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Women’s Bicycle & Spa Tour Package
(4-day/3-night; Sunday – Wednesday)
 Escape the fast-pace of the big city for a relaxing weekend with the girls. This fabulous cycling tour is about more than just the bike riding.
Enjoy health, wellness and pampering with a rejuvenating spa treatment with the ladies. Each bike ride will include a wonderful gourmet picnic lunch, following by wine tasting and of course the option for an afternoon massage. Indulge your senses for a cycling & spa tour in the wine country with luxurious accommodations and fine dining.
Length: 4-Day / 3-Night
Lodging: Deluxe Accommodations
Arrival: Santa Barbara, Ca
Depart: Santa Barbara, Ca
Level: Intermediate; 20-35 miles/day
Includes: Spa Treatments, Massages.
Trip Cost: $1175.00 per person; $325 single supp.
2010 Dates: Available every week; Sunday through Wenesday
4-Day/3-Night Deluxe Cycling Tour Package includes:
- (3) Nights of deluxe accommodations at the Santa Ynez Inn
- (2) Half Days (9 AM - 1 PM) of Guided Cycling Tours; with professional tour guide(s).
- Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Wine-Tasting with Half Day Tour.
- (1) Optional Afternoon Guided Cycling Tour upon arrival.
- Bike, helmet & custom water bottles included.
- SAG vehicle and mechanical support.
- (2) Sessions of either Deep Tissue Massage or Spa Aromatherapy Treatment.
- (2) Dinners included –open menu (alcohol not included); including a wine tasting dinner the last evening (select local wines included).
- Trip Price is $1175.00 per person (dbl. occ.)
- Shuttle Available for pick-up and drop-off from Santa Barbara Airport
- *Single Occupancy Supplement is $ 325.00
- *package pricing includes double occ. for (1 room, hotel & lodging taxes)
**hotel rates subject to change based on date package is booked (due to availability)
Accommodations
 Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Ynez Inn (www.santaynezinn.com)
This eloquent Victorian style Inn is located in the heart of the Santa Barbara Wine Country. The Inn is within walking distance to many different shops, restaurants and clothing boutiques.
The rooms are comfortable and spacious with a wonderful breakfast served each morning. Spa & massage services are available.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: Sunday “Santa Barbara Arrival – Shuttle to Santa Ynez Valley”
Accommodations: Santa Ynez Inn
1:00 PM Arrive at Santa Ynez Inn
 Following our arrival at Inn, introductions and bike fittings will take place. Those interested in the afternoon ride will change into bike clothes.
Route: “Heart of the Valley” Ride
Distance: Approximate 22 miles.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
We will kick off our bike trip with an easy scenic loop through the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. We will ride gentle, well-paved roads past horse ranches, apple orchards and vineyards with views of the magnificent San Rafael Mountains.
After passing through the quaint town of Los Olivos, we will ride through picturesque Ballard Canyon.
7:00 PM Welcome dinner at The Los Olivos Café in Los Olivos
DAY 2: Monday “Happy Canyon Bike Ride & Spa Treatments”
Accommodations: Santa Ynez Inn
 8:00 AM Breakfast at The Santa Ynez Inn
9:00 AM Meet to discuss route.
9:30 AMDepart on “Happy Canyon Loop” Bike Ride
Route: “Happy Canyon Loop”
Distance: Approx. 25-30 miles; with options for more.
Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
This spectacular ride takes you through picturesque backcountry roads alongside sun-draped vineyards. Enjoy views of oak-studded rolling hills with majestic mountain tops in the distance. Option to climb the end of Happy Canyon.
 We will stop at the Claremont Lavender Farm as we smell the aroma of freshly cut Lavender. A brief discussion of how lavender is pressed into oil is included, before we continue on to Brander Winery for a gourmet picnic lunch and wine tasting.
After lunch we will make our way through the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley past horse ranches and farm land, en route back to the Santa Ynez Inn.
Choice of Massage or Spa Treatments in the afternoon.
Dinner on your own. Recommendations available.
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DAY 3: Tuesday “Ballard Canyon & Foxen Canyon Loop”
Accommodations: Santa Ynez Inn
8:00 AM Breakfast at The Santa Ynez Inn
9:00 AM Meet to discuss route.
9:30 AM Depart on “Ballard Canyon & Foxen Canyon Loop” Bike Ride
Route: “Ballard Canyon & Foxen Canyon Loop”
Distance: Approx. 25-35 miles; with options for more.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Enjoy a scenic ride through the bucolic Foxen Canyon, past vineyards, grazing land and rustic farmland. After tackling the gradual climb out of the valley, you will descend into the quaint town of Los Olivos before continuing on Ballard Canyon Road. Another gourmet picnic lunch will await you at Rusack Winery.
After lunch, our ride will take us to the outskirts of the Danish town of Solvang, before we follow a dedicated bike path back to Santa Ynez.
Choice of Massage or Spa Treatments in the afternoon.
7:00 PM Savor local varietals during a wine tasting dinner at the Vineyard House.
DAY 4: Wednesday “Breakfast and Goodbyes”
Following another breathtaking sunrise, and a plentiful breakfast, our journey through the Santa Barbara Wine Country comes to a close.
8:00 AM Breakfast at The Santa Ynez Inn
Shuttle service to the Santa Barbara Airport.
Arrive at Airport for departure
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* Rates are subject to change due to availability of accommodations.
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