San Juan Island Discovery:

This bike tour delivers the perfect  opportunity to escape and to unwind. Come prepared to lose yourself in island life, enjoying picturesque cycling and delight in the abundance of activity choices at your door step.

San Juan Island Discovery Dates and Availability:

Retreat/Tour	Dates (2012)	Price	Availability
San Juan Island Discovery	July 22nd - July 27th, 2012 Aug 12th - Aug 17th, 2012	$2800.00 CDN	Available

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San Juan Island Discover Summary:

San Juan Island Discovery
Total Approximate Distance:	200 – 250km (depending on activity level)
Guide/Support:	Ride Guide and Van Supported
Retreat Length:	7 days
Start/Finish:	Seattle (Courtesy airport transfers)
Meals :	All Meals Included

Retreat Description

This retreat is all about the escape to picturesque and tranquil island country riding. Enjoy the peaceful character of the San Juan Islands in luxury, each of the three islands visited provided their own unique charm. This retreat offers secluded coves, quite roads, rural vistas, historical sites, fresh air combined with cycling, hiking, boating and birding. A retreat which will leave you relaxed and revitalized.

Location:

Itinerary

Day One:
Highlights:	Leave your travel worries behind with Atwell Peak Retreat. We will be there to whisk you away for a week of renewal and revitalization. Enjoy worry free travel, new experiences, scenic vistas and festivities.
Activity:	Courtesy airport and downtown Seattle pick-up, scenic ferry ride to San Juan Island, bicycle set up and equipment check plus an easy ride upon arrival at San Juan Island to San Juan Vineyards.
Meal:	Ride Smart canapés & welcome dinner.
Lodging:	Tucker House Inn & Harrison House Suites, Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)

Day Two:
Highlights:	Morning yoga to start the day and get the riding legs ready. Enjoy the gently rolling hills on this day of cycling around San Juan Island including a visit to Roche Harbor and the site of the Canada/U.S. Pig War Crisis. Discover Afterglow Vista Mausoleum and for a taste of all things lavender take this opportunity to explore Pelindaba Lavender Farm.
Activity:	40 – 80 km (depending on your preference) around San Juan Island.
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, gourmet lunch, sunset meal in Roche Harbor.
Lodging:	Tucker House Inn & Harrison House Suites, Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)

Day Three:
Highlights:	Morning yoga, the world is your oyster sea kayaking, cycling, hiking or boating - the choice is yours. Enjoy sun downers at Lime Kiln Point.
Activity:	Optional activities and cycling distances and optional general fitness talk.
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, gourmet packed picnic lunch, riding snacks, sun downers Lime Kiln Point, Dinner in Friday Harbour.
Lodging:	Tucker House Inn & Harrison House Suites, Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)

Day Four:
Highlights:	Morning yoga, enjoy a day in the saddle, cycling around Lopez Island visiting Shark Reef Sanctuary, Spencer Spit State Park and Watmough Blight.
Activity:	40 – 60 km recreational cycle around Lopez Island (with opportunity to extend or shorten).
Meal:	Ride Smart Breakfast, gourmet picnic lunch, riding snacks, Dinner in Friday Harbour.
Lodging:	Tucker House Inn & Harrison House Suites, Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)

Day Five:
Highlights:	Morning yoga, explore Orcas Island a perfect location for a quiet island escape with its wooded mountains, waterfalls and tranquil lakes.
Activity:	35km of rolling hills to Cascade Bay and Doh Bay Café (with opportunity to extend or shorten).
Meal:	Ride Smart Energy Breakfast, Gourmet picnic lunch, afternoon tea Doh Café, dinner at Cascade Bay.
Lodging:	Orcas Suites at Rosario, Orcas Island.

Day Six:
Highlights:	Morning yoga, choose from a myriad of hikes in Moran State Park including Mount Constitution or challenge yourself to the 8 km cycle climb to the top of Mount Constitution.
Activity:	25 km challenging cycle loop to Mt Constitution or hiking through Moran State Park.
Meal:	Ride/Hike Smart Breakfast, Gourmet packed picnic lunch, riding/hiking snacks, Farewell Dinner celebration.
Lodging:	Orcas Suites at Rosario, Ocras Island.

Day Seven:
Highlights:	Morning yoga, enjoy a scenic ferry ride back to Anacortes and Seattle or continue your travels onto Vancouver Island.
Activity:	Bicycles will be packed and ready to go for you, courtesy airport transfer.
Meal:	Gourmet breakfast, lunch.