Santa Ynez Valley Wine by Bike Tour

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

After pickup from your hotel, set out in the morning by luxury van to the Santa Ynez Valley. On arrival, the winery staff will offer a selection of wines by the glass or bottle while your guide prepares your cycling equipment. Once you're fitted with a comfortable bicycle, you'll pedal to the second winery & enjoy a delicious lunch*. You'll pass by beautiful ranches & other points of interest, such as Summerset Farm & Dale's Nursery & the quaint town of Ballard. Cold beverages & water are provided throughout the day. Our two most frequented favorites on this bike tour are The Brander Vineyard & Rideau Vineyard. Each establishment offers vintages & award-winning selections. You'll gain insight into specific blends & selections from the winery staff, including managers & winemakers who may appear at private tours. *Lunch is not included on Saturdays or Sundays due to winery restrictions on weekends. There will be lunch options available for purchase at the wineries.

What’s included?

  • *Please Note: Lunch is not included on Saturdays or Sundays due to winery restrictions on weekends. There will be lunch options available for purchase at the wineries.

  • Snacks

  • Wine Tasting Fees at 2 wineries.

  • Re-usable water bottles that can be re-filled at stops throughout the tour

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Entry/Admission - The Brander Vineyard

  • Entry/Admission - Rideau Vineyard

  • Guide gratuity: It is customary, but optional, to tip your guide if you had a positive experience.

  • Parking fees of $9 per day per car for guests with pick up at the Visitor's Center

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

We are actively following directives & guidelines of local, state & federal authorities to mitigate the possibility of COVID-19 exposure for guests & employees.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours

About operator:

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours is a family owned business. In 1998, Michael Cohen started a small local tour company. His new business focused on showing travelers the beauty of Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas. Michael started by running virtually every tour himself in the company’s only van. Over the years, new wineries have appeared throughout the Valley.

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