Santa Barbara: Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG210423-327657
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a wine shuttle service which allows you to explore the breadth and diversity of the Santa Ynez Valley without the restrictions of specified tastings. Benefit from transfers between a selection of wineries and points of interest with lunch included.
Make the most of a Santa Ynez wine shuttle service which gives you the freedom to pick from a selection of some of the best wineries in the Valley. Explore a variety of lunch options in the quaint town of Los Olivos, focus on specific varietals or even enjoy an olive oil tasting or stop at a Lavender farm. Learn about the local history and gain insights into the Santa Ynez wine region along the way with your knowledgeable guides.
When you arrive in the Valley, make your first stop within walking distance of 3 wineries. Your guide will go over the choices, and you can decide on the day which one speaks to your palate. Next, head on to the Los Olivos Tasting Rooms for a lunch stop and the chance to visit another tasting room. Boasting expansive views of Santa Barbara County’s vineyards and horse ranches, the town of Los Olivos has about 25 tastings rooms you can visit. Bring your own lunch or enjoy one of the many great restaurant options in town.
For your final stop, get dropped off in one of the loveliest areas in the valley, and you can decide between 2 popular vineyards on the day of your visit. There is also an optional olive oil tasting stop at Rancho Olivos Artisan Extra Virgin Olive Oil that can be discussed with your guide the day of the trip.
Highlights
- Enjoy the freedom to select tastings you want and skip the ones you don't
- Get special access to a variety of winery specials
- Learn about local history and the region along the way
- Visit beautiful Los Olivos and stop at other points of interest in the Santa Ynez Valley
- Savor discounted award winning truffle boxes for the perfect wine pairing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You must be 21 or older in order to consume alcohol
• Pickup is available from most hotels and private accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
• If you do not require hotel pick-up or are not staying in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez, you may meet the shuttle at the Santa Barbara Visitor's Center
• If meeting at the Visitor's center, the parking lot is immediately behind the Visitor Center building; parking fees of $9 per day per car may apply
• Departure and arrival times are flexible, depending on your location and other pick-ups that day, but generally range from 10 AM to 10:45 AM; pick-up times will be confirmed via phone or email the day prior
• The tour is usually done by 3 or 4 PM, heading back to town and returning by 5 PM
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Shuttle pick up from your hotel or private accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
