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Calistoga, California/San Francisco, California
Fine Wine & Cuisine, Romance &/or Honeymoon
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Three days, three renowned wine-growing regions, endless fun. Join Backroads for the ultimate weekend getaway in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys, and discover the scenic routes, picnic spots and perfect vistas that make this pocket of Northern California so special. Bike along quiet country roads and through a quintessential wine country landscape of manicured vineyards, fertile orchards, bright golden meadows and mighty redwoods. Sample gourmet cuisine and world-class vintages, and relax in style at an elegant Victorian manor.
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Meet in the spa town of Calistoga 
Pedal out of the Napa Valley and over the wooded Mayacamas Mountains Enjoy a classic Backroads picnic at a favorite winery in the Alexander Valley, with the chance to taste some excellent merlot Continue biking to the charming town of Healdsburg and the Madrona Manora stately Victorian manor-turned-guesthouse Perhaps take time out to relax with a spa treatment 
Spin along hillsides blanketed with vineyards, apple orchards and oak forests in the Dry Creek Valley, known for its fine zinfandels A gentle climb takes you back into the neighboring Alexander Valley, often compared to France's Bordeaux region Stop in at some of the many wineries that dot the landscape Dinner at our hotel's acclaimed restaurant features the freshest local ingredients, including vegetables from its organic kitchen garden Vineyards and pastureland give way to stately redwoods as you bike through the Russian River Valley to Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, thick with towering trees over a thousands years old Fit in some last-minute tasting on your return ride to the hotel Shuttle back to San Francisco.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
Although I was traveling with a group, I did most of my biking by myself. I really enjoyed this. I was able to go at my own pace and really let my mind wander and just take in the beautiful surrounding scenery. I had my directions, my cell phone and the van continually sweeping the route, so I knew I had an excellent support system backing me up. For those who hesitate to book a Backroads trip as you do not like to travel in a group, think of me riding solo through the California Wine Country and loving every minute of it!! This type of trip allows you to experience the region in your own way, yet with the support of a whole team behind you making sure you experience it as fully as you possibly can on your own terms.- Sylvania, OH
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Healdsburg (2 nights): Winner of a Travel+Leisure's World's Best Award and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand Victorian mansion and carriage house is surrounded by acres of woods, orchards and gardens and features a swimming pool.
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2 Route Options Available
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2 Route Option Available
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
