Neither my fiance nor myself knew anything about wine, the only things we did know were the few…read morefacts from watching crash course videos on Youtube a couple days before our mini honeymoon trip so we didn't really know what to expect, but even with the immense lack of information on what we might like, Grape Friends gave us the best wine tour we could've asked for. We got driven around four different wineries in the Naramata region because a coworker had suggested we try chef Bongo's cooking (chef Bongo was a partner at the Naramata Heritage Inn, but started his own restaurant just down the road: Village Grounds - Cafe & Bistro). Karen started us with Lang Vineyards, got us to try wines from the most established vines in the region, the experience was delicious, the view was amazing, and the service was awesome. We got the maple dessert wine but truly regretted later for not getting the sparkling rose. Next was Mocojo Wines, again, amazing view and great wines, but what stuck out was the story about this winery, the design of their label and the name, definitely a must go winery! Throughout the tour, Karen made sure to check up on us, give us some tips on how we can enjoy the tastings and find out what we like, without the pressure of "you must buy something". In the end, I went from knowing nothing about wine to discovering that I'm a Riesling person and just because I think I'll like the fruit wines, doesn't mean I'll be able to find that perfect wine at an orchard winery. We'll definitely be back for more Grape Friends tours and you won't regret joining them!

My sister in law and I had a great time and went to great places! I do recommend Karen and her…read morecompany as she is on the ball! She even makes you dinner reservations!! The people we were paired up with were there to taste wine and have fun so don't be discouraged by traveling with others because it's a fun time!!

There is a reason why this wine tour is so much cheaper than the others online…read more I went with a friend on August 27th, 2017. 2 pm start with the pickup from the holiday inn express kelowna. The driver was great but we feel as though paying $60 each was not worth the tour and heres why: The wineries they choose: 1) The view winery (which also made us wait a substantial amount of time) only let us sample a portion of their wines. Others around us, and there was 5 stations to observe, were given 3 more wines to taste and their in house ciders which we were not offered. 2) Meadow vista, although unique was limited in scope of their wines. 3) Kitsch vineyard only had 3 whites for sampling. Our host had known this fact and told us this. In the case of kitsch winery, we feel as though either we should have been taken to another winery as compensation, or altogether been taken to another winery as offered on your website. The van didn't have any air conditioning and it was 33 degrees out.

Great experience with the Coconut Express Wine tour. We booked a private van for 8 of us... Fits…read more14. The value of the wine tour was incredible. Visited 8 wineries in 4 hours and went to amazing places that had tasting fees waved. The service was awesome. All the staff members were extremely nice and informative. I HIGHLY recommend Coconut Express while touring the okanagan vinyards!

Wow! What a great way to see/taste the Okanagan. Our group included less experienced wine tasters…read moreand some real wine connoisseurs - everyone loved the driver Rob! He was very familiar with the entire area and gave us background stories on the wineries we visited. The winery staff seemed to all know and like him. The driver was experienced and took the scenic route...he was even able to avoid traffic through some hidden back routes on our way back to Kelowna!! When we were ready to leave one winery - he magically appeared! We experienced some awe-inspiring famous Okanagan wineries we had heard of but also some smaller out-of-the-way places that had friendly staff and their own very distinctive vibes. We felt like VIPs and had a blast!

I recently went to Kelowna on a quick girls trip. My friend whom we were visiting in Kelowna set up…read morean amazing wine tour with Matt from Experience Wine Tours. He picked us all up from our accommodations in a very comfortable Mercedes van. He was so friendly and informative you really get a sense that he knows a LOT about Kelowna and wine. On our tour we learned a lot about the region and the history as well as some advancements and new technology in the industry too. We went to 5 different wineries and each were unique. My favourites included Quails Gate and the Hatch as well as the cidery we visited last (the name slips my mind at the moment). We had a beautiful charcuterie board for lunch with some wine we had purchased from one of our stops. The charcuterie was UNREAL!!! So many delicious cheeses and meats that were locally sourced and made. My favourites included the pate, the Ukrainian sausage, and the truffle Brie!!! Ugh to die for!! If you're planning a trip to Kelowna, I highly recommend trying to book a tour with Experience as they not only know their stuff and the industry but they're super fun too!!

We've been coming to Kelowna since 2013 and have always booked our tours with Matt and Shannon!…read more Their knowledge of the area, wineries, connections, recommendations and enjoyable riding makes us continue to come back for more. They pull together the most amazing lunches sourced locally and make great attention to curating a beautiful tour of wineries each with their own story and great experience and reason to visit. Thanks for yet another amazing visit!

