The Bikes
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide a good fit for your size and weight.
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Private
XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
- Support
24/7 Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Enthusiast
XOccasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort. Layover days accommodate varying preferences.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
In California, charm, sun & wine abound
Northern California is a cyclist’s idyll that sees rolling landscapes of tidy vineyards backdropped by golden hillocks, scenic trails that wind through small towns, and shaded pathways lined with towering coastal redwoods. Napa and Sonoma are a combination of small-town America and world-class elegance, where mom and pop vineyards rest alongside famous wineries and antique-filled country stores sit kitty-corner to luxurious hotels. The result is a perfect balance of rustic charm and pure decadence that lures us back to this corner of the Golden State time and time again.
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Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.
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Pedal to one of California's most impressive state parks, Armstrong Woods. This evening, sample some of the region’s wines and learn about the American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) of Napa and Sonoma.
Cycle by small vintners in the Dry Creek region, then enjoy a Meritage blending experience at Dry Creek Vineyards, one of the few remaining family-owned wineries in California. Later, pedal along additional routes or head back to the hotel for an afternoon of relaxation.
Pedal east into the warmer Alexander Valley, famous for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel varietals. Later, enjoy a tour and tasting in the heart of the Russian River Valley before heading to your Napa Valley home for the final two nights to enjoy downtime at the hotel.
Your ride today will take you into the bucolic Pope Valley, where ranching seems as prolific as winemaking. Freshen up at ride’s end before lunch in Calistoga then this afternoon, enjoy some bubbly at Schramsberg, the first estate to commercially use Chardonnay in American sparkling wine.
Venture out on one last route to say goodbye to Napa Valley. After your morning ride, make your way down the valley to enjoy lunch at Mustards Grill followed by a tour and tasting at Silver Oak Winery. Then, it’s off to San Francisco to bid one another farewell.
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Hotels
Solage, an Auberge Resort, Calistoga
Located just outside Calistoga and framed by the soft ridges of the nearby Palisade Mountains, Solage is modern, thoughtfully-appointed and private, offering an unforgettable resort experience. Amenities include one of the best spas in North America with a Geothermal water Bathhouse, a 130-foot landmark adult pool and hot tub, a state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as a delightful gastronomic restaurant – The Solbar.
Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg
Located in the heart of North Sonoma Wine Country, Hotel Healdsburg emanates the simplicity and charm of the region. Beautifully appointed guest rooms, country gardens, a pool, and the luxurious spa provide a tranquil setting to relax at day's end.
Travelling with B&R is what being alive all about. It's action packed and incredibly invigorating with so many personal highlights that it's hard to single out just one.
— Andrew Crowe
Break up a wine-soaked Sonoma day with a bike ride among trees that stretch more than 300 feet overhead at the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville, says Kathy Stewart, bespoke trip planner at Butterfield & Robinson.
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— George Butterfield
Enthusiast
While most of the riding is relatively easy, expect to contend with the occasional challenging climb. The advantage of a private trip is that you can move at your own pace, choosing to ride the regular distance or extend if more miles are desired
The Terrain
Gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort. Layover days accommodate varying preferences.
Read more on our Activity LevelsWhat’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- Four nights hotel accommodation: two nights at Hotel Healdsburg and two nights at Solage
- All breakfasts, five lunches, and two dinners including wine (as selected by B&R)
- Services of B&R guide(s) and support vehicle (1 guide for < 6 travelers, 2 guides for 6+ travelers)
- Use of an alloy hybrid bike equipped with handlebar bag or racing bike with drop bars, and helmet
- Carbon road bike upgrade or E-bike available upon request and subject to a supplemental fee
- Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
- All special events and private tours
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
Local Bikes
Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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