Tours & Tastings

Exclusive adventures designed just for you!

There is much more to Wine Country than just wine!!!!

All Wine Country Helicopters flights are private, custom, and exclusive. We provide the highest level of up close and personal service. When you fly with me, I never let you out of my sight!

The tours and adventures described can be arranged as outlined or we can customize the day or weekend as you desire. We start with an outline, and with input from you, we design your itinerary that captures the fantasy of flight combined with breathtaking views, world class food and wine, and an experience that you will never forget.

WCH is proud to offer adventures that cannot be found anywhere in the world except Northern California! Unless otherwise noted, flights are for up to 4 people. Prices and itineraries subject to change.

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Current Tours Available

• NAPA VALLEY TOUR $1200
• SAN FRANCISCO TOUR $1500
• NAPA AND SONOMA VALLEY TOUR $1600
• NAPA VALLEY & COPIA TOUR $1800
• THE DELTA, GHOST FLEET& LODI $2300
• PICNIC ON THE RUSSIAN RIVER $2600
• RANT OR RAVE AT ROCKPILE $2800
• NAPA VALLEY, SAN FRAN & COPIA TOUR $2800
• CACHE CREEK CASINO RESORT $3000
• PAN & PLAY IN PLACERVILLE $3200
• PRIVATE RESERVE WINE TASTINGS $3600
• SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WINERY TOUR $3800
• ROTORS, WINE & RIVERS $4500
• HELICOPTERS, BIKES AND KAYAKS $4800
• AMAZING LAKE TAHOE $4800
• WCH FOUR COUNTY TOUR $4800
• HELICOPTER, SEAPLANE AND CEAGO $5500
• SAN FRAN, COPIA & THE VELD- NAPA TO AFRICA IN 1 DAY! $5800
• TAHOE AND DOG SLEDDING $5800
• GOLF, HEARST CASTLE AND VENTANA SPA $9,000
• ROMANCE, THE WCH WAY! $15,000

NAPA VALLEY TOUR - $1200

We begin at the Napa Valley Airport, board “Cabernet 1” and depart Northeast along the Silverado Trail and Vaca Range, past Atlas Peak, Lake Hennessey, and Howell Mountain, to Calistoga. We then turn West to the Mayacamas Mountains, which separates Napa and Sonoma Valley, and then South past St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville and Yountville, back to the Airport.

During the flight, we’ll fly over numerous wineries, including, Opus One, Robert Mondavi, Niebaum-Coppola, Sterling, Mumm, Trefethen, Far Niente, Nichol & Nichol, Stag’s Leap, PlumpJack, Rombauer, Clos Pegase, Vine Cliff, Artesa, and Domaine Carneros, to name just a few.

We will also fly over the Culinary Institute of America (Greystone), the American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts (COPIA), and the DiRosa Preserve.

As we approach the Airport, you’ll see San Pablo Bay, Mt. Tamalpias, Mt. Diablo, Mt. St. Helena, and on a clear day you’ll see the skyline of the City of San Francisco and the Piers of the Golden Gate Bridge.

SAN FRANCISCO TOUR - $1500

From Napa, we fly Southwest over the Carneros region of Sonoma, to the Marin Headlands, along the Golden Gate Bridge, over the Presidio, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, the Embarcadero, San Francisco City, AT&T Park, Alcatraz, returning over Tiburon and Sausalito, Angel Island, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the Napa River, back to Napa Valley Airport.

NAPA AND SONOMA VALLEY TOUR - $1600

This combines the first half of the Napa Tour, but we continue North to Knight’s Valley, the Russian River, Alexander Valley, over the Mayacamas Mountains into Sonoma County, where we fly over Chalk Hill. We continue flying South down Sonoma Valley, between the Mayacamas and Sonoma Mountains, to the historic Sonoma Square, past the quaint cities of Kenwood and Glen Ellen, wineries Kunde, Valley of the Moon, BR Cohn, Gloria Ferrer, Cline, Sonoma Creek, and Viansa, over Infineon Raceway, returning to Napa Airport.

