Packing for the Kayak Trip: This is easier than you might think! That's because we take all the guesswork out of it by providing you with an extremely thorough checklist of every item you would need on the kayak tour. Very specific recommendations are made for clothing and footgear, right down to the type of fabrics that should be worn. We also provide you with the size limits for stowage in the kayaks so that you can test pack your gear before the trip to avoid any surprises that first morning on the beach. Most people are amazed at how much room there is in the kayaks and how many luxuries they can take with them!

Gear That You Bring: The essentials include your personal clothing and, for a camping kayak trip, a sleeping bag and pad. You will also need to bring your lunch(es) and eating utensils for kayak tours in Washington. This enables us to offer you lower trip fees and gives you the chance to bring along some of your favorite foods. There are many optional items that we recommend including binoculars, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc. Our detailed checklist will ensure that you don't forget anything.

Travel & Accommodations: Our web page "Travel to the San Juan Islands" provides extremely thorough information for travel in the Puget Sound region. Just about every possible way of getting to San Juan Island is described along with contact info and links to service providers. Every city, from Seattle to Vancouver to Victoria, is listed with the travel options available. You will find the specific travel tips very useful! The San Juan Islands kayak tours in Washington state do not include hotel stays like many of our other trips. We prefer to allow our trip participants greater flexibility at this trip location due to the incredibly wide selection available. San Juan Island accommodations range through all budgets and styles - campsites to hostels to bed & breakfast to luxury hotels. Our web page "Travel to the San Juan Islands" will give you a great start on finding your perfect accommodations.

E-mail or call us if you have any questions about preparing and planning for a kayak tour in Puget Sound. And don't forget to refer to our "Travel to the San Juan Islands" web page. We've anticipated just about every question imaginable and provided the answers on that page where it is available at any hour, even when our office is closed!