Kayaking & Wine Tasting

Description:
From Water to Wine! This all day adventure takes you from sea kayaking on Seattle's Salmon Bay in the morning to a relaxing afternoon of wine tasting.

The Water: Salmon Bay, located a scenic 20 minutes from Downtown Seattle, accesses some of the most scenic and wildlife rich territory in the city. Starting from Golden Gardens Park, your kayak tour will travel past Shilshole Bay Marina (home to hundreds of yachts and sailboats) and across the bay to West Point - the tip of 550-acre Discovery Park.

Discover Park, the largest park in Seattle, boasts 2 miles of undisturbed beach and a 130 year old lighthouse. This area is a critical habitat for a diverse range of wildlife including Bald Eagles, Harbor Seals, Salamanders, River Otters, Ospreys and much more.

Heading into the Bay you'll get an up close view of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Thousands of Salmon find their way up the fish ladder here accessing their ancestral spawning grounds. Great Blue Heron, Kingfishers and Sea Lions all populate this area to take advantage of the migrating fish.

The Wine: Next, it's time to enjoy a scenic drive in your guide's adventure fitted luxury Mercedes van or jeep to the Woodinville area to explore the region's most charming wineries. Woodinville wineries share more than locality; they share a commitment to creating fine, world-class wines from the very best Washington vineyards.

This Woodinville Wine experience will take you on a tour of four of Woodinville's most acclaimed boutique wineries in an intimate and relaxed setting. The spotlight is on more than just the quality of wine. Each visit will dig a little deeper to explore the local winemaking history and the art of viticulture.

What better way to relax after a refreshing morning kayak than tasting wines and relaxing with friends!

Possible featured wineries:

Brian Carter Cellars: Visit the "little yellow tasting room" of Brian Carter Cellars, the first winery in Washington state to focus exclusively on an array of handcrafted European-style blended wines.

Northwest Totem Cellars: Enjoy the rare experience of wine tasting in the winemaker's very own kitchen. This family-owned winery shares their handcrafted wines as well as their extensive knowledge of the wine-making process.

DeLille Cellars: Enjoy award winning wines while taking in the stunning architecture of their traditional "chai" styled winery or in the comfort of their interpretive nature walk through the on-site native wetland.

JM Cellars: Taste wines fireside before touring the cellar room, or maybe taste wines straight from the barrel!

Hollywood Hill Vineyards: The only winery with a vineyard in Woodinville.

Availability:
March-September
Saturdays departing at 7:30 AM.

Location(s):
Seattle, WA

Essential Information:
Tour includes downtown Seattle hotel pick-up or drop off (if applicable), highly qualified and knowledgeable guide, travel in adventure fitted luxury Mercedes van or jeep, morning snack and beverage, northwest "On Safari" lunch at boutique winery, selected Washington wines & refreshments, all park entry fees and comprehensive commentary by your winery hosts and guide.

Your guides practice ecologically responsible tourism. All tours are powered by clean burning alternative bio-diesel fuel produced from domestic, renewable resources.

Duration:
10.5 hour total tour time, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Maximum Participants:
You will be accompanied by other tour participants, with a maximum of 10 per tour. For groups larger than 4 please contact Cloud 9 Living directly for pricing.

Spectators:
This experience is only for those on the tour.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact your experience provider with any questions about weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 7 days in advance of intended date.

Cancellation Policy:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no cancellations are allowed, however you may reschedule with a $20 per booking change fee.

Experience ID:
WAT-SEA-0026

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