The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Islands are considered the "jewel" of the Pacific Northwest, located in the Puget Sound.

Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

No ferry required! Small group whale watching tours on the some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES. See whales with us or come again for FREE.

Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes

Chuckanut Bay Distillery is a true grain-to-glass distillery located in a beautiful historic building right in the heart of Bellingham. Our experiential tour takes you behind the scenes to show you how we convert locally grown grains into award-winning Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, and more. Guaranteed to tantalize all your senses! 

Tour is about one hour in length and includes two complimentary "mini" cocktails, a guided tour of the distillery, and a complimentary keepsake Chuckanut Bay Distillery souvenir glass.

Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

There are very few places in the world where you can experience the stars in the sky and illuminated water around you at the same time. Our trip starts off with a beautiful sunset paddle in Griffin Bay off of San Juan Island where we kayak among harbor seals, roosting birds, and other wildlife. Then as the night progresses, the environment around us becomes even more serene as the bioluminescent sea life comes to life. This is one of those experiences that you will truly remember forever. Please contact Outdoor Odysseys directly to complete your waivers prior to the tour. 

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands

Small group whale watching tours on some of the fastest boats in the region with GUARANTEED WHALES! See whales with us or come again for FREE.

Orcas Island Whale Watching

Join us to explore the San Juan Islands aboard one of the new fast boats. See an abundance of whales and wildlife including killer whales, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, dolphins and more. Tours are 3 to 4 hours long and led by trained naturalists. A day in on the water in one of the worlds most glorious boating destinations. Great for all ages.

Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour

No experience is necessary to join this professionally guided kayak trip. Bowman Bay is the perfect place for beginners to feel comfortable paddling on the sea. It offers beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife to seek out. Although this trip is conducted in Deception Pass State Park we avoid the turbulent water near the bridge which is more suitable for expert kayakers. If you plan to visit Deception Pass State Park then don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see it from the unique perspective of a sea kayak!

Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park

We are the only kayak tour company that is currently able to lead trips to Burrows Island. You will be exploring unique shorelines that few visitors to the islands are able to experience. 

Save time, and save money! 
The experience does not require the hassles of taking a ferry to San Juan Island. Anacortes, located on Fidalgo Island has two bridges connecting us to the mainland. 

Because you are able to drive directly to us your time on the water is maximized. Many tour companies on other islands include a lengthy shuttle ride as a part of their trip thereby reducing the actual time spent kayaking and encountering wildlife. 

Single kayaks are available for participants for an additional $25pp. Must be 18 years or older. (Must be requested in advance and is subject to availability.)

Professionally trained guides will see to the details and ensure your comfort. 

3-Hour Sea Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands

Although just one mile south of Friday Harbor, Griffin Bay is a world away from it all! This trip offers peace and quiet and superb views of glacier-covered Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountain range. Unhindered by strong tidal currents, it is an ideal trip for families and anyone wanting to experience sea kayaking.

We will explore picturesque Dinner Island and it's colony of chubby resident harbor seals, then turn south toward quiet coves. You may see bald eagles, Dall's or Harbor porpoise, river otters, mink and oodles of migratory sea birds like scoters, harlequin ducks, loons and mergansers along with our local herons, cormorants, gulls and kingfishers! 

This trip moves at an easy pace and offers a chance to get away from the crowds.

Forged in 1980 from leave-no-trace ethics and a commitment to excellence, San Juan Kayak Expeditions provides fun knowledgeable guides, top of the line equipment, including fiberglass kayaks & carbon fiber paddles, and personalized customer service. 


Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island

Lessons are private and designed so you can brings friends and family with no extra charge. Up to 6 people can be part of the lesson.

Half Day Sail Orcas Island 

Cypress Island is unique among the hundreds of amazing islands here in the San Juan archipelago. It is one of the crown-jewels of the San Juan Islands National Monument. Over 90% of this large island has been set aside as a Conservation Area and a Natural Area Preserve. Due to the protected status, there is an abundance of wildlife surrounding the island. Miles of trails are available to explore, some leading to stunning overlooks and others lead to private coves with pebble beaches. 

Few commercial companies venture to Cypress Island due to the challenges of where they operate from. Anacortes Kayak Tours is perfectly situated to enable them to escort a lucky few people to the "last best place" in the San Juan Islands.

No ferry hassles are necessary to join this trip. You can drive right to us on Fidalgo Island due to bridges that connect us to the mainland. Make the most of your valuable time and join us!

2-Day Fully-Catered Kayak Camping Trip in the San Juan Islands

For those who are especially passionate about Orcas, this trip is for you! Be prepared for up to five hours on the water in the diligent quest for the region's Biggs killer whales. This population of orca is healthy and thriving and can be found year-round in the Salish Sea. They are incredible to watch and can travel over 100 miles in a single day. We load up on our on fastest vessels and depart in search of orcas. We may also encounter the regions other species of whales and wildlife, but the focus is finding orcas. Our success rate is very high, over 95 percent! Tours typically last between 3 to 5 hrs. It can often be a cold trip so bundle up. Don't forget your camera!

