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Pacific Northwest Discovery - The San Juan Islands

From rugged coastlines to tranquil forests, experience the raw beauty of Washington State in a way that few travelers ever do.

A group of orcas swimming together in the ocean, with their dorsal fins visible and distant land in the background.
Date
Jul 26 - 31, 2027
From Price
$5,995.00
Contact

Orbridge
866-639-0079

Type
Land
Region
North America
Tour Manager

Rileigh Hageman 
hageman.97@osu.edu

Trip overview

Join us on this small-group journey exploring one of North America’s most spectacular marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. Each day unfolds with extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural discoveries.

Cruise through the serene San Juan Islands with endless opportunities to spot a multitude of wildlife including orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises and a dazzling array of seabirds.

Indulge in the region's incredible locally sourced seafood and farm-to-table cuisine. Explore remote island shores including the geologically stunning Sucia Island, where you’ll discover ancient fossils and sculpted sandstone formations. Discover diverse landscapes including Orcas Island, the breathtaking panoramas atop Mount Constitution and the windswept coastline of Lime Kiln State Park, one of the best places in the world for land-based whale watching. Experience Deception Pass from both land and sea. Cruise beneath its soaring bridge amidst the swirling currents, then step ashore to reach panoramic viewpoints overlooking the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Tour Details and Registration
A forested shoreline with tall evergreen trees on a hillside beside calm blue water, viewed from above on a clear day.

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Tour highlights

  • Five night accommodations in distinguished properties
  • A special welcome reception, five breakfasts, four lunches (including a picnic-style lunch) and five dinners
  • Full guiding services of an Orbridge Expedition Leader as well as expert local guides
  • All excursions listed on the six-day itinerary including admission and ferry fees
  • Luggage porterage
  • Gratuities to Orbridge Expedition Leader, local guides, drivers, porters and wait staff for included meals
  • Group airport transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.

A calm lake reflecting a cloudy sky, surrounded by dense evergreen forest on both sides.
A group of orcas swimming together in the ocean, with their dorsal fins visible and distant land in the background.
A wide view of calm water between two forested rocky islands, with a steel bridge spanning the gap in the distance.
A dolphin leaping out of the ocean with splashing water around it.
A waterfront marina with docked boats and people sitting on benches, while a ferry approaches in the background.
An aerial view of blue ocean and small islands, with forested hills in the foreground and a distant snow-capped mountain under a clear sky.
A close-up of an orca breaking the surface of the ocean, with water splashing around its head and dorsal fin.
A rocky coastal shoreline with evergreen trees leaning over calm water, and small forested islands in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A small forested island surrounded by blue water, with sailboats nearby and a hillside of yellow wildflowers in the foreground.
People standing at a stone overlook, looking out over blue water, forested islands, and a distant snow-capped mountain under a clear sky.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in SeaTac, WA | Saint Edward State Park (Kenmore) 
Day 2: La Conner | Southern San Juan Islands Cruising | Friday Harbor 
Day 3: Orcas Island | Sucia Island 
Day 4: San Juan Island Touring 
Day 5: Friday Harbor | Anacortes | Deception Pass 
Day 6: Anacortes | Deception Pass State Park | SeaTac | Depart SeaTac

Map of The San Juan Islands tour route

Preferred Travel Insurance

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