Tour Information
Explore exotic animals in their natural habitat and bike along country lanes to small, family owned wineries that showcase some of the best wines in the Napa Valley. Enjoy two trips in one, don’t miss out!
Do you love wine tasting and bike riding? Do you love learning about exotic animals in their natural habitat? If so,our Wine, Wheels & Warthogs Tour is perfect for you! We meet you at 9:30am at Safari West, a wildlife preserve specializing in exotic African animals. We then take you by van to the beautiful area of Calistoga where you will begin your morning at some of Napa Valley’s best family-owned wineries while riding a bike through the breathtaking scenery.
After visiting a few wineries and riding for a combined 10 miles or so, we get back in the van and head back to Safari West, where you will enjoy a fabulous buffet BBQ lunch. After lunch, your unforgettable experience on a Safari West tour begins. While riding around in an open air jeep style vehicle, you and your guide will be tracking and learning about exotic and endangered wildlife including African Cape Buffalo, Springbok, Eland, Damara Zebra, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Addax, Red Lechwe, and Blue Wildebeest. If you’re lucky, you could look a giraffe in the eye! The tour either ends or begins with a walk on the lower premises of Safari West where your guide will introduce you to African cheetahs, lemurs, and giant porcupines, among others. Once your Safari West tour ends around 5pm.
Details
Time:
9:30 am to 5:00pm
Meeting Location:
Meet at Safari West Parking lot, we will van over the hill to Calistoga to do biking and wine tasting for 2 hours and head back to Safari West for BBQ Lunch and tour at Safari West
Safari West, 3115 Porter Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Includes:
Hybrid bike and helmet rental, unlimited water, BBQ picnic lunch at Safari West and professional local guides for biking tour. Tasting fees and guide gratuity is not included.
Safari West Link: http://www.safariwest.com/
Wineries we may visit:
Chateau Montelena, Cuvaison, Bennett Lane , Envy, Summers, Lava Vine, August Briggs, Frank Family, Twomey, and Clos Pegase, among others.
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Price: $169 per person (Discounts available for families and groups of 4 or more guests).
4 guest minimum; maximum 12 (Note: We need a minimum of four people to run this tour. If we don’t meet the minimum, you have the option of moving to a bike tour)
Days available: Monday-Friday
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