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.

What's Included

5 Days of Supported Self-Guided bike touring including:

• Custom designed Road Book with maps, detailed directions and local insider’s area information and attractions
• Garmin GPS preloaded with your routes (1 unit per two guests)
• Pre-Tour Orientation including bike fitting, route briefing and personal recommendations and advice
• Luggage transfers as needed- with free purchase pick up in route
• Hydration drinks & energy bars
• 5 day Trek Lightweight Touring Hybrid or Trek Madone 2.1 Road Bike rental including helmet, lock, handle bar bag, rear rack with trunk bag or panniers, and water bottles
• Emergency roadside assistance

4 Nights Value, Traditional B&B or Luxury Contemporary Lodging

• Choose a lodging style to fit your prefrences
• Many lodgings include breakfast

Personalize your tour:

• Add the night prior or an additional day after in Healdsburg...
• Add an extra day at the coast!
• Add a couple of days in Napa?

The tour does not include transportation to and from start/finish locations, optional activities, meals not specified in the itinerary, wine tasting fees, gratuities or travel insurance.

Dining Options

 

Although this tour does not include meals (other than some breakfast)...

Sonoma County is a foodie paradise!

Whether your looking for the freshest farm to table, finest fermentation drinks or killer carnitas you'll find it right here in Healdsburg. Here are some of our favorites:

Healdsburg Restaurants

 

Willi’s Seafood and Raw Bar

This great restaurant offers indoor and patio seating. Menu of small plate (tapas) delicacies and a well-chosen wine list. Three or four plates make a meal.

403 Healdsburg Avenue. 707/ 433-9191

Company Website: http://www.starkrestaurants.com/willis_seafood.html

Reservations: http://www.opentable.com/willis-seafood-and-raw-bar

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/willis-seafood-and-raw-bar-healdsburg

 

Spoonbar

 Contemporary American fare that’s creatively crafted yet approachable paired with unexpected flavors from around the globe. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant.

219 Healdsburg Avenue at the h2 Hotel. 707/ 433-7222

Company Website: http://spoonbar.com/

Reservations: http://www.opentable.com/spoonbar-h2hotel

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/spoonbar-healdsburg

Barndiva

Seasonally inspired, flavor-profiled menu is sourced almost entirely from local purveyors and food artisans. They have over 40 wines by the glass, 225 fine and unusual wines in our glass walled cellar. The dinner menu has many small plates meant to be shared.

231 Center Street. 707/431-0100

Company Website: http://www.barndiva.com/#greetings

Reservations: http://www.opentable.com/barndiva-reservations-healdsburg?rid=44935&restref=44935  

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/barndiva-healdsburg

 

Madrona Manor Restaurant

The elegant hilltop Victorian inn and restaurant has made a comeback with new owners and a new chef. The kitchen serves California/French food sprinkled with influences from world cuisines. Service is pampering and reservations are a must.

1001 Westside Road.707/433-6831

Company Website: http://www.madronamanor.com/healdsburg-restaurant/

Reservations: http://www.opentable.com/madrona-manor

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/madrona-manor-healdsburg-2

 

Dry Creek Kitchen

Renowned chef Charlie Palmer, known for intimate wine country dining at lunch and dinner with a focus on Sonoma's bounty of food and wine. Seasonal produce, herbs and local poultry, game, meats and fish. The restaurant features a comfortable bar, vaulted ceilings, live fire grill, and inside-outside seating in a country garden.

317 Healdsburg Avenue. 707-431-0330

Company Website: http://drycreekkitchen.com/

Reservations: http://www.opentable.com/dry-creek-kitchen

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/dry-creek-kitchen-healdsburg-2

Bear Republic Brewing Company

Loud and lively pub/cafe is refreshing, laid back fun. Breezy patio, roomy multi-level dining room, an inviting brew bar and live music on the weekends keeps everyone happy. Expect burgers, sandwiches, salads, pastas, and award winning Beers.

345 Healdsburg Avenue.707/433-2337

Company Website: http://bearrepublic.com/brewpub/

Reservations: http://bearrepublic.com/brewpub/

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/bear-republic-brewing-co-healdsburg

Mateo’s Cucina Latina

A delicious mix of cultures, the Yucatán-born chef Mateo Granados rigorously sources local and sustainable Sonoma ingredients infused with the vibrant regional flavors of his homeland, crafted with classic French finesse, and sparked with playful spirit.  

