Santa Barbara Wine Country Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway
Los Olivos & Santa Ynez Wineries
Couples, Friends & Solos
3 days 2 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $2,749 - $2,899 pp dbl occ
($700 for sgl occ)
From rolling hills and historic towns to the boutique wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley, it's all about sipping, sunshine and cycling—a veritable trifecta of weekend perfection. Picture a glass of award-winning Syrah in your hand, the California sun warming your face. Imagine a sense of utter relaxation enhanced by the pure satisfaction of a stellar day's ride. Better yet, don't just dream about three fabulous days in Santa Barbara County. Join us and make them a reality!
California
Start/End Santa Barbara
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Experience modern-day "Cowboy Country," where Old West charm meets a sophisticated food scene, artisan shops and rolling vineyards
- Bike the bucolic Santa Ynez Valley, stopping for tastings of celebrated wines all along the way
- Pedal on peaceful rural roads past farms, horse ranches and grapevines
- Rejuvenate at the elegant Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in lovely Los Olivos
Itinerary
3 Days Premiere Hotels
Day 1 Discover the "other" California Wine Country | Welcome to a fun-filled weekend getaway that feels much longer! | After traveling from hip and artsy Santa Barbara, pedal into the pine- and chaparral-covered mountains of the Santa Ynez Valley for views of vineyards, ranchland and rolling countryside | Hop off your bike and sample Syrah made from the region's oldest vines | Savor a bountiful picnic at one of the area's wineries | A pastoral inland route leads past orchards, impeccably manicured vineyards and ranches bordered by endless white fences | The town of Los Olivos welcomes us with charming Victorian architecture, an eclectic art scene and friendly tasting rooms | A wine tasting before dinner awaits.
Days 2 & 3 Dine on haute California cuisine with a Mediterranean flair | Pedal rural roads past grapevines in the fertile Central Coast wine region and along farms where some of the world’s finest race horses are boarded and trained | Get to know Solvang, a delightful taste of Denmark right here in California | Founded by a group of Danes in 1911, the town's name means "sunny fields" in Danish | Roadside lavender farms provide a splash of color (and aroma!) along the way | Be sure to allow for some pool time back at the hotel | Spin through the undulating landscape of Ballard Canyon — a favorite route for time trials in the Tour of California | Say goodbye over lunch in the garden at the a local tasting room.
Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, which dates back to 1888, features a private fireplace. (pool)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level:
2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2. A performance-first flagship endurance bike engineered for comfort and race-level riding.
$650 rental fee; subject to availability
This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage