A Relaxing Kelowna Stay with a Wine Tour Built In

If you’re staying at La Quinta Inn & Suites Kelowna, you’re in a convenient location for exploring Kelowna and the Okanagan. One of the easiest ways to add a wine-country experience to your stay is with a West Kelowna wine tour from Red Dog Wine Tours.

Instead of arranging a rental car, planning a driving route, and figuring out who will stay sober, you can simply enjoy your morning at the hotel, meet your Red Dog guide in the afternoon, and spend several hours tasting wine in the vineyards and wineries of West Kelowna.

Why La Quinta Is a Convenient Base for Wine Touring

Located on Harvey Avenue, La Quinta Inn & Suites Kelowna puts you close to many of the restaurants, shops, attractions and services that make Kelowna a popular Okanagan destination. The hotel also offers practical amenities including complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, free WiFi and free parking.

That makes it particularly easy to combine a comfortable hotel stay with an afternoon in wine country. Enjoy breakfast, take some time to relax, and then let Red Dog Wine Tours handle the driving while you explore the West Kelowna wine route.

Your Afternoon in West Kelowna Wine Country

Red Dog’s popular afternoon wine tour is designed to be relaxed rather than rushed. The tour visits four wineries during approximately four hours in West Kelowna, with tasting fees included and transportation provided in a comfortable Mercedes passenger van.

Pickup from La Quinta Inn & Suites Kelowna is generally between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM. After your wine-country experience, we return you to your accommodation so you don’t have to worry about driving after wine tasting.

Which Wineries Might You Visit?

We visit four wineries on each tour, selected from a group of West Kelowna wineries. The exact combination can vary, which helps keep the experience fresh for returning guests.

• Quails’ Gate Winery – A well-known estate overlooking Okanagan Lake, with a long history of winemaking in the valley.
• Frind Estate Winery – A distinctive lakeside winery with a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful waterfront setting.
• Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery – Located on the slopes of Mount Boucherie and known for wines influenced by the area’s volcanic terroir.
• The Hatch Winery – A colourful and unconventional winery offering a very different atmosphere from a traditional estate.
• Black Swift Vineyards – A boutique winery focused on small-lot wines and a more intimate tasting experience.
• Little Straw Vineyards – A family-run winery with elevated views across the surrounding vineyards and valley.
• Volcanic Hills Estate Winery – A West Kelowna estate situated among the volcanic soils of Mount Boucherie.
• Crown & Thieves Winery – A distinctive Prohibition-inspired winery with an atmosphere unlike most other tasting rooms.

No Need to Drive After Wine Tasting

One of the biggest advantages of booking a wine tour while staying at La Quinta is simple: you don’t need to drive.

Red Dog Wine Tours provides door-to-door transportation from your Kelowna accommodation. Your guide handles the route between wineries while you concentrate on tasting, enjoying the scenery and learning about the Okanagan wine region.

This is especially useful for visitors who have flown into Kelowna or don’t want to rent a car for their stay. It also means everyone in your group can participate in the wine tasting without having to designate a driver.

A Good Choice for Couples, Friends and Small Groups

A Red Dog wine tour works well whether you’re visiting Kelowna as a couple, travelling with friends or celebrating a special occasion. Our Mercedes passenger vans provide a comfortable way to explore wine country without having to organize the transportation yourself.

• Couples: Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting without worrying about driving.
• Friends: Spend the afternoon together rather than splitting up between vehicles.
• Celebrations: Add a wine-country experience to a birthday, anniversary or getaway.
• Visitors without a car: Take advantage of convenient pickup directly from your hotel.

Make the Most of Your La Quinta Stay

La Quinta’s location makes it easy to build a full day around your wine tour. Start with the hotel’s complimentary breakfast, enjoy some downtime, and then get ready for your afternoon departure to West Kelowna.

After your tour, you’ll be back in Kelowna with the evening still ahead of you. That gives you time to relax at the hotel, explore downtown, or choose one of Kelowna’s many restaurants for dinner.

About Red Dog Wine Tours

Red Dog Wine Tours specializes in small-group and private wine tours in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Our guides know the local wine region and take care of the transportation, allowing guests to enjoy the experience without worrying about the road.

Red Dog Wine Tours has received multiple Viator Experience Awards and has earned hundreds of positive guest reviews. Our focus is on relaxed tours, comfortable transportation and giving visitors an enjoyable introduction to Okanagan wine country.

Book Your West Kelowna Wine Tour

Staying at La Quinta Inn & Suites Kelowna is a convenient way to experience the city, and adding a Red Dog wine tour gives you the chance to experience another side of the Okanagan.

Our West Kelowna afternoon wine tour includes hotel pickup, transportation, four winery visits, tasting fees, light snacks and bottled water. Book your wine tour in advance to make sure your preferred date is available.

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