Sonoma & Napa Road Bike Tour
6 Days*- Pacific Coast, Redwoods, Sonoma County & Napa Valley Wine Country
*Customize this tour to add an additional day of riding or night of lodging!
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Tour start and finish in Healdsburg:
When you arrive at our Touring Center in the town of Healdsburg on the morning of your tour start we’ll provide you with all the equipment and information that you’ll need for your trip. We'll fit you to your bike, outfit you with your gear and provide a custom created trip package that will include maps, route descriptions and area information. We'll take the time to review the route with you, give personal tips and advice and answer any questions you may have. After that you'll be traveling on your own, but we'll always be just a phone call away. Your rooms will be reserved and your luggage transferred and your mind at rest.
Day One: Healdsburg to Bodega Bay (approximately 40 miles).
Today’s ride starts heading down the east side of the Russian River Valley towards and into western Sonoma County. You’ll then begin to make your way through the old apple country of the Graton area before tackling the Harrison Grade which climbs steadily for about 1.5 miles along a shaded creek to the Bohemian town of Occidental. In Occidental, you will take Coleman Valley Road to the coast. This road starts with a challenging 1.5 mile climb, but its well worth it! Here you will ride one of the most spectacular roads to bike anywhere in the world! After climbing from the Valley up to the ridge above the coast you’ll be greeted by incredible views of Point Reyes National Seashore, Bodega Bay, the Russian River and the vast Pacific Ocean. When you are standing on a bluff a few hundred feet above the crashing waves below and absorbing the spectacular surroundings, you quickly forget those last climbs. You'll need to watch for cows on the road along the ridge before you descend! From there you have just a couple miles along the famous coast Highway 1 to Bodega Bay where you will spend the evening.
Day Two: Bodega Bay to Healdsburg (approximately 45 miles).
Heading north on Hwy 1 to the mouth of the Russian River , you will be riding along the classic Pacific coastline—huge rocks and crashing waves abound. You might consider a walk on Goat Rock Beach to view the Sea Lions or a hike along the Kortum trail before you follow the Russian river valley into the redwoods and the town of Guerneville . You can make a short side trip to the Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (home to over 350 foot tall Redwoods!). From there you have the classic choice: over the mountain or around the mountain? If you choose "over" you'll experience the steep narrow twisting Sweetwater Springs Road . It winds through beautiful Redwoods and swoops through the canyon. If you go around, you will continue along the Russian River past Korbel "Champagne" Cellars and numerous wineries of the lower Russian River appellation. Winding up the west side of the valley, you'll pass through Redwoods, ancient Oaks and vast flat plains filled with picturesque vines. You’ll have the opportunity to visit elaborate gardens or the unique Hop Kiln Winery with its landmark Hop Kilns. You’ll pass through the historic Sweetwater Springs district while enjoying views of Mount Saint Helena and Fitch Mountain as you stroll into Healdsburg. Today’s ride will have passed through apple orchards, organic farms, three different wine appellations, and innumerable glorious views. You'll arrive in Healdsburg to enjoy a stroll around the Spanish style plaza with its unique shops, galleries and tasting rooms.
Day Three: Healdsburg Loop (no minimum ride distance).
Discover the Dry Creek Valley with its 100 year old Zinfandel vines, family run wineries and quiet curving roads; it's a pastoral paradise. You'll have options from a casual 25 mile winery tour to the challenge of climbing to the Lake Sonoma Lookout. Pick up a picnic lunch at the Dry Creek Country Store and enjoy it at a nearby winery while tasting a classic Zinfandel. It's beautiful; it's pastoral and its bicycle touring at its best. You’ll see why Healdsburg is known as “cycling heaven”. You’ll spend a second evening at your Healdsburg lodging.
Day Four: Healdsburg to Saint Helena (approximately 40 miles).
