What Vehicle Is Best for a Small Group Private Wine Tour in Kelowna?

For a small private wine tour, the vehicle should be chosen for passenger comfort, accessibility and the overall experience rather than simply having enough seats.

For smaller private groups, Red Dog Wine Tours uses a Mercedes-Benz Metris passenger van. It is a commercial-grade passenger vehicle designed to comfortably carry adults, with large windows and convenient sliding-door access.

The relatively low step makes it easier to get in and out than many larger, high-floor passenger vans. This can be particularly helpful when guests are getting in and out several times during a wine tour.

If you’re booking a small private wine tour, look at photographs of the actual vehicle before booking and consider how comfortable everyone in your group will be getting in and out throughout the afternoon. Legroom, seating configuration, entry height and visibility can make a bigger difference than simply counting the number of seats.

Vehicle choice is also connected to the type of private experience you want. If you’re considering whether having the vehicle and guide exclusively for your group is worthwhile, read Is a Private Wine Tour Worth It for a Couple in Kelowna?.

The vehicle is only one part of planning a private tour. The wineries and route you choose also make a big difference. You can see how a private West Kelowna itinerary comes together in Getting the Best Out of a Private Wine Tour.

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