Willamette Valley Wine & Whisky Tour: 2 Wineries, 1 Distillery

Taste across two distinct palates in one afternoon

A guided tour of Willamette Valley's wine country that stops at a minimum of 2 vineyards and 1 distillery, letting you sample both wine and spirits in a single outing. Your small group travels through rolling pastoral hills and charming villages in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide. Lunch and bottled water are included. Tasting fees are separate. Pickup is arranged for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Willamette Valley wineries and distillery

• Travel to Willamette Valley AVA
• Visit at least 2 vineyards
• Visit at least 1 distillery
• Learn about Willamette Valley wine history
• Enjoy lunch included

The experience

The day starts with pickup and a drive into Willamette Valley's rolling hills, where your guide introduces the region's distinct sub-AVAs and the terroir that shapes its wines. You'll visit tasting rooms at boutique wineries selected from the valley's 500 options, wandering through vineyards that sit among pastoral countryside and small villages. The guide draws out the history and character of each stop, so you understand what you're tasting instead of just tasting it.

At least one distillery visit breaks up the wine tastings, giving you a chance to try spirits if that's your preference, or to compare how the same valley produces both. The route passes through multiple sub-AVAs, so the landscape and the producers shift as the day moves forward. Lunch is included and timed into the itinerary, so you're not hunting for a place to eat between stops.

The small-group format means the guide can accommodate specific requests about which wineries or distilleries to visit, so if you have a producer in mind or want to avoid a particular style, that conversation happens before the day starts. You'll have bottled water and snacks available throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle means the rolling hills stay pleasant instead of exhausting.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport through rolling hills and charming villages.
• live English-speaking guide introducing Willamette Valley's history, terroir and sub-AVAs.
• lunch.
• bottled water and snacks.
• hotel or location pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (21 to 90 years) · Youth (9 to 20 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Terran Travels

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Willamette Valley without a car, pickup means you don't need to arrange your own transport between the wineries and distillery. The guide handles the route and the timing. If one of you prefers wine while the other leans toward spirits, this tour gives both of you something to taste instead of splitting up for the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 20 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3).

How many wineries and distilleries do we visit on this tour?

The Willamette Valley Wine & Whisky tour includes at least 2 vineyards and at least 1 distillery, selected from the valley's 500 wineries and 6 distilleries. Your guide can adjust the specific stops based on your preferences.

Is lunch included, and do I need to pay extra for tastings?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Tasting fees at the wineries and distillery are separate and paid on-site at each stop.

How long does the tour last, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours. Pickup is included, so your guide will arrange a meeting point based on where you're staying in the area.

What's the difference between the sub-AVAs we pass through?

Willamette Valley is divided into distinct sub-AVAs, each with its own character shaped by elevation, soil, and microclimate. The tour winds through multiple sub-AVAs so you see how the landscape and the wines change across the region.

Can I request specific wineries or distilleries to visit?

Yes. The guide selects stops from the valley's wineries and distilleries, and specific requests can be accommodated, so you can steer the day toward producers or styles you want to explore.

What's provided during the tour?

The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a live English-speaking guide, lunch, bottled water, and snacks. Pickup from your location is arranged in advance.