Whether it’s a rich, full-bodied pinot, a crisp chardonnay, an invigorating ride through the countryside or just a romantic escape, California wine country has got it all. Which is why we offer three different styles of trips right in the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Here we’ll compare our luxury, explorer and wine weekend trips so all you have to do is ride, sip and enjoy.
Luxury  | Explorer  | Long Weekend
California Wine Country Luxury
Price: From $3,299
Rider Level: 2 | Recreational
Start | End: Healdsburg to Yountville
Accommodations:
• Hotel Healdsburg – An perfectly luxurious hotel located in the heart of downtown Healdsburg and winner of Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice award.
• Vintage Inn – A newly-renovated AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel and winner of the 2016 Conde Nast Travelers Reader’s Choice Award. Home of one of the most bountiful breakfast spreads on any Trek Travel trip.
• North Block Hotel | New Hotel in 2018 – This quaint, Mediterranean-inspired property is perfectly suited for a romantic wine country getaway. Redd Wood, the hotel’s restaurant (with James Beard Award nominee and Michelin-starred Chef Richard Reddington at the helm) offers Italian-inspired cuisine.
Riding: The terrain is hilly with available shuttles and great climbing options.
Meal Highlights:
• Trek Travel signature picnic, private tour and tasting at Summit Lake vineyards
• Picnic in the Redwoods State National Reserve
• Dine at Thomas Keller’s trendy Ad Hoc restaurant in Napa
• Dine at SHED restaurant in Healdsburg
Activity Highlights:
• Visit the Armstrong Redwoods Park
• Summit Lake Wine Tasting — tour a family operated small batch vineyard with the family
• Dry Creek Valley Wine Tasting
• Private Olive Oil Tasting at Trattore Farms
Biggest Differences: On our California Wine Country luxury bike tour, guests will experience Napa and Sonoma Valley and its iconic countryside and legendary acclaimed wines. We will stay at luxury accommodations with five-star meals throughout the trip, including a dinner at the Napa Valley staple Ad Hoc by legendary Chef Thomas Keller.
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California Wine Country Explorer
Price: From $2,599
Rider Level: 2 | Recreational
Start | End: Calistoga to Healdsburg
Accommodations:
• Indian Springs Resort and Spa – A newly-renovated and award-winning hotel and spa with a bohemian vibe and geyser-fed pools located in Calistoga.
• h2 Hotel – Located in downtown Healdsburg, this hotel is rooted in nature and fluid by design and has been recognized by Conde Nast’s Traveler’s Gold list, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels and Fodor’s Top 100.
Riding: The terrain is hilly with available shuttles and great climbing options.
Meal Highlights:
• Trek Travel signature picnic at Summit Lake vineyards
• Picnic in the Redwoods State National Reserve
• Dine at Spoonbar, a trendy market-driven restaurant with reknowned craft cocktails
• Dine at Sam’s Social Club, a highly acclaimed poolside restaurant
Activity Highlights:
• Visit the Armstrong Redwoods
• Summit Lake wine tasting
• Velo Vino food and wine tasting and Bruschetteria food truck
Biggest Differences: On our California Wine Country explorer bike tour, we begin in Calistoga, known for mud baths and spas, then make our way to Sonoma county. This trip offers great flexibility for guests to explore additional activities in the area.
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California Wine Country Long Weekend
Price: From $2,499
Rider Level: 2 | Recreational
Start | End: Healdsburg
Accommodations:
• Hotel Healdsburg – A perfectly luxurious hotel located in the heart of downtown Healdsburg and winner of Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Aaward.
Riding: The terrain is flat to rolling and is based in Sonoma. This trip has the least amount of climbing, but there are longer route options available for those who want more riding.
Meal Highlights:
• Dine at Dry Creek Kitchen, Chef Charlie Palmer’s charming restaurant in Healdsburg
• Picnic in the Redwoods State National Reserve
• Dine at SHED restaurant in Healdsburg
Activity Highlights:
• Visit the Armstrong Redwoods
• Tasting at Hanna Winery in Russian River Valley
• Tour Ferrari-Carano vineyards in Dry Creek Valley
Biggest Differences: On our California Wine Country long-weekend bike tour, guests experience a luxury getaway to explore Sonoma at some of our favorite spots in the region in just four outstanding days. During the entire duration of your trip, you will stay in one luxurious hotel, so you can unpack and unwind.