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San Juan Kayak Expeditions, Kayak Tours and Rentals in the San Juan Islands WA

Since 1980

Explore the unique marine environment of the San Juan Islands of Washington State by sea kayak!

I specialize in three and four day personally guided sea kayaking tours from May through September incorporating camping, kayak sailing, hiking, whale watching and birding in an expedition style!

Or you may rent a double kayak and create your own self-guided, one day or multi-day trip!

Please join me this year for a sea kayaking, sea-level view of these breathtaking San Juan Islands!
Celebrating an unprecedented 28th season of guiding multi-day trips in the San Juans!
Come paddle with me in my backyard!

"It takes years to thoroughly know these islands and their waters. Simply stated, I have been studying for thirty years to give my clients the safest, most educational and personalized guided sea kayaking adventure possible. I am the most experienced sea kayak guide in the San Juan Islands! My knowledge of the tides and currents, coastlines, local lore, and natural history of the islands is simply a reflection of that experience!"

"My sea kayak trips offer wholesome, delicious meals and the industry's newest, state-of-the-art equipment! You will experience ever-changing coastlines, campgrounds and wildlife(from otters to eagles to orcas), enjoy the excitement of sailing a kayak with the wind and spend a few days with a kayak guide who has traveled more miles in the San Juans by sea kayak than anyone on the planet!"

"Seems sensible that a small, local, sea kayaking outfitter that has been doing this for a while would be a good bet.  You can rest assured that everything I have learned as a thirty year resident and avid paddler in the San Juan Islands goes into every trip!   A company like mine, that has offered owner-guided trips since 1980, must be doing something right!!  Come along for a fun-filled,unforgettable ride!"


Tim Thomsen
Owner/Guide


P.S. "Last season was a lot of fun and we saw some amazing things!

  Click below for my annual compilation of the best client photos of 2007!

  Try the slideshow!  It's awesome!"  

Best Photos of 2007

San Juan Kayak Expeditions has been rated the Best Outfitter in the San Juan Islands in "Top Ten Places to Sea Kayak in the USA" by America's Best Online!  Yeeha!   Click below!
http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/seakayakingbest.html


"I just wanted to say thanks again for a great trip. Learning to kayak, experiencing the moodiness and beauty of the islands from the best place imaginable (the kayak), seeing the sights/wildlife, all the laughs, the great camping food, the beautiful wake-up calls...all made for a fantastic, memorable time.
You rock. Thanks!"

Kari Tweiten
St. Paul, MN

We really enjoyed our expedition with you.  Especially your old-school style.  Your experience and knowledge of the islands, wildlife, the water and tides--it made for an excellent trip.  That kind of knowledge and experience is priceless!  We appreciated your approach where kayakers and guide all pitch in with chores.  Kayaking is all about doing.  People wanting pampered luxury should check into a hotel.  We've been telling everyone about San Juan Kayak.com.  Thanks!

CB Bassity

Chickasha, OK


"Fantastic scenery, exciting wildlife, lots of laughs, hearty meals, cozy campsites. This was a totally enjoyable experience. I recommend it highly!"

Heidi McDonald

Camano Island, WA

     


We enjoyed our trip so much and this CD is our way of saying thank you!  You're one hell of a guide and a special person to us - we're very glad to have shared the experience with you!"

Doug and Donna Fish
Sweet Home, OR

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