6 Days / 5 Nights Sonoma & Napa Adventure Road Tour
Pacific Coast, Redwoods and Wine Country!
Available any week starting on Sunday through Wednesday.
Perfect for intermediate to advanced riders.
$1495 Value Lodging*
$1795 Boutique Inns*
$1995 Contemporary Lodging*
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: Pacific Coast, Armstrong Redwoods and Russian River Valley
Bodega Bay to Healdsburg (approximately 45 miles). Heading north on Hwy One: along the ocean bluff to the mouth of the Russian River, huge rocks and crashing waves abound. Descend down to a secluded beach to visit with the seals sunning on the shore, or scratch your back on the mammoth rocks, before following the Russian River inland through the ranches and redwoods to the Town of Guerneville. Take a short side trip to the Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve and be dwarfed by thousand year old trees in nature’s cathedral. From there you’ll have the classic choice -- over the mountain or around the mountain? If you choose "over" you'll experience the steep and spectacular Sweetwater Springs Road or if you go around, then perhaps lunch and a tour at Korbel "Champagne" Cellars? Either way you’ll spend your afternoon rolling past organic farms, vineyards and artisanal wineries; before finishing your day with an amazing meal and stroll around the historic Healdsburg Plaza.
Day Three: Healdsburg & The Dry Creek Valley
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”.
Day Four: Healdsburg to Saint Helena (approximately 40 miles).
Follow the Mayacamas Creek through Alexander and Knights Valley before climbing over the hill to World Famous Napa Wine Region. Spend your day winding around the valley on the historic Silverado Trail. Visit our friends at Vincent Arroyo's winery, watch the guys toast a barrel at the cooperage or do an olive oil tasting with homemade bread. Continue down valley and spend the night in the charming small town of St. Helena; 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. Climb east out of the valley, 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 back into Napa Valley through breathtaking views of the Wine Country.
Day Six: Departure Day
Take a last morning spin in the St. Helena area, enjoy the day at leisure, or depart early for home.
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Pricing:
Choose your own start date-
Value Lodging -Outline Identification Code: 5SRV
$1495 per person Sunday through Tuesday start
$1595 per person Wednesday or Thursday start
Based on double occupancy-Friday and Saturday starts not typically available- contact us for further information if necessary.
Boutique Inns -Outline Identification Code: 5SRB
$1795 per person Sunday through Tuesday start
$1895 per person Wednesday or Thursday start
Based on double occupancy-Friday and Saturday starts not typically available- contact us for further information if necessary.
Contemporary Lodging-Outline Identification Code: 5SRC
$1995 per person Sunday through Tuesday start
$2095 per person Wednesday or Thursday start
Based on double occupancy-Friday and Saturday starts not typically available- contact us for further information if necessary.
Offered any dates with Sunday thru Thursday start, but based on lodging availability.
Lodging for the night prior to the tour is typically available in Healdsburg and we are happy to provide a quote (except for Sunday starts due to the two night minimum all lodgings in our area have on Fri & Sat.)
Lodging comes standard with one Queen or King Bed per room. Two beds per room available with Value or Contemporary Lodging options based on availability -please request at time of booking.
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Bookings may take up to 48hrs to be fully confirmed.
$200 per person deposit required- please see full terms and conditions.
If your tour dates or lodging are unavailable we will contact you with substitution options for your approval prior to charging your deposit.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Prior to booking you can also:
Confirm availability or request a custom itinerary and quote here ...
Or give us a call at: 707-568-3040
Personalize your tour:
- Add the night prior or an additional day after in Healdsburg...
- Add an extra day at the coast!
- Upgrade to a Cervelo Soloist carbon fiber road bike
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.
