Great guide and a fun visit to the island. Enjoyed our visit to the memorial and troll!read more

Wow, our wine tour couldn't have been better with Mark leading the way! He was incredibly friendly…read moreand knowledgeable about the island, which makes sense since he's was born and raised there. The wine tasting was also enjoyable - all 3 wineries made a point to have the owner say hello and welcome us and it was fun to learn about Washington wine and compare it to the usual California wine we typically enjoy. And to top it off the catered dinner was great! We got to linger and enjoy each stop and then got dropped off very close to the ferry so we could head home. What a great time that we will be sure to recommend to others who are visiting Seattle!

Daniel was our guide and he grew up on Bainbridge island…read more Suggestion, don't cut the morning pastries in half, in time of COVID the less handling the better and Mike grabbed the half banana Dan wanted, and to be clear you only brought half the box saving the other half for another event We we're starving by lunch Your provided picnic lunch was delicious! The lunch he provided was great There's a 2 mile hike at the preserve with French chateau you get to your inside too He's a good driver and the Mercedes van was comfortable Daniel answered questions and was an interesting guide The wines at eleven winery were very good I booked Thru Viator

My sister and I booked this tour for our trip to Washington. We liked everything this tour offered…read morein its description--small group, all inclusive and a detailed itinerary with multiple scenic stops. Daniel, who owns and operates Yonder Sky, picked us up at our hotel and we traveled with 5 others (total of 7 passengers) in a comfortable Mercedes van. Our first rest stop was 1 hour away, where he offered us delicious breakfast pastries and a surprisingly broad selection of beverages! We then traveled another hour to Mt. Rainier (all of this time flew by because of the great conversations we were having). Daniel took us to several different spots, including many waterfalls and into the old growth forest with a brief, guided walk. Our stop at Paradise was flexible, we could either follow him and hike to Myrtle Falls and get a closer view of Mt. Rainier, or spend the time however we liked. We ate a picnic-style lunch (chicken, noodle, salad, etc.) at a table in the park, which was great as well. Daniel made sure we were hydrated and really enjoying the trip. After a couple more stops, we headed back towards Seattle and he offered to drop us off at the hotels or wherever else in the area we preferred to continue our trip. This tour was wonderful and definitely one of the highlights during our trip. Daniel was kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Everything felt comfortable, like going on a family trip or trip with friends rather than a tour. If you are thinking of booking a day tour, going with Yonder Sky is the way to go. We could not have imagined a better experience of Mt. Rainier!! PS- the views were so breathtaking that my photos look almost unreal, but I promise I took them during the tour!

not my first ferry but the first driving s vehicle onto…read more It was cool Me my parents and my nieces and nephew took a random trip (thanks covey (nickname for covid) to seattle cuz pops wanted seafood so we drove from Utah to Washington got into the city checked into our hotel and then did the sightseeing thing at the needle greys anatomy Bruce Lee stuff like that but my favorite part was this boat ride You know, cars are like people so you don't want to be like shoulder to shoulder with some people cuz bubble but (not bubble butt. That's different) yeah this boat ride was fun for us We liked the views of the city fading off into the distance and the mountain that looks like the volcano that destroyed Pompeii. Didn't see any whales or wildlife maybe cuz humans chased em away with their stinky odor The vending machines were probably broken cuz we fed em so much People were nice and we all did a fantastic job at the social distance thing. I think Nobody went overboard and the view of the city pulling back up was dope af Mālō

Skip the Argosy Cruise And walk onto this cheaper alternative. Pack yourself a picnic and sit back…read moreand enjoy the views. The boat is a bit messy with lots of popcorn debris but nothing that really bothers you.

If I am only in a place a short time I am a huge fan of taking a city tour you get to see a good…read moreportion of the city in a relatively short amount of time. My go to type tour is usually the hop on hop off style but when planning my recent trip to Seattle my friend suggested we try a bike tour. I had never done a bike tour before so I was intrigued but a little nervous about the weather. Looking around at tours the 1st one I found was rather pricey but she found IBike which was much more reasonable, in addition to being personal and customized. Since she was so gun-ho on a bike tour I figured why not it's worth a try and it hopefully it won't rain, well it did but it really wasn't that bad. Don't let the rain discourage you from taking this amazing tour. We e-mailed in a few question before we booked, David the owner was very responsive. After finding out we'd be able to use the limited loaner bikes and the half day tour was 4-5 hours we booked the half day tour. David set up for appropriate size bikes and helmets to be near our hotel where the tour would begin and Mark our guide for the day meet us in the lobby. He had extra gear for us in case we were under prepared in terms of rain gear and gloves, which we weren't but it was awesome that he was so prepared and he went over a few options for our route before we set out. Each tour is customized to your group, we asked to hit up a few spots but basically were looking for a past and current history of Seattle. We started in Pike Place Market were we stopped by Rachel the Pig, than made our way to the waterfront where we unfortunately couldn't see the Olympic Mountains or Mount Renoir due to the overcast and rainy weather but Mark swore they were there, the day after our tour it had cleared up and we could see them so Mark didn't lie to us. We went along the water front area to Pioneer Square. Along the way there were a few stops where we learn about some current issue with the highways and waterways of the city as well as the past and how the city was created, what brought people here, the indigoes people of the area. From Pioneer Square we made our way past the stadium and through the International district to Japan town where we got our 1st taste of the hills of Seattle on a bike. We opted for the hillier more neighborhood route but the tour can be made with limited hills, my friend and I are both very active and enjoyed the challenge but that's not for everyone so don't be discouraged if hills aren't for you. I'm not that fast and took my time up the hill which wasn't a problem with Mark at all he was glad to go at any pace. From there we did make our way down a few busy street and up to the site of the Black Panther House and near the last school Jimi Hendrix attended. From there we stop near the major club area of Seattle learn more about some issue in the city and stop at the newly created Maple Leaf Reservoir Park. Then we made our way through Seattle University, which is no longer Jesuit and has the architecturally famous St Ignatius Church. From there it was on Volunteer Park where there is a nice view of the Space Needle and the Volunteer Park Water Tower although shorter due to being on a hill has the same view point as the Space Needle. We asked if we could go up and Mark was happy to let us but did inform us the tour might go a little over which was fine by us if he didn't mind. We got to go through some section of the city that looked like Seattle before it was developed and logged the trees weren't as old as the original but you go the feel, it was beautiful. Along the way we pass through a variety of neighborhoods and see the various types of housing. Took side roads and paths there no way we would of know of or found on our own. We headed over to the University Of Washington Udub not UW we learned. There was an optional bathroom break at Gas Works Park which had an amazing view of downtown. We went through Fremont where we saw the troll and ended our tour at the Fremont Brewing Company. Mark was great he knew so much about the city and was a wealth of information. He had extra granola bars which he shared with us midway through the ride. You were able to ask unlimited questions, it was very interactive. At the end he told us he'd email us a map of our route which he did and it was such a cool thing to have. We were also given bike maps to keep and bus schedules to get us back to our hotel. This was one of the best tours I've been on and I've been on a lot of tours.

