Seattle Walk, Bike & Paddle Adventure

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Walk, bike and paddle through Seattle to discover some of its iconic sights and hidden treasures. See Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market and the Olympic Sculpture Park by two feet. Jump on a bike and head to Discovery Park, the Ballard Locks and funky Fremont, before ending the adventure in a kayak on Lake Union.

Highlights:

Visit historic Pioneer Square.
Soak up the bustle of Pike Place Market.
Enjoy art at Olympic Sculpture Park.
Watch salmon journey along a fish ladder.
Cycle past Seattle’s waterfront.
Jump in a kayak to explore coves and waterways.
Enjoy fantastic Seattle skyline views.
Discover floating houses on the shores of Lake Union.

Tour style:Cycling, Walking, Kayaking, Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage, Nature
Inclusion:

Highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist guide, water bottle, NW style ‘On Safari’ Lunch, scones, cookies, fresh fruit.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 9.5 hours
Meeting point:
Meet at Fonte Coffee – 1321 1st Ave
Start time: 9.00 AM
Finish point:
South Lake Union Park

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Seattle Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Come and discover just how much beauty and nature thrives within the city limits as you walk, cycle and kayak your way around Seattle with Seattle Urban Adventures.

Start your Seattle day tour with a guided walk. Enjoy expert interpretations of local and natural history, architecture, culture, geology and urban ecosystems. Hear about the three fault lines that live under the city, visit historic Pioneer Square and learn about the Great Seattle Fire. Hear the history of the Space Needle, Smith Tower and Pike Place Market.

Meet your cycling guide at the Olympic Sculpture Park. The park, a former industrial site, is now a nine-acre green space for art. Take time to view the variety of sculpture on display here before heading off along stunning Elliot Bay. Continue on to Ballard Locks to observe the parade of sailboats, yachts, fishing boats and kayaks making passage. Stop by the fish ladder to watch salmon navigate their way through the 21 steps of salt.

After a leisurely spin along the ship canal arrive at Fisherman’s Terminal. Ride on to Fremont, the self-proclaimed ‘Center of the Universe’, and stop to enjoy some ice cream. Carry on to Lake Union and be greeted by kayakers, floating homes, seaplanes and the sparkling ‘Emerald City’ skyline.

Meet your kayaking guide in downtown Seattle. Paddle north through Lake Union, passing Portage Bay and the Montlake Cut. Explore Lake Washington and the Washington Park Arboretum; an extraordinary urban paddling destination, with narrow waterways and wetlands teeming with wildlife.

During your time on the water be sure to soak up the magnificent views of downtown Seattle. The shores of the lake are populated with floating houses. Keep a look out for the house used in the film ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ as it can be found floating here.

This is an easy kayaking adventure and can comfortably be enjoyed by beginners and the more experienced kayakers alike. Join this urban escape and look beyond the skyline, and the postcard views, to experience the wild heart of the ‘Emerald City’ first hand!

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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