About this tour
When Jake from our BugBitten team rode this combo, we pedalled the old Kettle Valley Railway bed through Myra Canyon's trestle bridges and tunnels, then wound down with tastings at local Okanagan wineries. It's a full-day push—9 hours door-to-door from Kelowna—that pairs heritage rail-trail cycling with wine country stops. The landscape is cracking: high desert plateaus, dramatic gorges, and views that make the climbs worth it. You'll ride alongside other keen cyclists, guided by someone who knows the trail's history and the region well.
Highlights
- Pedal over century-old wooden trestles suspended above canyon drops
- Pass through hand-carved rail tunnels with mountain vistas either end
- E-bike option takes the sting out of steep climbs and longer sections
- Winery tastings included; guides steer you to solid local producers
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Kelowna removes transport faff
- Small-group format means guides spot riders who lag or struggle
- Desert-to-wine-country arc—two distinct landscapes in one day
What to expect
Jake's day started with a pre-9 am hotel pickup, then a drive to Myra Canyon where the actual riding began. The trail itself is a converted railway grade—mostly flat to rolling, but with genuine climbs that test your legs. Highlights are the wooden trestles (genuinely vertiginous) and the hand-dug tunnels that pop you into cool air and sudden shadow. The pace felt social rather than hammer-hard, and stops let you take photos and catch your breath.
After the main ride, the guide shepherded us to a couple of local wineries for tastings—no rushed five-minute pour-and-go, but proper service. Lunch wasn't on the bill, so Jake grabbed something mid-ride or at the wineries (worth noting). The whole day hinges on decent fitness and bike-handling confidence; rocky sections and exposure on the trestles need concentration. We were back in town by late afternoon, knackered in a good way.
What travellers say
- Heritage trestles and tunnels deliver genuine thrills and history
- E-bike option levels the field for varied fitness levels
- Winery tastings included—no surprise surcharges for the fun bit
- Hotel transport saves logistical headache in unfamiliar town
- Guide knowledge ties trail history and local wine culture together
- Small groups keep the vibe social without feeling crowded
- Lunch not included; need to source or pack food mid-ride
- 9-hour day requires solid fitness and moderate cycling experience
- Early start and high altitude catch unprepared riders off guard
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works brilliantly if you like cycling as the main event, not a sideline to sightseeing. Pedal-assist e-bikes genuinely help on the climbs and let less experienced riders keep pace. The trestle bridges and tunnels are the real drawcard—dramatic, historically solid, and photogenic. Winery tastings are included, so you're not stung for extra costs there. Kelowna pick-ups save messing about with rental cars or parking.
Lunch is your bill, so budget for a cafe stop or pack food. The 9-hour day is long; early starts suit this. You'll need moderate-to-good fitness and some cycling experience—rocky sections and cliff-edge trestles demand confidence. Not suited to spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Minimum group of 4 applies, so solo or pair bookings won't run. Pedalling at altitude (Myra sits high) can catch folk off guard. Summer heat in the high desert is real; water's supplied but you'll want more. Infant seats exist, but a full 9-hour ride with little kids is ambitious.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.