NAPA VALLEY & COPIA TOUR - $1800

For the first time, you can now enjoy the scenic beauty of the Napa Valley and also visit the American Center for Wine, Food, and the Arts, COPIA. Dine at Julia’s Kitchen at COPIA. Stroll the gardens and learn about how and why food and wine are meant for each other. Not only is this tour fun and fascinating, it’s an educational experience everyone who enjoys fine wines and loves to cook will appreciate. The tour can include a private wine tasting at an exclusive Napa Valley Winery generally only accessible by helicopter (call for quote). Lunch cost excluded.

THE DELTA, GHOST FLEET& LODI - $2300

From Napa, we fly Southeast over the Vaca Mountains to San Pablo Bay and the Ghost Fleet. The mothball fleet consists of a World War II era aircraft carrier and battleship, and the famous “Liberty Ships”. We continue Southeast over the Delta, the famous tributary fed by the Sacramento River. We land at Michael David Winery in Lodi, famous for their world class Zinfandel and Syrah wines. You’ll meet Michael or David (brothers) and taste their unique wine making styles. We return to Napa Valley at Atlas Peak and the Silverado Country Club, over COPIA, and downtown Napa.

PICNIC ON THE RUSSIAN RIVER - $2600

Enjoy a secluded and private picnic on the banks of the Russian River. This tour flies over Sonoma Valley and to a spot (island, maybe?) on the River where we land for a picnic (including a wine tasting) catered by the Napa General Store.

You will have ample time to relax along the River bank, kick your shoes off, and walk in the waters of this world famous River. Lunch and drinks included.

After a refreshing stop and nourishment, we lift off for the return flight over the Mayacamas Mountains and into Napa Valley, where we fly South over Highway 29, home to some of the world’s finest wineries.

RANT OR RAVE AT ROCKPILE - $2800

This is a Zinfandel aficionado’s heaven! We start at Napa Valley for the flight up Sonoma Valley to the northwestern most corner of Sonoma County. Here, on stark, hardscrabble ridgelands, 800 feet above sea level, overlooking Lake Sonoma, sits the county’s newest viticultural area: Rockpile!

Viticulturally, Rockpile is known for the intense, highly defined red wines grown between rugged rock outcroppings since 1872-Zinfandel and Syrah.

We land on a knoll top where you’ll meet Clay Mauritson, owner and winemaker of Mauritson Family Winery. Since the 1870’s, the Mauritson family has been growing grapes in the Dry Creek Valley, and Clay is the sixth generation to carry on the legend.

You’ll enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with Clay while tasting his extraordinary wines and learning of this remarkable region. The scenery is breathtaking, and the time spent with Clay you won’t soon forget!

After lunch, we depart for the return flight over Alexander Valley, Knight’s Valley and Napa Valley, passing over world famous wineries of Napa County. Lunch included.

NAPA VALLEY, SAN FRAN & COPIA TOUR - $2800

We start at Napa Airport and proceed to the Marin Headlands and down the Coast to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Alcatraz, the City, Pier 39 and the Embarcadero, over Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge to the Oakland and Berkeley Hills, UC Berkeley and back to COPIA for lunch.

After lunch and a tour of the facility, we depart for the flight over Napa Valley, returning to the Airport. The tour can include a private wine tasting at an exclusive Napa Valley Winery generally only accessible by helicopter (call for quote). Lunch not included.

CACHE CREEK CASINO RESORT - $3000

Depart Napa Airport at 10AM for your flight to the dazzling new Cache Creek Casino Resort. We’ll fly over the Vaca Mountains and Lake Berryessa to Brooks, California. The Resort is a Native American Casino, open 24 hours, and consists of 66,000 exciting square feet of casino featuring 2000 slot machines and 130 table games.

There’s something for every gambler here- slot machines, Blackjack, Poker, High Stakes Bingo and much, much more. GOOD LUCK! And with 6 restaurants, you’ll certainly find something to eat! We depart the glamorous Casino at 5PM, and our return flight will include the highlights of Napa Valley’s famous vineyards and wineries.