I was doing some research last summer and came across this Non- Profit that provides bike tours in…read moreSeattle. It was absolutely the highlight of our trip! Mark and David met us at our hotel with bikes and gave us an incredible tour of the city and out to the Locks. His knowledge of the history of the city was incredible and my 13 year old history buff could not have enjoyed himself anymore. My son is not real confident on a bike and David kept him extremely safe throughout the 4 hour tour. I highly recommend you contacting them about a tour of Seattle.

Ben was professional and gregarious. Knew his terrain. Great time. I'd like to take my wife and…read morekids someday.

A friend invited my wife and I for a fall sail in the Country Club area with Sail Bainbridge. We…read moremet Ben the Owner/Captain; he is an outstanding host and he has an amazing knowledge of the area. He was super sensitive to where we wanted to sail and clearly puts safety first. The 2 hours went super fast and I definitely want to go again. He mentioned does multi-day trips to the San Juan islands, which would be amazing,

Shout out to Turner! He was so rad! He gave us the most excellent advice. Drew up a sweet…read moredirectional map. Easy to follow. Amazing experience. 5 gold stars you want to ride bikes? Go to Bike Barn! Talk to Turner! Someone give that man a 5 star review bonus!

We decided last minute to spend spend the day on Bainbridge Island so we took the ferry over,…read more walked the short walk to bike barn and they greeted us happily and were able to accommodate two of us with e-bikes. A very knowledgeable and friendly gentlemen listen to our skill and comfort level and made us a route that would take us on a fun and scenic journey of the southern portion of the island. If you like being outdoors and are comfortable riding on sometimes hilly streets with very light vehicle traffic and courteous drivers, this is the place for you. We felt like we were riding through the forest with views of the bay. We enjoyed riding through the lovely neighborhoods as well. The bikes functioned well for us and are maintained. Overall a great experience.

What can I say? I made it! :-P…read more This is my first and longest bike ride ever! Thank you, Cascade Bicycle Club for organizing such a great bike ride event! I can finally cross one more thing off my list. I rode 200 miles in two days. This event cost me about $180 including entry fee, parking, lodging, and return transportation for myself and bike, Andre. Since I was slow, I really didn't ride with anyone the first day. But, it's ok! Keep it in mind, there are 10,000 riders participating STP every year. You will never be alone. The best thing about the ride was there were rest stops, food stops every 20-30 miles and awesome volunteers cheering along the road. It was a great experience! Lesson and learned from this ride, be prepared. If possible, ride longer on the first day. My buddy, thrill the killer and I are going to ride it again next year! Enjoy us!

Update: I rode my…read more17th STP on July 13th. What happened to this event? I was able to register on July 11th without having to buy someone else's ticket. I remember a few years back it sold out in March and that was with a 10,000 rider maximum. I could tell there were fewer participants when I arrived Saturday morning. Normally there was a huge line to get into the UW parking lot. Not this year. I didn't have to slow down until I got to the actually parking area. As far as the ride went, great weather and good support. Kudos to the volunteers at the rest stops. Fewer bike shops participating and very few vendors at the finish line. I was hoping to see some bike equipment, but the only two there was the bike saddle company and the puncture proof tire company. The good thing about fewer participants is that there were fewer ill-prepared cyclists to avoid. Looks like the political activism of the Cascade leadership hurt membership.

So much fun! What a fantastic, non-intimidating way to learn about and experience the legal…read moremarijuana world in Washington. The tour bus was great and the guides were so fun and personable. The "budtenders" at the recreational stores they took us to were so informative and nice. And they wrapped it all up with appetizers and a glass of wine or beer at a fun and funky bar on Capital Hill. I would highly (no pun intended) recommend this tour! You are guaranteed to laugh and learn.