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What is for lunch on your wine tours?

Lunch is included on our wine tours (not included with Wine Country Shuttle). Our guides will serve chips, cookies, drinks, and your choice of item from the lunch menu, which is sent to you in your booking confirmation – it’s a gourmet, deli-style menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches. We try to find a scenic and comfortable…

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What COVID precautions are being taken by Santa Barbara Adventure Company and what is expected of guests?

We have adjusted our business model to accommodate COVID health and safety standards. For more information, visit COVID-Ready Operational Plan.

How many wineries will we visit on our tour?

Santa Ynez Tour – 3 wineriesCupcake & Wine Tours – 3 wineriesWine Country Shuttle – 3 wineries

Can we choose the wineries we will visit?

Our staff will handle all of the details for the day, including winery selection and reservations. We partner with over a dozen premier wineries and tasting rooms in Santa Barbara Wine Country, and schedule tastings depending on availability, time of year, and size of the group. We typically receive excellent feedback from our guests on…

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Do you accept bachelorette parties?

We do! We encourage all bachelorette groups to book privately out of respect to other guests in a public van and also to guarantee a truly special experience. Any decorations used on/in the vans need to be cleaned and removed prior to drop-off at your final destination. 

How many people are on the wine tour?

Our vans have either 7, 11, or 14 seat capacity for public tours and we often operate at full capacity, especially on the weekends.

My group booked separately. How do I make sure we are put in the same group?

If your group booked separately, there is a field during checkout where you can list the name(s) of the other party.

Can you provide more information on camping at Channel Islands National Park? 

 More information on camping at Santa Cruz Island is available here. During the busy Summer months, sites often sell out far in advance. Don’t forget to book your “Camper” ferry tickets with Island Packers.

Are ferry tickets included with our tour?

Ferry tickets are not included as part of your tour, however, round trip day tickets to Scorpion Anchorage can be added during checkout. Camper ferry tickets are available directly through the ferry company Island Packers.

How long is the boat ride across the Channel?

The boat ride across is about 1.5 hours for most trips. The exact timing will depend on the conditions that day.