This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

In general this time of year, daytime temperatures are in the low to mid-70s, dropping to low 60s at night.  Nighttime temperatures may be a bit cooler in Friday Harbor. Rain drizzle and overcast skies are common for the Pacific Northwest.

For This Trip You'll Need--

• Lightweight but warm fleece jacket for cool mornings and evenings
• Inexpensive rain poncho or lightweight waterproof jacket

For Kayaking in Friday Harbor--

• Avoid cotton; bring quick-drying materials such as nylon or other synthetic fabric.
• Shoes with good traction that can get wet, such as Keens or Tevas; no flip-flops
• Brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Pacific Northwest weather is notoriously fickle. If it is warm, shorts and a short-sleeve shirt will be fine. Dress according to the weather and for water. Bring extra layers (fleece works well) in case you get wet or cold. These can be stored in your kayak in vendor-provided dry bags.
• In addition to the dry bags for gear, the kayaking outfitter will also provide water/wind resistant paddling jacket and paddling pants for your comfort while on the water.

You May Also Want--

• Lightweight gloves, scarf and hat for potential cooler temperatures on Mt. Rainier.
• Swimsuit
• One smart-casual outfit if you'd like to dress up a bit for dinners.
• Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest. 

Good Packing Habits--

• Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind – or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
• Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe. 
• Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
• Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance.

• You may bring one suitcase plus small shoulder bag/day pack/purse.
• Maximum suitcase size: 25-inches in height - as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle. The small or medium-size in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and will be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
• Suitcases larger than 25" in height will not fit in the WTT coach.
• The maximum weight of your suitcase should not exceed 30 pounds, as you will need to lift it into the coach luggage compartment.
• You are responsible for managing your own belongings.  We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. The possibility of steps exist at most hotel entrances.
• As part of this tour, we will be using ferry transport to the San Juan Islands.  You must be able to take your luggage on and off the ferry without assistance.

Walking is a key component of this tour. On some days, between walking tours and personal exploration you can expect to walk 2-3 miles over the course of a day. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance.

About Kayaking: No prior kayaking experience is necessary as sea kayaks are easy to paddle, comfortable to travel in and very stable. We recommend you be in reasonable shape and be comfortable around water (you will wear a life jacket while in the kayak).

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider:  the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

• Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
• ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; you must know your PIN number for your debit and credit cards in order to use the ATMs.

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf. 

• You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
• You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $8-$10 per day.