Santa Ynez Valley wine tasting: three wineries, private van

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Duration5h 30m

GroupPrivate

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PickupAt your hotel

Three wineries, a boxed lunch, and a driver who knows the valley

A private full-day wine tour of Santa Ynez Valley visits three wineries of your choice, with standard tasting flights at each, a gourmet boxed lunch at one winery, and transportation in a dedicated van with a professional driver. Pickup and drop-off are included from Santa Ynez Valley area hotels. Minimum age is 21.

5h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Santa Ynez wine tour

Travel via private vehicle
Visit first winery and taste wines
Visit second winery and taste wines
Enjoy boxed picnic lunch at winery
Visit third winery and taste wines

The Experience

Santa Ynez Valley sits on California's Central Coast with over 120 wineries spread across distinct growing zones—Ballard Canyon and Sta. Rita Hills each bring their own climate and soil to the grapes. The valley's range means you'll taste different expressions of the same varietal depending on which three wineries your Event Specialist books for you. The driver handles navigation and timing, so you move between tasting rooms without worrying about the route or who's driving home.

The van is a Grapeline custom touring vehicle: individual captain's chairs, privacy-tinted windows, and enough standing room that the group stays comfortable between stops. Your driver doubles as host, and a gratuity allotment is built into the package. Standard wine tasting flights come at all three partner wineries—the format and pours are set, so you know what to expect. Lunch is a gourmet-inspired boxed picnic you eat in a casual winery setting, ordered ahead so it's ready when you arrive.

Solvang, the Danish-inspired town nearby, often gets woven into the route depending on which wineries the specialist chooses. Los Olivos, deeper in the valley, is another frequent stop—it's known for tasting rooms, galleries, and shops. The whole day runs about five and a half hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you're back at your hotel by early evening. Groups run between 6 and 15 people; larger or smaller groups need custom pricing.

What’s included

Private hosted transportation in a Grapeline concierge-class van with your own driver.
visits to three wineries chosen by an Event Specialist.
standard wine tasting flights at all three wineries.
a gourmet-inspired boxed lunch at one winery.
gratuity allotment for your driver.
pickup and drop-off from Santa Ynez Valley area hotels.
tourism and regulatory fees.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Grapeline Wine Tours

Is this one for you?At five and a half hours, this tour leaves your morning or late afternoon free—book it for a full wine-country day without the logistics of coordinating rides or reservations yourself.