Sometimes when you live where others vacation, you don't even think to take advantage of services like Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours, a mistake I won't make again! A few of my mom friends & I decided to take some time for ourselves & one of them suggested we go wine tasting, the obvious question arises: who will drive? When another mom said, "Let's do the jeep tour", I was like, "I'm no tourist!" (being born & raised in Santa Barbara & living in Ojai for over a decade) definitely the wrong attitude to have, & I am so grateful I was overruled. Our tour was AMAZING! The owner curated the wineries we went to base on a conversation with my friend, four perfect picks, the jeep ride up with our guide/driver Michelle was great, she had lots of history, I swear I learned some things about my hometown area I had never known! Fortunately they did prepare us ladies by recommending hats/scarfs or hair pulled back, I wore & ponytail & tied a scarf around my head & was perfectly fine in the windy jeep, bonus it gave me a great excuse to pull out a scarf I bought in Paris last year (#humblebrag) The wineries were postcard beautiful, the Cloud Climbers people have cultivated great relationships w/ the wineries, you could feel the mutual respect, our included lunch was to die for, I am still thinking about the bread! The wineries offer some amazing clubs & you are able to drink some vintages not available anywhere else, of course we all scooped up our personal favs, Michelle did an incredible job of keeping us on track yet still allowing us to feel free to enjoy each winery at a leisurely pace, never rushed. We were all loving the Cloud Climbers wine glasses included, they all came decorated with cute bead wine charms to keep them straight, mine magically matched my outfit! I especially enjoyed the drives down the dirt paths of the vines & learning about the growing process, it was something I had never considered in wine making & I must add: enjoying the vistas, in the open air jeep, with the warm new Summer wind breezing over your skin, I closed my eyes & felt so grateful for the moment. Being with treasured friends, drinking delicious wine, creating new memories, really just stopping to enjoy the moment, I believe it's the feeling we are craving. Don't miss your opportunity to have a wonderful experience, the Cloud Climbers people are pros in every way. We are already planning our next outing with Cloud Climbers! read more

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if you're able to book cloud climbers, you're going to have a good time. I've taken cloud climbers twice previously and had a blast each time. I recently booked for 3 couples, a party of 6 for next weekend Feb 16th for belated V-day celebration. But the other 2 couples couldn't make it so I called today to update the party size to 2 people. Because we were only 2 people, we were told that they couldn't guarantee us a spot since it's not profitable for them to host a tour with only 2 people. He said he'll put me on a list, so if other people book, the tour will continue, if not, tour will be cancelled. I was a little surprised because I had received an e-mail from them that says buy a valentine special for a party of 2 (picture attached). I think it would've been nice to put a note that tours do not run if there is fewer than 4, nice to have but I didn't rate them a 4 instead of 5 star for this since I get it, a business needs to run on a profit. I decided to cancel and explore other options. When I called another tour, they explained that it was their slow season, also mentioned that there's a minimum number of people for them to be profitable, but provided me other options like instead of semi-tour, maybe first book a private tour, which is more expensive, but they'll be happy to lower the price if other people sign up too, or if I'm flexible, there's other days if I wanted the semi-tour. This was where I saw the difference between a 4-star vs 5-star service. And so to my previous statement, if you're able to book cloud climbers, you're going to have a good time. But what sets a 4-star from 5-star was this recent booking experience. 4-star was them politely letting me know they can't service two people. 5-star is letting me know, explaining why, and seeing if there's other options that might work. read more

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If this is what "roughing it" is like, I like roughing it! 1. This tour was worth every dollar spent! 2. Jon will entertain and educate you at the same time. 3. Never, ever use the "N" word* while in Santa Barbara county. 4. Cupcakes and wine DO pair together if done right. 5. Reciting lines from Sideways is for amateurs. 6. This tour was worth every dollar spent! 7. Jeeps!, I don't know, I just like saying that out loud. 8. DUI tickets cost more than Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours. 9. Wine is a good excuse to make new friends. 10 This tour was worth every dollar spent! In the words of my totally unrelated, unofficial adopted father figure, Huell Howser, This was Aaaaaamazinggggggg and PURE California's Gold! Thank you Jon for a great tour! *Napa read more