214 Healdsburg Avenue 707/433-1520

Company Website: http://www.mateoscocinalatina.com/home/

Reservations: http://www.opentable.com/mateos-cocina-latina

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/bear-republic-brewing-co-healdsburg

 

El Farolito

For reasonable prices and Mexican food made from authentic family recipes, homemade sauces, Chile rellenos and weekend Huevos Rancheros.El Farolito also offers vegetarian burritos, taquitos, tacos, enchiladas and kid’s menu.

128 Plaza Street.707/433-2807

Company Website: https://www.elfarolito2000.com/healdsburg

Reservations: Not Required

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-farolito-healdsburg

 

Agave Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar

Owner Octavio Diaz’s serves the best tequila and mescal. The kitchenis famous for their mole negro made by hand with Oaxacan ingredients brought from their homeland several times a year.

Company Website: http://www.agave-mex.com/  

Reservations: Not Required

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/agave-mexican-restaurant-healdsburg

 

Campo Fina

The place to go if you are looking for reasonably priced, casual, delicious Italian. Wood fired pizzas and a bocce ball court compliment your eating experience.

330 Healdsburg Avenue 707/395-4640

Company Website: http://campofina.com/

Reservations: Phone reservations only

Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/campo-fina-healdsburg

Lodging Options

Choose from the styles below-or Personalize by mixing and matching!

Contemporary
Boutique Inns
Value

Contemporary:

• H2 Hotel Healdsburg (2 Nights) If you prefer contemporary lodgings you’ll love the new H2 Hotel with its simple, modern aesthetic, serene light-filled guest rooms, living roof and ultra green design.

• Inn at Occidental Occidental (1 night) This wonderful inn always makes the trip to Occidental special! The Inn is not just another Sonoma County Wine Country bed and breakfast. Secluded beneath towering redwoods in the charming village of Occidental, all rooms feature overstuffed down beds, comfortable sitting areas, and fireplaces.

• West Sonoma Inn & Spa Guerneville (1 night) This stylish, newly renovated 33-room inn and spa is situated on six acres of relaxing, sun-splashed grounds that feature majestic redwoods, picnic and gazebo recreation areas, and vineyard views– a Wine Country Inn with a Boutique Hotel Vibe.

Boutique Inns:

• Camellia Inn Healdsburg (2 nights) The Camellia Inn is a charming 1869 Italianate Victorian Bed and Breakfast. Interior architectural treasures include inlaid hardwood floors, beautiful double parlors and twin marble fireplaces. Each of their nine thoughtfully appointed guest rooms features a private bath. A delicious full breakfast awaits you each morning. In the evening, sample local wines and cheeses. The Inn is located just steps from the historic Plaza in Healdsburg, allowing you to easily explore on foot the many specialty shops, antique stores and wonderful restaurants clustered around it.

• Inn at Occidental Occidental (1 night) The Inn at Occidental is not just another Sonoma County Wine Country bed and breakfast. Secluded beneath towering redwoods in the charming village of Occidental, all rooms feature overstuffed down beds, comfortable sitting areas, and fireplaces.This wonderful inn always makes the trip to Occidental special! 

• West Sonoma Inn & Spa Guerneville (1 night) This stylish, newly renovated 33-room inn and spa is situated on six acres of relaxing, sun-splashed grounds that feature majestic redwoods, picnic and gazebo recreation areas, and vineyard views– a Wine Country Inn with a Boutique Hotel Vibe.

 

Value:

• Dry Creek Inn
  

  Healdsburg (2 nights) The Best Western Dry Creek Inn has the distinction of earning the AAA 3 Diamond Award and 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, a strong testament to its individual style, design, amenities and comfortable environment.

• Occidental Hotel 

  Occidental (1 night) The Occidental Hotel is nestled at the base of a beautiful redwood forested hillside overlooking the historic Village of Occidental, California. The Hotel’s location is truly unique leaving its guests with the feeling of being totally surrounded by nature but still steps from everything the Village has to offer.

• Fern Grove Cottages Guerneville (1 night) Nestled among towering redwood trees, the restored 1920's cottages are surrounded by delightful gardens that produce an abundance of flowers and fruit. Each cottage is unique with its own individual theme.

