2 Day Napa Valley Gastro and Guided Moto experience of California's wine valley

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

09:30

Check-out Time:

17:00

Less than 1 mile from the William Hill Estate Winery, Silverado Resort and Spa is 4.4 miles from the Napa Valley Opera House. The chic, modern rooms, suites, and cottages are spread around the resort; some are private and gated. They feature private balconies, full kitchens, separate living areas, and fireplaces, plus private pools and tennis courts, and Wi-Fi access.

There are to 2 championship golf courses. The spa offers health and beauty treatments. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and tennis courts. There's also a grill restaurant and a cocktail bar serving light snacks, as well as meeting space.

Complimentary wine tastings are offered. Please note that an alternative accommodation of the same or higher standard will be chosen in case of non-availability of rooms for the group. Tour guests will be notified in advance.

Program

Viticulture and wine-making have been practiced in the Napa and Sonoma valleys since the Spanish missionaries from Mission San Francisco Solano established the first vineyards in 1812. You will start and end your ride in San Francisco, going through the famous Silverado Trail, and taking off-the-beaten-path scenic roads from Napa to Lake Berryessa and Clear Lake, and stopping along the way in such charming towns as Yountville and Healdsburg.

You will be stopping at well-chosen culinary stops starting your first lunch at the famous "Chez Panisse" in Berkeley and sampling the best gastronomic specialties of the region as you ride north and around Wine Country. You will stay at the world-famous Silverado Resort and Spa, where you will indulge the rest of your senses.

Day 1 and 2

Lunch at the famous and Michelin starred Chez Panisse, Berkeley
Ride through beautiful Wine Country back roads and the Silverado Trail
Night and morning indulgence at the Silverado Resort & Spa
Views and ride around the shores of Lake Berryessa and Clear Lake
A second award-winning dinner restaurant stop will be announced the week before the ride
Stops at local wineries and charming town of Yountville and others

Moto rental options (separate booking, subject to availability)

Category 1: Honda Shadow 750 / Kawazaki Versys 650 / Harley Davidson Sporter 1200
Category 2: Yamaha MT07 / Suzuki VStrom 650
Category 3: BMW F700GS / Ducati Monster 696 / Triumph Bonneville t120 / Triump Street Twin
Category 4: BMW F800GS / BMW R9T / BMW R100R custom / Honda Africa Twin / Harley Davidson Street Bob
Category 5: BMW R1200GSW / KTM 1090 Adventure / Triumph Tiger 800 / Triumph Tiger Explorer
Category 6: BMW R1250GS / BMW S1000XR

Tour information

Roads in the US are in good condition overall. You will have a safety briefing before everyday ride where you get to ask any questions.
Unless you're a very small group, you will ride in convoy. If you wish to ride part of the journey on your own, you can discuss this with your team leader.
You will be riding at a reasonable pace in order to see and experience as much as possible. However, you will frequently be riding down fun twisty roads and some nice long stretches where you can open up the throttle.
You are required to have a valid (motorbike) driving license from your country or an equivalent international driving license, and at least 2 years of street riding experience on a 650cc or larger engine.

Skill level(s) required for this tour: beginner and intermediate

Beginner:

can ride for 2-3 hours
minimal riding experience
assistance required
comfortable with curves and leans
basic experience with unsurfaced roads
short distance ascents and descents

Intermediate:

can ride for 3-4 hours
average riding experience
little assistance required
comfortable with extreme curves and leans
average experience with unsurfaced roads
steep ascents and descents

Guides

Jennifer L.

Jen grew up in beautiful Montana, where she gained a profound affection for the outdoors, but she knew she was meant to be a California girl. While working as a software engineer, she bought her first motorcycle as a faster mode of transportation. Not long after, Jen joined an all-women’s sport-bike club (Curve Unit), dedicated to the growth of the female riding community. From there, she was hooked and now rides every weekend, on a mission to experience as many incredible roads as possible. Bikes: Yamaha FZ-09. Certifications: MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), First Aid / CPR / AED.

Saf E.

A former marketing executive with Fortune 500 companies and tech startups, Saf has been riding since age 16. He grew up in the UK and Morocco, moved to the US at age 18, traveled to over 32 countries, and speaks 5 languages. Saf rides any chance he gets, whether in the Bay Area or overseas, and on his off-hours, moonlights as a semi-pro DJ and photographer. Bikes: Yamaha FZ-07 and Honda Africa Twin. Certifications: MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), First Aid / CPR / AED.

Location

The tour will take place in various locations in the USA. You will visit Napa and Sonoma valleys, Silverado Trail, Lake Berryessa, Clear Lake, Yountville, and Healdsburg. The tour starts and ends in San Francisco.

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Features

Activities

Golf course
Health Club
Hot tub / Jacuzzi
Sauna
Spa
Swimming
Swimming pool (outdoor)

General

Air-conditioned rooms
Concierge desk
Dining area
Fireplace
Garden
Lobby
Lounge
Picnic area
Restaurant
Smoke-free property
Yoga deck
Yoga studio

Services

Dry cleaning
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry

Food

California cuisine, as pioneered by Alice Water's, emphasizes ingredients rather than technique and has developed a supply network of direct relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and dairies. In her own words she says:

"Alice and Chez Panisse are convinced that the best-tasting food is organically and locally grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically sound by people who are taking care of the land for future generations. The quest for such ingredients has always determined the restaurant's cuisine.

Since 1971, Chez Panisse has invited diners to partake of the immediacy and excitement of vegetables just out of the garden, fruit right off the branch, and fish straight out of the sea. In doing so, Chez Panisse has established a network of nearby suppliers who, like the restaurant, are striving for both environmental harmony and delicious flavor."

The following meals are included:

Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Spa treatments are available at Silverado Resort. Please let Native Moto Adventures know if you'd like to add a specific spa treatment to your package, and they can reserve it ahead of time for you.

What's included

2-day guided tour with the two founders of the company
Lunch and dinners at typical local California eateries and 4 / 5-star restaurants
1-night accommodation
Native Moto Adventures's "ride native" t-shirt
Coffee and tea
Unlimited mileage
Sales tax

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages
Motorcycle rental
Riding gears
Fuel and bridge tolls
Airport transfers

How to get there

Recommended Airports

OAK

Oakland International Airport

69 km

Transfer not provided

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

81 km

Transfer not provided

SJC

San Jose International Airport

113 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK).

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

There is a BART (metro) train that departs from inside the airport through San Francisco and all the way to Oakland. The closest station to the meeting point is Mission and 16th Street.

There are a number of airport shuttles that can be booked to take guests almost anywhere in the Bay Area. The most frequent one is the supershuttle. Many top tier hotels run a free shuttle from to and from the airport, guests should check with their hotel.

Uber and Lyft shared rides. If you have the apps, you can book a ride and get picked up on the arrival platform taxis, limousines, etc.

Oakland International Airport (OAK)

There is a BART air train from the airport that connects travelers directly with the BART metro lines. The closest metro station to the meeting point is Mission and 16th Street. There are a number of airport shuttles that can be booked to take guests almost anywhere in the Bay Area. The most frequent one is the supershuttle.

Many top tier hotels run a free shuttle from to and from the airport, guests should check with their hotel.

Uber and Lyft shared rides. If you have the apps, you can book a ride and get picked up on the arrival platform taxis, limousines, etc.

You and Native Moto Adventures team will meet at Stable Cafe, on Folsom Ave, in the heart of the Mission district. It's a less than a block away from DubbelJu Moto, Native Moto Adventures's motorcycle rental partner.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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