Three-Day Wine Tasting & Sea Kayaking Adventure
Kayaking in Washington with Outdoor Odysseys
Highlights
- "Wine and Dine" with the owners of one of the top wineries in Washington State
- Kayak and camp on an island only accessible by boat
- Paddle in prime orca whale habitat
Full Description
Spend three days paddling the beautiful San Juan Islands and two nights enjoying award winning wines or micro-brews of the Pacific Northwest as our expertly guided sea kayaking tour by day becomes a “waterfront” tasting room by night.
“Brew and Boat” Tour – We’ve teamed up with renowned NW micro brewery, Full Sail, to combine the fun of sea kayaking with the opportunity for indulging in freshly made local micro-brews. What could be more relaxing after a day of paddling and viewing cool stuff such as bald eagles and harbor seals than relaxing with a tasty, refreshing brew? We’ll be pairing hand selected Full Sail Beers with our great tasting gourmet cuisine while camping on scenic Jones Island. Sample menu paired with Full Sail Micro brews: Baked brie with pecans, sun dried tomato chicken sausage w. wild rice and freshly baked Dutch oven gingerbread with whipped cream and blueberries.
“Kayak & Wine Tasting” Tour – Join us for 3 days of sublime paddling, wildlife viewing, eating and sampling great tasting wines – all on a scenic island – only accessible by boat! Relaxand enjoy our delicious camp cuisine paired with a great selection of Washington wines Sample menu with paired reds and white wine: Appetizer consisting of rosemary roasted hazelnuts/herbed goat cheese with seasonal vegetables, Dutch oven baked fresh coho salmon wrapped in bacon, seasonal fruits and dark chocolate for desert.
Includes:
- Top quality sea kayaks and all related kayaking gear, tent (you may bring your own)
- Waterproof storage bags, cup, plate, bowl and eating utensils
- Tastefully prepared meals starting with lunch the first day through the third day
- Island transportation to and from Friday Harbor, instruction and knowledgeable guiding
Excludes:
- Airfare
- Transportation to and from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
- Sleeping bag and pad (rentals available)
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
On our first day we'll work our way northward kayaking along the picturesque west side of San Juan Island. We'll keep a sharp eye out for whales as we're in prime Orca habitat. We'll have spectacular views of the Olympic Mountain range to the south and Vancouver Island to the west. After paddling for a couple of hours along the rocky, convoluted shores of San Juan Island and Henry Island we'll stop for lunch. After we cross Spieden Channel we'll be paddling among forested, rocky islands including Spieden, Goose and John. Our destination for the night is Reid Harbor and Stuart Island, which is only accessible by boat. The campsite is nestled in a clump of red barked Madronas, Cedar and Douglas fir trees. After camp is set up, you can relax while your guides prepare the evening meal. Life doesn't get much better when you're sitting at a scenic, secluded waterfront campsite supping on a glass of wine and eating superbly prepared food after a hearty day of paddling.
Day 2
On our second day we'll do "le grand" circumnavigation around Stuart Island passing by many smaller uninhabited islands. We'll kayak past the abandoned Coast Guard lighthouse on the north side of Stuart and glide past numerous birds including great blue herons,cormorants and bald eagles. We'll return to our campsite on Stuart for another tastefully prepared dinner paired with more of Buty's delicious wine. After dinner you'll have the option of participating on an evening "bioluminescence" paddle.
Day 3
Our third day will be spent retracing our route back to ourput-in site. We're in prime whale territory again so our chances of seeing the J, K and L pod of resident Orca whales increases. We should arrive at our take-out between 2 and 4 PM.
About The Operator:
Outdoor Odysseys
Headquarters:
Washington
We have been in business since 1987 and have built a well-deserved reputation for offering quality, hand crafted kayak tours. Clark Casebolt has made a personal decision to keep Outdoor Odysseys a relatively small company that concentrates specifically on sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands. Unlike some other island companies, we don't offer trips in the winter to Baja or Costa Rica. This focus and personal involvement results in quality trips with a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Our level of commitment begins with your call or e-mail to our office. As a native of Washington, Clark and his staff can make recommendations about planning your trip to the San Juan Islands and other things to see and do in the Pacific Northwest. When you sign up we'll send comprehensive trip information ranging from travel logistics, clothing and equipment lists to detailed natural history information. Our goal is to ensure that your vacation with us is effortless and hassle free from start to finish.