Chris and I took time out to have a glass of beer on the deck of the fabulous Limedock building in…read moreLaconner Wa at Hellams vineyard. It was a nice break from always working next door. It was a perfect day! Hellams has quite a selection of everything and even beer for those who would rather. The photos are from the deck and public boardwalk.

Never a bad time here. Fantastic and knowledgeable staff, fair prices, extraordinary views,…read moreexpansive selection. 10/10 will return.

Love this place! Cute little place for wine tasting and so cool to relax and enjoy a glass of wine…read moreAlisha,(hope I spelled this right!) was there to assist us. She is so pleasant and super knowledgeable about wine. It was rainy and cold, we spent a lot of time here and loved every minute of it. Please go and support this awesome little wine shop, it's not just a winery, it's a grand experience!

Skagit Cellars, La Conner, WA - August 12, 2025…read more This is a cute little tasting room. We were allowed to bring our dog inside. Our host Alissa was very sweet. She served up a flight of white and red wines and told us about each of them. The wines were tasty and reasonably priced. We bought a Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Gewürztraminer, and Sarah - $150 plus tip

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.

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!

I have been eyeing San Juan Cruises for at least two years and this year my oldest son wanted to…read morecelebrate his birthday exploring by boat. Booking our adventure was extremely easy via the San Juan Cruises website. I greatly appreciate how detailed the reservation information was, and most importantly how courteous the entire team was throughout our time aboard. The team went into great detail about our journey, history on each island we passed, and insights on the protected wildlife we could possibly encounter during our voyage. The vessel was extremely accommodating for all of us on board, ample seating, viewing opportunities, and two restrooms. The team makes an excellent warm lunch was provided; while snacks and beverages were available throughout the entire duration of the voyage (grab a cup of coffee Blue Herron coffee beans based out of Bow, WA makes a great cup!) We managed to encounter eagles, seals, walruses, dolphins, a gray whale, and two different orca pods. Each sighting was absolutely breathtaking and majestic! I could not ever imagine going to a theme park to view these magnificent animals. The voyage takes between 5-6 hours plan, you'll be surprised at how quickly that time goes by. Helpful tip for parents bringing children feel free to pack coloring books, board games, binoculars, and snacks for your littles the San Juan Cruise team welcomes it for the little voyagers. My parents have already had planned to book an excursion during their visit next month, and I highly recommend for anyone who lives in or visiting the area to do so as well!

My boyfriend and I booked the afternoon whale watching cruise at San Juan Cruises not knowing what…read moreto expect and it ended up being the highlight of the weekend. The crew was very friendly and I loved that it was guided by the Captain and Naturalist onboard. I learned a lot about islands in the Salish Sea and we saw several species of animals. There are several great viewing spots on the boat and it's easy to see from inside if it gets too windy. I learned so much about the Biggs orcas, sea lions, and harbor seals. It's not promised, but we saw two different groups of the orcas right at the beginning of the trip and surprisingly at the end in Bellingham bay. It was so nice to learn about them and get an up close view (within safe distance). They served a lunch onboard which was included in the cost, however we packed our own. They also have beverages and snacks for sale throughout the ride. I didn't bring binoculars on board, but I did see people with them. My iPhone was enough to get close up videos and pictures of the animals! I would definitely recommend this to family and friends!

We used Island Time Tours for a private tour to Bouchard Gardens. She made it incredibly easy for…read moreus as cruise ship passengers to see this world-class garden even though our stop over was relatively short. The pricing is reasonable and well worth the cost. Colleen, the owner, was our tour guide -- she was so informative, kind, and fun. She made the drive extra special by giving us a full history of the gardens and a mini driving tour on the way home of downtown Victoria. Highly recommend doing this!

Wow, what a great time find! We came to Victoria on the Clipper, just before New Year, and my wife…read morewanted to take a winery tour, so we ended up booking Island Time Tours while on the boat over. We were thinking it would be in a large bus with 40-50 other people and I was not excited about it, and we were surprised the next day when Coleen met us in her small party type bus that only seats about fourteen people. There were only four of us and it felt like we were going out for the day with friends. Coleen was very personable and informative, and with only four of us it felt like we were going out with friends for the day. We don't think it was just because of our small group but how Coleen just seems to be. It turned out to be more than just a winery tour as she pointed out various sights and places of interest. We only went to two wineries and an apple cider farm because of the time of year. Coleen appeared to have a good relationship with the wineries that made it more personable. We had a great lunch that was included in the price. Actually, I am not even a wine drinker but I really enjoyed the entire day because it was more than just tasting wine. We started at the boat terminal but she dropped us all off at our hotels. We had planned to go to Bucthart Gardens the next night and were going to take the typical large bus with 40-50 people, like we had done before, and found out that Coleen also runs tours to the Gardens. We decided to go with her and she picked us up at our hotel and again, there were only four of us. The cost was the same as with the large bus tour, but so much more enjoyable since she takes the back roads with less traffic and also get into places easier because of the small van. Victoria is one of our favorite the places to go and finding Island Times Tours has been a great and we will surely use them again.

