Top Activities on the Ground in Napa & Sonoma

Cycle to several outstanding Sonoma wineries on a full-day bike tour along quiet roads through the countryside. This leisurely ride departs at the 1254 Broadway in Sonoma with an experienced guide who takes you along established bike routes. Hop on a comfortable cruiser and stop for a provided picnic lunch; tasting fees not included. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Skip the typical wine bus and van tours for something a little out of the ordinary—a tandem sidecar trip to 2–3 wineries in Napa Valley. Hop aboard a motorcycle sidecar that’s been modified to fit two passengers, and ride out to a handful of local wineries where all your wine tastings are included.

This cycling tour is a great introduction to Sonoma wine country. Take short, relaxed rides between visits to two wineries, and stop with your guide along the way to take photos and hear about local history. Guided winery visits and a picnic lunch are included, but wine-tasting fees are not. You also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at the Vella Cheese Factory (except Sundays).

Napa Valley’s rolling vineyards are best experienced in the open air. On this e-bike tour, you’ll glide through wine country, basking in the scenery with your local guide highlighting the way. Break for a stop at a local winery, where you’ll sip at your leisure before getting back on two wheels, heading wherever adventure takes you (that’s right, you can keep the bike for the rest of the day).

It’s difficult to appreciate the beauty of Napa Valley’s rolling vineyards from between the vines—it’s much easier from the skies. Starting just after sunrise, step into your hot-air balloon to watch the valley come alive, floating up to 2,000 feet in the air. Enjoy coffee before and sparkling wine after, celebrating your silent journey gliding along the California horizon.

Make your day in Wine Country memorable on a tour aboard the Napa Valley Wine Trolley. The open-air cable car is a replica of the historic trolleys seen in San Francisco and offers gorgeous views of the vineyards as you travel to three or four wineries to sample the local wines (tastings own expense). A guide will accompany you, providing commentary about Napa’s rich history. Lunch at one of the wineries is also included.

Let a professional driver-guide chauffeur you around Napa Valley in one of our specialty vehicles. After a convenient pickup from your hotel in downtown Napa, American Canyon, you’ll be transported in style up to three premier Napa establishments, such as Madonna Estate Winery, Hagafen Cellars and Domaine Chandon.

A visit to California just isn't complete without a day in wine country, but unless you know the wineries well, picking where to visit can be rough. This Sonoma or Napa Private Wine Tour with Concierge Service preplans your journey out with you so you don't miss the wineries you want to go to. Plus, you can thoroughly enjoy the day without having to worry about your transport.

Embark on a unique Wine Country experience with a trip aboard the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley. Modeled after the famed cable cars of San Francisco, the trolley shuttles you through Sonoma’s picturesque winemaking region with stops at several top wineries. Taste wines at each estate (tasting fees separate expense), and enjoy a delicious lunch en route. Learn about the history of Sonoma as you roll past historic landmarks throughout the day.

Experience the Napa Valley’s natural beauty and rich history on a small-group kayaking tour of the Napa River. With your guide leading the way, hop in a comfortable and beginner-friendly kayak, and paddle down the valley’s waterways. Identify birds, see rare animal species, learn about the first people to settle the area, and see historic buildings damaged in the 2014 earthquake.

Get to know Sonoma County's abundant bounty on a guided bike tour through wine country. This bucolic landscape deserves the relaxed pace—and unique perspective—of a bike ride. While pedaling alongside a local guide, you'll learn about the process of winemaking and the local lore of the vineyards. Together with a small group, you'll stop at two wineries and enjoy a picnic lunch and behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vella Cheese Company (Sundays excluded).

Go on a Napa Valley wine adventure by bike on this full-day tour. During this tour, visit two different wineries, and hear about their individual wine-making processes. Bike about 3-6 miles (5-10 km) in between each winery, and then enjoy tastings when you arrive (own expense). Along the way stop for a picnic lunch of artisan sandwiches, green salad, and fresh fruit. Plus, numbers are limited on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll spend an intimate day with a group of like-minded wine enthusiasts.

Get a local perspective on Sonoma Valley on this leisurely half-day bike tour. Ride down eight miles (12 kilometers) of country roads and admire Sonoma’s wide-open scenery en route to two wineries, where you stop long enough for optional tastings (at your expense). When the tour concludes, the bike is still yours to use for the rest of the day so you can keep exploring.

Explore your own way, at your own pace—and make getting around easy (and sweat-free)—with this full-day Napa Valley e-bike rental. Pick up your bike at the Downtown Napa rental facility at your preferred start time, grab all your necessary gear, and head off into the Northern California scenery. You can zip past vineyards, summit hills, seek out the region’s best views, and otherwise make the most of your trip into nature.

Explore Napa Valley the way you want with a full-day e-bike rental. Go further with less effort with an e-bike that provides five levels of pedal assist. With a detailed map and recommendations on suggested routes, you can create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace. Includes a picnic lunch from a local bakery with an assortment of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, and sweets.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Explore Sonoma’s wine region independently by bike with this convenient bike rental service for Sonoma, Carneros, Glen Ellen, and Kenwood. The service includes your comfortable hybrid bike and all necessary gear, including lock and helmet. The staff makes sure that the bike is sized correctly, and offers tips on places to go along with a map of the area.

Gain a different perspective on Napa with this interactive scavenger hunt experience through downtown. Grab your team and work together to follow clues and solve a set of 22 interesting puzzles and challenges. Explore at your own pace and discover major attractions and hidden gems while learning about Napa in a unique and fun way.

Explore the wineries of the Russian River Valley on two wheels for an active way to enjoy Sonoma County. This bike tour from Windsor takes you through the vineyard-covered hills of one of California's top wine regions, where you'll learn about the history of the area and some of its organic farming practices as you stop for wine tastings. Note: Bring your own packed lunch.

Join us for your guided tour of Wine Country. Riding our environmentally responsible, road-safe electric trikes, we will take you to areas of Sonoma that most locals aren't even aware of! We will describe the history of the area, show you some of the wonderful homes in town, and take you for two wine tastings. Please note: wine tastings are optional and incur an additional charge at the wineries. Our trikes take only minutes to learn to drive, and are both safe and fun. See Sonoma from this unique perspective, and make unforgettable memories with us. Please bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable clothes.

Avoid the busy wineries owned by the big wine companies and enjoy an authentic Napa Valley experience on this full-day tour around the region. Spend the morning hiking through the Valley’s lush redwood forests, discovering the scenic secrets of the local mountains. In the afternoon, visit a number of boutique wineries and sample their premium wines.

Electric Bikes allow you to venture farther to reach more wineries and see more of Napa’s beautiful countryside without breaking a sweat! Our Electric Bikes feature award-winning pedal-assist technology. The motor responds and assists you while you’re actively pedaling, providing a seamless boost to your organic effort! You’ll find the pedaling experience on our E-Bikes feels very natural – it’s you, only faster!

You’ll enjoy the unique experience of bicycling through wine country, revealing the history and beauty of the countryside on quiet roads. Visiting one local winery and our local Olive oil factory while still finishing early enough to make other plans for your afternoon! Don’t let the beautiful scenery pass you by while you sit inside a car, van or limo. Get out and experience the vineyards up close, engaging all five of your senses to create memories you’ll never forget.