Spend a relaxing day outside of San Francisco on this Wine Country bike tour! After pickup from your San Francisco hotel in the morning, head to Wine Country to explore the gorgeous wine-making region Northern California is famous for. Depending on the day, you’ll visit Napa Valley, Dry Creek Valley or Russian River Valley and enjoy an easy, scenic bike ride from winery to winery – a fun and unique way to experience this beautiful region. Sample exquisite local wine, take in the magnificent scenery, and stop for a gourmet picnic lunch among the vineyards.
Highlights
- Day trip from San Francisco to the beautiful California Wine Country
- Tour several wineries with a local sommelier
- Take a scenic bike ride from winery to winery, a total of 10-15 miles (16-20 km)
- Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch among the vineyards
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Biking equipment and helmet included
- A shuttle will follow to assist anyone who needs a rest
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Wine Country Bike Tour and Picnic Lunch with Transport from San Francisco
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Biking around NapaSuch a nice day to bike!Photo by: Rachel11 2012 -
Along Napa's streetsBiking around Napa's wineriesPhoto by: Rachel11 2012 -
Gourmet picnic lunchGourmet picnic lunch at Arista WineryPhoto by: Rachel11 2012 -
Napa's vineyardsPassing vineyards on our bike ridePhoto by: Rachel11 2012 -
Wine stop at the Japanese ...Sipping wine in the Japanese garden at Arista WineryPhoto by: Rachel11 2012 -
Sipping red wineSipping red wine in the Japanese garden at Arista WineryPhoto by: Rachel11 2012 -
Sipping red wineSipping red wine at one of the wineries. Time to relax after biking.Photo by: Rachel11 2012 -
Bking around sunny NapaPerfect weather to bike from winery to winery!Photo by: Rachel11 2012 -
view of Russian River ValleySweeping views of Russian River Valley from Gary Farrell WineryPhoto by: Rachel11 2012 -
Useful Information
Picnic Lunch
Experience California Wine Country in a fun and exciting way – by bicycle! After complimentary pickup from your San Francisco hotel, escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax on a scenic drive to Northern California’s famous wine-making region, where you’ll tour several wineries by bike and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch.
Explore Napa Valley, Dry Creek Valley or Russian River Valley, depending on the day, and let your local sommelier guide teach you about the unique characteristics of the various regions. Dry Creek includes the town of Healdsburg and is known for its Zinfandel, while Russian River is near Santa Rosa and is known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Napa Valley includes the hot springs of Calistoga and is a world-renown region for producing several types of premium wines. Take a scenic bicycle tour of the beautiful area and visit hand-selected wineries known to produce some of the highest- quality wine in Northern California.
At each winery, taste a variety of local wines and enjoy expert commentary from your sommelier guide. Follow charming roads and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the California Wine Country as you cycle from winery to winery. Stop between wineries and indulge in a delicious picnic lunch (see itinerary section below for sample menu) among the vineyards. See the Itinerary section below for sample menu to whet your appetite! A shuttle will follow you to carry any wine purchases and assist any riders who would like to be driven. The total mileage ranges between 10 and 15 miles (16 and 20 km). Biking the whole way is optional and, at any point, guests may choose to ride in the shuttle. At the end of your tour, sit back, relax and enjoy convenient transport back to your San Francisco hotel.
Explore Napa Valley, Dry Creek Valley or Russian River Valley, depending on the day, and let your local sommelier guide teach you about the unique characteristics of the various regions. Dry Creek includes the town of Healdsburg and is known for its Zinfandel, while Russian River is near Santa Rosa and is known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Napa Valley includes the hot springs of Calistoga and is a world-renown region for producing several types of premium wines. Take a scenic bicycle tour of the beautiful area and visit hand-selected wineries known to produce some of the highest- quality wine in Northern California.
At each winery, taste a variety of local wines and enjoy expert commentary from your sommelier guide. Follow charming roads and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the California Wine Country as you cycle from winery to winery. Stop between wineries and indulge in a delicious picnic lunch (see itinerary section below for sample menu) among the vineyards. See the Itinerary section below for sample menu to whet your appetite! A shuttle will follow you to carry any wine purchases and assist any riders who would like to be driven. The total mileage ranges between 10 and 15 miles (16 and 20 km). Biking the whole way is optional and, at any point, guests may choose to ride in the shuttle. At the end of your tour, sit back, relax and enjoy convenient transport back to your San Francisco hotel.
Itinerary
Sample Menu
• Selection of cheeses (e.g. French Brie, local goat cheese and Spanish Manchego)
• Charcuterie selection (e.g. prosciutto, salami, coppa)
• Fresh assortment of locally baked bread
• Green salad (e.g. wild arugula with fresh figs, roasted asparagus, and pine nuts in a Meyer lemon vinaigrette).
• Legume salad (e.g. toasted garbanzo beans with roasted Brussels sprouts and wild mushrooms in a sundried tomato rémoulade)
• Grain/starch salad (e.g. arborio rice with roasted butternut squash, charred broccoli and dried cranberries served with shaved parmigiana)
• Selection of cheeses (e.g. French Brie, local goat cheese and Spanish Manchego)
• Charcuterie selection (e.g. prosciutto, salami, coppa)
• Fresh assortment of locally baked bread
• Green salad (e.g. wild arugula with fresh figs, roasted asparagus, and pine nuts in a Meyer lemon vinaigrette).
• Legume salad (e.g. toasted garbanzo beans with roasted Brussels sprouts and wild mushrooms in a sundried tomato rémoulade)
• Grain/starch salad (e.g. arborio rice with roasted butternut squash, charred broccoli and dried cranberries served with shaved parmigiana)
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Francis L, March 2013
This was one of the most fun experiences we have ever had traveling. Our tour host, Ari, was a wonderful, knowledgeable companion for the day. Even though the weather was not great (very cool), we had a wonderful time.
Reviewed by Rachel, November 2012
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time on the Russian River Valley wine tour – it was the perfect way to celebrate our birthdays. Our guide, Ari, was super personable, fun, and helpful, and the wineries we visited offered pretty generous tastings.
We loved the gorgeous scenery on our bike ride, and enjoyed the challenge of riding from winery to winery, though the other two people in our group found it a bit burdensome. That said, the round-trip shuttle transportation was very convenient.
Under a shaded tree at one of the wineries, we had a gourmet picnic, which was amazing! The food was delicious and the spread itself was equally impressive.
Overall, our day was the perfect mix of fun, relaxation, exercise, amazing scenery, excellent wine, and great service.
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