The Experience
Each moment seems better than the last. Seeing a nesting bald eagle from the deck of your ferry. Soaking up the montage of cultures – from First Nations to British – in vibrant Victoria. Following Canyon Creek through an Eden of sword ferns, mosses and old-growth Douglas fir. Then arriving at magnificent Sol Duc Falls. Hiking mile-high Hurricane Ridge and seeing Mount Olympus in one direction, Mount Rainier and Seattle in another. Most vacations have that one defining moment you remember forever. This trip has those incredible moments daily. Ferry between the United States and Canada in the idyllic San Juan archipelago Mount Constitution, with 360-degree mountain and island views Discover Victoria’s colonial harbor-side charm Explore the incredible assortment of flowers at Butchart Gardens Olympic National Park, where temperate rain forest, alpine lakes and waterfalls meet
Days 1-2 The spectacular panorama from the summit of Mount Constitution, Orcas Island’s apex: shimmering water, evergreen-clad isles and snowcapped Mount Baker on the horizon Explore Moran State Park, a nature-lover’s paradise On San Juan Island, discover pedestrian-friendly Friday Harbor. Day 3 Ferry between islands – and countries – in the idyllic San Juan archipelago A hike on Mount Work offers striking 360-degree views of Vancouver Island, the Olympic Mountains and the surrounding Gulf Islands Settle into the luxury of the Brentwood Bay Resort with a full-service spa, waterfront suites and an elegant dining room. Day 4 World-renowned Butchart Gardens, a Canadian National Historic site with 55 acres of exquisite flowers and plants The enchanting city of Victoria on Vancouver Island is our setting for a historical walk before our ferry ride across the Straight of Juan de Fuca and hike to Marymere Falls. Day 5 Olympic National Park, where temperate rain forest, alpine lakes and waterfalls meet Meander through an old-growth forest of Sitka spruce, hemlock and Douglas fir to awe-inspiring Sol Duc Falls. Day 6 Hike stunning Hurricane Ridge, winding through flower-filled meadows that look onto Mount Olympus, the Bailey Range and the San Juan Islands Views of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier cap off the trip.
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The Route
