Private Napa Sonoma Wine Tour & Custom Concierge

The Private Napa Sonoma Wine Tour & Custom Concierge offers a unique and personalized experience for wine enthusiasts exploring the renowned Napa and Sonoma valleys. With the ability to customize their itinerary and choose from a range of picturesque wineries, customers can tailor their tour to suit their preferences. While the base price doesn’t include the cost of wine tastings or lunch, the service provides a seamless and flexible transportation option, ensuring a truly memorable journey through California’s premier wine regions. Whether traveling in a small group or with a larger party, this tour promises to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience that may just leave you thirsting for more.

Key Points

• Customized private wine tours of Napa and Sonoma, with up to 5 stops within 8 hours or 3 stops within 6 hours and transfers from San Francisco.
• Personalized experience with a consultation to plan and customize the itinerary based on individual preferences and requirements.
• Flexible transportation options, including spacious vans for larger groups and sedans or SUVs for smaller parties, with wheelchair-accessible vehicles available.
• Wine tastings not included in the service cost, allowing customers to choose and pay for complimentary tastings directly at the wineries.
• Availability confirmed within 48 hours, with a credit card required to secure the reservation and accommodate special requirements.

Service Overview

Customers can avail of a customized wine tour of Napa and Sonoma, departing from their San Francisco accommodation.

The tour offers up to 5 stops within 8 hours or 3 stops within 6 hours, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

The service includes transfers from San Francisco, allowing customers to sit back and enjoy the scenic drive.

Prior to the tour, customers can consult with the team to plan and customize their itinerary, choosing the vineyards they’re most interested in.

The private tour ensures a personalized experience, and predetermined wine tour itineraries are also available.

Customers can choose from several vehicle options to suit their group size, and wheelchair accessible transportation is provided.

Personalized Experience

Prior to the tour, customers can consult with the team to plan and customize their itinerary, choosing the vineyards they’re most interested in. This pre-tour consultation allows them to craft a personalized experience catered to their preferences.

The tour offers:

• Predetermined wine tour itineraries for those who prefer a more structured experience
• A private tour for a truly personalized experience, without the crowds of a group tour
• The ability to choose from various transportation options to suit the size and needs of the group

This personalized approach ensures that each customer’s unique interests and requirements are met, creating a wine tour experience tailored to their individual tastes and preferences.

Customizable Itineraries

With the pre-tour consultation, travelers can tailor the wine tour itinerary to their specific interests, ensuring a truly personalized experience. Customers can choose from a selection of predetermined itineraries or work closely with the team to create a customized route that visits the vineyards and wineries that appeal to them most.

Predetermined Itineraries	Customized Itineraries
Napa Valley Tour	Curated route based on preferences
Sonoma Valley Tour	Up to 5 stops within 8 hours
Combo Napa & Sonoma Tour	Focus on regions, varietals, or themes

The flexibility to personalize the tour allows guests to make the most of their time and experience the highlights of Napa and Sonoma that interest them the most.

Transportation Options

The service provides several vehicle options to accommodate groups of varying sizes, including wheelchair accessible transportation.

Customers can choose from a selection of vehicles to best suit their needs. This flexibility ensures a comfortable and convenient wine tour experience for all travelers.

The available transportation options include:

• Spacious vans for larger groups
• Sedans or SUVs for smaller parties
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles upon request

With these diverse transportation choices, the service can seamlessly cater to the unique requirements of each customer, creating a personalized and accessible wine tour experience in Napa and Sonoma.

Wine Tasting Exclusions

While the private Napa Sonoma wine tour includes a comprehensive experience, the cost of wine tastings at the selected vineyards isn’t covered by the service. Customers are responsible for paying any tasting fees directly to the wineries they visit during the tour.

The exclusion of wine tastings allows for greater flexibility in customizing the itinerary to suit individual preferences and budgets. Guests can choose to visit wineries with complimentary tastings or opt to pay for tastings at their preferred vineyards. This approach ensures that customers only pay for the wine experiences they wish to enjoy, providing a personalized and cost-effective tour.

Plus, the tour doesn’t include lunch, a guide, or airport pickup, allowing customers to curate their day as they see fit.

Confirmation and Availability

Confirmation of the private Napa Sonoma wine tour is provided within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Customers must contact the office directly to book the tour, as international customers require special handling.

A credit card is required to secure the reservation and cover any potential additional costs incurred during the experience.

The confirmation process is designed to ensure a seamless booking experience:

• Availability is confirmed within 48 hours of the initial request
• International customers must contact the office directly to accommodate any special requirements
• A credit card is required to secure the reservation and cover any unforeseen expenses that may arise during the tour

Age Requirement

The minimum drinking age for this private Napa Sonoma wine tour is 21 years. This age requirement is strictly enforced to ensure the safety and responsible enjoyment of the tour.

Customers under 21 years old aren’t permitted to participate in the wine tastings, but they’re welcome to join the tour and enjoy the scenic views and educational aspects of the experience.

The tour operator takes great care to maintain compliance with all local laws and regulations. Underage you will be asked to refrain from tasting the wines, and the tour guide will work with them to find alternative activities during those portions of the tour.

This policy is in place to protect both the customer and the tour provider.

Additional Costs

There are a few additional costs not included in the base price of the private Napa Sonoma wine tour.

Customers will need to pay for their own wine tastings at the vineyards, which can range from $20 to $50 per person depending on the tasting experience.

Lunch is also not provided, so guests will be responsible for covering the cost of their own meals during the tour.

Plus, a 7% fuel surcharge applies to the total cost of the tour to account for fluctuations in gas prices.

These supplementary expenses aren’t factored into the initial tour price but are important for customers to be aware of when budgeting for their wine country experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Food and Drinks on the Tour?

The tour does not include provisions for bringing outside food or drinks. However, guests are welcome to bring their own lunch and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the stops at the selected wineries.

Are the Wineries Pet-Friendly?

The tour’s pet-friendly policy varies by winery. Some allow well-behaved pets, while others prohibit them. Customers should check with each winery in advance to ensure their pet can join the wine tasting experience.

Can the Tour Guide Provide Recommendations for Restaurants?

The tour guide can provide recommendations for restaurants during the wine tour. They have knowledge of the local area and can suggest dining options that complement the wine tasting experience and meet the preferences of the customers.

Is There a Dress Code for the Wine Tastings?

There is typically no formal dress code for wine tastings, though guests are advised to dress comfortably and in layers. Some wineries may have slightly more formal expectations, but casual attire is generally acceptable.

Can I Extend the Duration of the Tour?

Yes, you can extend the duration of the wine tour. The standard tour is 8 hours with up to 5 stops or 6 hours with up to 3 stops, but you can request a longer tour for an additional fee.

Recap

Private Napa Sonoma Wine Tour & Custom Concierge offers a personalized wine tasting experience in the renowned Napa and Sonoma valleys.

Customers can customize their itinerary, choosing up to 5 stops within 8 hours or 3 stops within 6 hours, with transfers from San Francisco.

While tastings and lunch aren’t included in the base price, the tour ensures a seamless and tailored experience for wine enthusiasts.