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***This is NOT an enclosed JEEP, so please bring a JACKET and SHUT UP!!!*** My Husband and I picked Cloud Climbers, specifically because we thought the open jeep and possible off-roading would be fun. One of the other couple's however were very very rude and sarcastic about it. "What? I can't hear you! Let me close the window!" Dumbass. Any who, Our driver Iaon was VERY PROFESSIONAL. I would have left them behind at one of the wineries for sure. I'm just sayin... After we picked up our last couple (we were a total of 3 couples) Iaon handed us a menu to order our lunch, and off we went. 1st We went to Sevtap winery in Solvang. Cute place. The walls were a blackboard and there was writing & art all over the place. Pics to follow. 2nd Gainey They had some chips & salsa's and pretzels & Chocolate. we snacked a bit before we had some more wine. The chocolate was so good, we bought 2. 3rd Lincourt We ate our lunch here. We bought a bottle to have with our food. I don't remember much after that, LOL. Really good wine though. 4th Kalyra umm.. yea... Don't drink too much. Everyone is super nice, it's an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it!!! read more

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Cloud Climber Jeep Tours offers an intimate (6 people max) backroads, six hour tour that includes four wine tastings (cost is built into the tour package) of the guests' choice, a souvenir balloon wine glass and a gourmet deli lunch -- all for $99 per person. It was too good a deal to pass up. The day of our "backroads" Sideways wine tour, our guide took us to wineries based on preferences for white and red wines. We hit picturesque Bridlewood Vineyards, eclectic and down-to-earth Branders Vineyard, gentrified Linwood Winery and finally Kalyra -- while Miles and Jack in Sideways first meet Sandra Oh. On our way back to Santa Barbara, the six of us (my fellow wine tourists were strangers before the trip), were wondering when we would experience the "backroads" part of the journey. Our guide did not disappoint -- he took us onto Refugio Road, drove over little creeks running over the dirt road, and climbed "into the clouds" of the Santa Barbara Mountains. We were able to see Santa Ynez and wine country behind us and then finally the Pacific Ocean in front of us. Quite an enjoyable experience, esp. since we were truly offroading on a narrow dirt road. On the way down to Highway 1, we passed by President Reagan's dude ranch and avocado orchards. The guide dropped us off at our respective hotels; we all had smiles on our faces, bottles of great wine in hand and a memorable experience. read more

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We did the wine tour. In the jeep. We were on our anniversary trip and who the heck wants to drive when you are celebrating? Isn't it more awesome to ride around in a jeep and not have to worry? Of course it is! So the jeep tour is fun. They give you a vineyard off road tour at Gainey. Which is fun and interesting if a bit bumpy and dusty. Overall the ride is pretty bumpy but we didn't really mind. It's a six passenger, semi-open jeep. We liked our jeep mates so that was good. The driver was fun and friendly too. I want to say his name was Woodrow but I could be remembering that wrong. It was a presidential name. The price is $129 which includes lunch and your tastings and glass, but not a tip should you want to tip. The bummer is that I made specific requests and hoped to have gone to at least ONE of the wineries I asked for. The other 4 riders had not been wine tasting in Santa Ynez Valley before so they didn't care where we went. The Cloud Climbers office told me that we would be able to go to at least one of the ones I wanted. But we didn't. It was still fun but I was a bit disappointed. So minus one star. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Booked this tour based on the reviews! And they were all right! The tour was a BLASTY BLAST!! We booked it last minute as it was Carmageddon weekend and we had planned to stay in all but since it was nothing as anyone had anticipated my boyfriend and I decided to take the day and meet with some friends on a wine tasting tour and who would have ever thought: Off Roading and Wine Tasting would go hand in hand! The tour begins at approx 10am. We had to meet the tour guide at the Santa Barbara train station at that time. The problem was that we were a little behind on time and so when our tour guide called to see where we were, I freaked out. It doesn't help that I get cold sweat when I'm late and I was already frustrated with my boyfriend for taking forever in a day to pick what pair of Jordans he should wear..God bless him. ; ) Well let me tell you how awesome our tour guide was, these were his exact words: " Ok Nancy do me a favor and just breathe..you're not too far away and I promise I'm not going anywhere. Just relax and get here safely and I promise you all that we are going to have the time of your lives"!!! From that point forward I knew that it was going to be a damn good day and it sure was. The customer service provided by Cloud Climbers is by far the best. The tour guides ensure that you worry about nothing but wine tasting! You'll never go thirsty or hungry! And because they are so knowledgable and entertaining you will never be bored. I cross my heart! My friends, boyfriend and I had so much fun we would totally do it again! It was worth every penny!! So book this tour and if your tour guide is just as amazing don't forger to TIP!!!!! They really deserve it!!! read more

