Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Wine Country Multi-Adventure Tour

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Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $4,049 - $4,749 /person

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5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Wine Country Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Sep-Oct, Dec 2025: Mar-Jun, Aug-Oct

From $4,049 - $4,749 /person

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Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast

Natural beauty reigns on this journey from Los Olivos to Santa Barbara.  Oak trees and sunlit chaparral line hiking trails to mountain peaks. And beautiful beaches host post-ride sunset watchers. Kayak calm Pacific waters, then sip wine in a sea of vineyards. End active days with divinely crafted cuisine and some of the California's finest hotels. It’s more than a destination, it’s a way of life. 
 

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Biking
Walk/Hike
Kayak

Highlights

  • Get to know the charming village of Solvang, a taste of Northern Europe nestled in the heart of Southern California  
  • Hike, bike and kayak your way across breathtaking landscapes from the Pacific to the Santa Ynez Valley 
  • Discover the tasting rooms and enchanting ranches of Los Olivos, tucked away in Santa Barbara's wine country   
  • Celebrate the region's superb cuisine at farm-to-table meals paired to perfection with iconic coastal scenery 
California Santa Barbara to Los Olivos Multi-Adventure Tour map

California

Start/End Santa Barbara

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Kick off your California adventure in bucket-list Santa Barbara • Admire the terra-cotta rooftops and sun-soaked adobe façades of the city’s iconic Spanish-style architecture as you bike down palm-lined State Street • Wind your way along the Pacific Ocean, passing surf breaks, rugged cliffs and elegant ranches • Launch your kayak from the white sands of West Beach into gentle ocean waves • Paddle past lush kelp forests, keeping an eye out for friendly seals and the occasional dolphin • Hike a favorite trail to epic coastal views in the Santa Ynez Mountains • Unforgettable vacationing awaits at our luxury oceanfront hotel and spa • Enjoy California cuisine at its finest. 

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Santa Barbara
Premiere Hotel

An exquisite 78-acre property at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, featuring sea views, two natural beaches and a decadent spa. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-5

Description

Hike along “heaven's road” on a ridgeline above Santa Barbara, which offers views of the vast Channel Islands and the rugged Santa Ynez range • Another heavenly hike off a road called Paradise leads to the ruins of a grand private lodge from the 1940s—the views are just as grand  • In Los Olivos, explore charming shops and sample exquisite Central Coast wines • Ride past a sea of vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley, lingering over tastings along the way • Get to know fairy-tale Solvang, this one-of-a-kind Danish village in the heart of Southern California's wine country features six unique windmills dating back to the 1920s • Unwind in style at our elegant boutique property • Follow a hiking trail in the foothills of Figueroa Mountain • Not ready to leave? Extend your active holiday on the American Riviera.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Los Olivos
Premiere Hotel

Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, which dates back to 1888, features a private fireplace. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Santa Barbara

Premiere Hotel

An exquisite 78-acre property at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, featuring sea views, two natural beaches and a decadent spa. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Los Olivos

Premiere Hotel

Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, which dates back to 1888, features a private fireplace. (pool)

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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.

Backroads Performance Racer 2.0
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

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
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