22 Activities
Discovering Lake Chelan: A Three-Day Adventure in Nature's Gem
Starts from
Seattle
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
22
Duration
3 days
Length
332 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Seattle
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
332 mi
Lena Beck
Travel Expert
- Visit a town only accessible by boat.
- Go wine tasting in Washington wine country.
- Ascend a bluff overlooking Lake Chelan.
Lake Chelan is a true jewel in the Cascade Range. This 55 mile-long lake is a great destination for a three-day trip.
You'll spend days one and three taking in the splendor that is the town of Chelan, and on day two you'll travel the entire length of the lake by boat. There's so much interesting history and culture to unpack here, so be sure to talk to locals about this special place. Enjoy.
You'll spend days one and three taking in the splendor that is the town of Chelan, and on day two you'll travel the entire length of the lake by boat. There's so much interesting history and culture to unpack here, so be sure to talk to locals about this special place. Enjoy.
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Lake Chelan is a true jewel in the Cascade Range. This 55 mile-long lake is a great destination for a three-day trip.
You'll spend days one and three taking in the splendor that is the town of Chelan, and on day two you'll travel the entire length of the lake by boat. There's so much interesting history and culture to unpack here, so be sure to talk to locals about this special place. Enjoy.
You'll spend days one and three taking in the splendor that is the town of Chelan, and on day two you'll travel the entire length of the lake by boat. There's so much interesting history and culture to unpack here, so be sure to talk to locals about this special place. Enjoy.
Lena Beck
Travel Expert
- Visit a town only accessible by boat.
- Go wine tasting in Washington wine country.
- Ascend a bluff overlooking Lake Chelan.
Travel itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
157 mi
The Lakeshore Community of Chelan
Today, you'll be heading to the town of Chelan. Chelan is a small town on one end of the lake with the same name. Once you get here, settle into the town by shopping, swimming, and going out for a nice Italian dinner — and then get ready for another day of exploration tomorrow.
19:30
10 Activities
Day 2
7 mi0.1 mi4 mi
The Entire Lake
On a map, Lake Chelan looks more like a snake then a proper lake. From the town of Chelan, where you stayed last night, you cannot see the other end. So today, you'll fix that problem by taking a boat to the far side. Once there, you'll explore a very small town that is only accessible by boat or foot.
6 Activities
Day 3
168 mi
The View From the Butte
You'll spend the first half of the day in Chelan before heading back toward Seattle. Yesterday, you were on the water. Today, climb up a hill slope to see the water from above. Then, explore some State Parks on your way back home.
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