Wine Country Bike Tours
Sonoma | Niagara | Spain | Portugal | Chile and Argentina
Oenophilia describes a “disciplined devotion to wine, accompanying strict traditions of consumption and appreciation.” When we think of Oenophiles, a lot of Sojourn guests come to mind. As someone devoted to collecting wines and appreciating a “wine lifestyle”, Sojourn’s president, Raja Mukherjee, treasures this collection of trips as his personal favorite. From Spain and Portugal to California’s Sonoma Wine Country and Niagara wine region, here are our Wine Country bike tours!
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Chile Bike Tour | Post-Trip Extension: Argentina
Santiago, Chile
Ride through the famed vineyards of Chile’s Colchagua and Maipo Valley, where you tour, taste, and craft your own wine. Follow the coast to surfing haven of Pichilemu, the salt marshes of Cáhuil, and the quaint fishing villages of Buchalemu. Bike to the Andean mountain village of Farellones for a jaw dropping vista of the surrounding glaciers – This trip is a cyclist’s dream! Get on the post-trip extension to Argentina, the land of the famous Argentinian Malbec, on the foothills of the Andes mountains. Explore the wineries of Lujan De Cuyo on bike. Ride to the stunning vineyards of Uco Valley framed by the majestic Cerro Tupungato, a semi-active volcano.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Spain Bike Tour
Bilbao, Spain
Embark on a remarkable journey to the heart and soul of the gorgeous Basque Country and Rioja wine region. Basque, or Euskadi, is an incredibly hospitable and independent community in Northern Spain and Southern France. Ride breathtaking routes through vibrant Rioja vineyards and captivating Basque fishing villages. Visit a UNESCO wine museum and sample world-renowned wines. Awaken your taste buds at Michelin-star restaurants and experience extraordinary Pinxto culture.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
New York: Finger Lakes Bike Tour
Geneva, NY
Home to breathtaking scenery and world-class wineries, this tour features gorgeous rolling terrain that showcases expansive vistas of farmland, vineyards, and narrow fingers of the lakes for which this region of Upstate New York is named. Cyclists who enjoy scenic rides on lightly traveled roads through rolling countryside will be enthralled by our routes in the Finger Lakes region. Vineyards compete with cows and other crops throughout the tour as Yates County is the largest grower of wine grapes outside of California, boasting over 5,000 acres of lush plantings.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
Canada Bike Tour: Niagara Wine Country
Buffalo, New York
Tour one of the world’s top wine regions on bike paths and country roads that are as relaxing as they are scenic. These peaceful byways are lined with vineyards, farms, orchards, and waterways that traverse the land nestled between Lakes Ontario and Erie. Ice wine put the Niagara Wine Country on the map and now the region’s Bordeaux and Burgundy-styled wines are making their mark in the worldwide arena. Fall in love with Niagara-on-the-Lake, the “prettiest town in Canada.” Follow the Niagara River Recreation Trail to a lovely park overlooking the greatest waterfall in North America—Niagara Falls. Enjoy private wine tastings at a variety of unique and highly regarded wineries, dine on some of the top cuisine in Canada, and unwind in luxurious wine country inns.
6 Days / 5 Nights -
California Bike Tour: Sonoma Wine Country and Coast
Healdsburg, California
With more than 425 wineries, miles of stunning Pacific coastline, and a towering Redwood Forest, California's Sonoma Wine Country and Coast is a travel paradise. World-class wineries and vineyards await and we visit the magnificent Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valleys, each distinguished by their unique terrain and wines.
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Portugal Bike Tour
Viana Do Castelo, Portugal / Porto, Portugal
Pristine beaches, famous wineries, a stay at a newly developed sports hotel, a night in the whimsical luxury of a wine barrel suite, and a private cruise down the Douro river set the tone for this Portuguese adventure. Explore Viana do Castelo, cycle over the famed Ponte Eiffel, past gentle rivers, towering mountains, and the stunning Atlantic Coast. Wander off the beaten track to historic vineyards of Porto, Vinho Verde wine region, and Douro River Valley.
6 Days / 5 Nights
