We booked a 2 person wine tour with Dave today, from 10 to 2. He did a great job pairing what our…read moretastes to the vineyards we visited. He was on time, knew when to be engaged and when to leave us alone, and is also well networked - even managed to score us a few 'off the menu' tastings. When you come to Palisade, be sure to book a tour with Pali-Tours. He is reasonably priced and will give you a memorable tour.

What a blast of a wine tour!! Dave Smith with Pali Tours made my daughter's Bachelorette weekend…read moreincredibly memorable. The communication was superb. His knowledge of the Valley was excellent. He was flexible and suggested some amazing wineries based on questions he asked us. He was funny, and very personable. He also took lots of pictures of our group at our request. Would absolutely recommend Dave. We have a Wedding coming up in August and we will be giving out his info to family coming in to town.

Roxanne was the perfect host. She took us to several excellent wineries and a quaint…read morewinery/restaurant. Roxanne is extremely knowledgeable about the region and provided excellent service. I highly recommend Grand Junction Tours.

We were in the Grand Junction/Palisades area for a short while and wanted to maximize our time so…read morewe hired Roxanne who is a local guide to take us to the Colorado National Monument Park followed by wine tastings and a trip to a cidery. She is personable, knowledgeable and arrives on time in a comfortable vehicle. She is flexible about the schedule. We thoroughly enjoyed having someone with her experience to show us the area! Highly recommend.

Wonderfully planned trip, easy to follow directions and great recommendations. Especially…read moreimpressed how they Tracks & Trails was able to book us reservations at RV camps so close to or even inside of the parks, clearly they know what they are doing.

We recently finished a trip that tracks and trails planned for our family. The entire experience…read morewas amazing! No detail was left undone. All of the recommendations that they made were spot on. We are already talking about planning our next trip with them.

In 2021 my parents and I took a tour with Dr. Noe to the black canyon of the gunnison and wineries…read moreof Paonia. Of the guides we recall from the past years Dr. Noe was one of the best which is why I write this review two years down the road. His expertise, his positive personality. We would not have experienced Paonia without him.

I had an amazing time today with them on our girls chocolate and wine tour. I had no idea what to…read moreexpect; but, from the first minute to the last JoAnn and David were absolutely wonderful. Each stop was a welcome surprise, and they provided a locally sourced lunch with a veggie option (whew! I was sweating that as I'd forgotten to ask). It was a completely delightful day for a reasonable price. The other women on the tour were amazingly friendly and fun too. I couldn't have imagined a better experience.

We just had such a fun afternoon today! We went on a food tour of Downtown Grand Junction led by…read moreGrand Junction Food Tours. I cannot recommend this highly enough. My one caveat would be - bring your appetite. You will be sampling a lot of food (vegetarians note - you will be well taken care of as well!). Rebecca Jones was our guide and really knows the history of many of the buildings we passed as were walking. That was really fun - learned some of the fun (and sometimes slightly scandalous stories of old GJ!) It went from 2-4:30 this afternoon. We met at Main Street Bagels Artisan Bakery & Cafe and sampled a delicious apple pastry while we got organized. Then, we stopped at Bella Balsamic and the Pressed Olive, CO. There, we got a really in-depth introduction to the olive oils and balsamic vinegars they offer. I learned a lot about the polyphenols in good, pure olive oils and the health benefits offered. Next, we we went to MX Tapas Bar Restaurante. We were able to buy margaritas at a special price - but a nice sampling of tapas was included with the tour. Here, as at all places visited, we got really good service with lots of background information about the restaurant and their food. We got to meet the owner, Francisco, and hear how his son helped change the longtime La Bamba restaurant to MX Tapas. After that, we went to Pablo's Pizza and sampled their pesto pizza. As always, it was wonderful! And so good to know about their heavy use of local ingredients and their wacky weekly pizzas! Then - to The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant, where we met the general manager, sampled beers and were given a beet, cranberry, feta salad and a generous serving of fried salmon (see what I mean about needing an appetite? Our vegetarian had an artichoke dip instead of salmon). We ended up at Gelato Junction - we had samples of interesting flavors (baklava, ube, pumpkin latte, plum, peach etc) and then a cone of our choice. So my brain was happy - all the history. My stomach was happy - all the food. My feet were happy - nice walk in the sun.... This is a fun adventure if you are local or if you are from out of town (a fun thing to do when you have company!). Try it out. I think you will have a lot of fun!

I have been in Grand Junction for 5 years and decided to get to know the area better. My husband…read moreand I took the tour and came away stuffed and knowledgeable about our wonderful downtown. Our hosts were gracious and helped out the waitstaff to ensure the tour moved at a nice - but not rushed - pace. We sampled local restaurant fares and learned about many of the historic buildings on Main Street. I hope they continue to add and change the restaurants they have on the tour. I would recommend this to anyone visiting or anyone new to the area. We were in a group of all adults. I would not bring children on the tour unless they were infants or young adults.

