Contact
Great Explorations
(800) 242-1825
(604) 730-1247
Particulars
Trip Dates:
2008
April 7-12
Self-guided and custom trips also available and can start any day.Call or email for details.
2009
April 6-11
Trip Size:
8-16 participants
Total Days:
6 days/ 5 nights
Arrive/Depart:
St Helena/Healdsburg
Accommodations:
Vineyard Country inn, St Helena
Mount View Hotel and Spa, Calistoga
Grape Leaf Inn, Healdbsurg
Activity Level:
Avarage daily distance is 50 km/30 miles
Terrain:
Moderate cycling, encountering a few challenging hills most days
Cost:
Land Cost (current year):
US $2650
Includes 5B/2L/4D
Single Supplement:
US $370
Bike Rental:
US $120
Napa Valley, Biking
California's Wine Country
Like the bouquet of a spicy Zinfandel, the wine country of California, north of San Francisco, opens up to reveal many delights and pleasures. Napa Valley and Sonoma County are synonymous with great wine and fine food and dining. By bike, discover shady back lanes, towering redwood groves, a surprising Russian history and delightful pedaling – past vineyards and wine chateaus of every conceivable design
Accommodations
Vineyard Cournty Inn, St. Helena
Situated atop a scenic knoll, this charming bed and breakfast inn promises panoramic views of the Napa Valley. The tranquil French farmhouse-style property has twenty-one suites with wood-burning fireplaces overlooking either the pool area or the rolling hills of the northern Napa valley
Mount View Hotel and Spa, Calistoga
Built in the Mission Revival style, the Mount View Hotel is among the premier historic hotels in the Napa Valley. Each of the 32 guest rooms is beautifully decorated with antiques and contemporary accents. The outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, garden patio and full-service spa make this gracious hotel a relaxing and peaceful getaway.
Grape Leaf Inn, Healdsburg
This award-winning, luxuriously restored Queen Ane Victorian Bed and Breakfast combines the gracious hospitality of a country inn with meticulous service, fine cuisine, and 12 luxurious suites. With award-winning lush gardens and ancient evergreens, the Grape Leaf Inn is tucked away on a quite historic street in the hear of the California Wine Country.
Map of the Area
Calistoga Weather
What's Included in the Cost of Your Trip?
- services of one or more experienced Great Explorations guides and support vehicle
- 5 nights lodging
- all breakfasts, 2 lunches, and all dinners but 1
- entrance fees for selected historical sites and museums
- detailed map and route instructions
- all baggage transportation
- all transportation from initial meeting point to final drop-off (see arrive/depart cities)
Please note: Final itinerary is subject to revision; any changes made are done so in an attempt to provide the best possible trip given route conditions and available services. Due to the nature of our business and exchange rates, prices are subject to change. All prices quoted are U.S. dollars but we gladly accept payment in Canadian dollars also. Due to cancellations and waiting lists, trip availability fluctuates daily. If you have any questions or would like to confirm space on this trip before making your reservation, please contact us at info@great-explorations.com or by telephone at 604.730.1247