Winery Day, Hotel Pickup

The Fraser Valley Winery Tour

★ 4.7 96 reviews

6 hours, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $145.64 per person

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Downtown hotel pickup (999 Canada Pl)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Food: Snacks included, not a full meal
Run by: Lawrence Tours Ltd

Overview

This six-hour day trip run by Lawrence Tours takes you from downtown Vancouver into the Fraser Valley wine country, with hotel pickup and drop-off in the city included. You ride in an air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van with a driver-guide whose knowledge of Vancouver and the surrounding region draws repeated praise in reviews. The tour starts at 10:00 from 999 Canada Pl, in front of downtown hotels, and caps the group at 10 guests.

The route calls at four or five wineries depending on the day of week and the season. Stops listed include Backyard Vineyards, Township 7 in South Langley, Festina Lente Estate Winery, Vista D'oro Farms and Winery, and Glass House Estate Winery, with roughly 40 to 45 minutes at each. A snack bag travels with you: three cheeses, crackers, mixed nuts, chocolates, fruit, cake and a Canadian mineral water. Wine tastings are not included in the fare; the listing puts them at roughly 10 to 20 Canadian dollars per person per winery for four samples. Gratuities are also extra.

It suits adults who want a relaxed day of tasting with someone else handling the driving, and who are happy paying tasting fees on arrival at each stop. The minimum drinking age is 19. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travellers. Anyone starting from Richmond or Burnaby should read the pickup instructions carefully before booking.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter tour Van
Snacks

Not Included

Gratuities
Wine-tasting (4 samples for $10-20 CDn per person per winery),
Maximum10 guests per tour
Airport drop off after tour not available

Itinerary

Hotel pickup, 10:00Pickup is out front of your downtown hotel; the official meeting point is 999 Canada Pl. Travellers staying in Richmond take the Canada Line to Waterfront station and meet in front of the Pan Pacific Hotel. Burnaby guests call the operator to arrange pickup.
Backyard VineyardsFirst stop, 40 minutes.
Township 7 Vineyards40 minutes at the South Langley winery. Admission ticket is included with the tour.
Festina Lente Estate Winery45 minutes.
Vista D'oro Farms and Winery45 minutes.
Glass House Estate WineryFinal stop, 45 minutes. The number of wineries visited on any given day is four to five, depending on the day of week and season.
Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back where it began, roughly six hours after the 10:00 start. Airport drop-off after the tour is not available.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from tasting fees to footwear and how the day runs on the road.

Bring cash or card for tastings. Tastings are not in the tour price. The listing states four samples cost roughly 10 to 20 Canadian dollars per person per winery, so budget for each stop.
Snacks, not a full lunch. The tour carries cheese, crackers, nuts, chocolates, fruit, cake and a mineral water. One reviewer noted there was no real chance to buy lunch. Eat a proper breakfast before pickup.
Comfortable shoes. The listing recommends comfortable walking shoes for the winery visits. Each stop runs about 40 to 45 minutes at the winery itself.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 10 travellers. Reviewers describe the day as relaxed and personal, with time to chat with the winery hosts at the tasting rooms.
Commentary on the drive. Reviewers repeatedly mention the guide's knowledge of Vancouver and the Fraser Valley during the transfers. Expect stories and area history between stops, not just a shuttle service.
Mead alongside grape wines. One reviewer highlighted the meadery stop and its honey wines, and another praised the honey wine specifically. The selection of wines differs noticeably from winery to winery, which several travellers appreciated.

Common issues. The most frequent complaint is cost confusion: tastings at every winery are extra, and one reviewer felt they had essentially paid for transport alone. A few reviewers described the snacks as a bagged spread rather than the lunch they expected, with one saying there was no opportunity to buy food. The itinerary can shift from what the listing shows. This experience also requires a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for low numbers you are offered a different date or a full refund. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Gratuities are not included, and airport drop-off after the tour is not available.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Pickup is out front of your downtown hotel, with the official meeting point at 999 Canada Pl. Guests staying in Richmond should take the Canada Line to Waterfront station and meet in front of the Pan Pacific Hotel, and guests in Burnaby should call the operator to arrange pickup.

Are Wine Tastings Included In The Price?

No. Tastings are paid at each winery, and the listing puts them at roughly 10 to 20 Canadian dollars per person per winery for four samples.

Is Food Provided?

Snacks are included: three cheeses, crackers, mixed nuts, chocolates, fruit, cake and a Canadian mineral water. It is not a full lunch, and some reviewers wished they had eaten more beforehand, so plan accordingly.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the 10:00 start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start are not refunded or accepted. The experience also needs a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for that reason, you get a different date or a full refund.

Can Children Or Travellers With Limited Mobility Join?

The minimum drinking age is 19, so this is an adults-oriented tasting tour. It is not wheelchair accessible, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Service animals are allowed, and most travellers can participate, though the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travellers.

What Should I Bring?

Bring money or a card for tasting fees at each winery, plus something for gratuities, which are not included. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.