Overview
This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch, door-to-door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide for the day. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into the Santa Ynez wine region along the way.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Taxes
Gratuity: Your private tour includes 15% automatic gratuity for your guide.
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, or, if meeting at the starting point, they will meet you just outside the Visitor's Center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please let us know where you would like to be picked up at least 48 hours prior to departure & please bring identification in case confirmation that guests are of legal drinking age is needed. Pick up times range from 9:30am to 10:45 am based on your pick up location in relation to the other parties booked on the tour.
Pick up times will be confirmed via email the day prior to your trip. It is important you review your email after 5pm the day prior to your tour to confirm your pick up time.
If we do not hear from you with a pick up location 48 hours or more in advance, we will pick you up at the Santa Barbara Visitor's Center at 1 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
While we do have re-usable water bottles available for your use, you are encouraged to bring your own if preferred.
Gratuity: 15% gratuity for your guide is included in your tour price. If you'd like to leave additional gratuity for your guide, you can tip them directly on the day of your tour. We are also happy to apply additional gratuity via credit card at any time by calling our office.
Lunch:
Must be submitted to letsgo@sbadventureco.com at least 48 hours prior to trip departure or selections will be made for you. The lunch menu is linked below. Guests may opt for a sandwich OR salad via email with the number(s) associated with the sandwich or the name of the salad they would prefer.
Menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61e78e58be45a85ec4d1b430/t/61faa8d01dd075760c8503bf/1643817170766/Menu-LosOlivos_compressed.pdf
Typical Itinerary - May Vary:
• 9:30-10:45am - Pick-up at hotel
• 11:00am - Winery Tasting
• 12:30pm - Winery Tasting
• 1:30-2:15 pm - Lunch at winery
• 2:30pm - Winery Tasting
• 4:45pm-5:15pm - Drop off at hotel
What to expect
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Santa Barbara
1 hour
Meet your guide at your central Santa Barbara hotel and board a comfortable air-conditioned luxury passenger van. Enjoy the views as you leave the city behind and head into the Santa Ynez Valley to explore the vineyard filled countryside.
Pick ups are also available from Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang. -
Santa Ynez Valley
5 hours
Explore the stunning vineyards and quaint towns of the Santa Ynez Valley while our guide shares some of the history and wine production secrets of the valley. We will visit three full production wineries and lunch will be enjoyed amidst the vineyards.
We spend about an hour at each winery and allow approximately an hour for lunch at one of those stops.
We have a few "local favorites" that we may visit on this tour, with great reviews from our clients and guides. You can read more about our partner wineries on our website.
~Andrew Murray Vineyards
~Beckmen Vineyard
~Brander Vineyard
~Dragonette (Tasting Room)
~Epiphany Cellars (Tasting Room)
~Firestone Vineyard
~Four Brother Wine Co (Tasting Room)
~Gainey Winery
~Kalyra Winery
~Koehler Winery
~Lincourt Vineyards
~Rideau Vineyard
~Roblar Winery
~Saarloos and Sons (Tasting Room)
~Story of Soil
~Sunstone Winery
~Vincent Vineyards
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Tour
Can I cancel Private Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Gratuity: Your private tour includes 15% automatic gratuity for your guide.
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
