If bioluminescent kayaking sounds as dreamy to you as it does to us, book an adventure with Bindlestiff Tours and let the paddling begin. This award-winning adventure tourism company specializes in trips across the American and Canadian West and Alaska, offering fully private group tours as well as women-only departures.
The new five-day California Coastlines and Vineyards: Waves and Wine small-group tour showcases majestic redwood forests, rugged northern coastlines and celebrated wine regions.
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“We designed this itinerary to give guests a front-row seat to some of California’s most captivating experiences,” said Rachel Urban, owner of Bindlestiff Tours. “From glowing waters and ancient redwoods to private tastings and luxurious spa soaks, each day delivers moments you won’t find anywhere else.”
Created for travelers 21 and older, the tour begins in San Francisco. After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, the group heads to Sausalito for an artisan lunch and a tasting experience at a local meadery.
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Highlights include nighttime bioluminescent kayaking beneath the stars at Tomales Bay, scenic coastal hikes and fresh oyster tastings at a renowned oyster company, plus a guided bike ride through the Russian River Valley. Participants can look forward to a gourmet picnic lunch among the vines, a morning walk through Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and an intimate chef’s table experience at a boutique winery.
Before the journey concludes, guests can relax and rejuvenate in geothermal mineral pools at the historic Sonoma mission-style resort and spa. Prices start at $3,995 per person. The tour price includes private transportation, expert local guides, four nights’ accommodations, one wine tasting, a guided bike tour, an oyster tasting, a mead tasting, entry to the hot springs, a guided kayak tour, four breakfasts and five lunches.