San Juan Kayak Expeditions in Friday Harbor, WA

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Telephone:	+1 360-378-4436
Website:	www.sanjuankayak.com
Address:	275 A St, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	840 ftFriday Harbor

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Description

Specialties

I specialize in guided multi-day sea kayak tours and rentals. Experience sea kayak sailing with my patented kayak sail system, paddle with orca whales and spend a few days with a kayak guide who has paddled more miles in the San Juan Islands than anyone on the planet!

I rent quality, double sea kayaks and equipment for self-guide multi-day trips. Free pick up at the ferry dock and return, a written itinerary of your route and my help in planning your journery.

History

Established in 1980.

San Juan Kayak Expeditions began in 1980, and is a small, local, environmentally sensitive sea kayak outfitter that still offers owner-guided three and four day tours in Washington’s San Juan Islands.

Meet the Business Owner

Tim T.

Business Owner

Tim Thomsen has been guiding multi-day kayak tours for 31 years. He has lived an paddled the San Juan Islands for 33 years. He led six and ten day trips in Baja’s Sea of Cortez for thirteen winter seasons. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture from Washington State University, plays classical guitar and alto recorder and builds driftwood birdhouses in the off-season.

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5 reviews of San Juan Kayak Expeditions

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John F.

Place rating: 5
Lake Stevens, WA

Great experience with Kevin and Alicia as our guides. We did the two day tour and camped on Posey Island. It’s a very small island that is actually a state park so we basically rented the entire island. The gear was in great shape and the guides were absolutely wonderful. Nice people and very knowledgeable about the local area/flora/fauna. We will be back for hopefully a longer tour next time!

Tarah B.

Place rating: 5
Sherwood, OR

Just got done with the 6 hour «whale-ho» kayaking tour and it was amazing! Our tour guides, Rob and Brandon were fabulous! They were knowledgable, funny, down to earth, and they really made the tour more enjoyable. The tour included lunch and a little hike on land. We were able to see a bunch of orcas on the tour as well. The tour was great, but seeing the orcas definitely was the icing on the cake. Definitely recommend them if you want a good tour!

Sara H.

Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA

A multi-day trip kayaking in the San Juan Island is one for the bucket list, for sure. Our two-day adventure with AJ at the helm did not disappoint. We were fortunate enough to see both resident orcas and transients. Sadly, we were a bit far away, but it’s all luck of the draw.
We felt the trip was well planned/managed. The equipment was of high quality and generally well maintained (a small issue with our rudder was an annoyance at times). The paddling territory was beautiful, as was our campsite. A beautiful sunset hike, hearty burrito dinner, and crackling fire were welcome after a long day of paddling.
A trip we’ll never forget.

Juliann S.

Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL

Tim is an excellent guide and, perhaps more importantly, a fun one. He never compromises safety, which actually adds to the experience — allowing you to feel more confident and present in the moment. His breadth of knowledge about the history of the islands, the flora and fauna, as well as the culture — both indigenous as well as transplanted tourist — is impressive. He raises your awareness regarding the environment and the challenges that are being faced in the San Juans without being preachy or over-bearing. The kayak-sailing in the sunshine was incredible, as was the ever-unfolding scenery. It was strange, after just a day, to start feeling blasé about bald eagles, deer, mink, seals, sea lions, etc. just because we were lucky enough to see something that incredible at almost every turn. We will be back (girl’s trip!) however next time we WILL bring some wine. Even though you have to paddle it with you, I’ll sacrifice some trail mix for a good Shiraz.

Ethan S.