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Willamette Valley Wine Sampler
Sample Oregon's Bounty
EVENING BEFORE: Arrive in Salem, Oregon’s State Capital, to join us for a delicious dinner at Morton’s Bistro Northwest. Morton’s Bistro menu reflects their commitment to supporting local vineyards and local organic farmers. We believe great food is an essential ingredient for a great bike tour.
 DAY 1: Today we ride North through the fertile Willamette Valley, passing fields of wheat, hops, and other local crops. Downstream we’ll cross the Willamette River on the small Wheatland Ferry. As we approach McMinnville we’ll stop at the Evergreen Museum to see Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose. From here we ride northwest to the quaint village of Carlton. In the afternoon you are on your own to sample wine from local vintners or just enjoy the slow pace of Carlton. Tonight you will enjoy a gourmet French dinner at Cuvee. After an evening stroll through Carlton you can retire to your comfortable bed at the Carlton Inn B&B. Today’s mileage is 37 miles.
DAY 2: After a delicious breakfast, including local delicacies, plan to join us as we explore some of the rural back roads around Carlton. We will determine the route and distance based on the desires of the group. Those wishing not to ride can relax at the B&B or wander around Carlton. In the afternoon join Wild Heart Cycling for wine tasting at one of the local vineyards.
DAY 3: Today we wind our way south to Corvallis. Our travels will take us through rolling hills into the agricultural heartland of the Willamette Valley. Following a gourmet dinner take a relaxing stroll along the Willamette River. Today’s mileage is 67 miles.
 DAY 4: On our last day we follow the Willamette River north to Oregon’s Capital stopping in the quaint town of Independence. On the way into Salem, we take a pleasant detour through Minto-Brown Island Park, following paved bike paths bordered by lush wetland vegetation. As you ride visions of Oregon grapes will dance in your head. Today’s mileage will be 43 miles.
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Details:
Duration: 4 days & 4 nights
Total Distance: 147 miles with options for longer distances
2008 Tour Dates: Jun 27 – 30; Jul 11 – Jul 14; Aug 14 – Aug 17; Sep 11 – Sep 14 (Plan to arrive the night before for a gourmet dinner in Salem. Dinner included in the tour.)
Lodging Type:Fine Hotels and B&B
Guides / Participants: 2 Guides / 8 Participants (maximum)
What's Included: One flight of wine tasting, all meals including four gourmet dinners, lodging, guiding, route maps, entrance fee to Evergreen Museum, and use of a Burley Nomad Trailer. Additional wine tasting and alcohol with meals is not included.
Price: US $1,695 per person. Based on double occupancy with a single queen bed. Single occupancy adder is US $285.
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“A perfect mixture of quiet back country roads, climbs, and coastal highways. The choice of accommodations was great. I especially enjoyed the Fireside due to ocean surf outside my deck. A great way to see Oregon and get into touring.”
Matt W. – Bend, OR
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