10 Amazing Wine Tour Companies in the Okanagan (That Aren't Me!)
Hey friends, this is Jess from Farm to Glass Wine Tours.
I know that I can only accommodate a certain number of guests, and I also don't cover all of the amazing wine regions in the Okanagan, so I can genuinely say that I'm not for everyone and that's ok!
But.... there are sooooo many great wine tour options so I thought I'd put together a short list of my favs because as I always say, "awesome finds awesome!".
1. Unique Blend Tours
Nicole of Unique Blend Tours offers curated wine experiences with a personalized touch. There are a lot of similarities her and I have in regard to how we run our wine tours, she just has a bit bigger of a vehicle (up to 7 guests). We are so aligned in many ways that we often collaborate for larger group bookings for up to 11 people, so if you’re planning a wine tour with just a couple more guests than what I can accommodate, she's your person.
2. Devino Wine Tours
Michael Calisto, Owner & Operator of Devino Wine Tours is a one-of-a-kind gem and his tours really shine in the South Okanagan with absolutely stellar tours in Oliver and Osoyoos for groups of all sizes, an option for an amazing Farm-to-Table lunch option collaboration with the incredibly talented chef Chris Van Hooydonk of Backyard Farm Chef's Table. He does offer tours in all wine regions and is just an awesome guy and I adore him dearly.
3. Grape Savvy Wine Tours
Grape Savvy holds a special place in my heart—back when I had the idea of starting Farm to Glass and I was doing my research about wine tour companies - Owner Savannah (Savvy) and her company was my inspiration into what kind of private wine tours I wanted to offer: Private, Customizable with a fun, educated and experienced wine expert - Savannah is all those things and more! She also has the Grape Savvy Trolley Co., The Okanagan's only Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing experience connecting Penticton and Naramata.
4. Vivid Tours
If you're driving into Kelowna or Penticton, then you've seen their eye-catching billboards - Vivid Tours is known for their high-energy, fun, and bachelorette approved wine tours. They have great tour options in regions as far north as Lake Country all the way south to Oliver and Osoyoos and have comfy large vans to accommodate large groups. They also have the TripAdvisor stamp of approval: 2024 Traveler's Choice Awards.
5. Sip & Anchor
I LOVE the idea of a half day wine tour, half day boat cruise! So much so that I started a Sip & Sail adventure of my own last season but Sip & Anchor is the OG of Kelowna Luxury Tours and Boat Charters. Their specialty: The Signature Tour - giving you the best of everything on land and on the lake.
6. Grape Escapes
Has way too many accolades and awards to list so let's just say that you're in great hands when you book with Grape Escapes. Dino and his team are fabulous and they cater to all group sizes and are also bachelorette friendly. Based in Penticton, BC but caters to all wine regions so the options are endless!
7. Sip Happens Wine Tours
Another award winning wine tour company that caters to guests from Vernon to Osoyoos and everywhere in between, Sip Happens does everything awesome - with their slogan that speaks to me: Luxury Blended with Good Times! Sign me up! They have large luxury vans that can accommodate larger groups and run year round.
8. Sẁiẁs Spirit Wine Tours
Indigenous owned and operated by Patty Bower from the sukʷnaʔqin Okanagan syilx Nation. She is a member of the Osoyoos Indian Band, and has roots to the Sinixt Arrow Lakes People. Offering exceptional wine tours in Oliver and Osoyoos along with Cultural tours to the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre as well as tours to the Spotted Lakes. Give yourself an opportunity to connect to the land, to listen and learn in a fun, friendly and informative way.
9. Sagebrush Tours
When I say that Sagebrush Tours does wine tours + so much more, I'm not kidding and I'm here for it! Wine tours, ski shuttles but what I love about them and their eco-approach is that they do specialty tours like: Sunset Bat Tours in Peachland, Vaseaux Lake Birding Tours, half day hikes and my favourite - half day hike, half day wine tour. A truly unique tour experience and so many options and who doesn't love having options!?
10. South Okanagan Tours
Focused on the Wine Capital of Canada, South Okanagan Tours is a private wine tour option in Oliver and Osoyoos. With a small fleet of vehicles that range in capacity up to 30 guests it's a great option for large groups and they also offer golf shuttle services. Morning tee time with an afternoon wine adventure? I'm dreaming of it already.
No matter what type of wine adventure you're looking for, there's a perfect wine tour for YOU! So I hope this list helps bunches and feel free to reach out any time as I'm always happy to help. And as always...
Be Kind, Drink Great BC Wine
xoxo Jess (owner, guide & fun person of Farm to Glass Wine Tours)