5 Day Sonoma County Hybrid or Road Bike Adventure Tour Details

Day One:  Santa Rosa to Occidental (20 miles minimum + numerous additional riding options). This ride takes you from downtown Santa Rosa across the valley and into the Coastal Range town of Occidental. The ride starts out on a bike trail along the Santa Rosa Creek for the first 5 miles and is all flat. You’ll make your way through old apple country to the town of Graton and the rolling hills of Green Valley. Here you can take break to explore the two blocks we call "downtown Graton" with it's cute shops and galleries or take a short side trip to visit Iron Horse Vineyards. Your day finishes with the challenge of a 600 foot climb into the redwood forests and town of Occidental.

Day Two:  Occidental to Guerneville: (20 miles plus options).  For the more adventurous this will be your day to experience the Sonoma Coast or for a more casual day you can head right to the redwoods. To reach the coast you’ll start your morning with an easy roll down the hill to Freestone for a stop at the incredible Wild Flour Bakery. Then it’s out past the town of Bodega to the coast. As you head north to the Russian River you experience the rugged Northern California coast with waves crashing against the rocky shore. You might consider a walk on Goat Rock Beach before you follow the river into the redwoods and the town of Guerneville.

Day Three: Guerneville to Healdsburg (approximately 20 miles plus options). We recommend you start your day with a short side trip to the Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (home to over 350 foot tall Redwoods!). From there you’ll 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 the 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. Either way you will end up on the incredible Westside Road rolling north past organic farms, vineyards and wineries to the wonderful town of Healdsburg. Here you can enjoy a stroll around the old Spanish style plaza, dine in a fabulous restaurant and spend the night at a comfortable inn right in town.

Day Four: Healdsburg Loop (multiple distance options). Spend the day exploring the Dry Creek Valley and surrounding areas. You'll have options from a casual 25 mile winery tour to the challenge of climbing to the Lake Sonoma Lookout. It's beautiful, it's pastoral and its bicycle touring at its best. If you're a wine lover this is your chance to experience the terroir of the Dry Creek and taste the wines of the local boutique vintners. Whether it's the "Classic" 20 mile loop or an extended ride, you'll see why many people think of Healdsburg as cycling heaven. You’ll spend a second evening at your Healdsburg inn and we will be happy to help you choose a great restaurant to round out your day.

Day Five: Take another one of Healdsburg's famous day rides to explore the Alexander Valley or just relax around town before we transfer you back to your starting point or a local car rental/shuttle stop for your departure.

For additional info on some of the areas you might visit…

Armstrong Redwoods: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450

Lake Sonoma Recreation area: http://www.parks.sonoma.net/laktrls.html

Sonoma Coast: http://www.russianrivertravel.com/coast.htm

Dry Creek Valley: http://www.wdcv.com/

$1095 per person for Five day & 4 night value lodging package including free Trek hybrid bike rental (based on double occupancy-weekdays) add $30 pp for each Friday or Saturday night. Based on lodging availability. Trek Pilot 2.1 road bike rental add $20 per day.

$1395 per person for Five day & 4 night luxury lodging package including free bike rental (based on double occupancy-weekdays) add $30 pp for each Friday or Saturday night. Based on lodging availability. Trek Pilot 2.1 road bike rental add $20 per day.

-4 nights lodging, some with breakfast

-2 Dinners (Luxury 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

-Luggage transfers as needed

-Daily "feed bag" with hydration drinks & energy bars

-Emergency roadside assistance

-5 day Trek 7300 hybrid bicycle rental including helmet, lock, handle bar bag, pump, tire levers, wrenches, spare tubes, rear rack with trunk bag or panniers, and water bottles

-Transfer from Healdsburg back to Santa Rosa or local car rental/shuttle stop

Does not include transportation to your starting point or gratuities

Terms & Conditions

$200 per person deposit due upon reservation and the balance due 30 days prior to the tour start. Cancellation prior to 30 days results in the loss of 50% of your deposit. Cancellation from 30-16 days prior results in 50% loss of total tour price. 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 neither 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.