California Wine Country Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $4,399 - $5,099 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Premiere Hotels*
California Wine Country Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-5
Premiere Hotels*
2024: Apr-Nov 2025: Apr-Jul, Sep-Oct
Napa & Sonoma Vineyards, Redwoods & Pacific Coast
Legendary Napa Valley & Sonoma vineyards. Soaring redwood forests. And the dramatic Sonoma Coast. This is Northern California. And for you, it's a fantastic week and an incredible California Wine Country bike tour. Wine tastings and gourmet meals enlighten your palate. Stunning scenery invigorates. And top-notch spas relax and rejuvenate... all in one remarkable place simply known as the Wine Country.
Highlights
- Bike through five valleys of vineyards, enjoying abundant opportunities for wine tasting at sensational wineries
- Immerse yourself in Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve where the serenity of 1,000-year-old trees will enchant you
- Savor seriously good food, inspired by local vintages and the freshest California ingredients
- Marvel at the views as we cycle to the small town of Bodega Bay on the dramatic Pacific coast
Start San Francisco
End Healdsburg
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Sip, swish and cycle your way through Napa Valley • Bike past famed wineries along the Silverado Trail • Visit galleries, markets and tasting rooms in the quaint California town of Sonoma • Post-ride, settle into our luxurious boutique hotel set on 22 stunning acres in Yountville • Explore the beautiful property and perhaps, consider spending time relaxing at the spa • Pedal past celebrated cabernet grape vines and bike off-the-beaten-path roads through Pope Valley.
Nights 1-2
Part of The Estate Yountville, a beautifully landscaped 22-acre property with views of the Mayacamas Mountains and Napa Valley, Vintage House offers French charm and romance in the town of Yountville, the culinary heart of Wine Country. (pool, spa)
Day 3
Vineyards give way to eucalyptus groves, world-famous creameries and wide-open cattle country as you bike toward the ocean • Stop for lunch in charming Sebastopol and browse a collection of boutique shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries featuring food, beer, spirits, arts and crafts from local purveyors • Bike over windswept headlands to Bodega Bay, nestled along the dramatic Pacific coast • Relax and recharge while you take in expansive ocean views from our lodge’s idyllic hot tub.
Night 3
Overlooking Doran Beach State Park, a coastal retreat with sweeping bay views. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Bike past rugged beaches before heading inland along the Russian River to Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve for a picnic beneath these giant conifers • Wander through charming Healdsburg—its tasting rooms and restaurants might tempt you to stay awhile • Sampling opportunities abound in the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys, where dozens of wineries line our route • Enjoy a classic Wine Country bike ride past manicured vineyards • A special farewell dinner adds a flourish to an unforgettable week.
Nights 4-5
Contemporary interior, plush amenities and a central location are part of the charms of this sophisticated hotel on the town plaza. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
California Wine Country is a popular destination for cyclists and drivers alike, who’ve had to deal with increasing traffic congestion along the region's main thoroughfares over the years. Backroads strives to find quiet, off-the-beaten track routes, but due to the area's geography and the amount of ground we cover, there are routes on this trip with sections that follow more heavily trafficked roads. We’ll alert you in advance so you can bypass these areas in the shuttle, if you choose
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Part of The Estate Yountville, a beautifully landscaped 22-acre property with views of the Mayacamas Mountains and Napa Valley, Vintage House offers French charm and romance in the town of Yountville, the culinary heart of Wine Country. (pool, spa)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
Overlooking Doran Beach State Park, a coastal retreat with sweeping bay views. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Contemporary interior, plush amenities and a central location are part of the charms of this sophisticated hotel on the town plaza. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $650 rental fee; subject to availability
- Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2
- Perfectly balanced comfort and performance with a Grand Tour pedigree
- State-of-the-art components and precision German engineering
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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