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Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $2,899 - $3,199 /person
3 days
2 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour - Weekend Getaway
Couples, Friends & Solos
3 days
2 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Sep-Nov 2025: Apr-Nov
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![Guests at a wine tasting.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BAVI_TCH_Guest_14_003_cc.jpg.webp?itok=ILhuImd8)
![Two guests cycling amidst California vineyards.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BWCI_RG_ST_21_LeadershipCampout_001_0.jpg.webp?itok=79NT4BQ1)
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![Three guests at wine tasting.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL-Generic_RHO_PRO_23_171.jpg.webp?itok=atc8FkKe)
![Close-up of red wine grapes.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/WC_shutterstock_59181946_2.jpg.webp?itok=3T8ENuVR)
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From Redwoods to Sonoma County Vineyards
Bike touring from Alexander Valley to Dry Creek and along the Russian River, three days never felt so good. Oak-speckled hills. Impeccably manicured vineyards. A blend of farm-town charm and urban sophistication. Lunch alfresco leads to a gourmet dinner. Crisp whites and rich reds. A perfect night's sleep. We just arrived? It already feels like a blissful week.
Highlights
- Explore three charming Wine Country valleys in three days, learning the differences in their wine and terrain as you go
- Taste local vintages at some of our all-time favorite wineries, each with its own distinctive character and unique tasting experience
- Pedal through the lesser-known Russian River Valley, where sprawling vineyards meet redwood- and fir-covered hills and peaceful roads
- Discover Healdsburg, loved for its blend of small-town friendliness, quaint elegance, eclectic boutiques and vibrant food scene
![California Alexander Valley Wine Country Biking](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_CS_BAVI.jpg.webp?itok=MjTYPx_H)
Start Healdsburg
End San Francisco
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Get ready for three active days, three vineyard-laced valleys, world-class wine and gourmet cuisine • Kick off the weekend with a Backroads picnic in the majestic old-growth forest of Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve • The tallest in the grove stands more than 300 feet high—nearly the length of a football field! • Ride through the beautiful and bucolic Russian River Valley, where terraced vineyards and oak chaparral flank quiet roads • Stop to taste some of the region's exceptional Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs.
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Nights 1-2
Contemporary interior, plush amenities and a central location are part of the charms of this sophisticated hotel on the town plaza. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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Day 2
Bike over Chalk Hill through an oak forest into Alexander Valley, often compared to France's Bordeaux region • Savor the sights of Northern California's picturesque landscape as you pedal past acres of rolling hills and tidy vineyards under a blue sky • One of the area's first-rate wineries sets the scene for a bountiful picnic and sampling of excellent Cabernet • Feel like stretching your legs? Ride back to charming Healdsburg and stroll around its historic central square.
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Nights 1-2
Contemporary interior, plush amenities and a central location are part of the charms of this sophisticated hotel on the town plaza. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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Day 3
Pedal along hillsides blanketed with grapevines, apple orchards and native oak woodland in Dry Creek Valley, acclaimed for its fine Zinfandels • A gradual climb takes you back into neighboring Alexander Valley • Indulge in a caffeinated pick-me-up in Geyserville—a town founded after the discovery of hot springs in a nearby gorge in 1847 • You can also opt for an unhurried morning at the hotel or grab a last-minute gift from one of the shops in town.
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Nights 1-2
Contemporary interior, plush amenities and a central location are part of the charms of this sophisticated hotel on the town plaza. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Contemporary interior, plush amenities and a central location are part of the charms of this sophisticated hotel on the town plaza. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
![Backroads Performance Racer 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=aU_EVsVj)
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
![Backroads Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
![Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_tandem_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=VUFcsPP5)
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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