Fraser Valley and White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour
At a glance
Fraser Valley and White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour is a 6h guided experience in Vancouver, Canada, operated by Vancouver Wine Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $174.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 26 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This is our premium wine tasting tour in the area between Vancouver and the US border. It is an all inclusive experience with 12-15 samples of the most representative wines of the BC VQA selected for our guests by the sommeliers of 3 of the 5 best wineries of the Fraser Valley, accompanied by an appetizer platter at one of the stops.
To top it up, they will enjoy a memorable stop by the Salish See in the quaint White Rock, rich in charm, symbolism and seaside watering holes.
Unlike the average tour operator, our patrons will be chauffeured in executives' style. Our limo service standards, and vehicles will add significant value to your experience.
Select Instagram quality pictures of your experience will be made available after the tour.
We will make all efforts to include free pick-ups/drop-offs throughout most of the Greater Vancouver, when not compromising with the timeline of the tour.
What's included
What's included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 45m
Access to the winery and a tasting of 4 wines is included. The trained sommelier hosts will provide a description of the unique aspects of the wine making process, vineyards of origin, pairing, and description of the characteristics. Picnic tables are available in the vineyard to enjoy the site, an extra glass of wine, or the appetizers available for purchase.
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Stop 2 · 1h 15m
The Chaberton Winery is the oldest and largest by grape planted area and wine production in the Fraser Valley. Some of the most popular grape varietals ripening in this climate, such as the Bacchus, are harvested and turned into remarkable dry fruit forward whites since the 1990s.
A choice of 4 wines will be sampled either in the wine shop, or weather permitting, flights will be included in the garden (included).
The alternative visit at the Backyard Winery nearby will also include a charcuterie and cheese appetizer platter. -
Stop 3 · 30m
Our tour will transition from the bucolic Provence evoking wine and horse riding country of the Fraser Valley, to the magnificent sights of the White Rock Promenade. We will stop of for stroll on the Pier and some Instagram worthy pics of the sparkling Salish Sea across the Drayton Bay and the Semiahmoo Peninsula in WA State.
From the Peace Arch Park to the Old train station on the new Amtrack route this is a place of millennial history and symbolic significance that will round up a journey of fun and discovery before returning to the city glamour. -
Stop 4 · 45m
Our guide will introduce you to the sommelier at this winey, which will present the history of the winery and the founding family in the context of the emergence of the Fraser Valley grape growing area of BC. A choice of 4 samples from the most representative wines of the last vintages will be offered for tasting (included). The vineyards are among the most scenic in the area and the location is on Zero Avenue, steps from the US/ Canada border, making Glasshouse the southern most winery in the Mainland BC.
Meeting point
Contact will be attempted on the guest phone number before pick up (SMS or call).
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation time (approximately 3 hours) is included in the total duration. It includes the drive to and from South Langley and between the wineries.
- Vancouver Wine Tours might substitute one of the wineries on the list with the Backyard Vineyards, or the Cavallo wineries, outstanding stops on the Fraser Valley Wine Route, as the availability and schedules might require it.
- This activity is best suited for adult guests. Minors under 19 years of age will not be able to taste alcoholic beverages, and they are only accepted with their adult companions. The tasting fees included in the cost of the tour for minors will be credit back or refunded.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Fraser Valley and White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $174.50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Alcoholic Beverages; Lunch; All Fees and Taxes; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Contact will be attempted on the guest phone number before pick up (SMS or call).
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Vancouver.
