Paddling Trips in the Pacific Northwest
Looking for kayaking trips or paddling trips in the Pacific Northwest? Crossing British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho, here's 15 outfitted paddling trips to choose from if you are searching for a paddling trip in the region of Cascadia!
The Klondiker: Paddling the Big Salmon River

The Klondiker: Paddling the Big Salmon River
by Ruby Range Adventure
The Big Salmon is reachable by gravel road, which avoids an expensive charter flight, but it’s also remote, seeing only a handful of paddlers each year. It’s winding, narrow, and offers a some exciting wave trains and eddies to play on, but the difficulties can be avoided and are suitable for beginners.
Desolation Sound Kayaking Expedition, BC
Desolation Sound Kayaking Expedition, BC
by Wildcoast Adventures
Dramatic fjords and steep evergreen forests await adventurous sea kayakers paddling through Desolation Sound. With over 60 km (37 miles) of remote coastline to discover, the power and beauty of the wilderness provides many magical moments. Wildlife including bald eagles, whales, dolphins, sea lions, porpoises, seals and black bears all inhabit this region.
Eagles and Orcas Day Tour
Eagles and Orcas Day Tour
by Outdoor Odysseys Sea Kayaking
This Full Day "eagles and Orcas" Tour paddles in prime whale and wildlife habitat in Haro Straight and includes Lunch. Over the years, they have provided sea kayaking guests with literally thousands of sightings of these majestic mammals along the west side of San Juan Island
San Juan Islands 4 Day Kayak & Bike Inn to Inn

San Juan Islands 4 Day Kayak & Bike Inn to Inn
by Crystal Seas Kayaking
Sea kayak one day among small remote islands in search of sea birds, seals, porpoise, river otters and orcas...then cycle the next day along unpopulated roads past rolling pastures dotted with sheep and along awe-inspiring cliffs.
10 More Trips in the Pacific Northwest
Great Bear Rainforest - Spirit of the West Adventures
General Accommodations - Paddler's Inn
Deception Pass & the Salish Sea - The Power of Water
8 Day Brooks Peninsula Expedition - West Coast Expeditions
Orca Lite - Spirit of the West Adventures
Orca Camp - Kayak in Killer Whale Territory - Wildcoast Adventures
Day Tours from Anacortes - Anacortes Kayak Tours
Kayaking With Orca Whales - BCYukon Adventures
Canoeing Yukon's Big Salmon River - Nature Tours of Yukon
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