PAN & PLAY IN PLACERVILLE - $3200

Placerville is a charming California Gold Rush town named after the placer gold deposits found in its river beds and hills in the late 1840’s. Placerville’s treasured heritage is reflected in the historical, nineteenth century architecture of it’s downtown core. Placerville was also known as “Hangtown” based on an event in January, 1849. You’ll have to ask them how and why it got this name!

You will have plenty of time for a walking, shopping and historical sightseeing tour of Historic Downtown Placerville!

PRIVATE RESERVE WINE TASTINGS - $3600

This is a “must do” highlight of any visit to Napa Valley by serious wine connoisseurs. We combine the aerial tours of Napa and Sonoma Valley with landings at wineries in Napa County, and in Sonoma County. In most cases, these wineries are not readily accessible by automobile, giving you an experience of the Valley unlike anything you have seen here before. Your private tastings will include selected wines from library and reserve vintages. This tour is unhurried, we spend approximately 60 minutes at each location. Included is a picnic lunch in the vineyard or caves.

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WINERY TOUR - $3800

While everyone knows of Napa wines, not as many people are aware of the fantastic wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains, south of San Francisco. They are especially known for their Pinot Noir wines, as well as excellent Chardonnay’s. Departing Napa, we fly to Sausalito and along the San Francisco Embarcadero, enjoying all the sights of the San Francisco flight. We cross over the Santa Cruz Mountains to Ridge Winery. What a wonderful place to visit!

After our tasting, we fly Southwest to the sea side city of Santa Cruz on Monterey Bay, and it’s world famous boardwalk. Here, the sea lions love to surf the waves with the boarders! We turn north up the Coast crossing over the mountains for a spectacular vista of Palo Alto below.

Our return flight follows San Francisco’s rugged western shore to the Marin Headlands crossing over into Sonoma and returning to Napa. This is a spectacularly beautiful flight!

ROTORS, WINE & RIVERS - $4500

We depart Napa Airport at 10AM and fly over beautiful Napa Valley above the Silverado trail, over the Vaca Mountains to the Cache Creek area. Here, you'll be met by Randy Johnson of Getaway Adventures with all the equipment you will need for the day. After a brief class and instruction, you'll set off in your kayak for the leisurely paddle down 17 miles of the Creek. When the group gets hungry, Randy will stop at a special spot on the Creek for your gourmet picnic, accompanied by a fine Napa Valley wine.

Your helicopter will be waiting at the end of the trip, where you will lift off for a flight to a small, boutique, low production winery. Here, you'll be met by the owner and winemaker for a private tour of the Winery and caves, and a lengthy tasting and seminar about wine, winemaking and his specific philosophy. We return to Napa Airport at 4-5PM. All inclusive.

HELICOPTERS, BIKES AND KAYAKS - $4800

For the outdoors enthusiast, we have a combination that simply cannot be beat! Only Wine Country Helicopters can bring you a day like this!

We depart the Napa Airport at 10AM for a flight over Carneros and Sonoma Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley to Lake County and the top of Cobb Mountain at 4722 feet elevation. You are met by Randy Johnson, Getaway Adventures, with your special bike prepped and ready to go down the 11 mile road to the junction of the Russian River. The views are spectacular!

You board a van for the short ride to Robert Young Winery for a private tasting and picnic lunch. Rested and full, we return to the Russian River where Randy gives you instruction on piloting your kayak. You’ll begin a float down this famous river at a leisurely pace, enjoying the Alexander Valley surrounded by majestic mountains.

You arrive at an island where Cabernet 1 is waiting to complete your day. WE fly over Knight’s Valley and into Napa Valley, over the many world famous wineries arriving back at the Airport at 5-6PM All inclusive.

AMAZING LAKE TAHOE - $4800

This is sight seeing overload! We depart Napa Airport at 8:00AM and cross the Vaca Mountains, separating Napa County on the East. Our flight begins at sea level, crosses the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento, the State Capitol, over Placerville and the Mother Lode, and takes us to an altitude of over 8000 feet as we cross the snow covered Sierra Nevada’s at Echo Lake and through Echo Summit Pass to South Lake Tahoe Airport.

