4 Day Okanagan Cycling Tour

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4 Day Okanagan Cycling Tour

Imagine - experienced guides to take care of everything; high quality nutritious meals prepared fresh with local produce, support vehicle to carry your belongings, set up and
take down of high comfort camping, even a relaxing bed and breakfast mid way through the trip - what more could you ask for on a cycling trip through the prettiest valley in British Columbia

This picturesque tour of the Okanagan Valley takes you cycling along vineyards and orchards while taking advantage of sampling the delicacies along the way. While cycling along the beautiful Okanagan Lake you will enjoy spectacular views around you, tour a winery each day, stroll through the local markets and sample the array of fruits and berries all while enjoying the famous Okanagan weather!

Day 1 – Vancouver to Kelowna (4 hours)
• Your trip begins with a welcome presentation in Kelowna at the City Park on Okanagan Lake. We’ll size and fit your bike to ensure your maximum riding comfort as well as introduce you to your guides and trip companions. Following a trip briefing, we embark out on our Okanagan cycle tour. An easy and scenic ride out of town takes us to the world famous Mission Hill Winery, owned by Anthony Von Mandl. There are superb views of Okanagan Lake while standing amid the beautiful architecture of this family estate winery. Enjoy a packed lunch on the hillside while overlooking Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet and Pinot Noir grape vineyards. We’ll also take time to
enjoy a guided winery tour before embarking on our next leg of the journey.

• The latter half of the afternoon takes us cycling through the community of Peachland en route to our camping destination at Okanagan Lake Provincial Park. On the way, we stop to visit local artisan studios as well as fruit stands along the roadway. Once at camp, you’ll enjoy a restful evening and nutritious meal prepared by your guides. Watch the sunset, inhale the warm scents of the woodlands, and enjoy the accomplishment of your first day of cycling.

Day 2 Peachland to Penticton
• We begin the day with a delicious breakfast prepared by our guides. The first leg of the journey today is a cycle to the vibrant community of Summerland on the way to Penticton. While passing through Summerland we take in a tour of the Sumac Ridge Estate Winery to enjoy lunch on the grounds overlooking Okanagan Lake. Celebrating over 25 years in the business, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery offers an assortment of wines for sampling. Sumac Ridge produced the Okanagan’s first Chardonnay, sparkling wine and Canada’s first Meritage Wine.

• After the tour, we continue on into Penticton to enjoy the cluster of vineyards and orchards that mark this unique landscape along the way. Upon arrival in Penticton, we’ll check into one of the Bed and Breakfasts that make this area renowned for its fantastic hospitality. Take some time to settle in and then enjoy the remainder of the afternoon shopping and site seeing. Feel free to dine with the group for dinner or venture out on your own as the city offers many culinary experiences to enjoy.

Day 3 Penticton to Okanagan Falls
• After a peaceful evening and fortifying breakfast, we cycle to the orchards and vineyards along the famed Naramata Bench. This region is recognized for its spectacular setting as well as its perfect climate for growing grapes. Our first stop of the day is the Red Rooster Winery. Indulge your senses by sampling an array of fragrant, bold tasting wines while taking in the displays of art within the showcased building.

• From here, we head back south taking the scenic route along the east side of Skaha Lake. Our next stop is the historic Blasted Church Winery known for its white wine, Hatfield’s Fuse, so named for the man who lit the fuse that blasted apart a local church in 1929. The cycling will end for the day when you pull into camp to enjoy the beaches at the end of Skaha Lake. Take a swim, read or relax as the guides prepare a great meal followed by a fresh fruit, chocolate fondue dessert.

Day 4 Okanagan Falls to Osoyoos
• Wake up for a morning swim or stroll around the little community of Okanagan Falls before enjoying a breakfast made from fresh local produce. Our last day takes us to the community of Oliver, known as the Wine Capital of Canada and finally on to Osoyoos, the only Canadian desert community. Our vineyard stop of the day is at Tinhorn Creek Winery. This winery is known for its excellent wines as well as offering the best views of the southern Okanagan vineyards. If you feel up to it, hike to the top of the vineyard to the Golden Mile Trail entrance. This winding trail takes you amongst the shade of towering pine trees where you can enjoy views of the surrounding wineries, mountains and lakes.

• After enjoying a prepared lunch at the winery, we’ll continue cycling southward to the town of Osoyoos. Our trip ends here at the info center where you can choose to continue your vacation or take advantage of a shuttle support vehicle back to Kelowna. The support vehicle will depart Osoyoos at 2:00 PM and arrives at City Park in Kelowna at approximately 4:15 PM.

Not included in package:
• Transportation to Kelowna
• Dinner on day 2
• Alcohol refreshments
• Some winery sampling fees

For more information or to reserve, contact:
Paragon Eco-Adventures
P.O. Box 352
Blairmore, Alberta, TOK OEO
Phone: 403-563-0382
Fax: 403-563-5694
Email: info@paragonadventures.ca
Website: www.paragonecoadventures.ca