Santa Barbara Wine Country Bike Tour

Beautiful cycling in the Santa Ynez Valley to Los Olivos

Trip Style

Classic Bike

Tour Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Activity Level

Level 2

Bikes

Trek Domane SL 7
Trek Electric-Assist Verve+ Gen 3
Trek Electric-Assist Checkpoint+ SL6 AXS

View details

Starting from

$4,499.00 per person

See dates
Book this trip

Have a question?

Contact us

California's picturesque central coast inspires a bike tour boasting scenic coastal vistas, rolling hills, and idyllic countryside.

Discover the best of Santa Barbara and Los Olivos, where cycling routes range from challenging mountain climbs to leisurely beachside rides. Explore scenic backcountry roads through vineyards, then unwind at luxurious accommodations with breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and a serene Santa Ynez mountain setting. Savor world-renowned pinot noir and chardonnay during exclusive wine tastings and vineyard tours, and indulge in award-winning farm-to-table cuisine featuring fresh produce and seafood. With year-round sunshine and mild temperatures, this region is a haven for cyclists and a must-visit destination for wine and food lovers alike.

Trip Wows

  • Experience pure luxury at the beautifully restored Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, set in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country

  • Discover the rich history of the Santa Barbara Mission, an iconic landmark from California's mission era in the late 1700s

  • Sample local vintages and brews as you get acquainted with the best of Santa Barbara's trendy Funk Zone

  • Awaken your palate with private wine tastings in the Santa Ynez Valley, where unique coastal breezes and microclimates craft exceptional varietals

  • Savor exquisite farm-to-table cuisine, a hallmark of this trip that celebrates California’s culinary brilliance

Bike path lined with palm trees along the ocean

Cycling along the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara

Beauty and tranquility at Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach is a scenic spot located in Montecito, just south of Santa Barbara. It is known for its pristine, sandy shores and stunning ocean views.

What Guests are Saying

The routes were especially well-designed to capture the hidden magic of Santa Barbara and the neighboring Goleta, Montecito and Summerland areas, while at the same time offering a terrific blend of climbing, descending, and cruising. We were able to enjoy the best of the best of Santa Barbara in a way that few people, outside of local residents, will ever have the chance to experience. And all with the expert and fun guidance of Scott and Phoebe, whether riding along with the group, driving the support van, arranging social and dining events, or just being great folks to hang with. A+!

Read more

Scott, Trek Travel Guest

What a wonderful vacation! Everyone in our group had a blast. Very organized and professional. Beautiful riding, adventures, food, a little history and culture and great company. Very impressed. Excellent service and guides. Well done.

Read more

Kate, Trek Travel Guest

I was expecting a lot from my Trek travel tour after reading all the good comments online. My expectations were FAR exceeded by the actual trip and the guides. I cannot wait for anther trip with you guys. The attention that your online trip planners and your in person guides gave me was exceptional!

Read more

Kim, Trek Travel Guest

Great Ride

Santa Ynez Loop through Foxen Canyon

Sideways-famous Foxen Canyon Road offers a loop with numerous vineyards for food and tastings. Experience the beauty and tranquility of these viticultural areas.

Dates & Pricing

Book early for the best price

  • Guaranteed

  • Join Waitlist

  • Private

  • Limited Availability

Looking to plan a private trip just for your group?

We’ve got you covered. Choose an available trip date, gather your group, and we’ll handle the rest. Here’s the private pricing for this trip:

12+ GUESTS
Price as advertised
11 GUESTS
+ $199 per person to trip price
10 GUESTS
+ $499 per person to trip price
9 GUESTS
+ $849 per person to trip price
8 GUESTS
+ $1,249 per person to trip price
7 GUESTS
+ $1,749 per person to trip price
6 GUESTS
+ $2,349 per person to trip price
1-5 GUESTS
Call us for pricing. Limited availability.
Book a Private Tour
*Not all scheduled dates are convertible to private groups – a small number of trips and peak season dates may be excluded or may require “buy outs” equivalent to a larger group size. Pricing, availability, and guest minimums are all subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
Activity Information
Hotels
Santa Barbara Inn pool
A room at the Santa Barbara Inn
Patio view from the Santa Barbara Inn
Ariel view of the Santa Barbarba Inn
Outside dining at the Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara Inn
 Explorer

The Inn sits just across from the Pacific Ocean, offering an ideal base for a memorable California stay. Its red-tile roof, white stucco exterior, and handcrafted tile accents reflect Santa Barbara’s Spanish Mediterranean style. Enjoy palm-lined views from the heated pool and unwind in an elegantly appointed ocean-view room with plush bedding, bathrobes, and blackout shades for a restful night.

Los Olivos, California, California
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
 Luxury

Dating back to 1886 as a Gold Rush–era stagecoach stop, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern blends laid-back luxury with historic character. The restored Tavern Building and original cottages feature spacious rooms with curated details that honor the inn’s heritage. Set among gardens and oak trees, the property offers inviting dining spaces, welcoming common areas, and a wellness spa with rejuvenating bodywork treatments.

Bikes & Gear
Ride the Best Bikes in the Industry
New in 2023 Domane SL 7 Road
Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the Trek Domane SL 7 Gen 4 is the best on the road. Its carbon frame with road-smoothing IsoSpeed, responsive disc brakes, and Shimano Di2 electronic shifting deliver incredible comfort without sacrificing performance. Standard carbon wheels make this bike lighter and faster than ever.

