Napa & Sonoma Adventure Bike Tour
Road or Hybrid Style Bikes
6 or 7 Days- Pacific Coast, Redwoods, Sonoma County & Napa Valley Wine Country
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Tour start and finish in Healdsburg, California:
We meet you at our Touring Center in Healdsburg on the morning of your tour start and provide you with all the equipment and information that you’ll need for your trip. We'll fit you to your bike, outfit you with your gear and provide a custom created trip package that will include maps, route descriptions and area information. We'll take the time to review the route with you, give personal tips and advice and answer any questions you may have. After that you'll be traveling on your own, but we'll always be just a phone call away. Your rooms will be reserved and your luggage transferred and your mind at rest.
Day One:
Healdsburg to Occidental: (25 miles plus options). Today’s ride starts heading down the east side of the Russian River Valley towards and into western Sonoma County. You’ll make your way through old apple country to the town of Graton and the rolling hills of Green Valley. Here you can take a break to explore the two blocks we call "downtown Graton" with it's cute shops and galleries or take a short side trip to visit Iron Horse Vineyards. Your day finishes with the challenge of a 600 foot climb into the redwood forests and town of Occidental.
Day Two:
Occidental to Guerneville: (30 miles plus options). For the adventurous this will be your day to experience the Sonoma Coast. Our favorite route takes you through the coastal range on the spectacular Coleman Valley Road. Leaving Occidental your day will start with a challenging climb of about one and a half miles and then a short descent into the bucolic valley where you can roll peacefully along recovering for a second similar climb up onto the ridge above the coast. The work you put in, however, will be rewarded in spectacular fashion by views from high on the bluff of the rugged Pacific with waves crashing against the rocky shore below. After descending to sea level you’ll turn north and ride for about 8 miles of small rolling hills alongside the Sonoma Coast State Beaches to the mouth of the Russian River. You may choose to stop for a walk out on Goat Rock Beach to visit with the seals sunning on shore, before following the river for another flat 10 miles inland to the town Guerneville.Day Three:
Guerneville to Healdsburg (20 miles plus options). We recommend you start your day with a short side trip to the Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (home to over 350 foot tall Redwoods!). From there you’ll have the classic choice -- over the mountain or around the mountain? If you choose "over" you'll experience the steep narrow twisting Sweetwater Springs Road. It winds through the Redwoods and swoops through the canyon. If you go around, you will continue along the Russian River past Korbel "Champagne" Cellars and numerous wineries of the lower Russian River appellation. Either way you will end up on the incredible Westside Road rolling north past organic farms, vineyards and wineries to the wonderful town of Healdsburg. Here you can enjoy a stroll around the old Spanish style plaza, dine in a fabulous restaurant and spend the night at a comfortable inn right in town.
Day Four:
Healdsburg Loop (multiple distance options). Spend the day exploring the Dry Creek Valley and surrounding areas. You'll have options from a casual 25 mile winery tour to the challenge of climbing to the Lake Sonoma Lookout. It's beautiful, it's pastoral, its bicycle touring at its best. You will stay a second night at your inn.
Day Five:
Healdsburg to St. Helena (approximately 40 miles). Heading west from Healdsburg you'll cross the Alexander Valley passing the Jimtown Country Store and numerous wineries including Sausal, Alexander Valley and Fieldstone. The road then curves south and follows Mayacamas Creek and leads right into Knights Valley and then into the north end of the Napa Valley. After a moderate climb over a hill, you’ll cross into Napa Valley and head down to the town of Calistoga. You’re welcome to visit our friends at Vincent Arroyo's winery, see the world class art collection at Clos Pegas, watch the guys toast a barrel at the cooperage or do an olive oil tasting with homemade bread before you head down the Silverado Trail and then across the Valley to the town of St. Helena. You will spend the night at a wonderful inn near the heart of town, and dine at a fabulous restaurant. It's a charming small town known for its world class wines, natural beauty and wonderful food. You will spend the evening at your St. Helena lodging.
Day Six:
St. Helena Loop (No minimum distance) You’ll head east across the Napa valley for a few miles before very gradually climbing out to the east, past Lake Hennessey and into the beautiful, quiet Pope Valley. Heading north you’ll experience a wonderful part of rural California often overlooked by the tourists. Old cattle ranches, remote vineyard sites and massive valley oaks decorate the landscape. You’ll then climb back over the hills on the long (but not too steep) Ink Grade before you drop into Napa Valley on the wonderfully slinky downhill of Howell Mountain Road. As you descend you may want to stop to take in some of the most spectacular views of the Mayacamas Mountains and Napa Valley that the area has to offer. More mostly level valley miles bring you back to St. Helena. You’ll spend a second evening at your St. Helena inn.
Day Seven:
Here are a few links to some of the areas you might visit:
Healdsburg Information
Armstrong Redwoods
Lake Sonoma Recreation Area
Sonoma Coast
Dry Creek Valley
Calistoga
St. Helena
Your custom tour package will include great maps & route guides, history, winery and local's tips!
$1595 per person for 6 days & 6 nights value lodging package including free bike rental (based on double occupancy-weekdays) add $30 pp for each Friday or Saturday night. Based on lodging availability.
$1995 per person for 6 days & 6 nights luxury lodging package including free bike rental (based on double occupancy-weekdays) add $50 pp for each Friday or Saturday night. Based on lodging availability.
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6 nights lodging some with breakfast (What is the difference between Value and Luxury Lodging?)- 3 Dinners (with Luxury Lodging package only)
- 6 Days of self-guided bike touring including:
- Custom designed route with maps, detailed directions and local insider’s area information and attractions.
- Pre-tour orientation including bike fitting, route briefing and personal recommendations and advice.
- Luggage transfers as needed.
- Hydration drinks & energy bars.
- Emergency roadside assistance.
- 6 day Trek 7.5 FX Hybrid Bike or 2.1 Road Bike rental including helmet, lock, handle bar bag, rear rack with trunk bag or panniers, and water bottles.
Does not include transportation to your starting point or gratuities
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Terms & Conditions
The deposit for a multi-day tour is $200 per person. The balance is due 30 days prior to the tour start. If you are making this reservation less than 30 days prior we will be charging the $200 per person deposit at this time and the remaining balance will be due 48 hours after you receive your tour confirmation package-which will give you time to review it and confirm everything is as you expected. Cancellation prior to 15 days will incur no charges to profit Wine Country Bikes- we will refund your deposit minus only those costs directly incurred by us in the making of your reservation. This typically includes only the costs related to the processing of your credit card deposit, which are usually less than 5% of the amount charged. You are also responsible for any room cancellation fees; which could be up to $35 per room cancelled. Total cost is non-refundable 15 days prior to tour start. All cancellations must be received in writing.
Wine Country Bikes and its agents and associates act only as agents for the traveler and can accept no responsibility for the service of any tour operator, accommodation, restaurant or carrier used in connection with these tours, nor any liability for claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss to persons or property. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable to alter the itinerary or arrangements for the comfort and/or well-being of the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to the operator. The right is reserved to cancel a tour and to decline to accept any person as a member of a tour.
