It's hidden coves, superb beaches, pounding surf, and the beauty and charm of the Sonoma Wine Country are the special ingredients that constitute this California Multisport Adventure as one of the best there is! You cannot beat the value or price for this five-day cycling, hiking and kayaking adventure! Come Escape & Explore with new friends in this beautiful and diverse region of laid back Northern California. Escape Travel has been offering Sonoma Vacations for 9 seasons now and would love to show you this special place with our friendly local guides.
Tour Details:
*Area: Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast & Bodega Bay
*Tour Type: Road Touring
*Physical Condition Required: Fair
*Distance Traveled: 100-140 Miles
*Minimum Age Limit: 16 (Unless its a private tour)
*Skill Levels Accommodated: Intermediate-Advanced
*Fully Guided: Yes
*Support Vehicles: 15 Passenger Vans with trailers
*Layovers: Second night at Hotel Healdsburg. Second night at Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa.
*Transportation to Start Site: Available from Sacramento and San Francisco area hotels.
*Dining: Four breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners included with wine.
*About Liquor: Wine provided with both dinners.
*Additional Activities: Massage, spa treatments, beach combing, golf, hot air ballooning & more.
*Bike Brands: '07 Trek 7.3 FX Road Bikes (straight handle bar and index shifting) with helmet, gloves, standard pedal, souvenir water bottle, handle bar bag and gel seat covers included. $25/day + tax.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Cycling, Wine Tasting, Wine Get Together and Hosted Welcome Dinner
Escape Travel will pick you up at any San Francisco hotel at 10:30am, or meet you in Healdsburg at noon in the heart of the wine country for a relaxing picnic lunch at a lovely cafe patio before a warm up ride through the Alexander Valley. This will provide you an opportunity to understand why this uncrowded region offers so many fine wines.
The cycling would not be complete without visits to Robert Young Winery, Locals (a wine co-op), the quaint town of Geyserville and other wineries in this scenic valley. Cycle to the stunning Hotel Healdsburg to check in for two nights. Tonight will include a scrumptious hosted dinner party with Sonoma County wine (order off the menu) in Healdsburg. 20-26 miles total (moderate).
Day 2: Cycling, Lake Sonoma, Tasting, Botanical Gardens & Private Winery Tour/Tasting
After a scrumptious buffet breakfast, you're off pedaling through the scenic Dry Creek Valley stopping to order lunch at a gourmet deli. A 350-foot hill climb to Lake Sonoma with its fantastic views from high above the Dry Creek Valley before we head back down to visit a winery with beautiful botanical gardens featuring hundreds of rare species of plants from around the world & plenty of award winning wine tasting.
MSVineyards (5K) The final stop is Michel-Schlumberger, offering the best private tour of this region. This French Estate winery is set beautifully in the bench land hills of the Dry Creek Valley. Lunch is on their veranda before a walk through the hillside vineyard and facility that will leave you craving for what is to come next: an opportunity to relax in the executive kitchen sipping tremendous wines. An easy ride south through the oak dotted hills puts you at Lambert Bridge Winery for an optional stop or continue back to the hotel for a soak in the heated pool and spa. Dinner on your own tonight at one of many fine local restaurants. 28 miles (moderate).
Day 3: Cycling, Hop Kiln, Korbel Tour/Tasting, Redwoods Hike, Sonoma Coast Hike & Cycle
Following breakfast, you'll see why the Russian River Valley is designated the cool growing region due to the fog intruding up the Russian River and its tributaries. This 11,200-acre region produces fine Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. Cycle to Hop Kiln Winery, in the Sweetwater Springs Historic District, the leading provider of hops in the West Coast back in the early 1900's. Historic Hop Kiln Winery, with its three 90-foot tall wooden towers, is on the State Registry of Historical Places due to the crafty stonework by Italian stonemasons back in 1905.
Korbel is one of the last American Champagne Houses using the Champagne Methodoise method. You'll tour this 150 year old facility prior to lunch on their redwood deck before heading down river to marvel in the beauty of the redwoods en route to the Sonoma Coast. Your naturalist/guide will lead you up to an old-growth redwood forest where you’ll witness 300ft+ tall trees that are over 1,600 years old.
KayakBoat (4K) Continue heading west out to Highway One where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean for a brief walk up for a Sonoma Coast vista at a state park. Ride 11 miles south to Bodega Bay to check into the Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa nestled on a hillside surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sonoma Coast with picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and Bodega Bay. Local wine, cheeses and crackers are served at 5pm. Hit the hot tub, heated pool and sauna before a hosted dinner at 7:45pm as we watch the sun set. Enjoy award-winning California Contemporary cuisine, relaxing ocean views and superb service in an elegant setting. Menus change seasonally to highlight fresh local seafood and regional ingredients & fine Sonoma County wines. 23 miles (moderate).
Day 4: Kayaking, Cycling, Bodega Head Hike, Picnic Lunch & Relaxing
bikershore (5K) Awakening to the serene sounds of the Pacific Ocean lapping against the beach below, After breakfast, we'll kayak through the calm waters of Bodega Bay & Pacific Ocean (if calm). You'll learn about the rich history and wildlife this area provides on this 1.5 hr guided excursion. In the afternoon, cycle, hike, then picnic at Bodega Head with whale watching and ocean vistas. We'll cycle back to our lodge & enjoy some afternoon downtime. Dinner or your own tonight.17-25 miles (moderate).
Day 5: Cycling, Occidental, Picnic & Golden Gate Bridge Ride to SF
Awaken your day to the sweet sounds of the Pacific Ocean below. After breakfast, we'll cycle through the calm rolling coastal hills of West Sonoma County towards the enchanting town of Occidental. Occidental is tucked into the redwood forests of Sonoma wine country — a great vacation spot and perfect location for cycling. Kissed by the scent of both the nearby vineyards and the crisp Pacific breezes, Occidental is close to all the wonderful things Western Sonoma has to offer. You'll learn about the rich history during our lunch here. We'll finish up with a scenic ride from Occidental.
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Finally, we'll load up the bikes in the van and drive to the Marin Headlands high above the Golden Gate Bridge for a breathtaking ride down 900 feet and across the Golden Gate bridge to the Presidio National Park (exclusive only with Escape Travel). Guests, say this is one of the trip's highlights with views of SF, Alcatraz, the Pacific Ocean, Presidio National Park, Angel Island, Marin County, the Bay, and much more! You'll be shuttled back to your hotel from there for a 530pm drop off. 25 miles (moderate).
Congratulations, you just cycled, hiked and kayaked one of the premiere destinations in all the world. Cheers and Bon Voyage!
Notes: Everyone will receive your choice of a premium Escape Travel. Fitted Dry Fit Cycling jersey, cotton t shirt or embroidered hat and a 24 oz Escape Travel logo water bottle for cycling. Tandem bike rentals, self guided itineraries and custom/private vacations available.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
*Price Per Person:
- $1,569.00 (Guide gratuity not included)
- $400 deposit/person. Balance due 30 days prior to the tour.
*Additional Rate Info
- Single Supplement: $489.
- Transportation: $25/person each way from your SF hotel.
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