Napa & Sonoma A Cyclist’s Paradise
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- Enjoy riding along the Silverado Trail Enjoy five miles of practically car-free climbing up Howell Mountain Riding on scenic lanes that meander through the vineyards of the Dry Creek Valley Enjoy some classic Californian coastal riding south to Bodega Bay
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- GPS units, cycling maps, directions and a custom guidebook; one set per couple.
- Private transfer from Napa, Santa Rosa, or Sonoma County Airport. Transfers are also available from San Francisco, San Francisco Airport or Oakland Airport for an additional fee (see Optional Extras below).
- Detailed map briefing and bike fitting at the start of your tour.
- Accommodation for each night of your tour with breakfast the following morning (unless breakfast is explicitly excluded in the accommodation description earlier).
- Prices quoted are per person but assume there are two people sharing a room. We book standard rooms unless an upgrade is requested and then extra charges may apply. Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking. As accommodation costs are significantly higher at weekends, there is a $150 per room supplement for Friday and Saturday nights.
- Guide available via phone 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- On-call roadside assistance 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for mechanical issues.
- Luggage transported between lodgings and wine collection service.
- Transfers along all or part of the route to coincide with luggage moves – to be arranged at least 24 hours in advance.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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LifeCycle Adventures Reviews & Ratings
wonderful way to enjoy the scenery/landscape
We just took an Anniversary trip to Napa/Sonoma and had the BEST time! Biking was such a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery/landscape. Our guides were perfect- open ...
trip experience is the best
My husband and I rode three days through the Sonoma Valley for our 20th wedding anniversary. This is one of the best trips we have ever taken. Every detail was taken...
The scenery is beautiful and riding fabulous
Four of us cycled for 5 days around Napa and the California coast which was wonderful. The scenery is beautiful and riding fabulous. Lifecycle Adventures looked afte...
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What's excluded
- Lunches and dinners. Our guidebooks are full of great recommendations and we are pleased to make reservations for you.
- An on-bike guide.
- Activities such as wine tours, balloon flights and spa treatments. We are pleased to make reservations on your behalf.
- Transfers to wineries or sites to which it is not practical to ride. We are pleased to arrange for such transfers for a fee.
Accommodation
Luxury :
- Calistoga, Solage
Solage is the sister property to the prestigious Auberge du Soleil. It is set in private grounds just east of Calistoga with a trendy bistro, full-service spa and a 130-foot swimming pool. The resort is designed to be environmentally friendly and low impact. In short, it’s a stylish destination that invites guests to relax and enjoy great food.
- Healdsburg, Hotel Healdsburg
Hotel Healdsburg is designed and decorated in the modern-minimalist style of boutique hotels; SoHo Grand comes to small town America. The hotel has excellent spa facilities and the restaurant, The Dry Creek Kitchen, is one of the best restaurants in town.
- Guerneville, Applewood Inn – Suite
The Applewood Inn is a casually luxurious hotel in its own grounds a short walk from the center of town. The hotel has private massage rooms as well as many quiet places to relax. The Inn also has a nice restaurant (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Rooms, in this Luxury category, are spacious suites with fireplaces and some have small terraces.
Classic Accommodation:
- Calistoga, Embrace
The philosophy at Embrace is to blend old-world luxury with 21st century amenities. Built in 1873, the property is located in the heart of Calistoga and has a large wraparound porch; ideal for watching the world go by after a day’s riding, enjoying complimentary wine and cheese, and where you will eat an outstanding breakfast.
- Healdsburg, Haydon Street Inn
Stay as the guest of John and Keren at The Haydon Street Inn. This Queen Anne Victorian B&B sits in pleasant tree-shaded grounds in a quiet residential neighborhood just a short walk from the historic plaza. John was a professional chef in his previous career and has cooked for several US presidents- so expect a nice breakfast.
- Guerneville, Applewood Inn - Queen
The Applewood Inn is a casually luxurious hotel in its own grounds, a short walk from the center of town. The hotel has private massage rooms as well as many quiet places to relax. The Inn also has a nice restaurant (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Rooms in this category are standard (cosy) queen rooms.
Budget Accommodation:
- Calistoga, EuroSpa and Inn
Stay as the guest of Bill and Joanne at the Calistoga Euro Spa & Inn. This clean-and-comfortable facility is sited at the end of a quiet residential street on the southern edge of town but is still just a few blocks from the main street. Rooms are simply furnished and most have fireplaces. There is a nice patio area with a small pool that backs onto vineyards.
- Healdsburg, Haydon Street Inn
Stay as the guest of John and Keren at The Haydon Street Inn. This Queen Anne Victorian B&B sits in pleasant tree-shaded grounds in a quiet residential neighborhood just a short walk from the historic plaza. John was a professional chef in his previous career and has cooked for several US presidents- so expect a nice breakfast.
- Guerneville, Fern Grove Cottages
Stay as the guest of Jennifer and Sherman at Fern Grove Cottages. Jennifer goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. The cottages are scattered among the redwoods and are simple, spacious and comfortable. The property also has a small, saline pool. Breakfasts include homemade scones and breads.
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