You leave Healdsburg and cross the Alexander Valley to the Chalk Hill Area and then head south east along the Mayacamas Creek through Knights Valley. You’ll ride into Calistoga where you will be greeted by Napa’s rustic “up valley” and then on to the refined “down valley” of St. Helena. You can enjoy spending your day taking the long way and winding around the valley on the historic Silverado Trail. You’re welcome to visit our friends at Vincent Arroyo's winery, see the world class art collection at Clos Pegas, watch the guys toast a barrel at the cooperage or do an olive oil tasting with homemade bread before you head down the Silverado Trail and then across the Valley to the town of St. Helena. You will spend the night at a wonderful inn near the heart of town. It's a charming small town known for its world class wines, natural beauty and wonderful food.
Day Five: Conn Valley / Chiles & Pope Valley Loop
Choose to spend a casual day visiting the wineries of Napa and Conn Valleys or be more ambitious and tackle the Pope Valley Loop. You’ll head east across the Napa valley for a few miles before very gradually climbing out to the east, past Lake Hennessey and into the beautiful, quiet Pope Valley. Although it is one of the fastest growing wine regions in America, it still retains a peaceful, pioneer feeling. Heading north you’ll experience a wonderful part of rural California often overlooked by the tourists. Old cattle ranches, remote vineyard sites and massive valley oaks decorate the landscape. You’ll then climb back over the hills on the long (but not too steep) Ink Grade before dropping into Napa Valley on the wonderfully slinky downhill of Howell Mountain Road. As you descend you may want to stop to take in some of the most spectacular views of the Mayacamas Mountains and Napa Valley that the area has to offer. More mostly level valley miles bring you back to St. Helena.
Day Six:
Take a casual morning ride through the Napa Valley or extend your adventure with another longer ride in the surrounding hills. At the conclusion of your tour, we will transport you to a local airport shuttle, car rental facility, or back to our Touring Center in Healdsburg.
Here are a few links to some of the areas you might visit:
Healdsburg Information
Armstrong Redwoods
Lake Sonoma Recreation Area
Sonoma Coast
Dry Creek Valley
Calistoga
St. Helena
Your custom tour package will include great maps & route guides, history, winery and local's tips!
$1395 per person for 5 days & 5 nights value lodging package including free bike rental (based on double occupancy-weekdays) add $30 pp for each Friday or Saturday night. Based on lodging availability.
$1795 per person for 5 days & 5 nights Luxury lodging package including free bike rental (based on double occupancy-weekdays) add $50 pp for each Friday or Saturday night. Based on lodging availability.
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5 nights lodging some with breakfast (What is the difference between Value, B & B, and Luxury Lodging?)- 2 Dinners (Luxury Lodging Package only)
- 5 Days of self-guided bike touring including:
- Custom designed route with maps, detailed directions and local insider’s area information and attractions.
- Pre-tour orientation including bike fitting, route briefing and personal recommendations and advice.
- Luggage transfers as needed
- Hydration drinks & energy bars.
- Emergency roadside assistance
- 5 day Trek 2.1 Road Bike rental including helmet, lock, handle bar bag, rear rack with trunk bag or panniers, and water bottles
Does not include transportation to your starting point or gratuities
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Terms & Conditions
The deposit for a multi-day tour is $200 per person. The balance is due 30 days prior to the tour start. If you are making this reservation less than 30 days prior we will be charging the $200 per person deposit at this time and the remaining balance will be due 48 hours after you receive your tour confirmation package-which will give you time to review it and confirm everything is as you expected. Cancellation prior to 15 days will incur no charges to profit Wine Country Bikes- we will refund your deposit minus only those costs directly incurred by us in the making of your reservation. This typically includes only the costs related to the processing of your credit card deposit, which are usually less than 5% of the amount charged. You are also responsible for any room cancellation fees; which could be up to $35 per room cancelled. Total cost is non-refundable 15 days prior to tour start. All cancellations must be received in writing.
Wine Country Bikes and its agents and associates act only as agents for the traveler and can accept no responsibility for the service of any tour operator, accommodation, restaurant or carrier used in connection with these tours, nor any liability for claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss to persons or property. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable to alter the itinerary or arrangements for the comfort and/or well-being of the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to the operator. The right is reserved to cancel a tour and to decline to accept any person as a member of a tour.
