San Juan Islands Women's Bike Tour
From $4,399 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
San Juan Islands Women's Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Jul
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. Quiet country roads and fragrant coastal forests make you wish the ride would never end. Lose yourself in the wonder of it. Join us in the San Juan Islands.
Highlights
- Soak up postcard-perfect Northwest scenery as you ferry from island to island with the locals
- Bike through majestic fir and cedar forests, explore driftwood beaches and savor the day's fresh catch
- Keep your eyes peeled on our wildlife cruise—the chance to spot whales from the open water is a thrill!
- Admire views of emerald islands, Mount Baker and Canada's coastal peaks from atop Mount Constitution
Start La Conner
End Anacortes 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 Swinomish 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 stunningly 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 breathtaking 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 to our favorite parts of this region, we make liberal use of ferry transfers, private boats and shuttles on this trip. You'll be on board a boat for many of the days on this trip as we island-hop like the locals do. Consider this an opportunity to view some spectacular marine scenery (and occasional wildlife!) while resting your legs in preparation for your next ride.
Please note that because 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 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, and assure you that any such changes will not affect the quality of your experience.
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
- 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
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $650 rental fee; subject to availability
- Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2
- Perfectly balanced comfort and performance with a Grand Tour pedigree
- State-of-the-art components and precision German engineering
- $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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