Napa Water to Wine Kayaking Tour

An Immersive Napa Valley Tasting Adventure
Uncork a deeper understanding of Napa Valley as you journey from river to glass, tracing the profound connection between land, climate, and the world-class wines that make this region legendary. Our Water to Vine tour takes you far beyond the tasting room, revealing how the Napa River and Pacific Ocean influence the flavors that define this iconic landscape.
As you paddle along serene waters, feel the coastal breeze that moderates the valley’s climate—creating ideal conditions for exceptional grape growing. Your guide will share the stories behind the vineyards etched into the hillsides, the rich volcanic soils beneath the vines, and the seasonal nuances that shape each vintage.

The journey culminates at Saintsbury Winery, where every pour reflects the very elements you’ve just explored. This optional wine tasting explores an exclusive NVP menu - from bright, ocean-kissed Vin Gris to elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir grown in Carneros

Meeting Point

Napa Valley Yacht Club

100 Riverside Dr, Napa, CA 94559, USA

Plenty of parking. Riverside Dr ends at the Napa Yacht Club. We launch at the public boat ramp, left of the yacht club building. Park near the ramp, outside of white wooden fence.

What's included:

• Includes 1-hour free paddle to explore after the guided tour
• Guide, kayak or SUP, paddle, life jacket
• Voucher for Roots Run Deep Tasting Salon on First Street, Downtown Napa

Not included:

• Exclusive, Water To Wine tasting & private seating is purchased on-site for $15 ($30 Value)

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

Oxbow Public Market

610 1st St, Napa, CA 94559, USA

A 40,000 square-foot indoor marketplace featuring local and regional artisan food and wine vendors and restaurants. The market leases space to owner- operated businesses that focus primarily on sustainable local foods.

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Atlas Peak

Atlas Peak, California 94558, USA

A symbol of the volcanic soils that produce our world-renowned wines. Enjoy stunning views of Atlas Peak as the backdrop to the Old Napa Mill on a clear day.

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Coombsville Vintners and Growers

820 Randolph St, Napa, CA 94559, USA

Views of Alta Heights loom large over the former site of the native, Wapo Fishing Village. This plateau separates the City of Napa from the Coombsville Vineyard region

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Oxbow Preserve

1028 McKenzie Dr, Napa, 94559-1430, California

12.7-acre forest block where birds nest and babies are born.
The recreational amenity allows the community to experience the natural areas and habitats that the Napa River has to offer.

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Riverfront Promenade

Main, Napa, 94559, California

Experience the renaissance of Downtown Napa and the resurgence of nature. The approximately a half-billion dollar investment of the Living River Restoration project has connected the river back to its natural flood plain. Bird species have doubled, and salmon & steelhead are on the rise.

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Napa Valley

California

The land remains but the people change. Experience the Napa River Valley from the water through downtown & beyond

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