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2-Day Fully-Catered Kayak Camping Trip in the San Juan Islands

2-Day Fully-Catered Kayak Camping Trip in the San Juan Islands

Overview

Cypress Island is unique among the hundreds of amazing islands here in the San Juan archipelago. It is one of the crown-jewels of the San Juan Islands National Monument. Over 90% of this large island has been set aside as a Conservation Area and a Natural Area Preserve. Due to the protected status, there is an abundance of wildlife surrounding the island. Miles of trails are available to explore, some leading to stunning overlooks and others lead to private coves with pebble beaches.

Few commercial companies venture to Cypress Island due to the challenges of where they operate from. Anacortes Kayak Tours is perfectly situated to enable them to escort a lucky few people to the "last best place" in the San Juan Islands.

No ferry hassles are necessary to join this trip. You can drive right to us on Fidalgo Island due to bridges that connect us to the mainland. Make the most of your valuable time and join us!

City: San Juan Islands

Sun 08 Jun

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Starting at $658.23

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Starting at $658.23

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What's Included

Fun and professional guide!

Water, snacks, coffee/tea and various drink mixes are provided in addition to a tasteful meal plan

Dinner

Breakfast

All camping gear, cutlery, and kitchen equipment.

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers over 265 pounds in weight, or over 6 feet 5 inches in height may not be comfortable in our kayaks. Please call if you have questions. Thank you!
We will be carrying all of our equipment in the kayaks, therefore if traveling with children we ask that there is one adult per child. We can make special arrangements occasionally, please call.
This trip is conducted in tandem (2 person) kayaks. Singles are available for an additional fee of $50/day. Must be reserved in advance, and participants must be at least 18 years old.
Please consult with your physician if you have serious medical conditions.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (11)

N1953RQdanield

Aug 2023

I made my reservation online, which was easy even though reservation itself was rather complex. AKT contacted me repeatedly before the trip to make sure everything was just right. As a result, everything went off without a hitch. We had a great trip with great guides, Tim and Margaret. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

I am happy to hear that you had a fun trip with Margaret and Tim. They are both wonderful guides and such kind people. We love having them on the team. Come back again sometime!

JaneL126

Aug 2023

Tim Mullen was our outstanding guide throughout this trip. He was a wealth of info about Puget Sound’s history, geology, tides, currents, flora and fauna. Plus he was a delightful person to be around and a wonderful chef. We could not have asked for a better guide on our very first trip. And all the trip planning and logistics by the AKT team behind the scenes could not have been smoother. Hats off to all of you for our memorable trip!! The only criticism we would make is in the written verbiage about the trip, it indicated that “no prior experience in kayaking was necessary.” For most of our group of six, this was our very first experience in sea kayaking. Our struggles through considerable winds and adverse tides were more daunting than we imagined. Perhaps a question to applicants for future trips should include gathering info about their previous experience so the trip could be better tailored to novices like ourselves.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

I am happy to hear that you had a good experience with Tim. He's a true professional, and a great person to spend time with. Your group did have a little bit of wind to deal with, which can always make things a bit more challenging. We do tailor the trips to the group's abilities whenever possible. In your case we were unable to utilize a launch point that would have shortened your distance considerably. The problem was that the beach at our alternative site was being occupied by Elsie Mae, a young female elephant seal, who was molting. We did not want to disturb her and so for several weeks we avoided that beach. Unfortunately, the natural world sometimes conspires to create extra challenges that we do our best to mitigate. Tim said that you all did great, all things considered. Thanks for joining us!

Q8477EKchadh

Jun 2023

We took the 2 day/1 night kayak trip to Cypress Island. It was an amazing experience from beginning to end! Besides the beautiful scenery and being away from our busy lives, the people made the experience one to remember. Tim was our guide and were very knowledgeable about many topics. He was friendly, patient, and a great cook! We also had the privilege of having two new guides come along. Leo and Emma joined our family of five and were fun to be around. They are experienced guides in Michigan and are learning all about the Pacific Northwest. Tim, Leo, and Emma were easily able to make connections with our two teenagers, while being able to have fun with the older folks as well. We all felt like we had made 3 new friends in just a short amount of time. Megan (the owner) was very friendly and went above and beyond with our group when one in our group needed some extra help. Everyone in this company works really hard. The amount of effort it takes to prep and pack the food, tents, sleeping bags, water, etc. must take hours! It's easy to see why this company has such high reviews on Trip Advisor! Our family would highly recommend taking this trip and know you will make memories like our family did!

Response from Host

Jun 2023

It is so nice to hear that your family enjoyed the trip to Cypress Island. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Thank you for taking the time to post this review, and for choosing AKT. We'd love to see you again someday!