Amazing Lake Tahoe

• Lake Tahoe is the highest lake of its size in the United States and the largest alpine lake in North America.
• Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide with the width of Tahoe being half again as wide as San Francisco Bay.
• An average 1,400,000 tons of water evaporates from the surface of Lake Tahoe every 24 hours, yet this drops the lake level only one-tenth of an inch.
• If the water that evaporates from the lake every 24 hours could be recovered, it would supply the daily requirements of a population of 3,500,000 people.
• Lake Tahoe's water is 99.9% pure. The water is so clear that a 10 inch white dinner plate would be visible at 75 feet below the surface.
• Lake Tahoe never freezes due to the constant mass movement of water from the bottom to the surface. In February 1989, Emerald Bay froze over for the first time since 1952.

You have use of a car for the day, and can drive into town only 3 miles north. With 18 world class ski resorts, golf courses, hiking and biking trails, water excursions, shops and restaurants, and Las Vegas style casinos, there is something for everyone. Visit Emerald Bay and the famous Valhalla House.

We depart at 3:30PM, continuing our tour over the Western shore showing you the crystal clear blue waters of Emerald Bay and the Big Blue- Lake Tahoe. Get your cameras ready because we fly over the American River and through the Mountains, towering up on both sides to well over 8000 feet! It’s truly spectacular! We arrive at Napa Airport at approximately 5:30PM. This is a day you will never forget. Car rental included.

WCH FOUR COUNTY TOUR - $4800

This is the ultimate wine tour in California’s premiere Wine Country! We depart Napa at 10:30 for our flight over Carneros Appellation through Sonoma Valley to Paul Hobbs Winery. You will be escorted on a private tour and tasting of these fabulous wines.

We continue North over Dry Creek Valley and Lake Sonoma, and into Mendocino County. We fly to Maple Creek Winery, home of Tom and Linda Rodriques, winemaker and artist. You’ll be treated to lunch prepared by using meats and vegetables from their property, perfectly paired with Maple Creek’s great wines.

After lunch, we continue over Mendocino National Forest to Lake County and Clear Lake. We fly into Ceago, Jim Fetzer’s new biodynamic and organic winery on the shore of Clear Lake. You are met by Jim and Carlene and escorted on a walking tour and tasting. Ceago is the only winery in North America you can arrive by boat, seaplane, or helicopter!

We continue through Guenoc Valley and Knight’s Valley into Napa. You’ll see the many wineries on the Valley floor as well as in the mountains. We fly to Elan Vineyards on Atlas Peak. Winemaker Patrick Elliott-Smith only makes cabernet sauvignon, and less than 1000 cases per year. You will sample unusual cheeses along with a vertical of Elan cabernet, and finish with a marvelous Port.

We conclude our incredible flight through Napa and back to the Napa Airport, arriving at 5-6PM. Lunch included.

HELICOPTER, SEAPLANE AND CEAGO - $5500

For a truly unique experience, visit the only winery in the world where you can arrive by car, boat, seaplane, or helicopter!!! Jim Fetzer’s new winery is Ceago Vinegarden, a biodynamic and organic winery on the shore of beautiful Clear Lake in Lake County.

We depart Napa aboard Cabernet 1 at 10:30AM for our flight over the Carneros Appellation and Sonoma Valley, over Chalk Hill and into Healdsburg Airport. Here you are met by Steve Price, owner of San Francisco Seaplane Tours. We board his magnificent Beaver Seaplane and depart over Dry Creek valley and over the geothermals and into Lake County.

We fly into Mendocino National Forest to Lake Pillsbury and the famous Eel River where you get the incredible exhilaration of landing on the water. If this is your first time in a seaplane, it won’t be your last!

We lift off and head to Clear Lake and land and taxi to Ceago. Here, you are met by Jim Fetzer with a glass of wine and wander around the property as Jim explains the benefits of biodynamic farming.

You’ll enjoy lunch under the trees by the shore and pier as you continue your introduction to Ceago and Jim’s dream for the winery and resort.

After lunch, we board the Beaver for our departure and flight around Clear Lake and Mt. Konocti, over the Russian River and Alexander Valley to Healdsburg.

