Three Day Kayak Camping Tour

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2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our most popular kayak camping trip in the whale waters of the San Juan Islands! Paddle three days through the prime wildlife zones along San Juan Island, where nearly all whale and wildlife sightings occur, with a professionally trained biologist/naturalist guide. We camp only on small remote islands with abundant eagles, seals and other wildlife, and our routes include visits to a National Monument, National Wildlife Refuge, and State & County Parks. Sea Quest uses only high-performance, well-maintained modern kayaks on multiday tours, and has the longest history of any company operating kayak tours in these waters.

- 3 days of guided sea kayaking, 4 to 6 hours (8 to 12 miles) of paddling per day
- Biologist/naturalist guides with a focus on orcas and wildlife
- Camp in marine parks on remote islands, with breakfast and dinner cooked by your guide and tents provided
- Beginner friendly, with a full hour of skills and safety instruction on day 1

What's Included

Spacious camping tents
Safety equipment
Sea kayaks, paddles and all related sea kayaking gear
Kayak instruction and expert biologist/naturalist guides
Transportation to and from Friday Harbor and the launch beach
Cooked by your guide at camp each evening
Made fresh by your guide on camping mornings
Lunch
Sleeping bag and pad -available to rent for a small fee
Beach clothing, footwear, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the Sea Quest van and kayak trailer in the traffic circle adjacent to the Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal. Please arrive by 8:00am.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Spend three days sea kayaking and camping in the prime orca and wildlife waters of the San Juan Islands with a professionally trained biologist/naturalist guide. After meeting in Friday Harbor, we drive to the launch beach for an hour of basic skills and safety instruction, then paddle 4 to 6 hours (8 to 12 miles) each day past reefs, rocks and islets where eagles, seals, porpoises and whales are often seen. Nights are spent camping in marine parks on small remote islands, with breakfast and dinner cooked by your guide. Evenings may include a hike to a viewpoint, a sunset or moonlight paddle, or a search for bioluminescent plankton. On day 2 you may hike to a lighthouse with views of the Olympics, North Cascades and Coast Range. On day 3 we paddle back and return by van to Friday Harbor between 1:00 and 3:00pm. Beginner friendly; routes are chosen by the guide based on weather, currents and group ability.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Kayaking Tours
On the Water

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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