specifically designed for the whole family
Family Multi-Day Kayaking
Trip Length: 2 - 3 Days
Group Size: 4 - 12
Families with children ages 6-12 years of age. Both novice and experienced outdoor-enthusiast families welcome!
We take kids as young as 6 on overnight adventures to Jones Island Marine State Park, located north east of San Juan Island. Jones Island has great hiking and walking trails, rocky shorelines for tide-pooling, and epic views of the San Juans at sunset. Located to the east of San Juan Island, the paddle to Jones Island is in the protected waters of San Juan Channel, making the crossing easier for families. The Family Multi-day can be done as a 2 or 3 day adventure.
Have older kids? Looking for more of an adventure? See our Roche Harbor to Stuart Island 3 Day Itinerary. We can turn almost any tour into a family trip for children ages 12 and older.
Questions? See answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions.
Your Adventure Itinerary
Our trip begins this morning in Friday Harbor, Washington, located in the San Juan Islands archipelago. We meet a few hundred feet from the Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal, then transfer to Roche Harbor to prepare for our kayaking excursion. Packing into dry bags, we load our kayaks and begin paddling across the open water of San Juan Channel and paddle along the Wasp Islands enjoying spectacular water and island views. Once we arrive at Jones we will set up camp, then there is free time to relax, hike or go tide-pooling. Tonight's dinner, made with locally sourced ingredients, is prepared by our guides. Lunch and dinner included. Take an evening paddle, build a camp fire (burn bans permitting), or do a sunset hike to finish the day.
We will start the day with a hot breakfast and coffee. Our main activity is to paddle the Wasp Islands, a beautiful chain of small islands located between Jones Island and Shaw Island. We prepare for another fabulous dinner back at camp and end the day with activities or down time.
After a delicious hot breakfast, pack up camp to be launching by 10 am. Cross San Juan Channel paddling toward San Juan Island enjoying views of the channel, Speiden Island, and Canada. Arrive to our docks in Roche Harbor around 2 pm – do not plan off island travel prior to 4:30pm. Return time is subject to change due to tides and weather. If you do not have a car, we will shuttle you back to Friday Harbor.
Depending on your family and group size, some itinerary items can be switched up to give your family the best trip! Want more camp time or more paddling? Let us know! We email a pre-trip questionnaire prior to your tour.
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Our Guides and Attention to Customer Service Is Amazing
Why San Juan Outfitters for your Family Adventure?
Our guides are AMAZING!
Our guides are the best in the industry, and are hand selected to join our San Juan Outfitters staff. All guides have degrees or backgrounds in biology, ecology, or outdoor recreation, and some are K-12 educators during the school year. Our guides are great at working with kids and making sure that your tour is fun and exciting for all ages! San Juan Outfitters’ guides participate in rigorous safety training with Seattle Adventure Sports and Body Boat Blade in addition to biweekly safety training sessions. Safety is, and will continue to be, our #1 priority.
Attention to Customer Service
We make sure to provide the highest level of customer service from start to finish to make sure you feel great when booking with San Juan Outfitters. We are open daily and happy to help answer questions about your tour, San Juan Island, or any part of your trip to make sure you travel with ease.