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Come Aboard
Welcome to Island Transit’s Guided Travel Tours. The tours are designed to help build confidence in catching and riding the bus. On the way to our destination we’ll discuss the schedules, services, making connections and answer your travel questions.
These tours take 4-6 hours each so please bring a water bottle, snacks and dress for the weather.
19758 SR 20
Coupeville, WA 98239
800-240-8747 (TRIP)
www.islandtransit.org Tours can accommodate 6 to15 people.
19758 SR 20
Coupeville, WA 98239
800-240-8747 (TRIP)
www.islandtransit.org
Find out about the next
monthly Guided Travel Tour at
www.IslandTransit.org
Guided Travel Tours
Explore Whidbey Island with Island Transit.
Guided Travel Tours use
Island Transit’s regular fixed
route buses, so if you’re late,
you may miss the tour. There is
no charge for the bus or guides.
At least 6 participants must
sign-up 1 week ahead or the
tour will be cancelled. To RSVP
call 360-678-9536 or email:
Saturday, April 14
Welcome the Whales Tour
Meet the bus in Oak Harbor, Coupeville or Freeland for an informative trip to Welcome the Whales in Langley. On our way we’ll learn about marine mammals of Puget Sound. When we arrive in Langley, buy lunch, wear your favorite critter costume and join the parade. Visit the Whale Center, meet the experts and participate in the festivities. *ADA Accessible.
Friday, July 13 Friday, May 18
At least 6 participants must
sign-up 1 week in advance or
the tour may be cancelled.
To RSVP call 360-678-9536 or
All tours use Island Transit’s
regularly scheduled Fixed Route
buses, so don’t be late!
Join the Critter Parade at Welcome the Whales.
A Walk in the Woods Tour
Meet at WiFire in Freeland for a tour on trails at Greenbank Farm, South Whidbey State Park and Trillium Community Forest. Bring a day pack, a water bottle and a bag lunch. Walk with naturalists who will guide us on well used trails to point out plants and animals and tell stories of each place. Must be able to walk up to 5 miles.
Central Whidbey History Tour
We’ll start with a walking tour through
downtown Coupeville, one of the oldest
towns in Washington, with history
teachers from Skagit Valley College. Then
we’ll catch the bus for sweeping views of
Ebey’s Prairie on our way to Fort Casey.
Bring a picnic. After lunch we’ll tour the
lighthouse and the fort with a State Park
guide. Return to Coupeville with time to
visit the Historical Museum ($2 entry fee).
Saturday, August 18
Farmer’s Market Special
Bring your sun hat and shopping bags to
the Coupeville Park & Ride and catch the
bus to the Coupeville Farmer’s Market.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere. Then take
the bus to the Bayview Farmer’s Market
with Judy Feldman, the Director of the
Organic Farm School. Buy lunch from one
of the market vendors, a Bayview Corner
café or bring your own bag lunch.
Friday, June 22
Historic Barn Tour Travel with Harrison Goodall, an Historic Preservation Specialist, to see some of North Whidbey’s most attractive historic barns. We’ll start in Oak Harbor, make a loop around north Whidbey, swing through Coupeville and then circle around Crockett Lake. We’ll stop at Rosehip Farm before returning to Oak Harbor.