San Juan Islands Multi-Adventure Tour
San Juan, Orcas & Whidbey Islands
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From: $3,999 - $4,299 pp dbl occ
($1,250 for sgl occ)
Welcome to the San Juan Islands, where the summer sun shines, the sea glistens and the pace of life slows. Find your rhythm biking along quiet country roads, spend time kayaking in peaceful inlets and connect to nature hiking amid old-growth forests. A hidden gem of the Pacific Northwest, this natural playground is perfect for an active outdoor adventure.
Washington
Start Anacortes / End Clinton
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Discover a giant at the end of the trail in Saratoga Woods
- Bike through majestic fir and cedar forests, explore driftwood beaches and savor the day’s fresh catch
- Admire views of emerald islands, Mount Baker and Canada’s coastal peaks from atop Mount Constitution
- Ferry between islands with locals, taking in the postcard-perfect scenery of the Pacific Northwest
Itinerary
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Ferry to Orcas Island for a fantastic day of hiking around Moran State Park, a nature-lover's paradise of 5,000 wooded acres | Enjoy a bald eagle's-eye view from atop Mount Constitution where you can take in vistas of the San Juan archipelago, Mount Baker and the North Cascades | Kick back and watch the sunset from the porch at our oceanfront resort in Eastsound.
It's a short walk to the private beach and the shops and galleries of downtown from this retreat at the water's edge.
Look for minke whales and majestic orcas during our wildlife-watching cruise with a local naturalist | Hop on your bike and pedal past secluded bays and driftwood beaches on San Juan Island | Settle in at our historic resort overlooking the harbor | Bike along San Juan's stunning western shore to a bluff with vistas of Haro Strait | Pause in False Bay to look for sea creatures in the tide pools | Swap pedals for paddles on an optional sea-kayaking excursion—you might spot harbor seals or otters napping in the kelp canopies.
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)
Peaceful Whidbey Island awaits! This is island-hopping at its best | Take in views of the sound and the Olympic range from rugged coastal bluffs in Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve | Bike past picturesque farmland dotted with rustic barns | Hike in lovely Saratoga Woods and encounter a fascinating geological feature | Stroll Langley's enchanting waterfront and relax at our idyllic island retreat.
Sensational views of the Saratoga Passage and refined décor are just some of this elegant waterfront inn's many charms.
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level: 1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The San Juan and Whidbey Islands' landscapes are characterized by constant rises and valleys. The continuously rolling terrain can make the routes, which include sections of chip-sealed pavement, feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Ferry Transfers & Shuttles
To bring you to our favorite parts of this region, we make liberal use of ferry transfers and shuttles on this trip. You'll be on board a ferry or in a shuttle 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 activity.
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, however, 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.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. 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 and shuttles on this trip. You'll be on board a ferry or in a shuttle 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 activity.
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, however, 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.
