Orcas Island Itinerary: Hiking, Alpacas, and Whale Watching

Save this itinerary for Orcas Island, which is just 1.5 hrs from Seattle! ⛴️: book your ferry leaving from Seattle if you’re bringing a vehicle; as those spots fill up fast! Book on wsdot.com 🥾 Hikes: Mount Constitution: This is the highest peak in the San Juan Islands and the second highest island peak in the contiguous 48 states! You can drive to the top or take several routes hiking up. On a clear day, the view encompasses locations as diverse as Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Saturna Island, and the cities of Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia. Turtleback Mountain: A short hike with stunning views of the ferries coming in & out and Canadian mountain ranges 🦙 Visit @orcas_moon_alpacas_farm and get a tour from the owner Jeff! Call ahead and check if they’re available, as this is a small working farm. Don’t forget to tip, as the tours are by donation You’ll also see lambs, chickens, donkey’s and a milk cow 🥹 🕙 Opens at 10am 🐋 Book a whale watching tour with @outerislandx Orcas Island is famous for spotting whales from May-mid October including Orcas, Humpbacks & Minke whales 🏠 don’t forget to visit their Saturday farmers market and cute downtown area! Would you take a trip to Orcas Island? . . .