San Juan islands
7 Days • 6 Nights • 236 Miles • $4,395.00
Don't let the mileage fool you! This is a fun and challenging island cycling vacation that hops between islands filled with sweeping vistas and some epic climbs. During the week we will ride the two largest islands of the San Juans - Orcas and San Juan Islands, plus the neighboring island of Fidalgo.
Weekday |
Ride Day |
San Juan islands 2022 |
Elevation Gain |
Miles |
Sunday |
... |
Check-in & Orientation 10:00am |
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. |
27 |
Anacortes - Fidalgo Island |
1,900' |
24 |
Monday |
28 |
Orcas island |
4,200' |
40 |
Tuesday |
29 |
San Juan island |
4,500' |
70 |
Wednesday |
30 |
Off Day |
... |
... |
Thursday |
31 |
San Juan island |
2,053' |
30-50 |
Friday |
1 |
Orcas island |
5,736' |
52 |
Saturday |
2 |
Ferry back to the mainland |
- |
- |
.... |
... |
Total |
18,000' |
236 |
San Juan islands Cycling Map
Saturday - Arrival - Anacortes
This Washington bike Tour meets in the quaint seaside town of Anacortes on Sunday. If you are flying in, we suggest you fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) on Saturday, and then take the shuttle bus to Anacortes Saturday evening and stay overnight.
Day 1 - San Juan Islands Cycling Tour - Fidalgo Island
We meet at the Majestic Inn & Spa in Anacortes on Sunday at 10:00 am. After setting up bikes and a brief orientation, we will go for a shake down ride around Fidalgo Island, the gateway to the San Juan Islands.
After the ride, explore downtown Anacortes before dinner in the elegant dining room of the Majestic Inn. Then perhaps have cocktails on the rooftop balcony.
24 miles / 1,900 ft. elevation gain
Day 2 - San Juan Islands - Orcas Island
We start Day 2 with an early morning Ferry to Orcas Island, "the Emerald Isle." Our first ride is on the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway as we wind our way around the island to Eastsound harbor, the main island village. From there we will summit Mount Constitution, the highest mountain in the San Juans. It's a steep forest climb to the top, but the views from the 1930's lookout tower are Epic. Panoramic vistas of the Olympic Peninsula islands and mountain ranges of Washington and Canada are your reward.
It's all downhill to the beautiful Roasario Resort & Spa, our home for the next 5 nights. The resort sits in it's own private harbor and marina with views of East Sound.
40 miles / 4,200 ft. elevation gain
Day 3 - San Juan Island
Today we circumnavigate all of San Juan Island from Roche Harbor and English Camp in the north, to Lime Kiln Park and American Camp in the south. Then crisscross quiet mountain roads through the middle of the island on small one lane forest roads.
A short one hour Ferry takes us from Orcas Island to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island where we start the ride.
End the day exploring historical Friday Harbor, before having dinner in one of the many restaurant choices within walking distance. After dinner we will take the ferry back to Orcas Island and the Rosario Resort.
50-70 miles / 4,500 ft. elevation gain
Day 4 - Off Day
Enjoy an off day on Orcas Island. Explore the village, hang out at the beach, kick back on the deck of our lodge overlooking the Harbor, hike a trail to the top of Constitution Mountain, walk the bay at low tide, or go for a bike ride. Or take the ferry over to San Juan Island and explore the island's sights.
Day 5 - San Juan Island - Off Day or Ride
Another short Ferry ride gets us to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Today you may choose an optional ride or sightseeing by bike. The ride takes you to the north end of the island to Roche Harbor and then south to Lime kiln State Park, a great place to spot Orcas, before heading back to Friday Harbor.
Or explore the island's sights! Stroll through over 100 unique sculptures in the 20 acre Sculpture Gardens. Have lunch at picturesque Roche Harbor Resort. Visit English and American Camp National Historical Parks, where British and American troops held a standoff in 1859. Look for Orcas swimming by at Lime Kiln State Park. Then stop by a working Alpca Farm before wine tasting at San Juan Islands Vineyard on our way back to town.
30-50 miles / 2,053 ft. elevation gain
Day 6 - San Juan Islands - Orcas Island
Today we bike the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway to the far west side of the island, passing through West Sound and Deer Harbor. There are many side roads to explore for those who want extra miles. Heading back, we'll stop in Eastsound village for lunch. Relax for the rest of the afternoon, or head back out to the east side of the island for an Epic Finale up Mount Constitution. Dont let the mileage fool you, those 52 miles reqire close to 5 hours to complete.
52 miles / 5,736 ft. elevation gain
Day 7 - Ferry Back to the Mainland
Saturday morning we depart San Juan Island on a Ferry back to Anacortes where we say our goodbyes.
Meals:
Lunch on ride days is always included, unless the ride is optional. On this Tour 1 group dinner is included and riders are on their own for the remaining, with suggested seating times for those wishing to dine with others. A continental breakfast is always included of Greek yogurt, a selection of natural cereals, Bagels, cream cheese, etc. Hot breakfasts are on your own and require eating early in the Lodges.