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Anacortes, Washington
Boat, Cruise, Kayak, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Spa, Whale Watch
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Mother Nature's aqueous masterpieces - tranquil channels, shimmering harbors and pristine bays - provide the stunning backdrop for our exploration of Washington’s San Juan Islands. On bike and foot, follow thick corridors of trees past sheltered inlets and coves, and over rolling green mountains. In sleek kayaks, navigate peaceful bays, where harbor seals, great blue herons and sea stars make their home. Shop in galleries featuring the work of local artists, feast on the freshest catch of the day and soak in the magical sunsets that are all part of life on the San Juans.
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Meet in Anacortes 
Ferry to San Juan Island for a warm-up ride over peaceful roads Hike to the top of Young Hill on a trail that reveals breathtaking views of the sound Friday Harbor’s quaint streets, lined with shops and galleries, invite a stroll Ride through the rolling terrain and rural beauty of Lopez Island - and be sure to indulge your sweet tooth at Holly B’s Bakery Bike a scenic loop around San Juan Island and past Lime Kiln State Park for sweeping vistas of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula At Roche Harbor, slip into sea kayaks and explore the waters off picturesque Henry Island Visit the Whale Museum and view its collection of artwork and artifacts.
Join a local naturalist on a wildlife cruise, searching for orcas, harbor seals and majestic bald eagles Visit sparkling Mountain Lake in beautiful Moran State Park, a nature-lover’s paradise Visit the renowned studios of Orcas Island Pottery Through forests of cedar and fir, ascend lofty Mount Constitution on foot Bike the hemlock- and fir-lined roads on your way to Orcas Landing 
After a relaxing lunch at the landmark Orcas Hotel, we ferry back to Anacortes.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
Overall, phenomenal trip and great introduction to the Backroads business model. Well planned, well executed and great fun for my wife and me. We were referred enthusiastically to Backroads, and now in turn, we would refer our friends and family to go on such a trip. We would do several future trips based on our overall experience. Bottom line, if you think you would like a vacation that feature exertion, great natural beauty, bonding with new friends and having to never worry about your activity schedule or the details or quality of accommodations or cuisine, Backroads is your easy answer.- Northbrook, IL
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Friday Harbor (3 nights): An elegant inn featuring the works of Washington artists in suites overlooking yacht-filled Friday Harbor. Its restaurant is lauded for innovate Northwest cuisine.
Eastsound (2 nights): Spacious suites at this delightful inn on Orcas Island feature balconies, stellar water views, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
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Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
