day of riding can tool around the mostly flat, rural lopez island. Our experience of nearly four decades will ensure a safe, educational and rewarding experience. Halfday morning and sunset kayak tours are the perfect choice for those who have very limited time but really want to experience sea kayaking in the san juan islands.
Contact us to learn more about our nationally recognized kayak tours. The best things to see and do on washingtons san juan islands. Half and full day kayaking tours, sunset and bioluminescence kayak tours and camping kayak tours. Kayak trips from san juan island offer unobscured views of the olympic mountains and of vancouver island, just the other side of the canadian border. Renowned as the number one sea kayaking tour destination in the pacific northwest, the san juan islands offer an experience to enjoy abundant marine life, protected waterways and beautiful scenery. Their job is to be adventurous and share their experiences in vivid detail. Coast by sea kayaker magazine, crystal seas kayaking offers 26 day tours in the san juan islands. Our job is to live vicariously and envy their existence. This is thanks to their neighboring landmasses the olympic peninsula and vancouver island. Kayak in prime marine wildlife habitat along the haro strait, bordering the west side of san juan island and vancouver island. Even though these islands are located very close to where i live near seattle, this trip was the first and only time id ever actually kayaked in the san juans. Hitting the open seas is entirely another and if you do much research about kayaking in the san juans youll quickly learn that it has potential to be quite dangerous. For the best chance to view orca whales and other sea life, plan your trip between april and september a number of tour operators are available throughout.
Join a guided overnight kayak trip and camp on one or more of the san juan islands. I was invited on a sea kayaking adventure in the san juan islands of the pacific northwest. In other words, theyre the renegade trailfolk who will be blogging their thruhikes right here on. Requiring only 4 hours door to door, our san juan island half day kayak tours are the perfect blend of time and adventure. I dont know that anywhere in the san juans on a summer weekend will be really remote, as in devoid of people, but the. Quality kayaks, ideal group sizes, wildlife and whale watching kayak routes. Crystal seas kayaking specializes in guided 3 hour, full day, sunset and multiday kayaking and multisport trips in washingtons san juan islands from april to october. Lopez island sea kayak and bicycle works are located on the shore of beautiful fisherman bay in the heart of the san juan islands of northwestern washington. Relied on this book to plan an eight day kayaking camping trip through the san juans. Kayak camping the san juan islands with a tentipi safir 7 light. Book either a group or a private tour with their crew.
How to pack for your kayaking adventure in the san juan islands if you look at many peoples bucket lists, kayaking in the san juan islands is often near the top. Kayak in search of seals, sea lions, porpoise and more. Way back in the 70s i lived in the san juans on orcas island. Kayaking puget sound, the san juans and gulf islands. While the book does not lay out extended trips other than short overnighters, it was very simple to use a chart in conjunction with this book to plan our extremely successful trip. Join us for guided sea kayaking tours in the san juan islands. The ww is somewhat challenging and i would not recommend running it in canoes with no ww experience. Panoramic views plus giant oldgrowth trees, ferns, wild rhododendronthe flora is dense and diverse. We are proud to offer our guests an elegant, intimate experience and the opportunity to destress and restore in a beautiful, natural setting.
Roche harbor 3 hour family kayak tour san juan outfitters. Our route is designed to take us through the best kayaking the san juans has to offer. We are planning a trip to the islands in midoctober. The san juan islands are one of the worlds top sea kayaking destinations. From wine tastings to a brew fest, farmers markets to farm tours, the 12th annual savor officially kicks off september 21. Back aboard, sail east toward the hundreds of islands that comprise the san juans where your captain drops anchor in a quiet reach in preparation for tomorrows hiking and kayaking adventures. Explore orcas island washington san juan islands visitors. Sail the san juans with these five breathtaking charters.
One evening we stayed in a slip at a marina versus at anchor. Hello, my daughter and i are planning a kayaking and camping trip to the san juans this june. Looking to see more of the san juan islands on a kayak. Its a magical mix of arts and culture, lush forests, pristine lakes and endless outdoor possibilities. Our routes take you where orcas and diverse wildlife dwell, where scenery inspires and where others dont go. San juan outfitters is the only company in the san juan islands that offers family specific kayak tours. Kayaking the san juan islands outdoor odysseys kayak tours. Experience the very best of life on the salish sea. The following awesome people are the official bloggers of the the trek. A 3 day sea kayaking expedition in the pnw islands youtube.
San juan islands 6day bike tour bicycle adventures. The san juan islands marine trail, operated by the washington water trails association, connects islands and points of interest from olympia to canada, crossing from san juan island adjacent to haro strait to wrap around tiny islands, some too small to. Book flights, accommodation and experience packages. Explore alaskas resurrection bay and kenai fjords national park fully with a threedaytwonight custom adventure perfect for families or couples. Enjoy gourmet meals, camp under the stars, and experience the san juan islands from sea level. We also offer 3 hour, full day, and multiday sea kayaking tours departing from the westside of san juan island. Explore outer islands, unique kayak routes, and search for wildlife. Nowhere else in north america can you experience the variety of unique and even endangered species on a day or an overnight kayak tour.
Kayaking the san juans marine trail outdoorsnw magazine. Cold water, strong currents, eddies, tidal rips, and other hazards make the san juans a. I also offer sup and kayak lessons available throughout the year at salmon bay paddle. Take scenic hikes to panoramic views of the surrounding islands and peaks, and bike the quiet back roads of orcas island to reach the highest peak in the san juans. Whether its whalewatching and sea kayaking, touring an art gallery or browsing a local farmers market, the san juan islands offer pleasing diversions for every age and interest. The girls went ashore for groceries and the guys were walking the docks. The san juans and vancouver island are separated by haro strait. San juan islands lime kiln point state park is a prime whalewatching site with knowledgeable interpreters often on site.
Sneak out midweek, or enjoy a weekend getaway to explore the beautiful waters and shorelines of the san juan islands. Friday harbor, roche harbor and san juan islands premier sea kayaking outfitter. In the protective rain shadow of vancouver island and the olympic mountains, the islands receive half the rain as seattle, about 15 to 20 inches per year. San juan kayak expeditions multiday guided kayak trips.
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