Olympic Coast & Islands
Tuition $6,495
Grades
6th-8th
Days
21
Dates
July 6-July 26, 2027
Activities
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Sea Kayak, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Portland, OR
Departure Location
Portland, OR
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
Olympic Coast and Islands is a thrilling 21-day adventure through the coast, forest, and islands of the Pacific Northwest.
- Explore the Hoh Rainforest and North Cascades National Park
- Backpack Olympic Beach (4 day backcountry trip)
- Sea Kayak the San Juan Islands (6 day backcountry trip)
Itinerary
Kick off your adventure by exploring the lush Hoh Rainforest before embarking on a four day backpacking expedition along the coast of Olympic National Park where you’ll have the opportunity to see wildlife and explore tidal pools.
After leaving the backcountry, you’ll spend a few days surfing on the dramatic Washington Coast before preparing for a magical and awe-inspiring seven day backcountry sea kayaking journey through the San Juan Islands.
After getting off the water, you’ll head to North Cascades National Park for some amazing views, hikes, and whitewater rafting along the Skagit River to cap off this epic journey.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in Portland, Oregon |
| Day 2 | Travel Day |
| Day 3 | Explore Hurricane Ridge and Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 4-7 | Backpack on Olympic Beach (4 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 8 | Surf the Olympic Peninsula |
| Day 9 | Prep for Sea Kayaking and Travel Day (via Ferry) |
| Day 10-15 | Sea Kayak the San Juan Islands (6 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 16 | Travel Day (via Ferry) |
| Day 17 | Day Hike in North Cascades National Park |
| Day 18 | Whitewater Raft the Skagit River |
| Day 19 | Day Hike in North Cascades National Park |
| Day 20 | Final Banquet |
| Day 21 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Resources
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and from the trip start and end
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