We board Cabernet 1 and depart to the East and Alexander Valley, and into Knight’s Valley and Napa Valley. We stop on a mountaintop for a photo op of the Valley that is breathtaking. We continue to a small boutique winery for a private tour and tasting with the owner and winemaker. We have plenty of time to learn the philosophy of his winemaking style, as well as the terroir and micro-climate that contribute to the vineyard’s unique character.

We fly over many of the world famous wineries in Napa, as we return to the airport at approximately 5PM. All inclusive.

SAN FRAN, COPIA & THE VELD- NAPA TO AFRICA IN 1 DAY! - $5800

If this doesn’t wet your whistle as an adventurer, nothing will! We lift off at 10:30AM from Napa Valley Airport for a tour of the City of San Francisco. We return to Napa, landing at Copia for a tour of the facility and gardens, and lunch at Julia’s Kitchen. You’ll sit at the tasting table, and get up close and personal with Executive Chef Jeff Mosher.

After lunch, we fly to a premiere winery in Napa for a tasting of select reserve wines poured and described by the owner and winemaker.

We continue our Napa tour over the Mayacamas Mountains across the border to Sonoma and Safari West, one of the most unique resorts in Northern California.

Safari West is nestled on over 400 acres in the heart of California’s premiere wine country, and is home to over 400 exotic mammals and birds. You’ll be escorted on a private tour led by a resident naturalist.

After the tour, you’ll be escorted to your private tent cabin overlooking the African Plains, and enjoy a complimentary bottle of Sonoma Wine while sitting on your private patio. Prior to dinner you’ll be treated to a private barn tour with the giraffes and Wayne’s baby giraffe, Malaika.

Dinner is served family style, and after dinner, share a glass of port with owners Nancy and Peter Lang. You return to your tent to relax and enjoy the wonderful sounds of nature and the animals outside your tent.

Breakfast is again family style. After breakfast, you’ll board an open seat truck for a private guided tour of the grounds and see the many species represented here. You’ll feel like you are in Kenya on a wildlife safari (because you are!)

We board Cabernet 1 again for a flight over the Russian River, Alexander Valley, Knight’s Valley, and Dry Creek appellations of Sonoma, landing at Audellsa Winery on a mountain overlooking the Valley of the Moon. Here you are met by Dan Shafer, owner and winemaker, for a private tour and tasting and picnic lunch before returning to Napa Valley Airport at approximately 3PM. This is an adventure found no where else, and can only be brought to you by Wine Country Helicopters! All inclusive.

TAHOE AND DOG SLEDDING - $5800

That’s right, you can actually learn to be a musher! We depart Napa Airport at 10AM for the incredible flight to Lake Tahoe. We land at Gardnerville, Nevada, and met by world renown musher, Dotty Dennis. A 30 year veteran, Dottie will show you how her dogs love to sled through pristine meadows and forests! We provide the warm outerwear to make sure you are comfortable.

We stop for a picnic lunch to let the dogs rest and get some good loving, and a big cup of hot chocolate (laced with a little “fortifier”). Here, Dottie will describe her numerous adventures with her dogs, and what is involved in training and caring for these beautiful animals.

After lunch, we mush along enjoying the natural beauty of the area covered by a fresh layer of snow. Once back at base, Dottie will give you personal instruction on how to be a musher!

This is an experience that you will treasure forever. And have the pictures to prove it! All inclusive.

GOLF, HEARST CASTLE AND VENTANA SPA - $9,000

This is the ultimate 2 couple experience! We depart Napa at 8AM for the spectacular scenic flight down the Coast to Monterey Bay and world famous Pebble Beach Golf Club. You’ll get a bird’s eye view of this magnificent golf course, very up close and personal. The “boys” have a 10:30AM tee time at one of the exceptional courses that comprise Pebble Beach. Everything is provided, just bring your golf shoes and we take care of the rest!

The “girls” continue down the Coast to Hearst Castle. The estate’s magnificent main house, “Casa Grande” and three guest houses are of Mediterranean Revival style, and the view from the helicopter is simply breathtaking. You are escorted on a private tour of this historic house museum, and hear tales of the socialites and celebrities who visited the Castle.

