9 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
7 people
English
Explore northwest island life on this all-inclusive history and wine tour of Bainbridge Island. After a scenic ferry ride, visit beautiful Bloedel Reserve, a 150-acre (61-hectare) arboretum and garden, and the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. Enjoy the included gourmet picnic or restaurant meal before exploring the rest of the island’s colorful history. Spend the afternoon visiting the island’s best wineries for tastings, included in the tour price.
After being picked-up at your Seattle hotel or vacation rental in our Mercedes van, we’ll take the scenic Washington State ferry to Bainbridge Island. Enjoy complimentary drinks and pastries as you take in sweeping views of the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Our first stop on Bainbridge Island is the beautifully manicured estate of the wealthy Bloedel family. Prentice and Virginia Bloedel created this 150 acre forested reserve with an eye for conservation and aesthetic beauty. We’ll take a guided nature walk around the property to enjoy the lush gardens and varied landscape.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
We’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch on one of the island’s scenic beaches or at a local restaurant, depending on weather conditions.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
After lunch, we’ll delve into island history at this National Park Service site, where we’ll learn and reflect upon the local history of Japanese-American internment during World War II.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
We’ll spend the afternoon visiting two Bainbridge Island wineries with excellent wine and fun atmospheres. Bainbridge’s wine scene has taken off in recent years and is now filled with friendly down-to-earth producers who have a clear passion for their work. The culture is relaxed, educational, and unpretentious. All tasting fees are included in the tour. For beer lovers, we’re happy to substitute a tasting flight at Bainbridge Brewing at our second stop.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Enjoy the scenic ride back to Seattle after a wonderful day on Bainbridge Island. Drop-off at your Seattle hotel or vacation rental included.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included