Osoyoos Half Day Wine Tour (Incl. Tasting Fees & Guide Gratuity!)
Description
Get ready for a half-day wine adventure that's all about sipping and chilling! This tour whisks you away to 4 top-notch, award-winning vineyards on the dazzling Osoyoos/Oliver wine trail. With hassle-free pick-up and drop-off at your Osoyoos or Oliver digs, plus all tasting fees and a 15% tip for your fantastic guide covered, you can just sit back, relax, and soak up the fun with Sip Happens! Nestled at the southern tip of the Okanagan Valley, Osoyoos is Canada's sun-soaked red wine haven, where even the other regions come for grapes. Discover why this is red wine country on one of our unforgettable Osoyoos Wine Tours. We’ve got your pick-up, drop-off, concierge services, bottled water, and comfy, air-conditioned rides all sorted!
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Itinerary
At Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, balance isn't just about crafting world-class wines—it's a way of life. Nestled in the unique antelope brush ecosystem at Osoyoos Lake's northern tip, this winery blends cutting-edge technology with eco-friendly practices. From building bluebird boxes to relocating snakes and protecting meadowlark nests, the team is committed to preserving their delicate desert environment. Here you will enjoy 4-5 complimentary wine tastings!
Being an Okanagan boy with a fiendish work ethic and a love of wine, Don Bartier, with his wife Sheila and her brother and sister, planted Sheila’s family property in Summerland to grapes, making it the first of the Bartier Bros. While looking for a “real job”, Michael Bartier accepted casual work in a winery cellar. And, since he’s still in the cellar, you could say he hasn’t found a real job yet. We offer intimate wine tasting experiences surrounded by picturesque mountain views from our stunning vineyard. Our knowledgeable hosts will guide you through your tastings and share what makes Bartier Bros. so special. Taste 5 wines of your choice and learn about Bartier Bros Winery during your Bar Tasting Experience.
Nostalgia Wines, led by the fabulous Gina Fernandes Harfman, is all about creating memorable sips with a dash of retro flair! Founded in 2006 as Oliver Twist Estate Winery and rebranded in 2021, this female-owned gem was named the third best small winery in Canada by WineAlign in 2024. With three wine tiers—the playful Pin-Up Series, the classic Nostalgia Series, and the exclusive Family Collection—Nostalgia offers something for every palate, all from their 14.5 acres of vineyard. Gina even channels her past life of pin-striping hot rods into the vibrant, vintage-inspired labels. Cheers to wine, memories, and a whole lot of fun! Here you will enjoy 4-5 complimentary wine tastings
The Rust Wine Company is a vineyard with deep roots and a passion for renewal. Their wines are crafted from five outstanding vineyards in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, each reflecting the unique character of the land. Our home vineyard, South Rock, boasts a history dating back to 1963 and produces some of BC’s only Zinfandel, along with other fine varietals. The vineyard sits at the southern tip of the Golden Mile Bench, offering stunning views and a rich history, including a heritage house with a living desert roof. Even their wine labels are special, featuring photographs of rust from across British Columbia, submitted by our guests. Here you will enjoy 4-5 complimentary wine tastings!
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Pickup Locations & Times
We offer VIP pick up and drop off at your hotel or vacation rental. Please include your pick up address when booking. Once your booking is confirmed, your awesome guide will text you the night before to confirm your pick up time!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(71)
We had a wonderful day with our guide, Bob! He made the tour exceptional - excellent suggestions, so pleasant! I could add so much more about him.
As experienced wine tour people we were overly pleased with Sip Happens Osoyoos. We booked the full day tour and it was worth every penny of it. The wineries were all top notch, the various hosts very informative and accommodating. We never felt rushed, always lots of time to browse or shop. Our host was Dani and she was so amazing! Down to earth, kind and instantly made the whole group feel comfortable. Long day for her but not once did we feel she was tired of us. All in all, amazing and we would book again! Definitely ask for Dani if you want the best experience.
We had an amazing tour with Sip Happens. The tour we had booked didn’t fill up so they upgraded us to the Sunset tour. We did not want to do dinner and the host was kind enough to drop us off at our resort. Our host was Dani and she was so amazing! Down to earth, kind and instantly made us feel comfortable. She even wrote us a very sweet heartfelt card as our wedding is in a month. This tells you that she really got to know us. All in all, amazing and we would book again!
This is a very fun time exploring both established and boutique wineries with a knowledgeable driver. Our group was friendly and we bonded quickly. The wineries were informative and generous. Our driver Bob was excellent. It was so nice not to have to do the driving ourselves. We were able to really relax and enjoy.
Visited with friends for the Half Corked Marathon, and we had a fabulous day on our tour with Stuart, great info on the area along the way! We were upgraded from the Half day to full day and enjoyed some great wines from 5 wineries, with lunch purchased at another winery in a lovely setting! One draw back was Hester Creek didn't seem prepared for us, and there was quite a wait for the tasting, plus our group of 14 was split into 3 or 4. I would still recommend this tour despite that.
The tour was awesome! Our tour guide herb was amazing and made the experience that much better ! Would highly recommend
We did a full day wine tour out of Osoyoos and we had a great time! Harry was our driver and he was fun, took lots of photos and accommodated our requests for the lunch restaurant and a couple of the wineries we visited. I have done two tours with this company and I recommend it and hope to do another in future!
We booked a 1/2 day wine tour and Brian Schmidt was our driver, he texted exactly what time we would be picked up, we had plenty of time at all 4 tastings, He did an amazing job, we had such a good time, would definitely recommend.
Bob and Sip Happens were both wonderful! Our driver was so experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and had a good relationship with everyone at the wineries. If we come back again I will be rebooking with the same group and asking for Bob!
Was a great experience. Bob was an awesome guide. Lots of fun! All the winery’s we toured were very informative.
