Lavender and Olive Oil eBike Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Go beyond the vineyards and discover another side of Napa’s agricultural heritage. Join a guided e-bike tour visiting two family farms where you’ll learn about the craftsmanship behind lavender and olive oil production. You’ll average 3 to 6 miles of biking between stops, covering a total of 12-17 miles. The route will be mostly flat to gently rolling. And don’t forget: you’ll have three levels of E-Bike pedal-assist at your fingertips! Ride at a relaxed pace to two family-owned farms where you’ll learn about lavender and olive oil production and enjoy a picnic lunch. Electric bikes make this tour fun for anyone who can ride a bike. Casual bikers will find they can confidently ride longer distances and cruise up hills with no problem. And experienced riders who are hoping for more exercise can turn the pedal-assist level down or completely off to get more of a workout.
Inclusions
What's included
- Worry-free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to tour departure - Viator booking exclusive!
- Tour guide
- Lavender farm visit ($40pp value) including take-home sachet
- Olive estate tour & tasting ($50pp value), includes 100ml mini bottle of estate oil
- Handlebar bag (to carry your personal belongings)
- Bottled water
- Picnic lunch (sandwich or salad, chips & lavender jam cookie)
- Electric bike & helmet
What's not
- Optional: Gratuities
Itinerary
At Charsaw Farms, you'll be invited behind the scenes to see how lavender is transformed into essential oil, try your hand at the de-budding machine, and visit the farm shop to learn about the drying process and handcrafted products. You'll learn about the 23 lavender varieties grown on 3.5-acre farm and how to identify different types, and discover how lavender is used in culinary, fragrance, and wellness products. Create your own lavender sachet to take home, then enjoy a picnic on property featuring a signature lavender jam cookie and refreshing lavender lemonade.
At Olive Hill Estates (owned by Bouchaine Vineyards), you'll stroll among Italian olive trees as your host shares the story of the grove, sustainable farming practices, and the five varietals that create their signature field blend. Learn about the harvest and cold-pressing process that preserves the character of each olive, from hand-picking at peak ripeness to pressing just minutes away from the orchard. Your visit concludes with a guided tasting of Olive Hill Estates’ exceptional olive oils, where you’ll discover the nuances of this Napa Valley-grown treasure. Specific winery visits are subject to change due to availability. Wine tasting fees are not included in the price of the bike tour (some wineries waive fees with minimum purchase).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at Olive Hill Estates in the Carneros District (free parking)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Napa Valley Bike Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must comfortable riding on a quiet country road with occasional vehicles passing
- Ages 12+ welcome with an accompanying adult
- A minimum of 4 confirmed guests required to guarantee tour departure
- Note that lavender bloom is seasonal, typically from late-May to early-July. Outside of bloom season, you'll still enjoy a wonderful experience exploring the farm and learning about lavender production.
How it compares in Napa & Sonoma
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 230 experiences we list in Napa & Sonoma.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Napa & Sonoma
Napa and Sonoma are California's best-known wine valleys north of San Francisco, a landscape of vineyards, oak hills, small towns and tasting rooms.
Napa Valley is a narrow valley about fifty kilometres long, running north from the town of Napa through Yountville, St Helena and Calistoga, with vineyards on the valley floor and hills on either side. Sonoma Valley lies to the west, over the Mayacamas range, with the historic Sonoma Plaza, a Spanish mission and the village of Glen Ellen. Both are known worldwide for wine, especially Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the cooler parts of Sonoma.
Top-ranked sights in Napa & Sonoma: Madonna Estate Winery, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Oxbow Public Market.
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