What's Included
5 Nights Value, Traditional B&B or Luxury Contemporary Lodging
- Choose a lodging style to fit your prefrences
- Many lodgings include breakfast
5 Days of self-guided bike touring including:
- Custom designed road book with maps, detailed directions and local insider’s area information and attractions
- Turn by turn navigation for each day on your cell phones (Garmin GPS devices are also available upon request)
- Pre-tour orientation including bike fitting, route briefing and personal recommendations and advice
- Luggage transfers as needed- with free purchase pick up in route
- Hydration drinks & energy bars
- 5 day Specialized Allez Elite Road Bike rental including helmet, lock, handle bar bag, rear rack with trunk bag or panniers, and water bottles.
- Emergency roadside assistance
Personalize your tour:
- Add the night prior or an additional day after...
- Add an extra day at the coast!
- Upgrade to a Cervelo Soloist carbon fiber road bike.
The tour does not include transportation to and from start/finish locations, optional activities, meals not specified in the itinerary, wine tasting fees, gratuities or travel insurance.
Dining Options
Lodging Options
Choose from the styles below-Or Personalize by mixing and matching!
Luxury Contemporary
Traditional B & B
Value
Luxury Contemporary:
- The Bodega Bay Lodge is the quintessential California coastal retreat... romantic and serene. From its seaside perch, the Lodge offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the calm Bodega Bay and the rugged shoreline.
- H2 Hotel (Healdsburg 2 Nights) If you prefer contemporary lodgings you’ll love the new H2 Hotel with its simple modern aesthetic, serene light-filled guest rooms, living roof and ultra green design.
- Vineyard Country Inn (St. Helena 2 Nights) This is a really great country style inn located approximately ¾ of a mile from downtown St. Helena with its amazing restaurants and cool shops.
Traditional B & B:
- The Bodega Bay Lodge is the quintessential California coastal retreat... romantic and serene. From its seaside perch, the Lodge offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the calm Bodega Bay and the rugged shoreline.
- Vineyard Country Inn (St. Helena 2 Nights) This is a really great country style inn located approximately ¾ of a mile from downtown St. Helena with its amazing restaurants and cool shops.
Value:
Bodega Coast Inn (Bodega Bay 1 night) Nestled along the beautiful shores of the Pacific Coast in Sonoma County, this friendly hotel features comfortable rooms and suites with water vistas along with perks like free Wi-Fi and complimentary continental breakfast.
- Dry Creek Inn (Healdsburg 2 nights) About a mile and half from the plaza, this Best Western is basic lodging, but the folks are nice and it's always clean and reasonable.
- El Bonita Motel (St. Helena 2 nights) From its start as a religious retreat in the 1940s to an art deco motel in the 1950s, El Bonita Motel is full of a unique culture that blends the past with the present. In a world-class destination filled with four-star hotels, El Bonita Motel is a little gem, just waiting to be discovered.
From its start as a religious retreat in the 1940s to an art deco motel in the 1950s, El Bonita Motel is full of a unique culture that blends the past with the present. In a world-class destination filled with four-star hotels, El Bonita Motel is a little gem, just waiting to be discovered.
This is a really great country style inn located approximately ¾ of a mile from downtown St. Helena with its amazing restaurants and cool shops.
Tour Difficulty
This tour is designed for riders with cycling experience on good quality road bikes. There are some challenging climbs of up to 2 miles in length and some steep sections.
If you are uncertain which tour is appropriate for you please feel free to give us a call at 707-568-3040 or email us.
Bike Options
4 Night Sonoma Road Bike Tour
Your tour includes your choice of the following bikes:
Specialized Allez Elite -The Specialized Allez Elite is a perfect combination of comfortable riding position and excellent handling. The frame is aluminum with a carbon fiber fork. They are equipped for light touring & road bike adventures perfect for the road bike cyclist on a multi-day road bike tour or those wanting to tackle local climbs around Healdsburg.
Additional bike upgrade option:
Cervelo Soloist is a high performance, quality bike for experienced riders, adventurous road rides and fast touring. They are full Carbon Fiber with excellent quality components. We keep them beautifully tuned and equip them with pumps, spare tubes, & tire levers. Ride on! Please note that Soloist's do not include rear racks, trunk bags or handle bar bags.
Upgrade fee: $49 per person per day