We had an amazing time this morning doing the half day kayaking tour on the Gunnison River. It…read morejust so happened we were the only 2 people signed up, so we effectively had a private tour. I kayak quite a bit, but mainly on flat water, so the guide (whose name I sadly cannot remember) gave me a lot of paddling hints and taught me a lot about reading water conditions and how to approach water features. I will definitely be putting her advice into practice at home. My husband, who is less experienced, also had a wonderful time. I could not recommend this experience more!

We had the BEST time on our half day family rafting trip on the Gunnison River while we were…read morevisiting from AZ. Daniel and Gordon were both wonderfully friendly people to work with and get to know and made the whole experience so easy and pleasant!! We had our 11 year old and 3 year old with us (and 3 adults) and we weren't sure how the kids would do, but they absolutely LOVED IT!! They even jumped in the water at one point AND even got to help row a bit. :) We cannot wait to go back to CO and spend more time on the river. If you do a rafting or paddleboard trip, make sure to stop in Paonia for some yummy ice cream after at Ollie's! :)

Best wine we had in Palisade. They do an amazing job with Boedeaux varietals and have a few other…read morereally cool things. Awesome service at the Outlook and Collections. The museum at Collections in town was impressive. Great food truck and band on Saturday night.

Colterris Winery (Main Winery) is absolutely worth visiting for the views alone. The scenery is…read morebeautiful, and it's a wonderful place to sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the surroundings. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and they do offer a small selection of light bites if you're looking for a snack. My only complaint was the tasting process. Instead of receiving all of your tastings at once, you're given tasting cards and have to go back inside each time you're ready for the next pour. On the plus side, each wine is poured fresh and served cold, but it does interrupt the experience. If you're trying to relax outside and take in the view, getting up every few minutes to go back inside becomes a little frustrating. Overall, the beautiful setting and friendly staff made it a great stop, and I'd definitely recommend visiting the main winery.

I have had 2 different experiences with Paddleboard Adventure Company and both were excellent. I…read morerented a duckie with Caleb and had a great float! I also recently did a E bike wine tour with Liz with some out of town guest and had a incredible time. Both staff were easy going, attentive to my groups needs and just a great time all in all! Deff planning on a couple more floats this summer with Paddleboard Adventure Company!

Danny and Megan were so nice! My husband and I rented e-bikes, I had called two days before our…read moretrip and they were able to help me reserve the bikes over the phone. When we came in on Saturday morning they had everything ready for us. Megan was really thorough on how to use the bike, she also gave us suggestions on what wineries to check out. We each paid $58 for an 8 hour rental, which is definitely worth it. These bikes are powerful, and are maintained very well.

My sister was visiting from the East Coast and has always loved any opportunity to spend time with…read morehorses. JR arranged for Ally to take my sister on a tour of the wild horses in the Bookcliffs. This was the highlight of her visit. Ally was kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. My sister was paired with an elegant Percheron named Martini. A perfect gentleman. Thank you Ally and JR!

JR Carriage's horse and carriage rides through the Palisade wineries offer an exceptional…read moreexperience for wine enthusiasts and tourists alike. The service is highly praised for its scenic tours through the heart of Grand Valley's Wine Country, allowing visitors to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the vineyards and the historical charm of Palisade. Guests often highlight the knowledgeable and friendly drivers who enhance the tour with interesting insights about the area. The experience includes stops at prestigious vineyards, providing ample opportunities to taste a variety of exquisite wines. This unique and relaxing way to explore the wineries makes JR Carriage's service a memorable highlight of any visit to the region. Highly recommend JR Carriage for your trip to Palisade.

This is absolutely a must-do if you're in Palisade! I can guarantee you, there's no better way to…read morevisit the wineries and Mark is amazing! Not only did he pick the perfect wineries (based on our wine preferences) but he's just an incredible source of knowledge about the area in general - history, things to do, you name it and he knows it. And his picture taking skills?! Don't even get me started! He knows the best spots for the best pictures at every.single.winery. We ended up with tons of portrait worthy pics and are so grateful for the memories. While we did have Mark as our driver, we bumped into several of his team throughout the day and they were all incredibly friendly, funny, and helpful - you just cannot go wrong with this company. The little things make a difference and their customer service goes above and beyond (think: boxing up our wine, keeping track of it from stop to stop, walking us in to different wineries , and helping us unload at the end of the day). And not to mention, they'll pick you up and drop you off anywhere in Palisade on the day of your tour - so no need to worry about how much wine you drink, they've got you covered! I'm not sure how a day could be more perfect...riding around in the sunny, beautiful weather with your best friends, listening to great music and drinking wine. I assure you, your winery trip will not be complete if you don't do it in one of Mark's pedicabs. *Travel Tip* Ubers and Lyfts are essentially non-existent here but after 4pm you can contact Palisade Pedicab and they'll pick you up and drop you off anywhere in Palisade for $20.

Avoid at all costs! Complete 100% fraud. My card was billed immediately from the reservation site,…read morebut they never got back to us and they never showed up. They refused to answer any communications via phone, text, or email. Thief. Call Peachy Pedicab instead, they are a class act.