Discover the
undiscovered.
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Becoming the leader in highly curated wine, food and cultural experiences takes
time. First, we needed to visit every popular wine farm, meet every winemaker and
try every tasting. We tucked into the five-course meals, snacked on the gourmet
picnics and gave all of the strange pairings a go (wine and music anyone?).
Then the real exploring began, hitting the back roads on the sniff of rumours to unearth foraging
chefs, rebellious winemakers, visionary artists and out-of-the-ordinary encounters. Now we have a
collection of the best experiences in South Africa, Portugal and the USA for discerning travellers.
We offer the curious explorer an insider’s journey to all of the hidden gems, unmarked cellar doors
and the most dynamic local culinary experiences, all topped off with a dash of adventure.
We like to
explore sideways.
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Curated Itineraries
Half-day and full-day tours customised for you.
Private Tours
All tours are personal experiences with
dedicated guides.
Door to Door Service
From accommodation in and around major
cities.
Languages
Our guides speak various different languages.
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How we like
to explore.
Customised tours.
We pride ourselves on using our expertise,
mixed with creativity and intuition, in
designing an itinerary unique to each of our
clients. Through our years of experience,
we’ve come to know what type of
itineraries work well – the ones that are
exciting, fascinating, memorable, run
smoothly and include stops at the best
wine farms, restaurants, art galleries,
boutiques and viewpoints.
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We’ve used this knowledge to draw up a list
of our most popular itineraries, which are
always open to changes according to each
discerning traveller’s own whims and
wishes. Consider the below a menu to whet
your appetite, a conversation starter to
point us in the right direction to tailor a day
that suits you perfectly. Because if there’s
one thing we’re good at, it’s knowing a
great pairing when we see (or taste) it.
Popular itineraries.
Looking for some inspiration? While all of our itineraries
are tailor-made to fulfil your travel dreams, we have a
couple of favourites to get things started...
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So, you’re looking for the ultimate Napa
wine experience that’ll have you sipping on
some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon?
Bottles that are brimming with flavour and
perfectly made? And to meet some of the
incredible people who make it?
Our Best of the Napa Valley experience
takes you to some of the valley’s best
wineries producing world-class wines in
unforgettable settings. Think dimly-lit
underground wine caves, the smell of new
French oak barrels and untold stories of the
valley, all accompanied by amazing wines.
RATE INCLUDES: Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in and around Napa Valley,
private vehicle, professional tourist guide, 3 wine tastings and 1 food & wine pairing.
Best of the
Napa Valley.
FULL-DAY ITINERARY
RATE EXCLUDES: Lunch and gratuity.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
● Learn about the history of the Napa Valley and how it gained international fame for its
Cabernet Sauvignon.
● Taste award-winning wines at 3 of the valley’s best wineries.
● Enjoy a food and wine pairing overlooking beautiful vineyards.
● Hear the secrets behind how these wineries make their wines.
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Of course you know about the grand,
luxurious wineries in the Napa Valley,
especially the ones that appeared in
Netflix’s original Wine Country film. But do
you know about the ones tucked away off
winding dirt roads or hidden behind
towering oak trees away from the tourist
hotspots?
Join us as we take you to Napa’s hidden
gems – the understated winemakers
crushing the Napa norm and making waves
in the international wine industry. These
are the real secrets worth discovering...
RATE INCLUDES: Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in and around Napa Valley,
private vehicle, professional tourist guide and 3 wine tastings.
The Hidden Gems
of Napa Valley.
FULL-DAY ITINERARY
RATE EXCLUDES: Lunch and gratuity.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
● Learn about the Napa Valley and the important role that farming plays in winemaking.
● Taste incredible wines at 3 boutique-style wineries.
● Enjoy relaxed and intimate settings with picture-perfect views.
● Go behind the scenes and meet an award-winning winemaker and learn about the “New
California” wine movement.
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