Day 1
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Arrival Seattle - Historic Pike Place Market - Great Wheel
Arrive at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and collect your rental car upon arrival. 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.
Included Unique Activities
2-Hr Chef Guided Pike Place Market Food Tour
Seattle, Washington
This chef guided food tour takes you on a journey through the Pacific Northwest by tasting Seattle’s best artisan vendors in the famous Pike Place Market. Get the inside scoop on where chefs shop and locals hang out. As with all of our tours, we explore through our eyes and stomach - uncovering hidden gems and interacting with local vendors all while indulging in many delicious treats from our carefully selected stops. We look forward to you joining us for a morning filled with education, food, and fun!
Seattle Great Wheel VIP Ride
Seattle, Washington
Ride the tallest Ferris Wheel in America overlooking Elliott Bay. You will ride privately in a special luxury gondola with four leather seats and a glass floor.
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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. Don't miss other iconic sights like the 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. Then venture 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 sights of interest: National Nordic Museum, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, Living Computers: Museum + Labs, and the Seattle Art Museum.
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Seattle Underground Tour
Seattle, Washington
Take a 75-minute guided underground walking tour through the great city of Seattle. Stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. Your 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. The tour ends in Rogues Gallery and the Underground Gift Shop, where you’ll find displays depicting the past and Northwest memorabilia. Sons of the Profits, the book by Bill Speidel upon which the tour is based, is a popular souvenir.
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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 3
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Drive and Ferry to Orcas Island
Today you will drive 80 miles to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. After arriving on Orcas Island 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.
Included Unique Activities
Ferry Anacortes to Orcas Island
Anacortes, Washington
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.
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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
Before embarking on your whale watching tour, start your day with a visit to a local favorite - Brown Bear Baking. Be sure to arrive early for your best chance at the bestselling "epic" cinnamon roll. After your whale watching tour, the rest of the day is yours to explore or relax on the Island. Visit Orcas Island Pottery where pieces are displayed throughout enchanting gardens and fountains or Orcas Island Artworks, a co-op housed in a historic 1936 strawberry packing plant. For dinner, the New Leaf Cafe offers unpretentious French-inspired cuisine with a Pacific Northwest flare that will satisfy the most discerning gourmand. Duck Mac n' Cheese, Sake Fried Chicken, and Shoestring Truffle Fries are small plate favorites.
Included Unique Activities
Orcas Island Whale Watching Tour
Orcas Island, Washington
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.
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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 5
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Travel by Ferry to San Juan Island - Flightseeing
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. Enjoy the unique thrill of a seaplane excursion over the San Juan Islands. Spend the rest of day visiting the gorgeous purple fields of the Pelindaba Lavender Farm or the San Juan Vineyards. Their historic tasting room is open 7 days a week and the property features a charmingly renovated 19th century schoolhouse. End the day dining at the elegant Duck Soup, nestled in the woods with spectacular lake views and a stone firepit lounge on the deck. The fresh, sophisticated Northwest cuisine, locally sourced seafood, and artisanal craft cocktails consistently receive glowing reviews.
Included Unique Activities
Ferry Orcas Island to San Juan Island
Orcas Island, Washington
Today you will take the ferry from Orcas Island to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. The ferry ride will take a little over an hour.
San Juan Seaplane Tour
San Juan Island, Washington
Go flightseeing around the San Juan Islands on your Seaplane Excursion. Enjoy the unique thrill of taking flight from the water followed by panoramic views of majestic Mount Baker, Roche Harbor, and Vancouver Island. Your 30 minute tour circumnavigates the Island and your pilot will be able to point out areas of interest and answer questions. You might even spot some seals and whales from the air!
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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
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, the Roche Harbor Sculpture Park, and an Alpaca Farm! End the day with a sunset farewell sail and picnic.
Included Unique Activities
Sunset Schooner Cruise
San Juan Island, Washington
Relax on a breathtaking 2 hour sunset sail on the deck of a classic wooden sailing schooner. Head up the San Juan Channel and be enchanted by colorful wild flowers on Yellow Island and Jones Island, both only accessible by boat. Included with your tour is a light picnic.
San Juan Electric Bike
San Juan Island, Washington
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!
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 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.
Included Unique Activities
Ferry San Juan Island to Anacortes
San Juan Island, Washington
Enjoy your scenic two-hour ferry trip from the islands back to Anacortes. You will drive your car onto the ferry and then head up to the observation deck to take in the views of the Puget Sound.
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