Unfortunately, I must leave a low rating because wheelchair accessibility was very poor…read more The guide was exceptional and so apologetic. But, this was a teaching moment for her as this was her first time locking in and securing a wheelchair properly on the shuttle. For some of the trips between wineries, I had to hang-on to my seatbelt that was attached to the floor in order to avoid tipping over in my chair. The first trip, I had to have my partner ( who has a very bad back) bend over and hang on-to the rigid frame chair to prevent me from falling forward or backwards. The bus ride was very, very, hot due to the air conditioning vent being at the back of the bus avoiding the designated wheelchair spot altogether. Overheating with a spinal cord injury can require emergency medical assistance because people cannot regulate their temperature. All of these issues should must be rectified as soon as possible especially as you are advertising as a wheelchair accessible shuttle service. Drivers should, at the very least, have practical experience, and extensive training for assisting people with disabilities in a wheelchair...and for this reason only, my review is a 2 out of 5 stars. This is unfortunate because everything else about the tour was exceptional, and all of the wineries had accessible ramps and washrooms. The Okanagan Wine region definitely does not disappoint! I just wish I could have relaxed on the excursion and felt comfortable and safe. Regretfully, Derek Moxam

First time in Kelowna, this was a gift to my partner for his birthday! Worth every penny!…read more Judy was our driver/tour guide, and she was excellent. Knowledgable, funny and the woman knows her wine! Went to 4 different winery's plus lunch. A total of almost 6 hours start to finish. I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone who, like us, loves wine tasting and doesn't want the hassle of driving.

Ron was amazing the entire day! He was so thoughtful ... escorting us in to each winery, staying…read morewith us to ensure we were being taken care of, carrying our wine out for us, keeping our wine organized, he had stickers for each bottle to ensure that at the end of the day we took home our own wine. He had excellent suggestions for the wineries we attended and for our lunch choices. I cannot say enough about Ron and the lovely experience we had working with him.

Ron! What can we say... What a pleasure to meet you and share stories of traveling (NZ). Your…read morehospitality and knowledge made our day. And lunch at Hillside was a highlight. Top notch tour!!

I did the Signature Wine Tour with Discover Okanagan Tours with Rocco as our guide. There were four…read moreof us on the tour and I found this was a great, nimble group size. I was really happy with the mix of wineries selected for us. I was also impressed with how knowledgeable our guide was and how he really seemed to have great relationships with all the tasting rooms. He didn't just drop us off and say "have fun!" He made sure we got the full experience at each place and put in a word to the wise here or there about smart places to save or spend our money and time. All of the tasting fees were waived because we were with Discover Okanagan Tours -- instead of on our own.

My boyfriend and I had a great day on our first ever wine tour! Cam was very friendly and gave a…read morelot of great recommendations in terms of wine and local cuisine. We were able to visit 6 wineries and have lunch at Indigenous World (which was fantastic!!) This is a great tour for wine novices as you're able to visit some very fancy wineries and some more rustic small batch ones. We learned a lot about the different types of grapes and the winemaking process. Thank you to Cam for making our very first wine tour such a fun and enjoyable experience!! :-)

My girlfriends stagette in penticton was made amazing because of Nicholas Kruger he took all my…read moregirls to the river in his bus that was clean and comfortable with ac and heat for when we got out of the water and gave us amazing recommendations for meals and dancing , his rates are really fare and his music on the bus was awesome

The company we originally planned on booking through was unavailable and recommended conneseiur…read morewine tours. Horrible decision. First off, when we confirmed our booking about a week before our trip nick (owner) let us know that he hadn't entered us in the system by mistake but would make sure we had a bus available on the date we were requesting. Second, we booked the bus for 9:45 to leave by 10. The bus didn't show up until 10:45 because the driver went to the wrong resort based on an email that was sent back in February. The confirmation email that was sent a week prior to the trip with the correct address was ignored. Because of this, our entire day was shifted. We were rushed around and the driver seemed to be in a hurry to get us home by the original time of 6pm rather than extending it to make up for being late. The driver was speeding in extremely treacherous road conditions, and suggested that we skip a winery in order to accommodate for us being late....and wouldn't put music on for the ride. On top of all this, nick was absolutely awful to deal with. He told us the mistake was our fault for telling him we were staying in kelowna when la casa resort was actually not "technically" in kelowna (as non locals we had no idea - the address is in kelowna) and said "we would not be getting a dime back" We will be lodging a complaint with the better business bureau and disputing this charge. Absolutely horrible customer service.