We continue up the Coast over Big Sur to Ventana Resort and Spa for lunch at Cielo’s Restaurant offering menus with “views to forever” of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged Big Sur coastline.

After lunch, you are escorted to Allegria Spa for the El Sur Grande Hot Stone Therapy. Experience the essence of Big Sur. Natures heated basalt stones integrated with complete body massage transcends the mind and soul to a deep level of calm and relaxation. Weather permitting, may be performed in the Zen Garden.

We return to Monterey to pick up the “boys” at 4 PM for the return flight to Napa via the East Bay side of San Francisco Bay, arriving at Napa Airport at 5:30-6PM. This is without a doubt the grandest and most unique adventure imaginable! All inclusive.

ROMANCE, THE WCH WAY! - $15,000

There are few places as beautiful and romantic as Napa and Sonoma Valleys. This weekend all-inclusive package is designed for the true, and serious, romantics!!!

You arrive at San Francisco or Oakland Airport on Friday at noon. Your pilot Wayne Lackey will meet and escort you to Signature Flight Support, where your personal helicopter, Cabernet 1, is waiting.

We tour the City By the Bay, including the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, world famous Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz, The Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and the Marin Headlands, over Sonoma, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valley’s to an island in the Russian River where you enjoy a private gourmet picnic with specially selected wines from WCH’s Sommelier. You dangle your feet in this world famous river as you enjoy the serenity and beauty.

Next stop is Paul Hobbs Winery, where you receive a private tour and tasting and passionate wine connoisseur Paul Hobbs. We depart Hobbs for the flight to Audellsa Winery, high in the Mayacaymas Mountains where you are met by owner and winemaker Dan Schafer. Here, we will unload your luggage into your private bungalow overlooking Sonoma Valley and the skyline of San Francisco. You are escorted on a private tour of the vineyards, and end up in the tasting room with Dan and his exquisite wines.

Afterwards, you retire to your bungalow to relax and refresh. On your private balcony, you will receive a massage from the Caudalie Spa from the Kenwood Inn and Spa. This is the first Vinotherapy Center in the US

Your private Chef and Sommelier, Mr. John Burdick, arrives to prepare an exquisite feast to be served on your balcony. Food and wine parings are designed just for your special dinner, by candlelight under the stars.

Wake with fresh pastries, coffee and juices. At 10AM, John returns to escort you on a fabulous day of sightseeing and visiting wineries. As your personal Sommelier, John will introduce you to unique, boutique wineries in Napa and Sonoma. He will describe the complexities of each of the wines you taste, as well as the philosophy of the winemaker.

You return to your bungalow late afternoon for time to relax and refresh. That evening, John will escort you to the Café Lahaye in Sonoma, an exquisite restaurant off the Sonoma Square. After dinner, you return to your bungalow overlooking the lights of Sonoma and the City of San Francisco in the background. A bottle of Napa Port picked out especially for you waits on your balcony.

Sunday morning, we depart in “Cabernet 1” at 10AM for our flight down the Coast, over Half Moon Bay and famous Monterey Bay, where otters and dolphins are usually seen, to the City of Monterey. Here you will visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and tour the famous Sardine Factories!

Your limousine will take you to Carmel by the Sea for lunch at one of the fine restaurants in this famous seaside city. You’ll stroll past the uniquely Carmel shops.

Your limo will escort you along world famous 17 Mile Drive along the spectacular Carmel seashore, and unfortunately, back to the airport to board “Cabernet 1” for the flight back to your departing city.

While this is the end of a fantastic and romantic weekend in Wine Country that you will remember and cherish forever, it is also the beginning of a new experience in Wine Country when you plan your return visit!!! All inclusive. 3 day 2 night package available any day of week.

Special Notes

1. All prices are for one to four people in the Jet Ranger ("Cabernet 1").
2. Admissions tickets, where required, are included
3. Weight restrictions apply. Flight times are approximate. Prices & itineraries are subject to change without notice. Flights subject to weather & other safety considerations. The pilot in command always has the ultimate authority to determine safe flight.