Can I customize a wine tour to include only small, hidden wineries?
Can I Customize a Wine Tour to Include Only Small, Hidden Wineries?
Yes — absolutely. Our Private Wine Tour Planner lets you build a route using approved boutique and farmgate wineries that may not appear in generic AI itineraries or big tour lists. These smaller wineries can offer unique wines, personal stories from the owners, quieter tastings, and a genuine Okanagan feel — perfect for groups wanting a more intimate, off-the-beaten-path experience.
In my years guiding private wine tours, I’ve learned which smaller wineries work particularly well for different groups and interests. The planner gives you a way to explore these options and build a starting itinerary based on what appeals to you.
How Do I Find Smaller Wineries?
The Private Wine Tour Planner allows you to filter wineries based on characteristics such as intimate farmgate and quirky/small-batch. You can explore the available wineries, choose the ones that interest you and submit your preferences to us so we can confirm the itinerary and arrange your private tour.
If you want to browse a larger selection of wineries before using the planner, our Kelowna Wineries guide provides information about many of the wineries you can consider for your visit.
You can also explore our West Kelowna Wine Route, which highlights wineries along one of the area’s most popular wine routes and can be particularly useful when you’re interested in smaller wineries with scenic locations.
Why Choose Smaller or Hidden Wineries?
- More intimate tastings — Smaller tasting rooms can provide a more personal experience.
- Unique wines — Boutique wineries may offer wines and varieties you won’t find everywhere.
- Personal stories — Smaller operations often provide an opportunity to learn more directly about the people behind the wine.
- Less crowded — Some smaller wineries provide a quieter alternative to the busiest tasting rooms.
- A different Okanagan experience — Farmgate and boutique wineries can give your group a stronger sense of the agricultural character of the region.
A private tour is particularly well suited to this approach because your group doesn’t have to follow the same itinerary as a public tour. You can discuss the wineries, pace and style of the day when planning your tour.
If you’re interested in creating a private itinerary around smaller wineries, start with our Private Wine Tour Planner.
For information about the cost of a private tour, see How Much Does a Private Wine Tour Cost in Kelowna?.
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