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Full Day San Juan Island Kayaking Adventure

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San Juan Islands, USA

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Offered in: English

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Suitable for all skill levels and beginners too, spend your day kayaking in prime marine wildlife habitat along the Haro Strait, between San Juan Island and Vancouver Island. We'll pick you up on Friday Harbor and take you on a beautiful drive across San Juan Island, pointing out highlights of this special place on the way. After an overview of the day and orientation time with our boats and equipment, we'll traverse the waters of migrating salmon keeping our eyes peeled for eagles, seals, porpoises, and other wildlife that follow our keystone species of the Pacific Northwest: Orcas. You'll stop for a lunch break where your guide will prepare a fresh produce-forward meal on the beach while you enjoy a view of the Olympic Mountains and explore the driftwood beaches of Washington's Lime Kiln Point State Park. There's an option at this point for guests to take a short coastal hike. After we return from our adventure out on the water, we'll pack up and take you back to Friday Harbor.

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  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Kayak, Paddle, Life Vest, Dry Bag

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    2 Front Street
    Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA

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    Lime Kiln Point State Park

    Lime Kiln Point State Park is a 42-acre Washington state park on the western shore of San Juan Island in the San Juan archipelago. The park is considered one of the best places in the world to view wild orcas from a land-based facility.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    San Juan County Park

    Island park popular with campers & boaters with beaches, picnic areas & scenic straits views.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?

    A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021

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