Top San Juan Islands Half-day Tours

Observe Pacific Northwest whales in their natural environment on a 3.5-hour tour from Seattle. You have the chance to get up close to orcas, humpbacks, and minkes. Learn about the marine life from your on board guide.  In the event that you don’t see any whales during your excursion, enjoy a second journey on the boat free of charge.

Explore Washington state’s San Juan Islands Monument on this sea kayak tour starting in Anacortes. Join a small group to paddle past the stunning scenery of uninhabited islands including Burrows Island. There is also an opportunity to spot local wildlife such as harbor seals, porpoises, several fish species, and sometimes even orcas.

Kayak in prime whale and wildlife habitat along the Haro Strait, bordering the west side of San Juan Island and Vancouver Island. Traverse the waters of migrating salmon and keep your eyes peeled for eagles, seals, porpoises, and other wildlife that follow our keystone species of the Pacific Northwest as you look out on the Olympic Mountains and explore the driftwood beaches of Limekiln State Park.

Take an adventure on San Juan Island through Griffin Bay. Jump in a kayak and follow the instructor through the calm waters to see what Dinner Island has to offer. Look out for harbor seals, river otters, and tons of seabirds in their natural habitat. As you paddle, marvel at the site of glacier-covered Mt. Baker and the dazzling Olympic Mountain range.

Get up close with the killer whales off Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands near Seattle, on this guided, 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise from Eastsound. Led by naturalist guides and captains, climb aboard a Blackfish fleet vessel and travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Pacific Northwest searching for orca, humpback and gray whales. Along the way, see ocean wildlife in their natural environment, like seals, porpoises, sea lions and otters — plus a wide variety of birds and more. Sightings are guaranteed from April through early September.

Get up close with the killer whales of Anacortes, the home port to the San Juan Islands, on this guided, 3-hour whale-watching cruise. Led by naturalist guides and captains, climb aboard a Blackfish fleet vessel and travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Pacific Northwest searching for orca, humpback and gray whales. Along the way, see ocean wildlife in their natural environment, like seals, porpoises, sea lions and otters — plus a wide variety of birds and more. Sightings are guaranteed from April through early September.

Mt. Baker is an active volcano that borders Canada and North Cascades National Park. At its highest, the mountain reaches 10,781 feet and is a sight to behold. Take this tour from the quaint town of Bellingham to explore this Northwest icon. Depending on the weather, you will visit Artist Point, Nooksack Falls and Picture Lake—with stunning views to Mt. Shuksan—for a day of gorgeous mountain scenery.

Discover the beauty of Washington's Border Corner, the area north of Bellingham and the southern Canadian border. You'll enjoy a delightful day among beautiful old growth forests, beloved trails, historic parks, and scenic drives. At the Canada-U.S. border, you'll see the symbolic Peace Arch Park. Other highlights include the Dutch-themed village of Lynden, Semiahmoo Spit, Lynden Berthusen Park, Birch Bay, and Whatcom Falls Park.

Deep local knowledge: The trails around Bellingham can be very confusing! Our guides have a deep wealth of local trail knowledge, allowing you to optimize your time and enjoyment in the gem that is Bellingham! Convenience: Dig Deep Tours brings together everything you need to get out for the ride of your life - all in one place! Book a tour and you wont have to worry about finding gear rentals or trail recommendations. Mountain Bike rentals are also available on our website. Contagious passion: Our guides absolutely love riding mountain bikes. It's hard not to feed off that kind of energy! ** Bike rentals are not included, must be reserved separately**

A great taste of Bellingham life (no pun intended). Fun, relaxed environment. Lots of sights to see.

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