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Santa Barbara Luxury Wine Festival Cycling Vacation Itinerary
Santa Barbara Luxury Wine Festival Cycling Vacation

Dates: October 5 -10, 2010

Length: 6 days / 5 nights
Location: Southern California
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tour Start: Santa Barbara, California
Tour End: Santa Barbara, California
Cost in US Dollars:$2,899.00 pp based on double occupancy
Single Supplement ($US): $950.00

October 5 - Welcome to Santa Barbara. Arrive into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and check-in at the relaxing Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel. Enjoy a warm-up ride along the coast before our "Welcome Meeting and Dinner" overlooking the ocean.

October 6 - Pacific Coast Ride. Begin your cycling vacation with a full day's ride along the Pacific Coast to Ventura. Enjoy lunch in town before choosing to return to the hotel for a spa session or swim in the oceanside pool or continue on our challenging option to Ojai and Casitas Pass. This evening, we'll explore lively State Street for dinner.

October 7 - Santa Barbara to Solvang. Begin your day with breakfast overlooking the Pacific before enjoying a short transfer to Santa Barbara's Ranch and Wine Country. Today's ride will wind through the rolling hills and vineyards of this beautiful region during the exciting grape harvest! Enjoy lunch in the Danish town of Solvang before checking-in for the next three nights at the Hadsten House Inn and Spa. Treat yourself to some time in the spa or challenge yourself on the ascent up nearby Mount Figeuroa! This evening, we'll enjoy a festive wine tasting and group dinner in this charming village.

October 8 - Alisos Canyon Loop. Enjoy a morning ride on the challenging Alisos Canyon Loop with it's rolling roads past green hillsides, world-class wineries, and working ranches. Enjoy lunch in the town of Los Alamos before continuing on switchbacked roads to Buellton before finishing up back in Solvang! Reward yourself with a dip in the hot tub or a private massage before exploring town this evening.

October 9 - Wine Country Tour and the Celebration of Harvest Festival. Choose to ride as much or as little as you like today on a spectacular ride through the vineyards and wineries surrounding Solvang. This afternoon, we'll transfer to the beautiful grounds of the Rancho Sisquoc Winery for the Celebration of Harvest Festival where you can sample the latest wines as well as cuisine from local chefs and restaurants while listening to live music. This evening, we'll conclude your trip with our "Farewell Dinner" in Solvang.

October 10 - Transfer Day. Following breakfast, we'll transfer you to the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport for your return flight home or stay for a few extra days on the American Riviera and explore Santa Barbara. Please don't make any flight reservations earlier than 12:30 pm.

 

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