California Dreams
Wine Country—4 Day
Classic Tour

A Most Romantic Tour

Indulge! Far and away our most romantic, luxurious tour, these two very special departures of our 4-day California Wine Country Classic tour offer the ultimate honeymoon or romantic getaway. We'll explore one of the world’s premier biking regions — the Napa and Sonoma valleys and the Russian River wine country.  We’ll enjoy quiet roads unwinding past gorgeous vineyards (and include wine tasting along the way.) The lodging is exquisite, from the luxe Hotel Healdsburg to sumptuous Bardessono, Napa's newest Platinum LEED-certified sustainably-built hotel and spa.

Explore & Enjoy - from Ancient Forests to Deluxe Lodging

We meet you in Santa Rosa on a Monday morning and van to the small town of Duncans Mills on the Russian River.  We start cycling there on serene byways that parallel the river.  We'll visit Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve for a short hike through these giants.  The 805-acre reserve is home to some of the oldest (1,400 years) and tallest (over 300 feet) trees remaining in this part of California.  We'll cycle a secluded canyon through redwood forests near the Russian River and into the vineyards of Sonoma Valley.  We stop for lunch at the Hop Kiln Winery, known as much for its unusual architecture as its award-winning wines.

Our lodging in Healdsburg is at the elegant Hotel Healdsburg, Sonoma County’s foremost luxury lodging on Healdsburg’s historic town plaza.  The hotel has a full service spa and pool.  You’ll want to explore Healdsburg’s Spanish-style plaza, rimmed with fine shops and art galleries.

Tranquil Roads Lead to Elegant Inn

On Tuesday we cycle through the vineyards of beautiful Dry Creek and Alexander valleys, with their winding, quiet roads.  We have lunch at the Field Stone Winery, where the manager often takes us for a private tour.  Afterwards we cycle a peaceful route into Napa Valley. 

We spend the next two nights at the sumptuous Bardessono in Yountville, a model of contemporary environmental design. You'll enjoy the inn's elegant rooms - each designed for private in-room spa services - as well as the rooftop pool and fabulous garden.

Savor Yountville

Wednesday is a layover day.  You may choose to explore the shops and premium wineries of Yountville, the 'Culinary Capitol of Napa County' or enjoy a massage at our inn.  If you prefer to ride, we have a range of route options ranging from short and sweet to long and challenging.

The Best of Napa's Wine Region

On Thursday we cycle south through the heart of the flat Napa Valley vineyards, pedaling past many well-known wineries such as Silver Oak Wine Cellars, Robert Mondavi, and Domaine Chandon.  You’re welcome to stop and sample their vintages.  After lunch at a winery, we cycle into the Carneros wine growing region and finish riding at the beautiful Artesa winery.  This winery is perched on the top of a hill with commanding views of the surrounding vineyards and the San Francisco Bay.  We conclude this great trip with a shuttle in our van back to Santa Rosa.

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