Disembarking from the San Juan ferry you will walk off of the boat in Friday Harbor. Just a few steps from the ferry is a roundabout where your shuttle will wait for you.

We have two possible launch locations, chosen based on prevailing weather conditions and the needs of the group. San Juan County Park is a peaceful location on the west side of San Juan Island. As your guide packs the kayaks you can enjoy great views across the water into Canada. Keep your eyes open for whales, if they are in the area then they sometimes pass by quite closely here.

You will begin your trip at the westernmost extremity of the San Juan Islands. Just a few miles away is the border with Canada. With 5-days at your disposal, you are going to become intimately acquainted with this remarkable group of islands.

San Juan Island is the county seat of the San Juan Islands archipelago. The town of Friday Harbor is a bustling tourism destination in the summer months, boasting plenty of nice accommodations, restaurants, and shops.

Often billed as the northwesternmost point of the continental United States, Stuart Island has two beautiful camp areas within the state park. A small dirt road leads to the historic lighthouse on the west side of the island. Sunsets here can be incredible. Stuart Island is often our first stop on this trip. We will spend one night here before moving towards Anacortes. (Note: some trips paddle directly to the lovely camps on Jones Island. It depends on weather conditions and the needs of the group.)

Jones Island is the largest island in the group known as the "Wasp Islands". This is one of our favorite camping areas. All campsites are beautiful, and the sunsets are amazing. Walk the perimeter trail and keep a close eye out for small cactus colonies. This is one of the northernmost places that cactus can be found in America! We usually spend one night on Jones Island.

Your trip begins and ends in our sea side town. We highly recommend that you reserve a day or two before or after the kayak trip to have time to explore our outstanding forestlands. We have over 40 miles of trails, with beautiful viewpoints, hidden lakes, and groves of old-growth trees. Ask us for local tips! Anacortes has lots of nice accommodations, restaurants, and shops, as well as two large grocery stores for any last-minute supplies you might desire.

The only island in the San Juan that has three bridges connecting us to the mainland. Plan on spending some extra time here to explore the Anacortes Community Forestlands, or the beautiful Deception Pass State Park.