Learn more
E-Bike
Trek Electric-Assist Verve+ Gen 3

Fun from the first pedal stroke, the Trek Verve+ 3 helps you go farther with ease. Its low-step frame and upright riding position keep you comfortable, while the Bosch motor provides a natural boost up to 15 or 20 mph (region specific). Shimano hydraulic disc brakes deliver smooth, controlled stopping, so every hill and every mile feels relaxed and enjoyable.

Learn more
Electric Road
Trek Electric-Assist Checkpoint+ SL6 AXS

New in 2026! Trek’s Checkpoint+ SL6 AXS is a lightweight e-assist bike built for miles of fun. The TQ HPR60 electric-assist motor adds a quiet boost up to 15 or 28 mph (region specific), making climbs and long days easier. Carbon wheels and frame keep it quick and responsive, while 38 mm tires and IsoSpeed tech smooth rough terrain. With SRAM’s 12-speed AXS wireless shifting and disc brakes, every move is in your control.
Upgrade to the Checkpoint+ SL 6 AXS for $399 (3-6 day trips) or $599 (7+ day trips). Available in limited quantities. See specific trip dates for available bike options.

Learn more
Two cyclist and one rider

Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.

Certified Guides
Additional Gear
  • Choice of Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey or technical t-shirt to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottle to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • GPS device with pre-loaded routes providing turn by turn directions
  • Trek front and rear lights
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
  • Choice of Shimano SPD-SL single sided road pedals, Shimano SPD dual sided mountain pedals, or flat pedals
  • Trek helmet
  • Trek saddle
  • For the most comfortable ride, we recommend you bring your own saddle. If you prefer, you can bring your own pedals and helmet on the trip and our guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
2026-CY-Mens-Full_Flatlay-Classic
Trip Inclusions
Additional Details

Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for your cycling vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

  • Road conditions: Road quality is, overall, good. Every year a new section of road is repaved but there can be some rough surfaces. To help with the severe sections of road, your bikes will have 32 cc tires for increased comfort.
  • Traffic: Santa Barbara traffic can be busy but manageable, especially during peak hours and near tourist areas. Drivers are generally accustomed to cyclists—particularly along designated bike routes—though situational awareness and proactive riding remain important.
  • Packing: Layers! Layering is the best way to regulate your body temperature. This tried-and-true strategy is all about slipping layers on and off as your activity level or the weather changes.
Before and After Your Trip
FAQs

Santa Barbara enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year. In both early spring and fall, expect daytime temperatures in the mid-60s to mid-70sºF (18–24ºC) and nighttime temperatures in the upper-40s to low-50sºF (8–12ºC). Rain is uncommon, though morning coastal fog can keep things cooler until it lifts in the afternoon. Los Olivos is located in the valley, so it will be a few degrees warmer. View our Packing List

To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space, bike, and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts vary for all Race, Cross Country, Special Edition, Ride Camp, and Self-Guided tours. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan and daily route guides.

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

or

Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour.

Read our Cancellation Policy

Our Trip Consultants are available to assist and can answer your questions. Please call us at 866-464-8735.

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us.
Learn more about our Travel Protection

We've collaborated with a specialized travel agency committed to delivering tailored vacation planning, ensuring your entire Trek Travel journey is nothing short of unforgettable. Learn more about our Travel Services

Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Trek Travel guides are dedicated to making moments that last a lifetime, and we invite you to thank them with a trip gratuity. These are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we recommend between $240-$300 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow. But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to the most common questions that don't necessarily pertain to a specific trip. See FAQs

Want to learn more about our trips? Watch our recorded Guide-Led Virtual Events—just visit our Trek Travel Youtube Channel and search for your trip.

- or -

Guaranteed Trips

Our trips are guaranteed to run once we have one confirmed booking on the trip. Click here to view our full guarantee policy.

Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel trips with zero guests, therefore you must book with Trek Travel before making travel arrangements for the trip. We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your Trek Travel Trip. Select trips are not guaranteed.

Sold Out/Waitlist

This trip is currently sold out, but you may be added to the waitlist in the case of availability.

Limited Availability

If a date is marked with Limited Availability, there are few spots left to book. We will secure additional rooms from our hotels before confirming your reservation.

Looking to travel with a small group? Ask our trip consultants about private trips and learn more.

Private

If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.

Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735

Hotel Differences

Trek Travel offers three hotel levels to match your style. Luxury hotels provide elegant, thoughtful touches with exceptional hospitality. Explorer hotels blend modern amenities with local charm in unique settings. Comfort hotels are casual and conveniently located near Trek Travel activities.

Activity Levels

Learn about activity levels here

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic Bike:

Explore beautiful destinations with a curated blend of guided activities, local cuisine, handpicked accommodations, and itineraries to suit every traveler, from laid-back adventures to luxurious escapes.

Gravel:

Venture off the beaten path to unforgettable places, with fully-supported routes that combine gravel and paved roads in classic Trek Travel style.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Hiking & Walking:

Step into adventure with carefully designed routes, unparalleled hospitality, and deep-routed local connections.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Self-Guided:

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

Accept