SOLVANG PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Solvang in Style: A Private Wine Tour Through the Santa Ynez Valley
A custom private wine tour with Silk Road Transportation that visits three top wineries (or a brewery), with uns hared vehicles, a catered gourmet picnic and door-to-door service.
Solvang in Style: A Private Wine Tour Through the Santa Ynez Valley.
Silvang’s tidy Danish facades are the gateway to a patchwork of sunlit vineyards that make the Santa Ynez Valley one of California’s most beguiling tasting regions. On this private tour with Silk Road Transportation, your group travels the breath-taking country back roads in comfort and style, visiting top wineries (or substituting a brewery), while a catered gourmet picnic and professional door-to-door service keep the day effortless and focused on the tasting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private, uns hared transport
The tour is operated in uns hared vehicles exclusive to your group, delivering door-to-door professional service so you can relax between tastings.
Three wineries—or one brewery—selected for you
Wine tasting fees are arranged at three top wineries, with the option to substitute one brewery, giving a curated sampling of the region’s best producers.
Gourmet picnic prepared for the ride
A catered gourmet picnic lunch is provided as part of the private experience, allowing the group to dine amid vineyards without logistics to manage.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a bespoke, relaxed day on the valley roads: your party rides in exclusive transport while a knowledgeable driver-guide ferries you between selected tasting rooms from Solvang through Santa Ynez to Los Olivos. Stops are timed around tastings and a catered picnic, with the emphasis on personalized service and an insider’s view of the region’s producers.
THE VEHICLE
Private, uns hared transport
The tour is operated in uns hared vehicles exclusive to your group, delivering door-to-door professional service so you can relax between tastings.
THE TASTINGS
Three wineries—or one brewery—selected for you
Wine tasting fees are arranged at three top wineries, with the option to substitute one brewery, giving a curated sampling of the region’s best producers.
THE PICNIC
Gourmet picnic prepared for the ride
A catered gourmet picnic lunch is provided as part of the private experience, allowing the group to dine amid vineyards without logistics to manage.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The private tour includes uns hared vehicles for your group, wine tasting fees at three wineries (or one brewery substitution), and a catered gourmet picnic lunch, along with door-to-door transportation.
Silk Road Transportation provides professional, knowledgeable door-to-door service with vehicles dedicated to your party for the duration of the tour.
A catered gourmet picnic lunch is supplied as part of the experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the tour truly private?
Yes — the tour is a custom private wine tour operated in uns hared vehicles exclusively for your group.
How many wineries do we visit?
Wine tasting fees are arranged at three wineries, with the option to substitute one brewery.
Is lunch provided?
A catered gourmet picnic lunch is included as part of the private tour.
Where does the tour operate from and through?
The route moves through the Santa Ynez Valley, typically running from Solvang to Santa Ynez to Los Olivos, with winery stops along the way.
Do you pick us up and drop us off?
Yes — the operator provides door-to-door professional transportation service.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes — the tour is described as a custom private wine tour that accommodates your group's desires and preferences.