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What a great way to tour some wineries. Tammy was awesome, if your going to do a tour, I highly recommend Tammy. She tailors the tour to your taste in wine and really knows her wine and history of the area. We had lunch in a small valley, surrounded by green hills, next to a old 1800's barn. She topped off the by taking us to Cold Spring Tavern, an old stage coach stop. Thank you Tammy! Steve S read more

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This is the way to tour wine country! With the wind blowing through your hair, the scenery surrounding you, and the sun to your back! Winery hopping is always fun, but being in the back of a jeep adds a whole new dimension to the experience. Our guide, Arturo, selected the wineries based on our preferences and gave us a lot of insight about the area. He even took us olive oil tasting at Global Gardens which really helped soak up the alcohol (they give you big hunks of bread). The lunch was nice too--I highly recommend the number 12 sandwich! Cloud Climbers also makes an effort to match you up with other people in the same general age group. Our fellow tourers were great. We even exchanged numbers and tasted together the next day. It was just a wonderful overall experience and very reasonably priced (which leaves more $$$ for wine)! read more

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Had such a wonderful time on our wine your! Susan picked us up at our hotel and we where off for an adventure. The open air jeep with benches was a refreshing way to experience all the beauty Santa Barbara has to offer. It gets a little windy, so I would suggest a hair tie or baseball cap. We visited Gainy, Bridelwood, Carhartt (our fav) and another winery. Susan was so sweet to take us in to a tasting room in town that I was dying to visit. She really made the trip easy, relaxing and memorable. I can't wait to visit Santa Barbara and do this tour again! I will never forget how much fun we had and how enjoyable the tour was! read more

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AN AMAZING TIME!! Tammy was our driver and she was amazing! We went wine tasting at Gainey and Rideau, a little Olive Oil tasting stop for fun then off to Solvang to Sort This Out Cellars. We finished off our tour with a stop at the Cold Spring Tavern for some good music, beer and amazing trip-tip sandwiches. That was on our own dime but so worth it. We had a fun group in our Jeep which was awesome! We will definitely do this again. Thank you, Tammy and Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours! read more

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My husband and I do a lot of wine tastings. This has to be one of our favorite ones. We were a pair up with another couple and we hit it off right the way. Our driver/tour guide Spencer is outstanding. Not only that he is knowledgable, he was funny and very accommodating. He took us to 3 beautiful wineries that have amazing wines. And the scenery is breathtaking. We had a wonderful time and will definitely use this company again. Thank you Spencer for a memorable wine tour. read more

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This was a fantastic wine tour on an open air jeep. We were paired with one other nice couple, on a Monday morning tour. We went to three wineries including the last one, Imagine Winery (which was like an art gallery/wine tasting room). The open air jeep was a rugged, windy, cold at times and a bit hot at times, BUT WE LOVED IT. We felt much closer to nature and it was really fun. The driver guide was exceptional. Overall, this tour was fun easy-going. What really made a difference was the genuinely good end-to-end service from the time I called to make a booking, to meeting the driver/guide, and at the final drop off point. (Yes, they pick you up at your door.) This tour is a must in Santa Barbara!!! read more

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Informative! Fun!!! Millard is the best ! First wine tour and set such a great standard!! read more

I recently had the privilege of joining in on one of Michelle's tours with my family over the Christmas holiday. It was nothing short of spectacular. The fun factor was off the charts. Her knowledge of wine and local history added the color and humor we were looking for. We left a little smarter with our wine purchases in hand and smiles on our faces. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MICHELLE FOR YOUR NEXT TOUR!! read more