My daughter was visiting from Idaho and I was looking for a relaxing and fun way to spend the…read moreafternoon with her here on beautiful Whidbey Island. After seeing the Wandering Trail bus dropping off a neighbor a couple weeks back I hot upon a wine tasting tour. I was easily able to book two tickets for a Sunday afternoon right at their website, paid online and received an immediate email confirmation. My daughter had a couple questions which the owner, Elizabeth immediately replied to when I emailed her. She picked us up right on time. We spent the next several hours visiting four different Whidbey wineries. Elizabeth's tour included a small goodie bag as well as a small cheese and meat platter. We were able to sample many many Whidbey wines as well as other WA grown varieties. We had a really great time, Elizabeth was professional and knowledgeable and a great driver. The revamped mini-bus was clean and comfortable. The weather was perfect. I bought several bottles for my wine rack at home. An overall amazing and relaxing day exactly as desired.

Whether you're a company owner/planner or a traveler looking for a great time, great pricing value,…read moreno planning required on your end, this is the company to use for a wine tour. I ended up taking out my executive management team that runs our mortgage company, and this trip was planned last minute as far as the wine portion was considered; not only were they able to get us fitted in as scheduled. They also had a perfect itinerary for the goal in mind. There were three stops, and each visit got a little bit better and better, and the finale did not disappoint. Each one treated us like VIPs, ensuring that we had the best experience and knew that we were coming ahead of us getting there. In addition, we were able to add on additional purchases that each stop if we opted to, such as a bottle to be shipped home or snacks desired for the wine. Joe was our main point of contact to get the tour scheduled, and Kal was our chauffeur. I do want to point out a few details about Kal! Chauffeurs will make or break your tour experience, and Kal absolutely knocked it out of the park! Incredibly accommodating, always paying attention, no rush, and ensured that we get the best out of the experience with the wineries and other Seattle WA trivia & history. Truly a professional! Thanks again, Seattle wine tours; I appreciate the absolute success!

Our tour driver, Cathy, was great! Punctual, knowledgeable, friendly and a safe driver. She was…read moreflexible and accommodating. Joe was helpful with the booking process. He helped us wineries that fit our needs. Pickup and drop off at our Airbnb. Cathy was helpful with our wine purchases. Would recommend this tour service. Worth every penny.

This was such a lovely experience! I went with a small group on Memorial Day Weekend to La Conner,…read moreand we enjoyed our time at Sips! We had wine flights and some coconut shrimp. Sips was kind enough to take our information and call us when a table was ready so we could enjoy the boardwalk! Pictured is a Bubble Flight and the Coconut Shrimp. I can't wait to come back for more wine and recommendations-their menu speaks for itself of the range of flavors represented. The waitstaff was professional and gave us some excellent recommendations. P.S. They also are following COVID-19 precautions-masking, distancing.

Great place to enjoy a glass of wine and a snack after a hectic day of tiptoeing through the tulips.read more

A group (4) of us met at Bertelsen Winery for sips and a light lunch…read more Free parking can be found in the ample gravel lot. Credit cards are an accepted form of payment. Tabs left open are subject to an 18% gratuity. Bertelsen Winery provides indoor and outdoor seating. Orders are placed at the counter. Table service is limited. The round wine barrel tables indoors allow conversing with everyone seated uncomplicated; eye contact and sound. Wine tasting fee is $15 and waived with the purchase of two bottles. Wine can be purchased by the glass or the bottle. Water is self-serve at the counter. Food items are light, ranging from cheese starters, salads and pizzas. During our visit we shared a few different bottles of wine, each of us favoring different blends. The White Blend bottle for $24 was a favorite for the couple ladies that preferred sweeter wine. We shared the Beet Salad for $16: Arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese, pickled red onions, pistachios and balsamic vinaigrette. We shared the Baked Brie for $16: Fig & Hazelnuts served with focaccia bread & crackers. We shared the Don't Go Bacon My Heart Pizza for $20: Olive oil, mozzarella blue cheese, pear, bacon, honey drizzle and rosemary. Staff was friendly. Overall, Bertelsen Winery was a great choice for all of us ladies to catch-up over some wine and light lunch. I look forward to attending future events outdoors.

Igloos a definite MUST! So warm and cozy inside, ample room for our party of four. We did the Ski…read moreApres igloo and enjoyed our 1.5 hr reservation for $55 (reservation for igloo only fee). Equipped with a Bluetooth speaker to complete the mood! Service was friendly as they were still working out details of this new feature. There were a couple times when we needed more wine or wanted to order more food and there were longer checkin gaps. With the reservation time being limited, we hoped for more frequent checkins. Overall fun time, wish we could've stayed a bit longer but moved our party into the tasting room after. Fun way to pass a winter afternoon!