easy
6.5 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion needed aboard the boat with optional moderate hiking.
Journey across Lake Chelan aboard the Lady Express to the secluded Stehekin Valley. Take in towering peaks, waterfalls, and pristine trails on this 6.5-hour adventure with a 1.5-hour layover to hike, picnic, or ATV through untouched wilderness.
Runs Year Round - 1.5 Hour Layover in Stehekin
Embark on a scenic 6.5-hour round trip aboard the Lady Express to Stehekin, featuring stunning views of the North Cascades. Enjoy a 1.5-hour layover to explore, picnic by the water, or hike picturesque trails. For adventure seekers, rent a Can-Am for a self-guided tour of the enchanting valley.
6.5 Hours
Duration includes 1.5 hour layover in Stehekin
Take the Lady Express to Stehekin takes 2.5 hours from Chelan to Stehekin. Or you can board at the second stop at Fields Pt Landing. This gives you a 1.5 hour layover, to truly explore Stehekin without staying overnight.
• Breathtaking views of the North Cascades Mountains, great photo ops! • Bring your own lunch to have a nice picnic by the water. • Walk up the Stehekin Valley Road along the beautiful headwaters of Lake Chelan or take the self guided Imus and McKellar Cabin Trail • Take a Rainbow Falls/Lower Stehekin Valley Tour • Rent a Can-Am (enclosed ATV) and tour the lower Stehekin Valley on your own! *Reservations Required
Locating us, Parking, and Boarding
Food and Restrooms
Can I bring my Pet?
Are the boats Wheelchair accessible?
Can-Am ATVs are popular for the self-guided valley tours and require prior booking to ensure availability.
Bring food to enjoy a relaxed picnic by the lake since dining options in Stehekin are limited during short stopovers.
Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure at Chelan. Plan to arrive with time to spare to secure parking and tickets.
The lake and mountain environment can shift in temperature and wind; layered clothing helps stay comfortable throughout the day.
Stehekin has long been a remote settlement serving miners, loggers, and now outdoor travelers, with cultural roots linked to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
Lake Chelan and Stehekin are part of a carefully managed wilderness area with ongoing efforts to preserve water quality and wildlife habitats amid increasing tourism.
Adjust for changing temperatures and windy lake conditions throughout the day.
Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are crucial under the open sky on the water.
summer specific
Supportive footwear works best for trails and valley road strolls during the layover.
Stay hydrated while exploring the trails or relaxing lakeside.