Kelowna has more to offer than just world-class wine tours. Imagine Kelowna: /tufted/ with outstanding views, endless varieties of outdoor activities, charming laid-back open areas, and all else one needs for a perfect destination drive to “sip, stay, and play.”
Here’s how you can put together an unforgettable wine tour experience with some of the best adventures in Kelowna.
Sip: Explore Kelowna’s Wine Regions
Kelowna is a wine lover’s dream come true: from the wine trails to East Kelowna Wine Route, West Kelowna’s Westside Wine Trail, and Lake Country’s Scenic Sip Trail. Companies like Sip Happens Wine Tours will help satisfy your taste by navigating you through some of the best wineries in the region. Enjoy breathtaking views, sample wines that have won awards, and listen to stories from knowledgeable guides on either half-day tours or full-day adventures.
Sip Happens also caters to a host of tastes with various experiences, such as the Rip & Sip E-Bike Tour, in which one views Kalamalka Rail Trail by e-bike, proceeding with wine tastings at 2 great wineries and a lunch stop on guest expense.
If one wants more water-related experiences, their Wine & Boat Tours put together the most local wineries together with a laid-back pontoon boat cruise on Okanagan Lake.
Stay: Comfortable Accommodations in Kelowna
After a day full of wine tastings and exploring, retire to one of Kelowna’s finest accommodations. From lakeside luxurious to historic charm to the hippest boutique hotels, there’s something to suit every taste:
- Delta Grand Okanagan Resort: This waterfront resort is an upscale accommodation with modern amenities, a spa, and dramatic views of Okanagan Lake.
- Prestige Beach House: With its convenient downtown Kelowna setting, this boutique hotel stylishly meets the needs of travelers who prefer ease of access to restaurants and city attractions.
- Coast Capri Hotel: Centrally located and offering comfortable accommodations, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool with convenient access to hotspots.
- Hotel Zed: If you are looking for something quirky and fun, the retro inspiration of Hotel Zed offers a playfulness not void of character.
- The Royal Kelowna: This all-suite hotel offers high-end accommodations with a rooftop infinity pool and stunning lake views that are simply breathtaking.
- Hotel Eldorado: This lakeside hotel in Kelowna boasts an old-world charm with modern comforts. From being iconic within Kelowna, the hotel provides a rich deal in history and relaxation.
Whether a lakeside retreat to melt into or a hotel near all the action, Kelowna’s diverse accommodations will make for an unforgettable stay.
Play: Outdoor Escapades Beyond Wine
But Kelowna is so much more than its vineyards. The area offers a wide range of outdoor activities for adventure seekers:
- Ziplining at Oyama Zipline Adventure Park is an exciting way to see the Okanagan from above. This is a park that offers zipline tours and aerial obstacle courses to all ages.
- Perhaps for animal lovers, a must-visit would be Kangaroo Creek Farm, where animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, and other exotic ones would be set up with whom interaction is allowed.
- Saying that, if your thing is a day out on the water, enjoy a private boat tour with Okanagan Life Private Boat Charters, which offers full-day charters complete with a friendly captain to ensure a fun-filled, stress-free experience.
Whether it’s surfing or cruising on the lake, even catapulting above the treetops on a zipline, Kelowna balances out relaxation and adventure in just the perfect way.
Kelowna combines wine tours with exciting outdoor activities within the region to form a truly unique experience for visitors.
Whether you’re coming for the wine, scenic beauty, or endless adventures, Sip Happens Wine Tours has you sorted with sipping, staying, and playing in real style.
For more information on wine tours or to book your adventure, visit Sip Happens Wine Tours.
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