My wife and I had one the best trips ever with Guy. He took us to some great locations and was very good about pointing out the history in the area. Nothing was ever rushed and he was super considerate to us. Will definitely go again. read more

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We received this recommendation from a friend who used to live in Santa Barbara and spoke highly of this wine tour. My boyfriend and I recently visited Santa Barbara for my bday and in the planning stages became slightly overwhelmed with the many options SB wine country had to offer. We finally booked through this wine tour and was not disappointed. Millard took so much time to give the history of places and background information to us. My bf is a nerd so he completely "geeked out" when it came to the whole experience. The wine tour we chose was the Santa Ynez one with three wineries all of which were very generous in their tastings. We were in a great spirits when we left and have amazing memories because of this tour! Thank you for making my birthday a great experience! Highly recommend! read more

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Had the best time in Santa Barbara mainly because we had the pleasure of going on the Cloud Climbers wine tour. We went to 4 wineries all of which were great but I would definitely recommend requesting a stop at Carhartt. The tasting room is intimate and when we were there our host was the owner! It was so nice to sit outside and enjoy some of the wine along with our delicious lunch that was delivered to us mid-way through the tasting. The jeeps were fun and if you are offered the "off-road" path on the way back I would say a big "yes" but prepare yourself for a bumpy ride and bring a jacket and/or scarf. Our driver Millard was one of the highlights of the trip. He was so much fun and really knowledgeable about the area. Between the company,scenery, wine and Millard this was a fantastic tour and I would definitely do it again! read more

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Unique, refreshing wine tasting experience that takes the activity to a whole new level. Head and shoulders above limos and sprinter vans. This is truly a one of a kind outing. You will find yourself completely immersed in nature. All of the sights and smells play into your day with this open Jeep extravaganza. I can no longer imagine wine tasting any other way but with Cloud Climbers. I relished in the fresh air and mountain scene as we traveled from winery to winery. Touring through the vineyards, down dirt roads grazing against grape vines so close that you could reach out and touch them... This was such an exhilarating feeling. Everyone should experience this! It was hard to believe that the tour included all tasting and an el fresco lunch. The price is beyond generous. Thank you so much to the owner who seamlessly planned every minute of our day. We will be returning soon! read more

Very fun day. Michelle picked us up from the Santa Barbara train station and from the moment we met her, we knew it was going to be a fun day. The weather was Santa Barbara perfect, sunny and 75. Our ride up to Santa Ynez was beautiful and invigorating and the first winery of the day was Gainey. Perfect spot to start and end the day (see picture). Our lunch was delicious as we ate outside at the Rideau winery and enjoyed the excellent wine and spectacular scenery. Then it was on to the Fess Parker winery where we relaxed and enjoyed the last tasting of the day. We never felt rushed. Michelle was attentive and informative on the local history as well as her knowledge of winemaking and the local wine scene. Overall, we highly recommend this tour company and our guide Michelle. read more

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A family run business offering beautiful wine tours in open jeeps. Beware, your hair will be a mess after driving 60 miles per hour on the freeway. The guides are courteous and knowledgeable. This is where the stars start to drop.... The package for our bachelorette party of 10 was suppose to consist of 4 wineries and a lunch. We somehow lost the 4th winery and arrived at a bar, paying for our own drinks. Our group felt swindled. We expected and paid for 4 wineries and felt at least they should have paid for a round of drinks. Their excuse was that we would have to pay more for 4 wineries due to our group size. This doesn't make sense. Shouldn't the cost be per person and not be penalized for the amount of people? Payment was a hassle. At the end of our tour, it was a tipsy effort to write our phone number and credit card information down. There has to be a better system than collecting 10 credit cards at the end of a wine tour of 6 hours. My card was stolen 2 weeks later A call was made to my sister 3 days after the theft, stating the declined card. My sister's phone number was written mistakenly instead of mine on the payment form. I attempted to call them 2 days later and left a message to contact me. The next day, they once again called my sister to demand payment, yelling at her that I did not call them back. Desperately trying to get a word in , my sister explained that I indeed called. After many rude accusations that we trying to bail on the payment, the owner found out from the secretary that I did leave a message. I immediately called them back and paid them with the new card, and asked to speak with the manager. As soon as he got on, he did not allow me to speak to explain the situation. Unexpectedly his wife came on the phone. I tried to explain once again the unfortunate circumstances and she continued in the footsteps of her husband, blindly accusing us of not calling them back immediately to pay. As I had apologized for my declined card, I asked for an apology for their rudeness and terrible treatment of their customers. With some profanity from her, she apologized followed by more defensive yelling, stating they just wanted a payment. Why not give us the benefit of the doubt and give more than 2 days to call them back and pay them? They treated my sister and I like criminals trying to cheat them. I tried to look at their point of view, but I would never accuse, yell, and curse at a customer for not fixing a payment within 2 days of notification.... Especially after she paid in full and apologized for the problem. A loving and genuine family run business. Go here to get screwed on your wine tour and harassed for not responding in 2 days. It's a lovely excursion, filled with wine and contempt. read more

