We will meet you at our shop in Friday Harbor located at 40 Spring Street, just steps from the ferry terminal. Here you will meet the group, store your luggage for the day in the van and get transported to the edge of town to start the first leg of your trip. Your guides will help you get acquainted with our equipment and get you geared up.

Prior to the trip, we will ask you which type of bicycle you prefer so that when you arrive, your bicycle and a printed map of the day's route ready for you. The TerraTrek support van (and guide) will always be nearby and fully stocked with refreshing beverages like: coconut water, bottled water, and energy snacks. If you decide at any point you have had enough cycling, you can jump in the van to enjoy the island scenery in the company of your personable and insightful guide.

After breakfast cycle along country roads through San Juan Valley with sweeping views of False Bay. Your first stop is at the Pelindaba Lavender Farm. Distance: 6.4m/10.3km - 36min

Enjoy the sights and scents as you stroll through acres of living lavender at this organic lavender farm. At the visitors center you'll learn how lavender is cultivated, harvested, and its essential oils are processed. We recommend you try some of the lavender lemonade and lavender cookies in the gift shop! TerraTrek makes complementary drinks, trail mix, fresh fruit, energy bars, and more available at all times during your tour.

Onward to San Juan Island's spectacular west side where you can enjoy expansive views of the Olympic Peninsula and Victoria B.C. Take your time, this section of road provides some of the best views to the West looking out over Haro Strait. In late season there are blackberries to snack on along the way or just take a break and enjoy the scenery. Distance: 3.7m/6km - 22min

Enjoy a seaside picnic lunch at the Lime Kiln Lighthouse State Park. If you're lucky, you might spot a whale or a seal during lunch at Whale Watch Park! This historic lighthouse was the last major lighthouse to be electrified in Washington and the building is currently used as a whale research facility.

After lunch you will continue north toward Roche Harbor enjoying the sights along the way. If you are interested in breaking up this route you can stop at the alpaca farm to see these South American natives and check out the wool gift shop. You will also pass through the historic British Camp where you can hike up Mount Young or stroll down to the protected waters of Garrison Bay. The summit of Mount Young offers impressive views of the Canadian Gulf Islands and northern San Juan Islands. Distance: 10.1m/16.2km - 1 h 28 min

Stop at Roche Harbor for an afternoon coffee or ice cream and walk the docks of its beautiful marina. Roche Harbor is a quaint village with artist kiosks to check out, English gardens to explore, a sculpture park to enjoy and a very unique mausoleum for the adventurous.

Before heading back toward town explore the scenic roads of White Point. This route will take you past the Westcott Bay Cider and Spy Hop Distillery- have a taste of their local juniper gin or local apple ciders. This route also offers a nice ride on a narrow country road along the shores of Westcott Bay with limited traffic. Distance: 2.4 miles

The route from Roche Harbor to San Juan Vineyards takes you southeast towards Friday Harbor. Along the way you will pass Westcott Bay, Lakedale Resort, and Sportsman's Lake. Distance: 6.4m/10.3km - 39 min

Enjoy a break from the bike and try our local grapes. The vineyard has a number of award winning wines available for tasting. If wine isn't your thing, walk across the street and say hi to "Mona," San Juan Island's only camel. From here we shuttle to Lakedale Campground to relax for the rest of the evening.

Tonight we will camp at Lakedale. Walk among the apple orchards or go for a dip in the lake while your guides prepare an impressive dinner. Turn in your bike for the day, indulge in a happy hour beverage and reflect on your first day's adventure. Lakedale is a beautiful campground in the middle of 3 finger lakes. While Lakedale sports numerous activities for both kids and adults; you will have no trouble finding a quiet spot to escape into a good book.

All meals are prepared fresh for you by your guides. We support our local community and source many of our ingredients from farmers and providers right here in the San Juan Islands. Our meals are eco friendly, sustainable, and GMO/pesticide free; a way of life for many islanders. Please inform us of your dietary preferences so we can prepare your custom meals. We can accommodate all eating preferences and allergies

Today you can choose a Whale Watch and Wildlife Cruise or a Guided Sea Kayaking Trip. Your guide will provide you with all the kayaking equipment and instruct you on how to safely sea kayak in our calm local waters. On both tours you have the opportunity to see orca whales, bald eagles, porpoise, seals, minke whales, seabirds and other marine life. The choice is yours! Whichever option you choose you will get to experience the Islands from a new vista. Spending time offshore is an important part of understanding the Islands community and its dynamic ecosystem. We will serve you a delicious seaside lunch along the way. Enjoy the views, salty air and the naturalist knowledge your guides will share with you.

Our kayak route offers one of the best opportunities in the world to see wild orca whales from a kayak because we paddle in a federally designated whale habitat. Since we can't guarantee that they will show up on every kayak trip, we offer the option to increase the odds to over 90% by spending one afternoon aboard a whale watch cruise aboard the Odyssey. The resident J, K, and L pods of orcas have recently been put on the endangered species list so our goal is to respect them, abide by the guidelines and not to paddle aggressively into their path. We will give you a lesson at the beginning of the tour for appropriate kayaking behavior near wildlife.

The first part of the route brings you through San Juan Valley with sweeping valley views of False Bay and out to the iconic Olympic Mountains. Distance: 4.3 miles

Stop here for a mid-morning snack. If your bicycle needs any fine tuning your guide will be happy to make adjustments at this time. False Bay turns into a massive exposed intertidal zone at low tide, perfect for exploring the tide pools or digging your toes into the mud. This quiet country road has idyllic vistas of the Haro Straight and working farmland.

From False Bay we will cycle out Cattle Point Road towards Cattle Point. This route takes us through American Camp which is an National Historic Park, in memory of the historic Pig War. Distance: 7.5 miles

Here at Cattle Point you can hike or bike along cliffs through fields looking for fox, rabbits, and bald eagles or trek down to one of the little coves found along the way. Lunch will be served at a small picnic area overlooking the waters of Cattle Pass.

Cycle back along Cattle Point Road, this time with views of Vancouver Island to the northwest. For additional distance and more stunning views cycle around Pear Point, past Jacksons beach and views to the east with Mount Baker in the distance. Distance: 13.7 miles