Top San Juan Islands Shore Excursions

Give life an exciting twist with this 4-hour canopy climbing adventure at Deception Pass State Park. Climb up the canopy with help from your guide, and relax once you get to the very top. Enjoy beautiful views of the sun setting over the mountains before rappelling back down 200 feet (61 meters) under the moonlight.

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.

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 orca whales off the San Juan Islands near Seattle on this 4-hour whale-watching cruise. San Juan Island is where the southern resident killer whales live about six months out of the year, from mid-April to October. It’s also considered the best place to view orca whales.

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.

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.

See Whidbey Island in Washington from a fresh perspective with a small-group kayaking tour in Deception Pass State Park. Meet your guide at a departure point and climb into a sea kayak to explore the calm waters of Bowman Bay. Learn the basics of paddling and admire views of wildlife, Fidalgo Island, and more. All gear including life jackets is provided.

Try your hand at sailing with this three-hour experience from Orcas Island. An experienced US Coast Guard-licensed captain/instructor will teach you and your group of up to six people all about sailing, from terminology to how to navigate. You'll also have plenty of time to get hands-on experience as you help guide your vessel through Obstruction Pass.

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.

Even if you’ve never climbed before, experience Washington’s stunning nature on this full-day rock climbing adventure.In the company of a rock climbing guide, learn all the basic skills required, including tying knots, rappelling, and belay technique. Climb at a beginner or intermediate level on Mt. Erie, Little Si, or Mt. Washington.

Hit the streets of Bellingham while playing a fun murder mystery game on your phone. Download the app, choose your route, then head out as a solo detective, with a partner, or as a group to get started. Follow the prompts as you travel to different locations within the game map and immerse yourself in an audio tale full of intrigue. Release your inner gumshoe and take on the role of a recent graduate of the Detective Academy. A murder has been committed in Bellingham and you're tasked with solving the crime. Your job is to visit each of the 10 locations marked on the map, piece together the evidence, identify the killer, and issue an arrest warrant. Choose the driving route on the outskirts of the city, where you'll park at each location, listen to the audio drama and complete your tasks. Go for the walking map to get outside and enjoy the downtown area. Play the game at any time and move at your own pace, taking a break whenever you need to and resuming once you're ready.

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**

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!

Washington's favorite scavenger hunt! Whether visitor or long time local, this hunt is an amazing and entertaining way to learn about the city. 1) You will receive 20 clues via email to locations all around the city. 2) With the clues you will attempt to find destinations! Search online, ask locals, whatever you need to do! 3) By visiting landmarks, businesses, and other interesting locations, you get to see the best the city has to offer! 4) Take selfies and email photos with your group at any time to earn a completion certificate and possible other prizes!

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!