FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Looking for more information about our award winning Kelowna Wine Tours? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below or connect with our reservations team to chat anytime!
Yes, all Kelowna wine tours hosted by Vivid Tours include pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation within the city proper. If guests are wondering if their location is included within our pick-up zone, we encourage them to reach out to our team for confirmation.
Yes, Vivid Tours always attempts to ensure winery preferences are met. Guests can communicate winery wish lists when making a reservation, or can connect with our team to let us know winery priorities. We will always do our best to accommodate. However, due to several logistical factors, winery requests cannot be guaranteed.
The Lake Country wine tour hosted by Vivid Tours is widely recognized as the most scenic wine experience in Kelowna. Located only 15 minutes north of the Kelowna Airport, this region offers a slower pace and incredible views of the surrounding mountains and Okanagan Lake, as well as local Apple and Peach orchards.
Yes, Vivid Tours operates year-round, with some of the best experiences taking place in the spring and fall. Early season tours offer incredible views as local orchards and vineyards turn green, with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings.
Fall tours offer an opportunity to witness the magic of the harvest up close. Tours taken in September and October offer a front row seat to see the wineries crushing grapes and winemakers often buzzing around the production areas. The weather can be hit or miss, so if visiting during the fall, be sure to have a jacket nearby.
Vivid Tours offers both public and private wine tours in Kelowna. Both options have the same format, with pickup, drop-off, a tour guide and all winery tasting fees included.
Typical group sizes on public tours are between 8-14 people. Private tours would be hosted for only your particular group, offering a more curated and exclusive experience. Private tours also offer the ability to customize the day, offering the ultimate in flexibility and a luxurious experience.
Yes. Vivid Tours hosts non-drinkers at a reduced rate, allowing guests to enjoy the day with friends without having to consume alcohol. A selection of non-alcoholic beverage options is provided for guests choosing not to partake in the wine tasting.
Yes, reservations for winery tastings are typically required at most wineries within Kelowna. Vivid Tours ensures all guests have a dedicated reservation at all wineries visited on our Kelowna wine tours.
Vivid Tours offers experiences that include several wineries throughout the tour. Half-day tours include tastings and visits to 4 wineries. Full Day tours include 5 tastings throughout the day, while Sunset tours offer tastings at 3 wineries before the dinner reservation.
Spending a day on the wine trails around Kelowna is meant to be comfortable. Vivid Tours always recommends that guests opt for clothing that will ensure comfort throughout the day. Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen during the hot summer months! Essentially, there’s no wrong way to dress on a wine tour!
Vivid Tours suggests the West Kelowna full-day or half-day wine tour for guests visiting Kelowna for the first time. The West Kelowna region will offer guests a great opportunity to taste a mixed wine portfolio throughout the day, including white wine, red wine and sparkling wine. Lake and mountain views also greet guests throughout the day, rounding off a great region for those enjoying the city for the first time.
All Kelowna wine tours hosted by Vivid Tours include hotel pick-up and drop off. For guests staying at an Airbnb or private residence, Vivid Tours includes pick-up and drop off from the front entrance of your accommodation.
Ensuring a stress-free and safe transportation option is included with all wine tours is a core value of Vivid Tours.
Vivid Tours works directly with guests to ensure that all dietary restrictions are accommodated with their winery partners. Guests can leave notes on their booking form, or connect directly with a team member to communicate any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Vivid Tours and their restaurant partners will ensure all guests preferences are communicated to the kitchen ensuring a positive and worry free experience.
