The Santa Ynez Valley is a must-visit when staying in the Santa Barbara area! And many hidden treasures lie beyond the wineries.
Your journey will start right at the doorsteps of your hotel or Airbnb, where our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will pick you up in a luxury vehicle. The first place we’ll visit is often referred to as “Little Denmark,” a small town with a population of about 5,000 people. It’s called the “Danish village” for a good reason: it offers several classic pastry shops, restaurants, and stores selling clothing and Danish souvenirs. Even the buildings in Downtown Solvang are built in the European style. So you will have time to walk through the beautiful little streets and feel the real spirit of Denmark without leaving the US.
The next part of the trip will make you relax and unwind. The tour guide will bring you to the most picturesque vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley. Winemakers have been growing grapes here since the early 1970s, and now there are over 200 wineries. The movie “Sideways,” a dark comedy released in 2005, brought attention to the area and helped put the Valley on the map as one of the top California wine-growing regions. So now you don’t have to go to Napa; you can enjoy some fantastic wines and beautiful scenery in Southern California.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Solvang
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Ynez Valley
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Private tour, your party only
- Luxury vehicle
- Complimentary pick up at select locations
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Bottled water
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Wine tastings
Michael –
I have been on many wine tours all over the country, but this was by far, the best one, I’ve been on! Our group were taken to three private boutique wineries and met with the owners. It was such an intimate experience with superb wines, warm attitude and exceptional local knowledge from our guide. Thank you, USA VIP Tours, for this wonderful tour, I wish we found you earlier.
David –
We did this wine tour for our anniversary. Our tour host Kevin was super knowledgeable, fun and friendly. He treated us so well. We highly recommend this tour to anyone for a special occasion or just because…
Isabelle –
It was our second time visiting California with USA VIP TOURS, both times we had amazing tour guides, transportation and itineraries! This tour was the last experience of the trip and I just wanted to say how lucky we were finding you guys… It was perfect! Very romantic, highly personalized as always, exceptionally informative and just overall relaxing. Can’t wait to start planning our next vacation with you.