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Two Words: Cloud Nine What an incredible experience in Santa Barbara. I have lived here for over 3 years and I have not heard of Cloud Climbers until recently. This tour is for wine enthusiasts who like to go on adventure. We had our tour guide choose the destinations and he took us from the beach to Wine Country. Each stop had around 5 wine tastings and the adventure included a picnic lunch in the lovely Santa Barbara weather. Come aboard Cloud Climbers for an exceptional experience. read more

My friends and I had a blast on our wine country tour with Cloud Climbers this weekend! Three of us were celebrating our upcoming big 3-0 birthdays and decided to meet up in Santa Barbara and spend a day in the Santa Ynez wine country. The Cloud Climber Jeep Tour was great! Our guide, Jeremy, was super-nice and taught us a lot about the area, wine-tasting, you name it. It was great to just sit back and relax as we went from winery to winery. Our fellow tourists were another group of 3 girls, who had suggested specific wineries they wanted to visit so we went along with what they had picked. We started at Bridlewood, which ended up being our favorite. Cloud Climber provides the tasting glass and we just walked right on up to the tasting bar -- no tasting fees to pay or anything explanations needed -- it was so simple and carefree! Between each winery Jeremy collected our classes to rinse them out and give them back at the next winery. This may not sound like a big deal, but it was actually really great to not have to think about a thing, just enjoy the tastings and the beautiful scenery! For lunch, we got to choose from a long list of panini and salads. We reviewed the menu and made our selections at the first tasting room so Jeremy could put in our orders. On our way to the third winery we picked up the lunches and we ate all together at a picnic table on the grounds of the third winery. One of my concerns was that a guided tour would seem rushed, but it didn't feel that way at all. After the tastings, we went "off-roading" to get back over the mountains to Santa Barbara and that was a blast too. We had the best time and I can't wait to go back on another tour next time I visit SB! One note: Tie your hair back for the open air ride to the wine country so you don't have to worry about brushing out crazy knots when you get to the wineries! read more

We came here for my sisters bachelorette party. First off we were promised 4 winery visits but we ended up only going to 3. For the 4th tour, they took us to an old bar up in the forest and we had to pay for our own drinks! This was not what was advertised and we were a bit confused. Then we were asked to pay, but they don't take credit cards. So all 10 of us had to each write all our personal information and credit card number on a sheet of paper. He has access to everyone's cc and not through a 3rd party secured site. They said they couldn't use any other form to process the charges since they lacked Internet connection. Maybe they should charge online booking or request everyone to bring cash! It was very inconvenient. Next, I get a call 2 weeks later that my sisters charge did not go through but they decided to call me since that was the only number they had. I told the owner I would talk to my sister. My sister calls and leaves a voicemail with her cell phone yet they called me again the next day. They demanded me to pay for her rather than call her back! He then threatened to charge my card because he had all of my information! The owner wouldn't even let me speak as he continued to yell at me. It was a complete fiasco for something that should have been easy payment in the first place. They accuse me for tryung to dodge their payment! What kind of business is this? The tour was excellent, minus only having 3 wineries for the price of 4. 4 stars One star for customer service. I did NOT appreciate being yelled at as a client. We apologized for the mix up and payed, but I did not get an apology back. So rude! Average 2.5 stars. read more

