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Northwest of Seattle outside the mouth of Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands are a group of islands in the waters between the Washington state mainland and Vancouver Island Canada. The three most-populous islands, San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands, are served by ferry from Seattle and nearby towns. The islands are second-home and vacation spots, and the surrounding waters are popular for boating, fishing, and whale watching. Pods of orcas inhabit the area, jet boat tours brave the tidal waters pouring under Deception Pass bridge through the narrow gap between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands, sea kayaking is excellent, and Mt. Baker rises to the east in North Cascade National Park.

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Things To Do In San Juan Islands
Anacortes Whale Watching

Anacortes Whale Watching

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Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

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$20
Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park

Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park

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$54.94
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

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$135
Orcas Island: Orca Only Tour

Orcas Island: Orca Only Tour

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$199
2 Day Luxury Yacht Charter Cruising the San Juan Islands

2 Day Luxury Yacht Charter Cruising the San Juan Islands

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$6,000
4 Course Dinner Luxury Yacht Dinner cruise out of Friday Harbor

4 Course Dinner Luxury Yacht Dinner cruise out of Friday Harbor

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 4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$500
Friday Harbor Frenzy Scavenger Hunt

Friday Harbor Frenzy Scavenger Hunt

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$27
Bellingham Bash Scavenger Hunt

Bellingham Bash Scavenger Hunt

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Full-Day Private Tour from Bellingham to Whistler B.C. Canada

Full-Day Private Tour from Bellingham to Whistler B.C. Canada

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 12 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$1,150
Crime Solving Detective Experience Bellingham

Crime Solving Detective Experience Bellingham

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 2 hours 20 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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Ultimate Scavenger Bellingham

