West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour – Our Most Popular Experience
Join our award-winning West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour — the most popular option with Red Dog Wine Tours. This relaxed 4-hour tour visits exactly 4 carefully selected wineries along the Westside Wine Trail.
Enjoy panoramic views of Okanagan Lake and Mt. Boucherie, an extinct volcano whose slopes create ideal growing conditions. All tasting fees, light snacks, bottled water, and professional guiding are included. Travel in comfort in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with door-to-door pickup from your Kelowna or West Kelowna accommodation.
Pickup starts between 1:00 and 1:30 pm daily. Small groups, no rushing, and a genuinely enjoyable afternoon.
What’s Included
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off in Kelowna and West Kelowna
- Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van
- Visits to exactly 4 West Kelowna wineries
- All winery tasting fees
- Light snacks (cheese, dark chocolate, crackers)
- Bottled water
- Expert local guide
- Secure storage for any wine purchases
No surprise costs at the wineries.
Tour Details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Start time: Pickup 1:00–1:30 pm (first winery around 1:30 pm)
- Group size: Public shared tour (maximum 10 guests in the Sprinter)
- Pace: Full hour at each winery — time to taste, ask questions, take photos, and shop
- Vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter (our larger van used for the daily public West Kelowna tour)
Wineries We Visit (Exactly 4)
We carefully select 4 wineries each day based on season, availability, and what will give the best experience. Possible stops include:
- Quails’ Gate Estate Winery
- Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
- Frind Estate Winery
- The Hatch
- Black Swift Vineyards
- Volcanic Hills Estate
- Rollingdale
- Little Straw
- Off the Grid
- Crown & Thieves
- Kalala Organic
The exact lineup rotates so every tour stays fresh while still delivering excellent views and wines.
Why Choose This West Kelowna Afternoon Tour
- Our most popular and most frequently available tour
- Relaxed pacing with exactly 4 wineries (no rushing)
- All-inclusive pricing — tasting fees covered
- Small groups in a luxury Mercedes van
- Stunning lake and mountain views
- Winner of the Viator Experience Award three years in a row (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Professional, friendly local guides
This is the ideal choice if you want a stress-free afternoon focused on good wine, great scenery, and comfortable company.
Pricing
Public West Kelowna Afternoon Tour pricing starts at $159 per person (including 5% GST).
Enter the number of guests in our booking system for exact current rates. Private tours using our smaller 7-passenger Metris van are also available daily and priced by group size.
Frequently Asked Questions – West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour
What time does the West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour start?
You may be picked up as early as 12:30 pm if you are located away from downtown Kelowna. Most central pickups are between 1:00 and 1:30 pm. We text you the exact pickup time the day of the tour.
How many wineries do we visit?
Exactly 4 wineries. This allows a relaxed pace with about one full hour at each stop.
Are tasting fees included in the price?
Yes. All winery tasting fees are fully included. There are no surprise extra costs at the wineries.
What vehicle do you use for the public West Kelowna tour?
We use our larger Mercedes Sprinter van (up to 10–11 guests) for the daily public West Kelowna Afternoon Tour.
Is this a private tour or a shared group tour?
This page is for our popular public shared tour. Private tours using the smaller 7-passenger Metris van are also available daily — see our Private Wine Tours page for details.
Do you provide hotel / accommodation pickup?
Yes. We pick up from hotels, private residences, and other accommodations in Kelowna and West Kelowna only (not outside those city limits). If you are not located centrally, please check our pickup boundaries map before booking.
What is included besides the tastings?
Transportation in a luxury Mercedes van, light snacks (cheese, dark chocolate, crackers), bottled water, professional local guide, and secure storage for any wine you purchase.
How long is the tour?
The tour itself is approximately 4 hours. Total time from pickup to drop-off will be longer and depends on where your pickups are. The further you are from downtown Kelowna, the longer you will be away.
Can I buy wine at the wineries?
Yes. You are welcome to purchase bottles at every stop. We provide secure storage space in the air-conditioned van.
Is the West Kelowna Afternoon Tour available every day?
Yes. This is our most popular tour and runs daily during the season (typically May to October).
