On Day 1, grab a morning shuttle from Seattle to Anacortes to catch a ferry to San Juan Island. On board, notice the hustle and bustle of city life begin to fade as we pass the picturesque islands of Lopez and Shaw.

Then, enjoy lunch at Blue Water Bar & Grill on the wharf at Friday Harbor. This afternoon, saddle up for your first bike ride to American Camp, occupied by the U.S. Army from July 1859 through November 1874 because of a water boundary disagreement with Great Britain.

Tonight we dine on local Pacific Northwest cuisine at The Place Bar and Grill, where vegetables are picked fresh from the chef's garden.

About Friday Harbor House
At Friday Harbor House, you'll enjoy elegantly-appointed accommodations with stunning views, an oversized jetted tub, and a cozy fireplace.

The Bluff Restaurant Bar & Terrace at Friday Harbor House is a comfortable, welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike. Wind down at the end of the day with a group of friends or enjoy a multi-course dining experience featuring the freshest fare from local waters and farms.

After breakfast overlooking Friday Harbor, we'll make our way over to Roche Harbor for a morning of kayaking!

Paddle quiet bays and shoreline, keeping your eyes peeled for magnificent sea life, including:

• Sea lions
• Bald eagles
• Otters
• Porpoise
• If you're lucky, orca whales!

This afternoon, we'll bike through cottage country to the National Park, English Camp and later pedal rolling hills back to Friday Harbor.

Enjoy dinner on your own tonight at one of the many local hotspots in Friday Harbor.

Today, we explore San Juan Island by bike and by foot.

We'll begin our bike ride from Friday Harbor this morning, making sure to pause and take in the expansive views along the way. On our way to the historic Lime Kiln State Park, we'll have time to stop and take in the culture.

Upon arriving at the Park we'll hop off the bikes and embark on a short hike loaded with picturesque views while watching for the 80+ Orca that call these shorelines home.

After lunch, we'll pedal over to Pelindaba lavender farm, an experience for all the senses! The day's adventure ends back at Friday Harbor, where dinner tonight will be served at the McMillian House in Roche Harbor.

After breakfast, ferry to Orcas Island and take a short hike at Turtleback Preserve.

This afternoon, board a boat and get ready to go whale watching! This all-afternoon tour will take you to the best spots to look for all the different kinds of whales of this area and learn how they hunt, interact, and migrate.

Afterward, shuttle back to the Rosario Resort where you will stay for the last 2 nights of the trip. The Mansion Restaurant in the Moran Mansion at the Rosario will serve an amazing dinner tonight.

About the Rosario Resort & Spa
Over 100 years ago, Seattle Shipbuilder Robert Moran built Rosario with Arts and Crafts ideals in mind - time spent with family, a respect for nature and a return to hand craftsmanship lost in the industrial revolution.

100 years later, Rosario Resort & Spa on Orcas Island offers comfortable and relaxing guest accommodations with beautiful views of Washington State's San Juan Islands. Rosario Resort's guest rooms are surrounded by the natural beauty of the San Juan Islands with views of magnificent East Sound and Cascade Bay on Orcas Island.

Surrounded by small, scenic State Park-designated islands, Orcas Island is a playground for adventurers. This morning, we'll explore one of the many trails of Moran State Park, named for Robert Moran, the Seattle Mayor and ship builder who provided the land for the park.

Afterward, we'll break for a relaxing picnic lunch. And if you're feeling energetic, take a hike up Mount Constitution to the highest point in the San Juan Islands (it's worth the effort, the views are spectacular!).

Tonight, wrap up your active day with a farewell dinner at The New Leaf Cafe at the Outlook Inn.

This morning, enjoy a final early morning hike to Cascade Lake if the group is up to it.

Then, we'll shuttle to the Orcas Ferry Landing to catch our final ferry back to Anacortes - lunch will be provided. Return to Seattle for late afternoon airport and hotel drop offs.

We hope you'll join us again soon!

** Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, weather and other factors outside of our control, for the safety and enjoyment of our guests, as deemed necessary and appropriate by Austin Adventures.