What a great company! This past weekend my friends and I had a girls' weekend in Santa Barbara for our upcoming birthdays. One friend had this company recommended to her and it sounded like a great deal. We were right! For $104, we toured 4 wineries of our choice in an open jeep that seated 6 max, had a gourmet deli sandwich lunch, received a souvenir wine glass that we used at each winery and went on an amazing drive back to town through the mountains where we offroaded on a dirt trail. We were even picked up right at our hotel's front door! Jeremy, our guide, was great. He was very helpful teaching us about wine but he was a fun guy too. He pointed out lots of landmarks from the movie "Sideways" which we all enjoyed. We loved him! The girls we were paired with already had a list of wineries they wanted to visit but we ended up liking the winery Jeremy suggested best, which was Bridlewood. It was a perfect blend of wine tasting, local history, movie landmarks and just an all around good time. I will recommend this tour and driver to anyone who is looking for a fun Santa Barbara wine experience! read more

Amazing time on an awesome tour with a fantastic guide. The Jeep picked us up at our Santa Barbara rental home. We had a lovely lunch at the tavern followed by yummy cupcakes in Los Olivios. Our tour included two wine tours and an olive oil tasting. Dave was our driver/guide and he was fun and SO thoughtful. We were so appreciative of all the photos Dave willingly suggested and took for us. He was so witty and a joy to spend our time with touring Santa Barbara. This is a MUST do activity! read more

I too had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy on the Cloud Climbers Tour. This is the perfect way to spend a weekend get-away in Santa Barbara. I think we did the Buttonwood, Wine World, Kalyra, and Indiana-Jones-Set-Maker Winery place tour. Then at the end, we also took the back roads across the mountains back to the ocean. Everything about the experience was wonderful. The lady friend and I didn't know anything about wine. But everyone was so welcoming that we never felt intimidated. We loved the cabernet and merlot from Buttonwood, but the real treat was Wine World. Wine World is a small wine store tucked away in the town where they buy the sandwiches for lunch from (i think i had prosciutto, goat cheese and pesto in mine). There we had the sweetest chardonnay, several nice muscatos, and a stand out Gewurztraminer. Apparently, the Gewurztraminer was specifically designed to be paired with Thai food. Whether a marketing gimmick or not, we bought it, found some take out Thai food, and loved every second of it. Off roading after going through your first wine tasting trip (where some of us didn't pour out any of our wines) may not be the most comfortable thing in the world. But it sure was exciting, with great views of the ocean and some good old California charm. It really takes you away from the city life we've all become numb to. Plus, the SMALL groups is a huge bonus. It's much more intimate and your chances of being stuck on a tour with a lightweight like me is drastically minimized. All in all, this was the best way to see the Santa Ynez wineries. It was fairly priced, we came home with tons of different wines, and we had fun. Oh also, we got a flat on the freeway right after we finished going over the hills on our way back. Jeremy pulls over and we're next to an orange grove right where the mountains meet the ocean. The clouds were whizzing past us and it was super sunny but nice and cool at the same time. We even saw a pair of California king snakes sliding around in the rocks. (They move a lot faster than I would have ever imagined). Anyways within 20 minutes of Jeremy radioing in HQ, a new jeep was there and we were on our way. Not a single rider had a sour look on their face. You'd figure in most situations like this, you'd get someone who'd start throwing a fit or something. But we were all having SO much fun, that we just soaked up the nice 20 mins of buzzed sunbathing and we were on our merry way. read more

This tour was a blast! I was a bit nervous about the weather and that this was going to be my first wine tasting tour. Luckily our guide (Joseph) made everything and everyone feel very comfortable. The tour itself is about 5 hours going through 4 different wineries. You get between 4-6 tastings per winery but don't be fooled, this is more than enough to get you happy. You get to keep the glass which has the emblem of Cloud Climbers and the guide takes care of the glass. I think after a few tastings you won't be able to keep the glass intact if you are carrying it. If you do get cold the jeep could be covered but it's more windy than cold. For that you must being a light jacket or you can use the clean blankets they provide. Joseph not only was very knowledgable about the wine, but his 35 years of Santa Barbara living helps when answering about the history of the city/winery. We didn't do as much off roading as I thought we would. It I thought it was better this way. I will definitely will be coming back!! read more

