Savour some of Mother Nature’s finest creations with an outdoor adventure followed by a wine tasting session. There’s no better way to live a genuine Washington experience than by revelling in the state’s raw and rugged beauty before sampling some of its wonderful robust wines. You can join an outdoor escapes expert on a guided tour with your choice of hiking or paddling and choose either the Kayak and Wine tour or the Waterfalls and Wine tour.
The Kayak and Wine tour takes you to Lake Union in the heart of Seattle. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife, fauna and flora as well as myriad boats, floating homes and seaplanes. Admire the lake’s beauty and enjoy sensational views of downtown Seattle while kayaking. Break for a Cascadian safari lunch, before heading to Woodinville wine country for tastings at several boutique wineries. Learn all about the history of wine making in the area, which has seen more than 90 wineries open since the Seventies, and the art of viticulture in a relaxed, intimate setting.
The Waterfalls and Wine tour begins with a hike into the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, which is famed for its snowcapped peaks and magnificent mountain meadows. Follow your naturalist guide past lakes and rivers as you spot for wildlife in the great American outdoors. Then cap off your experience by heading to Woodinville wine country for tastings at four boutique wineries, where you will all learn about the area’s wines and the art of viticulture in an intimate setting.
Meeting/pick-up point: Collection from Downtown Seattle hotels. If your hotel is outside of the pick-up area, an alternative location or arrangement can be agreed.
Start/opening time: Kayak and Wine at 9am while Waterfalls and Wine at 8am.
End/closing time: Kayak and Wine at 6pm Waterfalls and Wine at about 6.30pm.
Languages:: English. Private guides can be requested in Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese and Russian. Please contact supplier directly as fees apply and payable locally.
Others: You must be 21 years or older to participate.