Gourmet Kayak Expedition

Day 1
Your kayaking adventures begin at 11:00 am in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. After a short shuttle van ride to the historic seaside village of Roche Harbor, a picnic lunch of grilled meat skewers paired with a hearty black rice salad with lemon vinaigrette, accompanies a discussion of paddling technique and a review of the upcoming adventure. We will then paddle along the undeveloped eastern shore of San Juan Island to Spieden Island and take a break on Gossip Island, a remote island that is part of the Cascadia Marine Trail. Afterwards, we will paddle to Prevost Harbor on the northern side of Stuart Island, where we will set up camp for two nights. Enjoy Happy Hour, grilled salmon with smoked sea salt paired with Lost River wines, and rosemary olive oil cake with fruit compote for dessert.

Day 2
After a hearty breakfast of bacon and spinach faro with scrambled eggs, we will explore the scenic northern shorelines of San Juan Island. Today’s journey takes us through a spectacular section of the islands, plentiful with wildlife, passing along the expansive shorelines of Stuart Island, John’s Island, and the Cactus Islands. You will paddle into Boundary Pass and Haro Strait, a favorite salmon-hunting ground for orca whales.

Reenergize with a fantastic meal of smoked salmon sandwiches and chips served with Chukar Cherries peach cherry salsa. After a bit more paddling, you will return to camp on Stuart Island. Join your guides for an easy two mile hike to the northwestern point of Stuart Island for sweeping views of the Canadian Gulf Islands and Canadian Coastal Mountains.

Enjoy a Happy Hour of Fran’s salted caramels and local cheese with truffle honey. After short ribs for dinner, make sure to save room for dessert!

Day 3
After another cooked-to-order breakfast, our final morning takes us southeast out of Prevost Harbor and across Spieden Channel, where we will work up an appetite for curry chicken salad with peaches and chickpeas. Depending on conditions, we may even circumnavigate Stuart Island before saying goodbye to this beautiful place. A stop at Posey Island, Washington’s smallest state park, for crudités with truffle salt will be highlighted by expansive views of the Haro Strait and Vancouver Island to the west.

Our expedition will finish between 3:00-4:00pm in Roche Harbor where your luggage and shuttle van awaits to transport you back to Friday Harbor ferry terminal, or local lodging.

*Itinerary is subject to modifications depending upon weather and water conditions and group’s overall fitness level and interests.

• All kayaking and camping gear (e.g. tents, pillows, sleeping bags, dry bags)
• Gourmet cooked-to order meals paired with wine pairings in the evening
  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 2 Happy Hours*
  • 2 Dinners*
• Luggage storage in dock-side in Friday Harbor, WA
  • All items you bring will be removed from your luggage and repacked into dry bags and placed inside your kayaks for the duration of the expedition)
• Ground transportation from Roche Harbor to Friday Harbor, WA at the start and end of the expedition

• Air/ferry/ground transportation to/from the San Juan Islands, WA
• Pre and post trip accommodations
• Cash gratuity at your discretion for the tour guides

Space is limited. To reserve your space for a trip date, please submit a deposit of $250/person by clicking on the pink “Buy Tickets” button at the top or bottom of the page and use the code "GOURMETKAYAK" or call: 206.582.3504 ext. 0. It will automatically reduce the price in the shopping cart to the amount of the deposit. The balance will be due one month prior to the trip date.

For questions, please call us or email: kayak@savorseattletours.com.