This is truly the best way to camp! This was our first time "glamping" and I have to say, I may…read morenever do it any other way again. The Leanto staff was extraordinary. Scott was there to greet us, helped us set up, even assisted with needs we had after getting there such as firewood, etc and was beyond helpful. The glamping site itself was super clean, well prepped with everything we needed, comfortable, yet did not take away at all from the true camping experience one bit. My dad is an avid camper and we grew up camping in a similar fashion and our set up was close to this, only we had plush beds, a dresser, local artwork in our tents, and the convenience of not having to bring much gear. We glamped in site 6 which included 2 tents and was able to sleep four. They do an amazing job and for the $, you get a lot. They provide all the things you'd get in a hotel room (maybe more) except in a wilderness setting. But here's something I loved... they also do frequent routine checks on your site to ensure you're comfortable, have any questions or need anything. You can simply communicate via your mailbox and they will not bother you otherwise. It's the cutest thing ever. This was my daughters first time camping (ages 3 and 5) and we wanted to ease them into camping, and I have a feeling, we'll never do it any other way. My only hope is that Leanto continues to a) expand so that we can continue going to new places b) one day allow dogs. While I gave Leanto 5 stars because this was the most perfect camping trip ever, my husband probably would have minused half a star for us having to leave our furbaby at home.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE. 5/5! Ever since we got in we felt very welcome. Scott (person who…read morechecked us in) was absolutely great. He gave us a tour of our site and told us all about the area. His recommendations were 10/10. The glamp site (we had site 6) had two tents. One with a queen bed and the other with two twins. Both tents had enough bedding. The bed was very comfy and warm :) the tents also had side tables, coffee, side tables, cabinets, flashlight etc. Gamp site had everything you could need. All you have to do is show up :) the campsite is also 5/5. Clean bathrooms and showers and lots of drinking water around. The whole thing costed us $250 for 4 people. There were raccoons but other than that it was amazing. Highly highly recommend

Did a whale watching trip with Gabe and Elliot and it was incredible! The boat is just the right…read moresize (wouldn't want to be in one of those tiny Zodiac boats or one of the giant boats with 50 other people!!) and both Gabe and Elliot were so knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life that we saw. I was very impressed and will definitely book again!

I'm extremely disappointed with how my situation was handled recently. Due to a family illness, I…read morehad to cancel my whale watching trip and provided what I believed was plenty of notice. Despite that, they refused to issue a full refund. When I booked, I expected a reasonable level of customer service and flexibility, especially for something as unpredictable as getting sick. Instead, I was met with rigid policy. It felt like they cared more about keeping my money than doing right by a customer who couldn't safely attend. I understand that businesses have cancellation policies, but there should be some level of compassion and common sense--especially when someone gives advance notice and isn't canceling last minute. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad impression. I would hesitate to book with them again and recommend others read the fine print very carefully before committing... because even with advance notice, you will not get a full refund if you need to cancel.

Did a two day trip. The guide was fantastic. with knowledge of plants, animals, geology and…read moreislands in the area. And the food was excellent, thoughtfully prepared and sensitive to peoples food allergies. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend. Also of note is that the equipment was good quality and well maintained, with the kayaks being stable and relatively easy to steer with an added rudder.

Evan and Jethro led our nighttime bioluminescent tour. What an awe-inspiring experience! Not only…read moredid Mother Nature provide a spectacular show, Evan and Jethtro were informative, kind, and patient. They did a great job explaining what we were seeing and keeping everyone safe. The provided jacket, pants, splash skirt, and life jacket kept us warm and dry. The tour runs efficiently and the length of time is perfect for experiencing the water light show, yet not so long that you are exhausted from paddling. I highly recommend this experience!

Great staff Great services and location…read more We did the whale watching tour with Andrew and we did indeed find whales , porpoises , seals and seal lions . For 150.00 per person and a 5-6 hr day it is well worth the investment. A lot of fun , remember to bring snacks and water for the trip . Throughly enjoyed our day on the water .

We had a great experience renting kayaks from Salt Spring. The staff were super friendly and…read morehelpful, and gave us good information about our routes (we rented on 2 different days). We especially liked the fiberglass kayaks which were so swift and easy to paddle. Such a beautiful place to kayak!

Absolutely fantastic three day kayaking experience! Our charming guide led us in tandem kayaks…read morewith all the necessary gear through the islands. Just dress for the weather and you will enjoy the best way to see the San Juan's. We had a great camping experience as part of the journey with plenty of great food. Hannah is a super guide and worked tirelessly to keep us both active and relaxed plus well fed. Appetizers and wine before hearty meals to keep us fueled! Can't wait to go again someday!

F..... amazing trip. Great recreational adventure when everywhere you look, no matter the direction…read moreis a screen saver or postcard setting. Eli & T-sizzle were amazing guides and very thorough in giving you a lifetime experience you will never forget. For me It took planes, trains, boats and automobiles to get there and I was coming in hot. But instantly I was brought to a serenity with nature I will never forget. Could have filmed my own NGC movie. Thank you Eli, T-sizzle and Outdoor Odyssey!

Outstanding experience! Very stable ship with JB at the helm. Alison is a gifted naturalist with…read moreamazing stories to tell about the Orcas.

