Best overall
Whale Watching from Friday Harbor
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 84 · from $135
Things to do in San Juan Islands, compared
We rank 44 experiences in San Juan Islands, United States, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Whale Watching from Friday Harbor at 84 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $15 per person, and 0 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Best value
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 84 · from $20
Best with kids
3 Hour Kayaking Tours from Friday Harbor
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 60 · from $135
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Watching from Friday Harbor | 84 | Exceptional | $135 | 4h | 4.8/5 (854) | Free to 24h before |
| Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass | 84 | Exceptional | $20 | 1h | 5.0/5 (111) | Free to 24h before |
| Full Day San Juan Island Kayaking Adventure | 82 | Exceptional | $149 | 6h | 4.8/5 (243) | Free to 24h before |
| Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $119 | 3.5h | 4.8/5 (261) | Free to 24h before |
| Kayaking in Deception Pass State Park | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $56 | 1.5h | 4.9/5 (137) | Free to 24h before |
| Tree Canopy Climbing on Lopez Island | 77 | Strongly Recommended | $275 | 4h | 5.0/5 (117) | Free to 24h before |
| 3-Hour Sea Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands | 76 | Strongly Recommended | $135 | 3h | 4.9/5 (99) | Free to 24h before |
| Guided Kayak Tour on San Juan Island | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $119 | 3h | 5.0/5 (45) | Free to 24h before |
| Whale Watching Tour from Anacortes | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $119 | 3h | 4.8/5 (808) | None |
| Orcas Island Whale Watching | 70 | Strongly Recommended | $119 | 3.5h | 4.7/5 (499) | None |
| Half Day Kayak Tour on San Juan Island | 68 | Solid Choice | $175 | 4h | 5.0/5 (18) | Free to 24h before |
| Bioluminescence Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands | 66 | Solid Choice | $175 | 3h | 4.7/5 (48) | Free to 24h before |
| Outdoor Rock Climbing Beginner or Intermediate at Mt Erie | 66 | Solid Choice | $260 | 8h | 5.0/5 (8) | Free to 24h before |
| Full Day Kayak Tour in San Juan Island | 64 | Solid Choice | $190 | 6h | 4.9/5 (9) | Free to 24h before |
| The Orcas Project Wine Tasting | 63 | Solid Choice | $29 | 0.5h | 5.0/5 (12) | Free to 24h before |
| Bellingham Bash Scavenger Hunt | 62 | Solid Choice | $23 | 2h | 4.5/5 (2) | Free to 24h before |
| Ultimate Scavenger Bellingham | 61 | Solid Choice | $24 | 3h | 4.2/5 (5) | Free to 24h before |
| San Juan Island 3 Day Kayaking Tour | 61 | Solid Choice | $1150 | 72h | 4.9/5 (10) | None |
| 3 Hour Kayaking Tours from Friday Harbor | 60 | Worth a Look | $135 | 3h | 5.0/5 (4) | Free to 24h before |
| Friday Harbor Frenzy Scavenger Hunt | 59 | Worth a Look | $23 | 2h | 3.5/5 (2) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.