Orca whale tour from Orcas Island

Never gone rock climbing outdoors or indoors, then this is for you! Learn the basics and after this adventurous course, you will be able to pass any gym's belayer test. Mankind's underdeveloped climbing skills and inability to digest tin cans are two ways in which evolution left humans inferior to goats. Level the playing field, learn climbing basics, such as rope skills and belaying, during an introductory climbing course. Washington's terrain makes the state a climber's paradise and the perfect place for a rock climbing hobby and there is no better time to start than the present. 

We have three locations in Washington State for you to choose from, Mt. Erie in Anacortes, Little Si or Mt. Washington near Seattle, or the crags near Bellingham. 

There is something here for everyone, routes can be as easy as climbing a playground or for those who want to push their limits we have something in mind for you too.

Outdoor Rock Climbing Beginner or Intermediate at Mt Erie

The Orcas Project is more than just a tasting, there's a real story behind every wine in your flight. We work with talented winemakers and vineyards across the Pacific Northwest, and each bottle features original artwork from local Orcas Island artists. So when we walk you through your flight, we're not just talking tasting notes we're talking about the vineyard it came from, the people who made it, and the artist who designed the label. It's a pretty cool combination, and there's nothing else quite like it in the region.

The Orcas Project Wine Tasting

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Bellingham.

Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route.

Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. 

Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Bellingham WA

This is a one-way trip through the San Juan Islands. Nobody else does anything like this 5-day tour. You will get to see parts of the San Juan Islands that most participants on guided kayak tours never get to see. Avoid the cookie-cutter style trips and join one of our fun and professional guides on a journey of discovery!

Kayaking through the San Juan Islands - 5-days, San Juan Island to Anacortes

Washington's favorite scavenger hunt!

Whether visitor or long time local, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about the city. Created as a 'best of' activity, by the time you finish, you will know a lot about the city! 

Our hunts are self paced. Participants can make it a friendly competition among themselves or take a relaxed approach. This is your activity, and you can do whichever you like!

Ultimate Scavenger Bellingham

Join us on an incredible excursion out of the Rosario Marina, part of the historic resort and mansion build by Robert Moran in 1909. From Rosario we will make our way down the coastline to the best wildlife viewing locations in the cascade bay before coming shore in the small town of olga, one of orcas's oldest communities. Here we will stop for lunch at the cafe and browse the local art co-op before boarding our kayaks and setting course back to Rosario.

Cafes and Kayaks: Full Day Kayaking Adventure on Orcas Island

Join us on this 3 hour kayaking tour from the north shore on Orcas Island. Surrounded by private property on land, the park is only accessible by kayak, canoe, or row boat. Once at the park we take a brief break on the beach to enjoy a nature walk and beautiful views of Mt. Baker and the surrounding islands before we head back. These kayak tours explore the best wildlife area Orcas Island has to offer! It is home to many harbor seals, porpoises, shore birds, and eagles.

Wildlife Spotting Kayak Adventure on Orcas Island

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone. 

We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 500 cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures include a tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, learning tool, and social experiment!

Guests get to discover our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture challenges-for points! Regardless of their score, they enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website's international leaderboard. They can race other teams in other cities, even if they don't have competitors with them that day. 

Get ready to learn, discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your OWN!



Friday Harbor Frenzy Scavenger Hunt

Bellingham Bash Scavenger Hunt

We're the only Wake Sports and Boat Charter on Lake Whatcom. Your captains and coaches are all collegiate athletes, and your gear is high quality water sports equipment and boats. 

Whatcom Wake isn't a boat rental—it's a private lake experience. You get the boat, the driver, the gear, and the stoke, all in one. Your mission is to deliver a water sport session that leaves you excited to come back for more.

Bellingham and the PNW premier Wakeboard, Wake Surf, and Water Ski School

Wake Surf and Wakeboarding on Lake Whatcom

Enjoy a 90' luxury expedition style vessel, with your local Crew. We showcase the best that the San Juan Islands has to offer in a smaller group size. Private group bookings only. There is nothing quite like it! 
Mother nature is out there to explore and we take the time to enjoy the view. No fast pace here, just wonderful service and a beautiful platform to enjoy your excursion with multiple species to discover along the way.

4 Course Dinner Luxury Yacht Dinner cruise out of Friday Harbor 

We're offering professional guiding to help parents or guardians get kids out on the water for possibly the first time in a kayak. As part of this tour the family will travel to an offshore island for an exciting hike, a lunch that we'll prepare and some time on the beach in addition to the kayaking that we'll be doing.

Things to do in San Juan Islands