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Outdoor Odysseys Kayak Tours

86 Cedar St., Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA 98250
800-647-4621
Ranked #7 of 13 tours in Friday Harbor
5.0 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: For over 25 years Outdoor Odysseys has been offering quality guided sea kayaking and whale watch tours in the San Juan Islands of Washington State.... more » Owner description: For over 25 years Outdoor Odysseys has been offering quality guided sea kayaking and whale watch tours in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Our tours feature opportunities to see killer whales and eagles while paddling, we offer great camp cuisine including Dutch oven cookery and guides that are mature (average age is 29), fun and professional. In 2009 we were selected by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the "200 best outfitters" in the world. « less
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Coronado, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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My wife and I participated in 3-day trip and had a very memorable experience. After reading their website my wife called a spoke to a person; a real person! The owner (Clark) no less. He was able to answer all of her questions so completely that she booked the trip while on the phone. The trip itself went pretty much... More

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sunny florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

Let's just start by saying that it was a real bummer not to see the stars of the show - there were no orcas to be found while we were out. However - what a FANTASTIC trip! The service was great, our tour guide was great, and the scenery was to die for. It was a beautiful day to be... More

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Helena, Montana
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

In August 2011, my husband and I signed up for the Outdoor Odysseys four-day "Eagles and Orcsa" kayaking trip through the San Juan Islands. We had a fantastic time! After a day of paddling, and sometimes hiking, we were treated to amazing meals that Sarah, our "guide extraordinaire" cooked on a small gas grill and a dutch oven. Outdoor Odyssesys... More

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NYC
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

We went on the “Eagles and Orcas” day trip and LOVED it. For only $99 you spend a whole day kayaking around San Juan Island-which is gorgeous! Scott, our guide, was full of knowledge about the islands and the wildlife, and he was also hilarious. We didn’t end up seeing any orcas (we did see several seals) but would absolutely... More

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State College, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

The staff in the office was helpful when we were arranging the trip. Our guide was the best! She was friendly and knew a ton about the wildlife. We saw seals, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles, giant purple sea stars and a more underwater goodies. The food was the best I've eaten on vacation. The company uses quality ingredients and... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
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My husband and I went on the 3 day kayaking trip with Outdoor Odysseys on September 27-29 and it was AMAZING!! About us: We are in our early 30s and I am in decent shape. I am not super extreme like my husband but we do have our own recreational kayaks in Columbus, Ohio. I wasn’t sure how I would... More

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Spokane, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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I recently returned from a 4 day sea-kayak camping trip in the San Juan Islands with Outdoor Odysseys, and must say it was a wonderful trip. I was a very last minute addition (signed up 3 days before departure), and was travelling solo. The office staff and owner were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Our guide, Tom, was a wealth... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

I just returned from a FANTASTIC trip with Outdoor Odysseys. The trip exceeded my expectations in every possible way. Sarah, our guide, was so knowledgeable and informative. She was incredibly warm, welcoming, fun, laid back, and patient...the perfect type of personality for guiding. Plus, to top it all off, her cooking was out of this world (healthy, fresh and filling).... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Love Outdoor Odysseys! A perfect day, a wonderful guide.

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Oregon City, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

My 10 year old son and I went on a 3-day tour and had a fabulous time. The weather was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the kayaking was superb. We had two tour guides and both were so knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. My son want to do the exact same trip next year!

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