Wine Country Bike Tour: Santa Ynez farm-to-table lunch & tastings

Pedal through Santa Ynez vineyards, olive groves and a working lavender farm.

A guided bike tour of California wine country starting in Santa Ynez, where you ride through Los Olivos and stop at a lavender farm, an olive oil producer, and a family-owned biodynamic vineyard for lunch and wine tasting. A professional local guide leads groups on hybrid, e-bike or carbon road bikes, and the tour includes a farm-to-table picnic lunch, wine flight and bottled water. The route takes about five hours and suits riders of any fitness level.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided bike tour with tastings and lunch

• Arrive at tour shop at 10:00AM
• Get fitted to bikes and stroll Santa Ynez
• Bike through Los Olivos to San Rafael mountains
• Olive oil tasting in Los Olivos
• Visit lavender farm and gallery
• Enjoy farm-to-table lunch at biodynamic vineyard

The experience

You start at the tour shop in Santa Ynez at 10:00 AM, where guides fit you to your bike (choose a hybrid, e-bike or carbon road bike), and ride together through town to get a feel for the road before heading out. The route follows country roads toward the San Rafael mountains, passing views of native chaparral and oak ecosystems. A professional local guide leads the way and handles the logistics, so you focus on the ride and the landscape.

The first stop is Los Olivos, where you taste olive oil at a local producer. Around 11:30, you reach a family-owned lavender farm and learn how fresh lavender gets pressed into oil. The property also has a gallery and gift shop to browse. By noon, the tour arrives at a neighboring biodynamic vineyard where a catered farm-to-table lunch and a flight of wines from the winery (known for Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon) wait for you. Bottled water is provided throughout the ride.

The tour operates daily and includes a vehicle mechanic on support, so mechanical issues on the road are handled. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free lunch options are available if you request them at booking. Children aged 16 and up can join when accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• Professional local guide leading the ride.
• hybrid, e-bike or carbon road bike rental.
• olive oil tasting in Los Olivos.
• lavender farm visit with oil-pressing demonstration.
• farm-to-table lunch at a family biodynamic vineyard.
• wine flight from the winery.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meal options available upon request.

Options for this experience

3 options

Hybrid BicycleUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 09:30 and 10:00Wine tasting with a farm-to-table lunch, on a Specialized hybrid bike that comes with a bag, seat cushion and helmet.

Electric-Assist BicycleUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 09:15 and 10:00A choice of 2024 premium Specialized electric-assist bicycles or Electra Cruiser e-bikes.

Option with a carbon road bikeUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 09:30 and 10:00A Specialized carbon road bike, including a bag, seat cushion and helmet.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:15, 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours

Is this one for you?The five-hour pace and mix of riding, tastings and a sit-down lunch suit riders who want to cover wine country without a car and have time to linger at each stop. If you prefer a shorter outing or a faster pace, look for a half-day option instead.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (16 to 17 years). Under 16: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the route like on a wine country bike tour from Santa Ynez?

The tour starts in Santa Ynez town, then follows country roads toward the San Rafael mountains, passing through Los Olivos and stopping at a lavender farm and a vineyard. The ride covers about five hours total, with stops built in for tastings and lunch, and the terrain suits all fitness levels.

What do I taste and eat on this bike tour?

You taste olive oil at a producer in Los Olivos, then visit a lavender farm where you learn how the oil is made. Lunch is a farm-to-table picnic at a family-owned biodynamic vineyard, paired with a flight of wines, typically Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available if you request them when booking.

Can I choose what kind of bike to ride?

Yes. You can ride a hybrid bicycle, an electric-assist e-bike or a carbon road bike. The choice is yours at checkout. Guides fit you to your bike at the start, and a mechanic is on support during the tour if you need help.

What time does the wine country bike tour start and how long does it take?

The tour starts at 10:00 AM at the shop in Santa Ynez and runs for about five hours, ending at the vineyard after lunch and wine tasting.