Cycling and Wine Tasting in Solvang: 3 Tastings Included

Ride through rolling vineyard country, stop to taste at three wineries, and return to Solvang by day's end.

This guided cycling tour covers the Santa Ynez Valley wine region around Solvang, starting downtown and routing through Los Olivos, Foxen Canyon, Los Alamos and Drum Canyon before returning. You cycle the backroads between tastings, with three winery stops and a prepared lunch included over the full day. The guide leads the route and answers questions at the start. You need a high level of fitness and must be at least 21 years old.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cycling and wine tasting tour

• Meet at Solvang Park and review safety
• Cycle to Los Olivos for first wine tasting
• Ride through Foxen Canyon vineyards
• Stop for second wine tasting and lunch
• Cycle through vineyards to Los Alamos
• Third wine tasting in Los Alamos
• Return through Drum Canyon to Solvang

The experience

You meet at Solvang Park in the morning to go over safety and ask any questions before the ride starts. From there the route rolls out of downtown into the vineyard landscape, heading toward Los Olivos for the first tasting. The terrain shifts between town roads and quiet backroads framed by oak-studded hillsides and boutique wineries. The kind of scenery that makes the cycling feel like part of the experience rather than just the transport between stops.

After Los Olivos, the route carries you through Foxen Canyon, a legendary stretch of winding roads where vineyard views open up on both sides. Depending on the day, you'll stop for a second tasting and the included lunch at one of the wineries along the way. The pace lets you take in the raw natural beauty of Drum Canyon's dramatic terrain and open skies without rushing through it. By the time you reach Los Alamos for the third tasting, you've covered the full arc of the valley's wine country, from the Danish-inspired village atmosphere of Solvang to the rustic-modern blend of Los Alamos.

The return route meanders through vineyards and ranches, then climbs through Drum Canyon back to Solvang. The full day runs 9 to 10 hours with the guide, and the cycling itself demands a high level of fitness. The terrain includes rolling hills and winding roads rather than flat pavement. You'll need to be comfortable on a bike for extended periods and ready for the physical demands of a full day in the saddle.

What’s included

• Three wine tastings at different wineries along the route.
• a prepared lunch during the second tasting stop.
• up to 10 hours with a live guide in English.
• safety review and any questions answered before the ride begins.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Yankee Cycle Works

Is this one for you?Book this if you're cycling a full day through rolling terrain and want three winery tastings built into the route: the guide sets the pace and handles navigation so you ride and taste rather than map-read.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the cycling terrain like between the wine tastings?

The route follows scenic backroads through the Santa Ynez Valley, passing through Foxen Canyon and along vineyard-lined roads with rolling hills and winding terrain. You'll ride through Los Olivos, past oak-studded landscapes, and along quiet rural roads framed by sweeping vineyard views, not flat pavement, but the kind of varied terrain that makes up a full day of cycling.

How many wine tastings are included, and where do they happen?

Three wine tastings are included in the price at various wineries along the route: the first in Los Olivos, a second tasting (and lunch) depending on the day of the week at a winery in the valley, and a third in Los Alamos. The guide chooses the stops based on the day's schedule.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes, a prepared lunch is included and happens during the second tasting stop, depending on the day of the week. The lunch is part of the full-day experience and is built into the route.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours from start to finish, including the cycling, three tastings, lunch and the return to Solvang Park. The full day is spent on the bike and at the wineries.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

You must be at least 21 years old to join. The tour involves wine tastings at each stop, which is why the age requirement is in place.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this?

You should have a high level of physical fitness and be comfortable cycling for extended periods. The terrain includes rolling hills and winding roads through the valley, and the full day in the saddle is demanding. The guide will review safety at the start, but this is not a casual ride.