About this tour
When Em from our BugBitten team booked the Lake Country Scenic Sip, we got five Okanagan Valley wineries, award-winning pours, and vineyards spilling down to the lake itself — all in one afternoon. The outfit here has a cheeky vibe: they actively encourage fancy dress (pirate day counts), run a prize draw for wine club memberships, and keep the mood high-octane rather than snooty. Our crew was picked up and dropped off door-to-door across a 3–6 hour window, tasting at spots like Ancient Hills, Gray Monk, and others from their rotating roster. This is Lake Country wine for people who want to have a laugh whilst actually learning the region.
Highlights
- Five wineries in one run, each pouring award-winning reds and whites
- Door-to-door pickup means zero driving after tasting
- Okanagan Lake views from the vineyard sites themselves
- Costume-friendly vibe — pirate day, Halloween, any theme flies
- Tasting fees covered; bottled water and snacks provided
- Small-group feel with guides who know the winemakers
- Prize draw entry for annual wine club membership
What to expect
Em's run started with a morning pickup from the accommodation. The van headed straight into wine country, pulling up to the first winery in the 10am slot. Each stop gave us 45 minutes to an hour: a quick walk through the cellar or tasting room, chat with the pourer about the current vintage, and three to four glasses to work through. By stop three, the afternoon had loosened up nicely — people were asking better questions, staff were warmer, and the lake views from the outdoor decks hit differently with a glass in hand.
The pacing works. You're not rushed, but you're moving enough that fatigue doesn't set in. Lunch isn't included, so we'd planned a bite between stops two and three. Snacks onboard helped bridge the gap. The costume element surprised us — it wasn't forced, but the guide mentioned it casually, and a couple of guests leaned into it. By the end, we'd sampled across the valley's range: estate blends, single varietals, even a specialty ice wine at one cellar.
What travellers say
- Five award-winning wineries, tasting fees and snacks included
- Door-to-door transport removes all drink-driving worry
- Okanagan Lake scenery from the vineyard vantage points
- Unpretentious vibe — costume-friendly, fun-first approach
- Guides know the cellars and can explain what's in the glass
- Lunch not included; budget for a meal between stops
- Specialty wines and premium tastings carry extra charge
- Early start times can feel rough mid-hangover
- Five stops may overwhelm non-wine drinkers
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Five wineries is a solid spread. Tasting fees are already built in — no hidden per-glass charges. The driver knows the region and can chat about what grows where. Door-to-door pickup is a genuine win if you're staying in the valley. Small groups mean you're not herded. The prize draw is a nice touch if you're thinking of joining a wine club anyway.
Lunch isn't covered, so budget for a pub meal or plan snacks yourself. Specialty wines (ice wine, reserves) may cost extra. The 3–6 hour window is broad — confirm the exact schedule when you book. Five stops means five tastings; if you're not a drinker, you'll spit or pace yourself hard. Walking between car and tasting rooms is minimal, but there's some gentle stair work at a couple of cellars. Early starts (particularly if you've booked a dawn run) aren't forgiving after wine the night before. Peak season (July–September) books quickly.
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.