Northwest Waterways: Seattle to Victoria to San Juan Islands

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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 3:30 p.m.
Program Registration & Orientation: After you have your room assignment, head to the conference room at 5:00 p.m. to register with the Road Scholar program staff, which is also where our Orientation session will take p...
Getting on/off motorcoach; approximately 15 miles total; about 1/2 hour between stops. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; periods of standing for about 1 hour at field trip locations; mostly paved paths.
We’ll begin our morning by traveling via motorcoach...
Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day; mostly sidewalks and paved pathways; periods of standing up to 2 hours. Getting on/off Seattle Monorail; ride is about 2 minutes.
Gathering in the hotel conference room with our Group Leader, we’ll settle in for a pres...
Early start to check out, pack our breakfasts, and transfer to dock via bus to board ferry. Ferry ride is approximately 115 miles; about 3 hours. Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day; sidewalks, paved streets, paths; periods of standing at museum.
On our w...
Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day; sidewalks, paved streets, paths; periods of standing up to 2 hours at each location. Be sure to bring a driver’s license or other photo identification with you for admittance to the lunch dining room.
To start our morn...
Getting on/off motor coach; driving approx. 15 miles one way; less than 1 hour. Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day during group activities; more dependent on personal preference; sidewalks, paved streets, paths; periods of standing.
Boarding the motorcoa...
Short walk to/from the dock. Driving about 19 miles to Sidney; approx. 1/2 hour. Getting on/off ferry; ride is approximately 40 miles; about 1.5 hours. Walking approx. 1.5 miles throughout the day; stairs with railing (25 steps) at Whale Museum; standing up to 1 hour....
Walking approx. 1.5 miles throughout the day; paved and uneven pathways, dirt trails with exposed rocks and tree roots. Getting on/off mini-buses; driving approx. 55 miles total throughout the day; 5 ride segments of about 1/2 hour each.
We’ll join together in t...
Walking approx. 1/2 mile during group activities; paved sidewalks, brick walkways; standing up to 1.5 hours at museum.
Joined by a local artist, we’ll enjoy a presentation showcasing the creative and artistic spirits that are abundant in the archipelago. After a...
Hotel check-out by 7:15 a.m. Ferry transfer to Anacortes, WA, is approx. 20 miles; about 1.5 hours. Driving approx. 100 miles from Anacortes to Seattle; about 2.5 hours. Drop-offs at SeaTac International Airport and the starting hotel will be at approximately 12:30 p....
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