Day 1
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Arrival Seattle - Historic Pike Place Fish Market - Great Wheel
Arrive at Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
Collect your rental car upon arrival. We are happy to make an advance car rental reservation for you, which you would pay directly at the rental desk, thereby allowing you to use your personal auto insurance policy coverage and/or coverage provided by your credit card company, as applicable.
Spend your first night in a boutique hotel with views out to Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains from a rooftop deck. Concierge parking is included and you’ll be within walking distance of award-winning restaurants, and a light rail station to use to explore the city.
Pike Place Fish Market Experience
You’ll select your favorite fish and then the fun begins: the fishmongers will throw your prized seafood to you in front of a cheering crowd – and it’s your job to catch it! The fish will be iced and packaged for easy transport home or they’ll ship it anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. You'll also receive the famous Pike Place Fish Guys Cookbook that you can have autographed by the fishmongers. Also included is a behind-the-scenes photo opportunity with the crew at Pike Place Fish Market.
Seattle Great Wheel
Experience the Largest Ferris Wheel in America overlooking Elliott Bay. You will ride privately in a special luxury gondola with four leather seats and a glass floor. Included with your ride are a souvenir t-shirt and priority boarding.
Overnight Location
Seattle, Washington
With everything from unrivaled natural beauty and world-class attractions to major sports teams, a thriving arts and culture scene, and beyond, there’s always something to do in Seattle.
The Seattle Center, location of the 1962 World's Fair, has become a premier destination for arts, entertainment, and leisure activities. The 74-acre campus is home to The Experience Music Project, The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, and The Space Needle.
Downtown Seattle hosts the Seattle Art Museum, The Seattle Symphony, and Pike Place Market.
Day 2
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Experience Seattle's Highlights
Today you will enjoy further highlights of Seattle beginning with an underground tour to explore the unique subterranean side of the city.
Seattle Underground Tour
Enjoy a humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city. All the while your tour guide will regale you with sidesplitting stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. It’s history with punch lines!
Seattle Space Needle
Ride an elevator up 500 feet to the glass-bottomed observation deck of the Space Needle, built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair.
Chihuly Garden and Glass House
After your Space Needle experience, venture right next door to Chihuly Garden and Glass and explore this incredible creation by artist Dale Chihuly. The Exhibition includes eight Galleries, the centerpiece Glasshouse, and a lush Garden.
Other suggested Seattle Sites: National Nordic Museum, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, Living Computers: Museum + Labs, Seattle Art Museum
Day 3
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Drive and Ferry to Orcas Island
Today you will drive 80 miles to the Ferry Terminal.
Enjoy your scenic two-hour ferry trip to the islands. You will drive your car onto the ferry and then head up to the observation deck to take in the scenic views of the Puget Sound.
Check-In to your Historic Resort
Nestled in the trees along the waterfront of Cascade Bay. Stay in a Bay View room and enjoy unique amenities including on-site fine dining, a full-service luxury spa, and a historical museum.
Overnight Location
Orcas Island, Washington
Step onto horseshoe-shaped Orcas Island, drop your suitcase, and drink in the green paradise the locals call “the gem of the San Juans.” It’s a magical mix of arts and culture, lush forests, pristine lakes, and endless outdoor possibilities. Charming villages of Eastsound, Olga, Deer Harbor, West Sound, and Orcas Village dot the island as centers of culture, art, and cuisine. Relax and enjoy the island's quality sampling of restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and museums.
Day 4
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Day on Orcas Island - Whale & Wildlife Boat Tour
Whale and Wildlife Boat Tour
No trip to Orcas Island would be complete without getting out on the water to see the whales. Your experienced guide will escort you through the Pacific Ocean in search of orca whales, gray whales, humpback whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, bald eagles, and much more.
Choose to upgrade to a private boat trip or add fishing if you wish..
The rest of the day is yours to explore or relax on the Island.
Suggested Sites: Orcas Island Pottery, Orcas Village, Eastsound Village, Crow Valley Pottery
Day 5
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Travel by Ferry to San Juan Island - Flightseeing - Dining
This morning take the ferry from Orcas Island to San Juan Island
Check-in to your Friday Harbor Hotel with views of the water and nearby marina.
Flightseeing around the San Juan Islands
Enjoy the unique thrill of taking flight from the water followed by panoramic views of Seattle, the Cascades, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier towering at 14,410 feet above sea level.
Your tour circumnavigates the Island and your pilot will be able to point out areas of interest and answer questions.
Five Course Dinner for Two
Experience San Juan Island fine dining this evening. You’ll be treated to a locally sourced five-course dinner with artisan cheese and house wine pairings. Choose to sit outside and enjoy the breath-taking views!
Overnight Location
San Juan Island, Washington
You’ll discover something new around every bend in the road on San Juan Island. Meet the largest herd of alpacas in the islands, or wind through a sweeping valley dotted with cows and sheep. Find out what it takes to run a farm or spend your day picnicking in fields of lavender. Taste local wines and meander through a vineyard or hike the rugged bluffs along the island's west side. Spot a pod of whales or steller sea lions sunbathing as you take in the natural beauty of the driftwood-strewn shores. Visit the iconic lighthouses and learn about the rich maritime history of the San Juans. Variety, beauty, serenity ... day after amazing day.
Day 6
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Explore San Juan by Electric Bike - Sunset Schooner Cruise
Electric Bike Self Tour
Today you will set off on a self-guided electric bike exploration of San Juan Island. You’ll be given a map pointing out scenic sites of interest for you to explore. There is much to see including beaches, lighthouses, state parks, vineyards, lavender farms, and more! Ask your destination expert about other rentals including mopeds and scooter coupes!
Sunset Farewell Sail and Picnic
Complete your trip with a breathtaking sunset cruise on the deck of a restored classic wooden sailing schooner. Included with your tour is a light picnic.
Day 7
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Depart from Seattle-Tacoma Airport
Depart Friday Harbor by ferry to Anacortes, Washington, and drive to Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
Fly home with cherished memories of the beautiful week you just had.
