My friend and I used Platypus Tours when we went three years ago, and we LOVED it! We would use them again in a heartbeat!
What a great thread! We are going to CA in June and are making a day trip to Napa. Up until this point (thank you to everyone who posted) I have had no information about the area. Soulsearching, I don't mean to hijack your thread, but everyone here is so helpful. I have one question (I hope you don't mind)...we are a family of 5...two parents, 23 yr. old son and two 21 yr. old sons. Where would you recommend that we go with only one day to spend there? Hijacking done! Thank you!
So good to hear! How much in advance did you set up your tour with them?
I'm trying to remember, but I don't think it was too far in advance. We went in January of I think 2012, and I think we planned our trip in late fall. I know we had everything else booked for a little bit before deciding which tour company to use.
Thanks so much for getting back to me!
My husband and I enjoyed the Napa Valley Wine Train, the wine tasting was awesome. Our two favorite wineries were Francis Ford Coppola and Ravenswood.
What a great thread! We are going to CA in June and are making a day trip to Napa. Up until this point (thank you to everyone who posted) I have had no information about the area. Soulsearching, I don't mean to hijack your thread, but everyone here is so helpful. I have one question (I hope you don't mind)...we are a family of 5...two parents, 23 yr. old son and two 21 yr. old sons. Where would you recommend that we go with only one day to spend there? Hijacking done! Thank you!
These suggestions are great! Looking into them right now. Thanks so much for posting.In Napa:
Near Napa/St. Helena: Eats
- Our favorite is Rutherford Hill. Their cave tour is amazing! (Our favorite wines by far.)
- Sterling Vineyards has a nice self guided tour with wine along the way. We spent the extra to do some tastings in the tasting room. There is some Ansel Adam works up there, along with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and wildlife.
- Ma(i)sonry is really cool. There's art everywhere, and wine. Intimate tasting - reservations suggested http://www.maisonry.com/
Gott's Roadside - super tasty burgers, and the shakes aren't too bad. Perfect after a day of drinkng. http://gotts.com/
On the way to Sonoma:
- Domaine Carneros - The cheese and meat plates were really delicious, as were the sparkling wines: https://www.domainecarneros.com/