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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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