This was a perfect way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon…read more One of the primary reasons we visited Victoria was to sample various types of BC wine. With this in mind, we sought out a Cowichan Valley half or full day wine tour. During our research we learned most companies offering full day tours leave at 10:45a but only visit four wineries. Those tours include a buy it yourself lunch stop and shopping. On the other hand, Vancouver Island Tours offers a half day tour which begins at 12:30p and includes visits to three wineries. This tour was a perfect fit better for our need to maximize our travels each day. Leslie, the owner and our guide was simply amazing. Her passion is evident in everything that she does. She provided us with a wealth of information about the various regions (including Okanagan), geography, the varietals, climate, communities and other historical tidbits along the way. We even stopped at a viewpoint which was absolutely breathtaking. BC wineries are relatively new in that they have been around less than 30 years. White grapes typically grow best here but Leslie brought us to a few wineries which also offered a few hybrid grapes made specifically for this climate. We purchased both reds and whites which we enjoyed too much to leave behind. Given the options available to us in early April, we were pleased with every aspect of our tour. If you are interested in a tour of 5 people or less, this is a professional, personable and enjoyable wine tour option. It is also competitively priced and includes pick up at your hotel.

Ugh... I don't like writing reviews like this…read more This is a tasting room tour but, I get it... Pick up was late. So everything ran late. Half of the time we didn't know what was going on. When we were leaving. Etc. The driver seemed scattered. I definitely wouldn't do it again.

We booked a private tour with Bon Vivant to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! We had a…read morewonderful time. Our guide and driver, Rudy, was equal parts lovely and knowledgeable about wines in general as well as about the wine regions in Washington. We toured Novelty Hill, Enoteca at Chateau Ste Michele, and Efeste, and came home with 5 bottles we purchased. Bon Vivant is highly recommended! They do larger groups, too, not just private tours!

Our family went on the tour a few days ago and had a pleasant time. The advantage of using there…read moreservice is the ability to try the various wines without having to worry about directions, DUI, etc. There are a number of items that could have made the tour more enjoyable. Since we are not from this area, it would have been nice to hear about the region, instead we heard political views and chitchat. Lunch was served at the second vineyard, cold cut sandwiches, bags of chips and bottled water. If you want a glass os wine with your meal, you will need to buy it from the vineyard. The sandwiches were better than subway, but were not gourmet. I can't say this is a good value for the money, but if you are on vacation and don't mind spending the money, I would recommend it. You won't be disappointed, but may leave wishing for more.

Had a WONDERFUL day today, got to sample the wares at three wineries and one distillery. That was…read moregreat, but aside from the wine and spirits, Elizabeth was a great tour guide. She was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. She was a careful driver, and her bus was comfortable and spacious. She provided wonderful snacks, and had awesome descriptions along the way. Couldn't have wanted a better day! HIGHLY recommend her tour. BONUS, and what sets her apart from any other tours, she picks you up and drops you off at HOME! No driving to or from the start of her tour route!

Great guide and a fun visit to the island. Enjoyed our visit to the memorial and troll!read more

Wow, our wine tour couldn't have been better with Mark leading the way! He was incredibly friendly…read moreand knowledgeable about the island, which makes sense since he's was born and raised there. The wine tasting was also enjoyable - all 3 wineries made a point to have the owner say hello and welcome us and it was fun to learn about Washington wine and compare it to the usual California wine we typically enjoy. And to top it off the catered dinner was great! We got to linger and enjoy each stop and then got dropped off very close to the ferry so we could head home. What a great time that we will be sure to recommend to others who are visiting Seattle!