If you want to have the best day ever look no further than CC Jeeps. At first I have to admit I had no idea what we were getting into but the second I met BARRY strolling around the Front Doors of the Bacara I knew it was going to be an awesome day. He took such great care of us and was so knowledgable about the lands and the wineries it was great. Hands down if you go on this jeep tour with Barry and don't have a good time then there is probably something wrong with YOU! If your fun and carefree and just ready to have hands down a fabulous day request Barry as your driver and I swear you will not be disappointed! read more

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My husband, sister and brother in law went took a tour with Cloud Climbers on one of the busiest weekends in the winter months- Valentine's weekend! They had a $99 per person special which is a great deal (if you consider it includes tastings at 4 vineyards, a great lunch from Panino, pickup at our house, and the most important- avoidance of a DUI). Our driver was awesome we had a great time... Some tips: -Ask to go to Carhartt! Definitely the best wine and we were served by the owners! -Definitely bring a jacket, and a hat or beanie, it gets very windy and chilly in those open air jeeps! -Don't expect a cushy comfortable ride- it was really fun to be in the jeeps but they are, well, OLD JEEPS! Bumpy ride, kind of crammed in, and all of our faces were sore and chapped from the wind. But I'd definitely do it again! read more

Had such a great time on this tour, it was the highlight of my vacation in Santa Barbara. Our tour guide extraordinaire was John and he was fantastic. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and was a great guide the whole day. I loved getting to see the back country of Santa Barbara, and the Jeep was so fun. You feel a lot more in the action and closer to nature. We visited 4 locations that John had arranged. He seemed to know everyone and we were warmly welcomed by all. Me and my boyfriend are wine novices but we felt safe in John's hands. He took us to some really great spots and gave us some tips on what we'd like. A sandwich is included in the tour, and it was SO GREAT. An extensive menu to choose from, it was hard to pick which one I wanted. We also got to keep our wine glasses at the end which serve as a nice momento to this awesome tour. I will definitely take this tour again the next time I'm in Santa Barbara, I'll recommend it to everyone I know looking for a fulfilling, memorable wine tour experience. read more

Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours - Wine Tours Near Me

Here's why Cloud Climbers are awesome: 1) Pickup from your hotel 2) Great driver/host (John was ours) 3) Quality service, recommendations and pretty darn good vineyards that we visited! I went w/ the gf on a tour, we were the first to be picked up, and then 4 others shortly. Luckily for us, the group was super friendly and everyone very pleasant. Note, if you are thinking of going with friends, I think a Jeep can fit up to 10 people, so plan accordingly and you can totally ride with your buds. They also sometimes have specials online, so check their official web site to see if you can get a group discount. We went to 3 vineyards: Sunstone, Saarloos and another one I can't seem to remember. All in all, each vineyard had its pros and cons with different vinos to taste and really appreciate. Lunch is included in the tour and overall it was about a 7-8 hour day and well worth it. I would highly recommend Cloud Climbers. Here's a few tips: 1) Bring an extra jacket and pair of sunglasses. The jeep is open so it may get a little windy on the 101 and the other freeway. 2) Bring a camera, you'll have fun, take some pictures. 3) If you are coming from out of town, you should look for a hotel near State Street (the area closer to downtown and the beach). That way you can crash there after the tour, shower, then head to State Street for a fantastic dinner without paying a huge cab fair. read more

The place we stayed at during the weekend ended up being 10 minutes from the first and last wineries we visited, so time spent in the jeep was minimal. However, my group and I loved the open-backed jeep with wind whipping your hair back and forth. We felt as Jurassic Park as we'd ever get. We were told that this past Labor Day Weekend was unusually warmer and more humid than the Santa Ynez area ever gets. Our guide, Joseph, was incredibly sensitive in making sure we didn't overheat and that we were very well hydrated. He was very knowledgable about the area and was a pleasure to hang out with for those four hours. He's a bassist and apparently does non-profit work on the side. He kept us safe, was very meticulous about keeping our wine glasses clean and let us explore nearby areas when we stopped for tastings. He took us to four very diverse wineries that were all equally delicious. It was a home run for my first wine tour. However - by the fourth winery you're pretty buzzed and by that point, everything and everyone is lovely. I highly recommend this tour and company to anyone who loves wine. read more