Tour Difficulty

This tour is designed for intermediate level or higher cyclists.
You will be riding up 20- 35 miles per day (with lots of longer options available) on mostly rolling hills with a couple longer challenging climbs on Day 1 and Day 2 going out to the coast and redwoods.  These climbs are from 1 to 2 miles in length with some steep sections (up to 15%) - which even an intermediate cyclist may choose to walk.  Day 3 and Day 4 rides have options to be shorter with just rolling hills.

An intermediate level cyclist:
Cycles about once a week or more on average
Good cycling skills- Experienced on more challenging terrain and few busier traffic areas
Good to Very Good fitness- exercises regularly
Comfortable riding up to 40 miles (64k)

Detailed Description:

Day one starts at our Touring Center in the Town of Healdsburg and the total direct riding distance is about 23 miles (of course, there’s also lots of options to add more).  The first half of the ride is down the east side of the Russian River Valley and is mostly flat and rolling hills.  After 12 miles you climb for one mile, stair stepping up the moderate (200ft total climb with 3-6% grades) of Vine Hill Road, before making a short descent into Green Valley and the Town of Graton. Here you’ll have a chance to take a break, get an awesome lunch, maybe visit a winery or two and explore the area a bit. When you’re ready you’ll head west on Green Valley Rd. with another moderate one mile climb (200ft total climb with 3-7% grades) before descending  to cross Green Valley Creek and start your largest climb of the tour- up Harrison Grade and into the Coastal Range.  The climb is about 2 miles long and stair steps up with some steeper sections (575ft total climb with 3-12% grades).  Many people choose to stop and take breaks during the climb or to walk the steep sections which are broken up and a total of less than a mile. From here you have just a couple flat and downhill miles to the town of Occidental.

Day two gets the climbing over with right in the beginning as you leave Occidental and climb over two ridges to the Pacific Ocean.  Both climbs are about 1.5 miles long and stair step up with some steeper sections (400ft total climb with 3-11% grades). In this incredibly beautiful area, many people again choose to stop and take breaks during the climb or to walk the steep sections, which are broken up and a total of less than a mile. The next 6 miles along the coast is rolling hills and can be windy, but once you turn inland your last 10 miles should be easy sailing with flat roads and a tailwind.

Day Three & Four are shorter distances with just rolling hills and no major climbs (unless you’d like them!).

Bike Options

4 Night Sonoma Adventure Tour

This tour includes your choice of the following bikes:

Trek 7.5 FX Lightweight Touring Hybrid - Ride longer with our most versatile line of bikes yet! Outfitted for comfort and adventure, the 7.5 FX is the perfect blend of a fast ride with a familiar, upright riding geometry.  This is the perfect bike for our place to place Adventure Tours into western Sonoma County and the Pacific Coast.

Trek 2.1 Road Bikes -The Trek 2.1 is a perfect combination of comfortable riding position and excellent handling. The frame is aluminum with a carbon fiber fork and seat post. The triple chain ring insures adequate gearing for even the toughest climbs in the area. They are equipped for light touring & road bike adventures perfect for the road bike cyclist on a multi-day road bike tour or those wanting to tackle local climbs around Healdsburg.

Co-Motion Periscope Torpedo Tandem - Perfect for experienced riders, partners with differing abilities and tandem enthusiasts!  These are performance road bike tandems with aluminum frames, Shimano Ultegra STI shifters and disc brakes.  The Periscope Tandems can be adjusted to fit pilots from 5'4" to 6'4" and stokers from 3'8" to 6'2". 

We’ve equipped the above bikes for touring complete with:

• rear racks
• insulated trunk bags
• handlebar bags
• map holders
• bike computers
• rear panniers (optional)

 Additional bike upgrade option:

 

Trek Domane 4.5 is a high performance, quality bike for experienced riders, adventurous road rides and fast touring. They sport a full carbon fiber Trek race geometry frame with Shimano Ultegra drivetrains.  We keep them beautifully tuned and equip them with pumps, spare tubes, tire levers, folding tools & bike computers.  Ride on! Please note that Domane’s do not include rear racks, trunk bags or handle bar bags.

Upgrade fee: $40 per person per day