6 Day Sonoma and Napa Bike Tour

Day One: Santa Rosa to Bodega Bay (35-40 miles). We will meet you at your hotel in the morning and provide you with all the equipment and information that you’ll need for your trip. You'll receive 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. This ride takes you from downtown Santa Rosa across the valley and through the Coastal Range to the town of Bodega Bay. 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 the old apple country of the Graton area while climbing gradually to the town of Occidental . In Occidental you’ll take Coleman Valley Road to the Coast. This road starts with a challenging 1.5 mile climb, but its well worth it!

You’ll be riding one of the most spectacular roads anywhere in the world! There are a few more sharp but not too long hills before you get to the ocean. When you are standing on a bluff a few hundred feet above the crashing waves you quickly forget them (you'll need to watch for cows on the road along the ridge before you descend!). From there you have just a couple of miles along the coast to Bodega Bay . You will spend the night in a luxury hotel right on the coast.

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. Turning inland you'll follow the Russian River to the town of Guerneville where 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 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 that rolls 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 luxury B & B right in town.

Day Three: 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, its bicycle touring at its best. You'll spend another evening at your Healdsburg inn and have to face the tough decision as to which restaurant you'll enjoy that night (we'll offer suggestions!).

Day Four: Healdsburg to St. Helena (approximately 40 miles). Heading west from Healdsburg you'll cross the Alexander Valley passing the Jimtown Country Store and numerous wineries including Sausal, Alexander Valley and Fieldstone. The road then curves south and follows Mayacamas Creek and leads right into Knights Valley and then into the north end of the Napa Valley . After a moderate climb over a hill, you’ll cross into Napa Valley and head down to the town of Calistoga .  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, and dine at a fabulous restaurant. It's a charming small town known for its world class wines, natural beauty and wonderful food. Dinner will be at our favorite St. Helena restaurant (included). You lodging for the evening will be at a luxury inn right in St. Helena .

Day 5: 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 . 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 drop 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 . You’ll spend a second evening at your St. Helena inn.

Day Six: Take a casual morning ride to explore the Southern part of Napa Valley or just relax at your inn before we transfer you back to Santa Rosa or a local car rental/shuttle stop.

$1395 per person for 6 day and 5 night 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 6 day & 5 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.

-5 nights lodging some with breakfast

(What is the difference between Value Lodging and Luxury Lodging?)

-3 Dinners (Luxury package only)

-6 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

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

-Emergency roadside assistance

-6 day Trek 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

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 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.