San Juan Islands Multisport Vacation
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The San Juan Islands are a group of 175 islands, located about 60-90 minutes off the coast of Washington State. The four main island destinations are San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island and Shaw Island. The Washington State Ferry takes you and your car to this beautiful location, allowing you to watch for animals in their natural habitat along the way.
REI Adventures offers a 6-day San Juan Multisport Vacation that includes kayaking through Griffin Bay, biking through Orcas Island, hiking Mt. Finlayson, camping and watching bald eagles, porpoise, orcas and other wildlife.
As of early 2010, the trip costs $1,899 for REI members and $2,200 for non-members. Accommodations include a furnished tent-cabin for two nights, island camping one night, and lodge or cottage accommodations for two nights.
Included in your fees are all meals, lodging, equipment, bikes and helmets and camping fees. Space tends to be limited on these trips so it's a good idea to plan ahead.
REI Adventures
PO Box 1938
Sumner, WA 98390
800-622-2236
rei.com
Hike Through Mt. Rainier National Park
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You'll be awestruck by the beauty that surrounds you as you hike through Mt. Rainier National Park. Mt. Rainier extends from southern British Columbia, Canada to northern California and rises an amazing 14,411 feet.
Timberline Adventures offers a 6-day hike through scenic Mt. Rainer National Park. The hike takes place during the month of August, when there is the least amount of snow and mosquitoes.
Each day's hike brings you progressively through Mt. Rainier National Park at a rate of about 5-9 miles per day. See Comet Falls, hike the Skyline Trail, move steadily between Pinnacle and Plummer Peaks and explore the Wonderland Trail.
As of early 2010, the cost for this trip was $2,095 per person and covers all lodging (including your three nights at the historic Paradise Lodge and your final two nights at the Crystal Mountain Resort). All meals, shuttles between Seattle and Mt. Rainier, park entrance fees, leadership, tour maps and narratives are also covered. This excursion is scheduled to take place only once a year in August. With limited space you will want to book in advance.
Timberline Adventures
7975 E. Harvard, Suite #J
Denver, CO 80231
800-417-2453
timbertours.com
Vancouver Island-Olympic Peninsula Multisport Vacation
Explore temperate rainforests, hike in the mountains, see rivers, canyons and more on this multisport tour of Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula, hosted by The World Outdoors. This 6-day tour begins with a hike through one of Washington State's most magnificent natural features, Dungeness Spit, a natural wildlife refuge.
You'll spend time mountain biking through Lake Crescent and rafting through the canyons of Olympic National Park-Victoria. On days four and five you'll learn kayaking basics before heading to Becher Bay to kayak among sea lions and whales.
As of early 2010, the cost for this trip was $2,898 with an additional cost of $95 for bike rental. Included in your cost are all meals, accommodations, kayaks, rafts, instructions for biking, kayaking, rafting, shuttle transfer and professional guides. Accommodations include two evenings at Lake Crescent Lodge and a bed & breakfast in Victoria. Plan ahead; The World Outdoors hosts this trip in July and August only.
The World Outdoors
2840 Wilderness Place, Suite D
Boulder, CO 80301
800-488-8483
theworldoutdoors.com
