If you are not sure how best to see the Napa Valley, don't worry. There is certainly something for every taste. If you like, you can simply park your RV and drive around on your own taking in the sites. But if you are in the mood for venturing out into more of an excursion, you are sure to find that there are a wide variety of ways you can tour the area. You just need to figure out which way appeals to your sense of adventure the most.
For those who prefer to visit all that the area has to offer by auto, you will find everything from chauffered limousine tours to your choice of vehicle rental. If you want to keep it environmentally friendly, you can opt for the green fleet choices at California Wine Tours. They offer green and hybrid cars that can be rented as you go off on your own, or you can have a driver squire you around while you enjoy the wine tasting and take in the gorgeous views. Seeing the area by limo may cost your party around $200 for four hours, or you may be able to get Internet or Sunday specials for around $135 for three hours.
If you would like to carry that green theme over to where you park your RV, look into the Vineyard RV Park, located in Vacaville, Calif., which is touted as being a green business.
If you would like to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors while you see the area, you can choose from a range of ways to get yourself outdoors and moving. You could start your day with a hot-air balloon ride through Napa Wine Tours at sunrise, where from about $193 per person you can get a peaceful bird's eye view of the vineyards. If you prefer to stick to the ground, you can either see the sites on foot by hiking alone or with a guide, or make the rounds via bicycle; both are offered through Napa Valley Bike Tours. The hiking tours are considered easy, usually include stops at two of the wineries, include a gourmet picnic, as well as a wine tasting that overlooks the vineyards.
If you go the bike route, which is designed for leisure, you can either use your own or rentals are offered. You can spend the day visiting wineries and an olive estate where olive oil is produced. The tour also includes a catered lunch, frequent stops and assistance with getting anything purchase back to your vehicle. Prices for the bike tours start as low as $30. Both the hiking and biking tours provide an advantage in that you get a chance to see wetland wildlife and marshlands, as well as getting a chance to actually go into the vineyards, rather than seeing them only from the sidelines.
Whether you are planning to tour the Napa Valley by bus, train or Jeep, you are sure to find that the area does not disappoint. Be sure to take with you those things you will need for the type of tour you are taking, such as sunscreen, hiking boots or shoes, and a camera. Prices and availability of tours may vary throughout the season, and some places offer online discounts. Regardless of which route you take to see this picturesque area, be sure to relax, sip some wine, and leave all your worries behind!
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Napa Valley Helpful Sites
Napa Valley Bike Tours
NapaValleyBikeTours.com
Phone: (800) 707-BIKE
California Wine Tours
CaliforniaWineTours.com
Phone: (800) 294-6386
Napa Wine Tours
NapaWineTours.net
Phone: (888) 881-3309
Napa Valley Wine Train
WineTrain.com
Phone: (800) 427-4124
Vineyard RV Park
VineyardRVPark.com
Phone: (866) 447-8797
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