Classic Half-Day Napa Bike Tour
$124 per person
10:00am to 2-2:30pm
Hosted by a knowledgeable, local Tour Guide
Flat to gently rolling terrain; casual biking pace
12-14 miles (3 to 6 miles between each stop)
Two wine tasting stops*
No lunch
Offered yearround
Space is limited – 12 guests max
Wine tasting fees are not included. Tasting fees average $25-40;
fees may be waived with minimum purchase.
TOUR OVERVIEW
You’ll join a small group (limited to 12 guests) led by a local, knowledgeable Tour Guide who’s there to enhance your education of the “vine-to-bottle” process.
Before you get rolling, your Tour Guide will ensure that you’re completely comfortable with the fit and handling of your bike. And within the first mile or so, you’ll find the pace of our guided bike tours is definitely catered to casual riders, not cyclists. You’ll average just 3-6 miles of pedaling between visits to local two local wineries and/or tasting rooms.
After your bike tour concludes in Yountville at ~2-2:30pm, you’re welcome to keep your bikes if you want to do some additional riding on your own. Be sure to ask your Tour Guide to recommend a scenic country backroad to explore or for a winery to visit within 2-3 miles of Yountville. Bikes must be returned by shop close at 5:00 p.m.
Note: On rare occasions when there are 4 or fewer guests signed up for the Classic Half-Day Bike Tour, this tour may be combined with the Full-Day Napa Valley Bike Tour for the first two winery visits. Following the tasting at second winery, Half-Day Bike Tour guests will be given the option to ride back self-guided or a complimentary van shuttle will be provided back to Yountville.
Post-Tour Lunch Options
Many of our half-day tour guests ask us where they should plan to grab a bite after the bike tour concludes in Yountville. Here’s a roundup of our favorite casual local lunch options (walking distance from our shop).
Full-Day Napa Valley Bike Tour
$159 per person
10:00am to 4-4:30pm
Hosted by a knowledgeable, local Tour Guide
Flat to gently rolling terrain; casual biking pace
15-17 miles (3 to 6 miles between each stop)
Three wine tasting stops*
Includes picnic lunch served at a winery
Offered seasonally, March 1 through Nov 15
Space is limited – 8 guests max
Wine tasting fees are not included. Tasting fees average $25-40;
fees may be waived with minimum purchase.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Don’t let the idea of a “Full-Day” tour intimidate you. We keep the riding distance to just 3 to 6 miles between each stop for a total of ~15 miles (~90 minutes total ride time) over the course of the day. The biking pace is catered to casual riders, not cyclists, so the experience is designed to be accessible for anyone with a moderate level of fitness.
Following your second tasting, you’ll enjoy a wine country picnic served on the winery grounds overlooking the vineyards. Lunch includes a delicious assortment of artisan sandwiches including turkey-brie, Sonoma chicken salad and roast beef with tomato chutney, accompanied by green salad, fresh fruit, olives, baguette and garlic dip.
Discover One of Yountville’s Unique Tasting Rooms
On the Full-Day Tour, our third wine-tasting stop often (though not always) features one of our favorite tasting rooms in the town of Yountville. The tasting rooms we visit not only have great wines, but also offer our guests a personally hosted seated tasting experience – making it a relaxing way to finish the day.
Note: On rare occasions when there are 4 or fewer guests signed up for the Classic Half-Day Bike Tour, those guests may be combined with the Full-Day Bike Tour for a total of up to 12 guests at the first two winery visits. Half-Day Bike Tour guests will depart after the tasting at second winery (before lunch). A maximum of 8 guests will stay on for the picnic lunch, followed by third tasting at a winery or a tasting room in Yountville.
ABOUT THE WINERIES
When you’re looking for world-class wines, the Napa Valley boasts an embarrassment of riches. But when it comes to finding a wine tasting experience that stands apart, a warm and welcoming tasting room team who exude a sincere eagerness to share their knowledge makes all the difference.
In this spirit, the overall tasting room experience – and especially the people you’ll meet there – predominantly determines which wineries or tasting rooms you’ll visit on tour with us.
Tasting appointments are finalized 5-6 days ahead of your bike tour.
If you are concerned about duplicating visits, please let us know about any existing appointments you have made, so we can avoid those wineries on your bike tour: info@napavalleybiketours.com
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Late-model Specialized Sirrus or Vita hybrid rental bike & helmet
- Hosted by knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Wine tasting appointments scheduled for your tour group
- A delicious picnic lunch served at a local winery (Full-Day Tour only)
- Van support, including wine-purchase pickup service
- Handlebar bag
- Bottled water
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
- Wear casual, comfortable clothing.
- Shorts or cropped pants are ideal; long pant legs should be tapered or we can provide a pant-leg strap.
- Warm layers are often a good call for cool mornings
- Comfortable shoes; covered toes highly recommended
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full pre-payment is required to confirm your reservation. Cancellations for any reason will incur a $25 per person cancellation fee before refund. A minimum 24 hours notice is required in order to receive partial refund; reservations are strictly non-refundable within 24 hours.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Please take a moment to learn about and ensure you’re comfortable with the bicycling infrastructure here in Napa Valley.
