Islands of the Northwest
July 5, 6-13, 2008 Northwest Washington State
410 miles/8 days (7 riding, 1 day off) 45-65 miles per day
$1400/$350 Deposit Rating: I45 – A65
You are invited to join your fellow Colorado HeartCycle comrades for a tour of 6 of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful islands. The scenery is breathtaking with thick, green forests; sparkling blue water, snow capped mountains, and quaint island towns.
This 8 day tour begins in Mukilteo, WA adjacent to Boeings giant airplane factory and Future of Flight Museum. Sunday begins our tour with hilly Whidbey Island and the quaint towns of Langley and Coupeville. Monday we cycle the north end of the Olympic Peninsula with panoramic views of the Straight of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. Tuesday we travel to Victoria, BC with a day off for sightseeing. (Note: Passport is REQUIRED for travel to Canada!) Wednesday’s itinerary includes cycling along Victoria’s picturesque shoreline, a stop at Butchart Gardens and an evening ferry to San Juan Island. The remainder of the week will be spent island-hopping for tours of San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands. The final day of touring takes us over Deception Pass with its picturesque views then back down Whidbey Island.
Wildlife here is abundant so expect sightings of bald eagles, great blue heron, seals, sea lions, sea otter, deer, and if we are lucky maybe even an Orca whale! The challenge of the week is the 2400 ft climb up Mt. Constitution for an awesome 360o view of the San Juan Islands and mainland. Don’t miss this tour through Washington’s most treasured landscape.
Tour Leaders: Ken Condray & Becky Bottino
For more information contact Ken & Becky @ 425-745-1159 or e-mail condray3@comcast.net or bbottino7@comcast.net