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

6 Nights Value, Traditional B&B or Luxury Contemporary Lodging

• Choose a lodging style to fit your prefrences
• Many lodgings include breakfast

7 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
• 7 day Specialized Sirrus performance hybrid or Specialized Allez 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...
• 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.

Lodging Options

You may choose from the styles below or mix and match to personalize your tour. Click on the lodging name for more information...

Luxury Contemporary:

• 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.

• Inn at Occidental (Occidental- 1 night)This wonderful inn always makes the trip to Occidental special!  It is the single hotel that receives the most positive feedback from our guests year after year.

• The Stavrand Russian River Valley Guerneville (1 night) The Stavrand is one of our favorite properties in all of Sonoma County. Here you will enjoy a gorgeous, intimate, and freshly remodeled contemporary luxury expereince. Boasting a 2 Key Michelin Guide rating, we are beyond thrilled to call the Stavrand one of our premier partners here at Wine Country Bikes.

• Mount View Hotel & Spa (Calistoga 2 nights) is the premier boutique Calistoga hotel. A member of the Green Hotels Association, the property features an award-winning spa to inspire romance, rejuvenation and relaxation in Legendary Napa Valley Wine Country.

Traditional B & B:

• River Belle Inn Healdsburg (2 nights)  Our absolute favorite lodging in Healdsburg. Relax by the river and enjoy a unique experience in Isabelle Simi's grand estate home dating back to 1875. This unique Russian River riverfront property is close enough for a nice quaint stroll to the plaza, yet provides an endless list of exclusive amenities that make our guests feel truly special and at home. Whether you are looking for a weekend get-away, or celebrating a special occasion with friends & family, our warm and friendly staff will make sure that you are well taken care of. Enjoy a complimentary, fresh breakfast every morning and visit our hosted Happy Hour in the bar in the afternoon, where we partner with local wineries to provide you with a wonderful wine tasting experience.

• Inn at Occidental (Occidental- 1 night)This wonderful inn always makes the trip to Occidental special!  It is the single hotel that receives the most positive feedback from our guests year after year.

• West Sonoma Inn & Spa Guerneville (1 night) This stylish, newly renovated 33-room inn and spa is situated on six acres of relaxing, sun-splashed grounds that feature majestic redwoods, picnic and gazebo recreation areas, and vineyard views– a Wine Country Inn with a Boutique Hotel Vibe.

Value:

• Dry Creek Inn  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. 

• Occidental Lodge Just a classic old motel sitting right on the Bohemian in the Town of Occidental. Walk to the shops & restaurants and smell the ocean breeze fighting its why out of Coleman Valley from the coast.

Tour Difficulty

This tour is designed for intermediate level or higher cyclists. Or more moderate riders on E-Bikes!
You will be riding up 20- 35 miles (30-55K)  per day (with lots of longer options available) on mostly rolling hills with a couple longer challenging climbs on Day 1 and Day 2 going out to the coast and redwoods.  These climbs are from 1 to 2 miles in length with some steep sections (up to 15%) - which even an intermediate cyclist may choose to walk.  Day 3 and Day 4 rides have options to be shorter with just rolling hills.
An intermediate level cyclist:
Cycles about once a week or more on average
Good cycling skills- Experienced on more challenging terrain and few busier traffic areas
Good to Very Good fitness- exercises regularly

Bike Options

This tour includes your choice of the following bikes:

Specialized Sirrus Performance Hybrid - Ride longer with our most versatile line of bikes yet! Outfitted for comfort and adventure, the Sirrus is the perfect blend of a fast ride with a familiar, upright riding geometry.  This is the perfect bike for our place to place Adventure Tours into western Sonoma County and the Pacific Coast.

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