| Going wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley near | | | | guide will show you the way. To find out more, call |
| Santa Barbara? Leave all your planning, mapping and | | | | 888-557-8687. |
| driving hassles behind. It's all about relaxing and | | | | For a different mode of travel, try wine tasting by |
| enjoying the wine country experience, right? The | | | | trolley. The Santa Barbara Trolley Company gives |
| following Santa Ynez wine tour companies offer | | | | tours for 10 to 32 passengers, and each tour comes |
| variations on that theme. Maybe there's one just right | | | | fully narrated. They'll even treat you to champagne |
| for you. | | | | and hors d'oeuvres. This is a great way to visit wine |
| Wine Edventures offer daily tours which feature a | | | | country with a group. Your guide will take you to |
| knowledgeable guide who will enlighten you about the | | | | about four wineries, stopping for lunch along the way. |
| area and the wineries you are visiting. You can even | | | | They can be reached at 805-965-0353. |
| request a private tour customized to your own wine | | | | The Santa Barbara Adventure Company gives Santa |
| experience level. | | | | Ynez wine tours to four people or more by van. |
| Plus, they have tours which focus on a specific AVA. | | | | Your guide will take you wine tasting at three to four |
| You can reach them at 805-965-9463. | | | | wineries. A barrel room tour is included at the first |
| Another wine tour company is Cloud Climbers Jeep | | | | one. Call 805-898-0671. |
| Tours. They'll take you past orchards and through | | | | If you'd rather forgo a narrating guide, you can just |
| gorgeous vineyards. The jeeps hold five to seven | | | | let a chauffeur drive you around in a limo. Limousine |
| people and are covered with a canopy so you won't | | | | Link is a company that can provide wine tours in |
| get sun burnt. Guides let you know about the local | | | | stretch limos, passenger vans, mini coaches and other |
| history and other information on the natural aspects | | | | vehicles. Their tours can be personalized to your |
| of the beautiful scenery. The tours include visits to | | | | specifications. Choose the wineries you want to visit |
| four wineries, plus a gourmet picnic. Call 805-646-3201 | | | | and cruise the Santa Ynez Valley in comfort and |
| for more information. | | | | luxury. Their number is 805-564-4660. |
| Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours take | | | | If you need a place to stay in or near Santa Ynez, |
| people on half-day or four-day trips through the | | | | the Danish town of Solvang is close by and a good |
| Santa Ynez Valley. Enjoy the fresh air, the exercise, | | | | base point for your wine touring. |
| wine tastings and gourmet picnic lunches. You tour | | | | |