My friend T and I did a ton of research on wine tours before booking at Cloud Climbers and we are so glad we found this little gem! Greg (who quickly became G-Love) was an awesome host and planned an awesome day for us! There were just 4 of us and I agree that if there were anymore, it could have been a little squished! We visited 4 locations, each a little bit off the beaten path! Each place was unique, fun and different! And yes, the open air aspect of Cloud Climbers can be a smidge challenging on the hair for the ladies, but after the first tasting - who cares!! Loved the lunch spot G-Love picked for us (Panino) and we had such a delightful lunch with our new found besties in Liz and Richard from LA! I highly, highly recommend Cloud Climbers and next time I'm back in the SB wine world, they will be my first call! P.S. It's worth every penny of the $120+ to not have to worry about the DD! read more

Best day ever!!! A group of 6 of us took the train to Santa Barbara so we didn't have a car, but still wanted to do some wine tasting. Solution: Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. It could not have been easier. Our tour guide, Logan, was amazing!!! Nice, funny, lots of inside knowledge of the area and super accommodating (even walked me to a local market rather than just give me directions!). Right off the bat, Logan asked us about our wine preferences and any specific winery requests. We had none and completely left our tour in Logan's capable hands. We were not disappointed!!! The first tasting room we visited, Saarloo and Sons, was amazing!! We were lucky to meet Keith, the winemaker (or farmer, as he prefers to be called) and he made our tasting unforgettable. It doesn't hurt that they also offer mini cupcakes to accompany the wines. Not sure what tastes better - the cupcakes or the wine. All in all we had tastings at 3 different places that day (it would have been 4 but we asked to go back to Saarloo and Sons for more cupcakes) and all were lovely in different ways. While we were enjoying our 2nd tasting at a beautiful winery, Logan took our lunch orders and went and picked up lunch. We drove to a remote spot and had the absolute most beautiful and peaceful lunch next to a vineyard. There were 6 of us and we fit comfortably in the back of the jeep. The jeep is covered but not enclosed so as others have said, bring a jacket. It's windy when you're driving. Logan took the scenic way back into Santa Barbara and we were treated to sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Valley. I don't know how the day could have been any better. read more

This was a great activity for a girls getaway! It was windy and chilly on the way into the Santa Ynez Valley, but totally worth it once we got to the vineyards. Our tour guide was a little crunchy granola for our taste, but he certainly made our trip entertaining and was very accommodating. We figured out later that the guides get a commission off of the wine you buy at the wineries, so our guide added an additional vineyard visit to the original 4 places we were supposed to go. We certainly didn't complain! Totally worth the $120 a person. read more

Never have done one of these tours before but after my experience I would come back 10/10 times! Our guide was so funny and informative and there was a great variety of gorgeous wineries. Can't wait to do this again! read more

Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours - One of the 4 gorgeous wineries - Wine Tours Near Me

Excelente service, our guide "G Money", was so friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and he made our tour really fun! The tour was great, when went to three vineyards, the lunch provided was also good, our guide never rushed us to go the next destination. I would definitely recommend it :) read more

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Came to Santa Barbara with girlfriends to get away for a couple of days & do some wine tasting. We had the best day today, despite the cool weather. Michelle was our driver & did a great job choosing our wineries as well sharing the area with us. We definitely recommend this tour. read more

Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours - Wine Tours Near Me

The stars are for the booking agent/owner of Cloud Climbers. The driver Tammy was great, professional and not overly talkative. She truly let us enjoy our day. We got a private tour for $550 for 3 people. Even thought I had originally told them we were 4, but when I called to say we were 3 no discounts were offered. I loved Tammy so much that I called them again, a week later, and tried to book another trip and she raised the price to $600, since now we were 4 people. I told her out of principal I could not sign up for the tour. It is not about the extra $50 it is about integrity. We gave our driver a $100 tip and a bottle of wine. So it is not about money. Unfortunately, I have to use this platform for my feedback. As they were not open to it on the phone. read more