Great tour! Not only were we warm in our provided gear but were well taken care of with information…read moreand help along the way. We saw puffins, sea lions, harbor seals and a pod of 10 killer whales traveling together! Our boat was able to be more nimble and give us better and extended views of the whales as opposed to other vessels on the water. Would recommend!

Amazing experience! Saw orcas and they came right up to our kayak! Sean was great and made sure…read moreeveryone respected their space. Great tour and made my dream come true!

Alex was our guide for a 2.5 hour Kayak tour around 4 islands out of Roche Harbor…read more He gets a 6-star rating as a guide. His temperament and experience are excellent. He is not an overbearing control freak, but he is firm about safety and keeps everyone out of trouble. He is very helpful to get setup both at the beginning and also mid-trip as needed. He has a great sense of humor and is also fun to talk to. If you get Alex as your guide you will have a great experience

We just did a two day, one night fully catered trip with Sam and we cannot say enough good things…read moreabout the experience! We had a private group of 6, all pretty new to kayaking, but we had a blast and learned a ton while enjoying the beauty of the San Juan Islands. Sam was a great guide making sure everyone felt comfortable, was having fun, all while being chill and fun to talk to. He fed us so well and took great care of the group throughout our adventure! I didn't expect to eat as well as we did. We camped on a beautiful bluff overlooking the water on Cypress Island. It's also worth noting the company was great to work with and were incredibly responsive. If you're looking for a great PNW adventure, look no further!

Addie was our guide and we had a fun 1.5 kayak tour of Bowman bay and surrounding area. As our…read morefirst time in sea kayaks we were excited to head out. Addie gave us tons of educational info that was cool and interesting. Although we didn't sea orcas breaching over our kayaks like we'd dreamed of, we did see plant life, fish, crab, seals on rocks, and "Ellie Mae" the female elephant seal on shore. 1.5 tour was the perfect amount of time for our day. We even got to taste bull keep leaves- tasty but also very salty lol! Thanks for a great tour Addie!!

We were staying on Orcas Island for four days and decided to rent bikes on Lopez Island for a one…read moreday adventure. Reached out to Kenny at Village Cycles and he managed everything with one phone call. We were able to reserve the bicycles from Orcas Island with our credit card and for a small extra fee he had them waiting for us near the ferry terminal when we arrived on Lopez Island. Luckily we thought to ask him for paniers on each of our bikes which was great to have to take our rain gear (which luckily we did not need) and a few other essentials with us. We heard that Lopez Island was a relatively flat island and compared to San Juan Island and Orcas Island it is relatively flat. But please be advised there are lots of rolling hills and it's nowhere near flat. We were both very grateful that we rented e-bikes and we managed to do 45 miles on our adventure on Lopez Island. There's not much of a shoulder while riding your bicycle but the roads are good and there's very little vehicular traffic so we felt safe at all times. Also good to note is that there's not much else outside of Lopez Village as far as getting lunch or snacks other than the Southend Market (located obviously near the southern part of the island). This is where we encountered a very wonderful employee (named Tricia) who actually had her son Cameron ride over to the market from their home with his bicycle pump to air up one of our tires as we were low on air and there's no place around to get air! Now that's friendly island vibes for you! After our ride we stopped in at the Lopez Islander Resort's Tiki Lounge just outside of Lopez Village and had some refreshing drinks and appetizers before catching the ferry back to Orcas Island. This was a great stop and I would also highly recommend this business. We had an incredible day on Lopez Island and would certainly recommend Kenny and Village Cycles for future rentals!

Kenny, "The owner" response to Maggie G's review is false. She went in and saw a bike for sale…read morethat she was potentially interested in purchasing and sat on it only to get talked down to and yelled at. Nothing was broken, no bike was rolled away with, Kenny just needs to take a class or read a book or two on customer service. Shortly before she came in I was in the store looking to rent a bike. I came in with the intention of renting at 2:30 on a Tuesday and returning 10:00 am on Thursday around 44 hours. So I asked if he could give me a potential discount and he basically laughed in my face and said no, we only do calendar day rentals. So $72 a day, which is ridiculous because the other local bike store rentals for $45 a day for a similar bike. For 3 days, there is a 3 day discount of $24 off equalling $192, still ridiculous for 44 hours. They did have ten or so identical bikes outside so Kenny must be a trust fund baby or something just leaving business out there. Neither of us got a welcoming experience or any type of feeling of hospitality or simply want to have us in the store. I recommend Lopez kayaks and bicycle works just down the road, completely different experience. The only reason we didn't is they weren't open for the season yet. Id rather walk the island than rent from Village Cycles.

High recommend! We've gone out with this company two years…read morein a row, and all the guides have been excellent. The 3 day tour this past weekend was a great amount of time, we camped a couple nights, paddled for 3 solid days and saw lots of sights without getting too fatigued. Our guide (Jury) was a stellar group leader. A really good balance of 'on top of it' (gave us confidence we we're safe, and kept things running smoothly) while being relaxed and never making us feel rushed. On top of it he was great chef, preparing us way better meals than I thought possible on a three day trip without any power and limited storage space in the kayaks. Pesto Pasta with smoked salmon, yum! Freshly brewed coffee ready when I got out of my tent?! Yes please! Bravo Jury! And thank you!

We had a great half day morning trip with Ryan as our guide. Even though it was foggy, we learned a…read morelot from Ryan and even heard a whale as well as seeing sea lions and various birds.