Ultimate Scavenger Bellingham

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Early season but the Captain communicated with other boats and took us to the Orcas.
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
Early season but the Captain communicated with other boats and took us to the Orcas.
Mark T, Mar 2024
It's a smaller vessel not over crowded and the boat was maneuvered pretty well while the Orcas were submerged. You can't always know which way they're going. But the naturalist was very informative I enjoyed the trip alot. Lots of nature along the route sea lions,eagles, some sheep that have over run an island ( kind of a long story) seals very good trip.
Interesting and fun
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
Interesting and fun
Joe R, Dec 2023
Interesting and fun.
Great tour and distillery
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
Great tour and distillery
BrettnKay-Shanghai, Nov 2023
Nat was a great tour guide - knowledgeable, engaging, and fun! We learned a ton, and came away impressed with the distillery operation and business!
Wonderful Beautiful Experience out on the water
Anacortes Whale Watching
Wonderful Beautiful Experience out on the water
Paulina_S, Oct 2023
Was everything we hoped for, we saw the Orcas so many times. I also loved the sea lions and of course all the birds. It was great
Awesome
Anacortes Whale Watching
Awesome
H9049NTkylem, Oct 2023
The staff was awesome and knowledgeable. The ride was smooth. The whales were cool. Strongly recommend.
Variety of Sea Wildlife Spotted
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
Variety of Sea Wildlife Spotted
878larya, Oct 2023
On October 4th, later in the season we saw abundant variety of wildlife: Bald Eagle, Harlequin Duck, Harbor Seals, Harbor Porpoises, and of course a pod of Orcas. Three Orcas swam under our boat. (see attached photos) The Naturalist on board was very knowledgeable and she was always ready to answer questions. The captain was very friendly and experienced. Love to go again when we are on San Juan Island.
Kayaking in Deception State Park
Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park
Kayaking in Deception State Park
R6631XFkarenb, Oct 2023
My husband and I spent a few hours on a beautiful fall day kayaking in Bowman Bay. The guided tour was exceptional with Emma as our guide. Although we have kayaked in single kayaks before, this was our first experience in a tandem kayak. The boat felt safe and sturdy and Emma was patient in giving us tips about paddling and working together. We were able to see a few blue herons and other birds. We also paddled into a secret cove. Such a gorgeous area. The Anacortes tour is well worth your time and is a great way to spend a few hours. It was the highlight of our trip to the Pacific Northwest!
Girl Scouts say thank YOU AKT@@
Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park
Girl Scouts say thank YOU AKT@@
Road698331, Sep 2023
I recently took 40 Girl Scouts out on the 90 minute tour from Bowman Bay. It was the first sea-kayak experience for most. Our guides Jay and Tim were very thorough in reviewing all the safety pieces, were extremely patient with the teenagers, and when the wind picked up guided us all to safety. Thank YOU for not only a fun experience, but also the seal sightings and the salty sea kelp snacks. We'll be back.
Customized Kayaking Trip with Friends
Kayaking Tour in The San Juan Islands, Washington
Customized Kayaking Trip with Friends
Discover42066558628, Sep 2023
The entire trip was fabulous! Our guide Ivy was knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful. Our group consisted of five women friends with experience in paddling and camping for three days. Outdoor Adventures customized the trip to meet our expectations and preferences. We kayaked everyday and also hiked to stretch out and enjoy the fabulous views of the beautiful San Juan islands. In the evening we watched the sunsets, played cards and exchanged stories. We learned a lot about the area, wildlife and history of the islands. And Ivy’s cooking was fabulous and customized to meet our preferences. The camping equipment was in good shape and tents were easy to assemble and comfortable. This trip is highly recommended.
Full day tour —awesome experience!!
Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island
Full day tour —awesome experience!!
melissamG5137PR, Sep 2023
My husband and I joined six others (a lovely family!) on this full day tour with Topher. Topher was an outstanding guide—thorough and helpful to get us all set up safely and in the water, patient, knowledgeable and fun. We traveled to the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, hiked, ate lunch and kayaked back. We saw harbor seals, purple starfish, jellyfish that looked like an egg, and an eagle. (I was hoping to see otters but no luck). I’d recommend this excursion to anyone who enjoys being up-close with nature, loves to be active and wants a one-of-a-kind experience. This is a must do!!
Fabulous Sea Kayaking Experience!
Kayaking Tour in The San Juan Islands, Washington
Fabulous Sea Kayaking Experience!
Truffles183, Aug 2023
This was a fantastic, long weekend of sea kayaking in the beautiful San Juans. Outdoor Odysseys provides all the kayaking related equipment and takes care of all meals. You do not need sea kayaking experience to go on this trip (but it does help to have a little fitness!). I was born and raised in the Pacific NW, but I've never seen it like this. Spending hours each day on the water, observing the wildlife, currents and tides is a treat and a great learning experience. Outdoor Odysseys provides all the kayaking equipment, instruction, and gourmet meals. If you're lucky, you'll get Carl as your guide! Take one of their trips!
Wonderfull kayaking experience.
Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island
Wonderfull kayaking experience.
657raphaelk, Aug 2023
Beautiful setting. Excellent Kayaks and the staff was friendly and very courteous and accommodating. I would definitely use them again.
Always a great paddle
2-Day Fully-Catered Kayak Camping Trip in the San Juan Islands
Always a great paddle
K5268LIbrianc, Aug 2023
Just came back from a 3 day guided tour, perfect weather, great guide and incredible scenery. This was my 10+ trip with AKT, always look forward to our yearly trip. Megan and Erik run a great company and always provide us with top notch equipment. Would highly recommend, whether you can just do the short hourly trip or go for it for a 5 day one. You might become addicted like me!
Amazing!!!!
2-Day Fully-Catered Kayak Camping Trip in the San Juan Islands
Amazing!!!!
nicklK8073IH, Aug 2023
Amazing company with amazing guides. Everything was first class, the scenery is amazing and we couldn’t recommend this highly enough. We are inexperienced kayakers and had absolutely no issues on this trip.
Could have stayed up there all night
Sunset Canopy Climb on Lopez Island
Could have stayed up there all night
annagX3913DD, Sep 2022
We did the Sunset Canopy Climb. Learning the techniques and equipment on the "practice" tree was a great way to build confidence, though if there is a larger group of people it takes some time to get through everyone. The guides are very friendly and encouraging as you find yourself amidst unbelievable heights. Be sure to plan for the ferry schedule in advance. Thanks again to Leo and Brendan!
Climb On
Outdoor Rock Climbing Beginner or Intermediate at Mt Erie
Climb On
kprimeau12, Jul 2022
I had a great time climbing with AdventureTerra on our Intro to Rock Climbing Course. Our instructor Clay was polite, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. All gear was provided for us and was in good working order. Clay was on time and worked with each individual according to their skill and comfort level. These guys are great instructors and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve their skills or just have fun on a weekend.
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