Day One: San Juan Island Northern Loops

Visit Roche Harbor, Westcott Bay Sculpture Park, English Camp, & Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm.

The ride follows rolling back roads to Roche Harbor. This sheltered cove has been a haven for sailors for over 150 years. There are several waterfront restaurants – ideal for a leisurely lunch in the sunshine. After lunch, you go on to explore British Camp (the site used by the British troops during the joint military occupation of the Island in 1859).

Today’s ride crosses the center of the island riding past Beaverton Marsh and Egg Lake on the back roads to Roche Harbor. Enjoy lunch on the docks at Roche Harbor where history emerges as life at a slower pace. We’ll follow the suns rays into the Westcott Bay Sculpture Park where you’ll be transformed into fields of masterpieces. You’ll set off for another relaxing afternoon ride past Lime Kiln State Park. Visitors here often witness pods of resident orcas feeding in the kelp beds just offshore and you can learn more about these enigmatic creatures by visiting the lighthouse research center.

Day Two: Lopez Island Excursion

Today, you head over to Lopez Island – the “Friendly Isle.” This 15-mile island is one of the most peaceful and relaxed islands in the San Juan chain. Once on Lopez Island, Intermediate riders cycle
past driftwood-scattered beaches to Spencer Spit with stunning views of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains. After cycling past small farms that produce fruits and vegetables, you get to Shark Reef Sanctuary where seals bask in the sunshine. From there you head back to Lopez Village.

Lopez Island is the most friendly, peaceful, and relaxed island in the San Juan chain

Day Three: Adventures at Sea and Marine Vistas

Whales, Local Treasures from Art to Wildlife

We start the day with a van transfer to Friday Harbor where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Restaurant at Friday Harbor House. From here, we board embark on a marine wildlife cruise, followed by a delightful lunch near Friday Harbor with time to explore the shops. The hike to the top of Young Hill, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the islands. Our day is focused on exploration and discovery of island treasures.

Day Four: San Juan Island Southern Loops

Lighthouses & Coastal Bluffs
 
Discover the wild, windswept beauty of the island’s southern reaches, from historic lighthouses to one of the best land-based whale watching spots in the world.

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel to preview the day’s route. We’ll set out from Friday Harbor, heading southeast through rolling farmlands and quiet country lanes. Our first major landmark is Cattle Point Lighthouse, perched on dramatic bluffs at the island’s very tip. Here, you’ll find breathtaking, panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains.
 
The journey continues along the serene and scenic west side of the island. We’ll pedal past the tranquil waters of False Bay, a known spot for spotting shorebirds and eagles. The route then leads us to the crown jewel of the day: Lime Kiln Point State Park, famously known as “America’s Best Whale Watching Park.” We’ll take a well-deserved break here, where you can explore the iconic lighthouse, walk the rocky shoreline, and (with luck) witness orcas from the cliffs.
 
The final leg carries us back to Friday Harbor through serene forests and pastoral landscapes, a peaceful end to an unforgettable coastal ride.
 
Distance: 32 miles | Elevation Gain: 1,785 ft.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Stay: Friday Harbor House