Since 1987, Outdoor Odysseys has been providing one of the most informative, safe, and fun sea kayaking tours in the San Juan Islands. Join our naturalist guides on a half-day, full-day or multi-day kayaking tour to see orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, sea stars, and more. Whether it’s your first time in a kayak or you’re an experienced expedition paddler, Outdoor Odysseys is here to create the perfect adventure for you.
Full-Day Tours explore the West Side of San Juan Island staying along the “Orca Highway” and passing by the Lime Kiln State Park Lighthouse. We provide lunch on these tours, whipping up a fresh, healthy meal while you lounge on the beach or explore the nearby tide pools.
For our 3 and 4 Day or Custom Multi-day Tours, we load up the boats with your gear, camp kitchen, Dutch ovens, and a vacation-worthy amount of food and wine and head out to more remote islands where we camp near the water. Go on a hike, nap on the beach, or get to know new friends while your guide prepares baked brie, wild smoked salmon, Dutch oven frittata or forages nearby for Nootka Rose and miner’s lettuce for your salad. We strive to tread lightly on our beautiful marine ecosystem: leaving beaches and campsites better than we found them, using mostly local and organic ingredients, and practicing Leave No Trace and water conservation on all our trips.
Looking for something a little different? Join us for a NW Winemaker’s Tour with Boudreaux Cellars, a Craft Beer Tour with San Juan Brewing, or a Kayak and Yoga Tour!
Whether you’re looking for orcas and other whales in their natural habitat, to spoil yourself with delicious camp cuisine, or explore as much of the archipelago as you can, Outdoor Odysseys has your island adventure.
Pick up daily in Friday Harbor at 10:45am starting May 6th - $119 per person (incl. tax/fees) - Normally $149
Our popular day tour starts with us picking you up in Friday Harbor. We'll then take a beautiful drive up and across San Juan Island to the west side where we'll launch from idyllic San Juan County Park. We'll take our time paddling along the coastline, past Lime Kiln Point State Park, one of the top land-based whale watching sites in the world. We stop for a fresh on-the-spot-prepared picnic lunch under the trees at Dead Mans Cove, where you have an opportunity to take a short hike or just relax before making our way back up north.
This is a wonderful afternoon, paddling international waters, experiencing the beautiful and unique marine and bird life around this vast national park system. We take our time looking out for different species of whales along with otters, seals, porpoises, dolphins, bald eagles, salmon and so much more; all while taking in the views of the Canadian Gulf Islands and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges.
Departures every Tuesday and Friday in May, starting on May 9th - $549 per person (incl. tax/fees) - Normally $799
Join us for one of our already scheduled Stuart Island tours in May and with a special shoulder season price.
This most popular overnight sea kayak and camping trip picks you up in Friday Harbor and launches from the west side of San Juan Island, through prime orca whale habitat to picturesque Stuart Island, which is accessible only by boat. Paddle international waters, experiencing the beautiful and unique marine and bird life around this vast national park system, all while taking in the views of the Canadian Gulf Islands and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges. On land, enjoy time exploring the islands, camping, and fueling your journey with stellar, 3-course camp cuisine, prepared by your tour guide. Learn more about the route and the day to day itinerary below. We hope to see you on your next San Juan Island Kayak Tour!
Bioluminescence Add-On
Add a special 45 - 90 minute bioluminescence night paddle to the second night of this trip. After you've digested dinner, you'll set out with your guide for a special night paddle to explore the incredible bioluminescence micro flora in the Salish Sea around Stuart Island, in this condensed version of our popular Sunset and Bioluminescence Night Tour.
Valid: 05/09/2025 to 05/30/2025
