So glad we chose to do this trip. We had been debating over how to spend our last day in and around Seattle and looked at various options. There were a lot of options and some a little pricey. We also wanted to make sure we had time afterwards and before our shuttle to the airport. This seemed to fit the bill. We are so happy we made this choice.
At the beginning of the tour after we had picked up everyone and our guide went over any reservations people may have had and any preferences, we were able to go to a small chocolate factory on the way to the falls. This was a bonus and a happy one at that. We got a small tour of the place and a chance to buy chocolates before heading on to the falls.
Then we arrived at the falls with information and sightseeing along the way. At the falls there are 3 vantage points for viewing and taking pictures and a small trail between the midpoint and the lower end. Glad we were walking down and not up as it was a little steep. Then it was on to wine country.
In Woodinville there are lots and lots of wineries. We were all given options for how to start and it wasn't a group choice but each party could choose on their own; another plus. We started at the Whiskey Co. and had a tasting there followed by our meal (with recommendations from our guide). From there we had other suggestions and we texted our guide that we were ready for pickup at the Whiskey Co. and where we wanted to go next. Only 3 minutes later we were being picked up and taken to our winery of choice. There were several close together in that space so we started at one end and made choices along the way. A couple more tastings and a couple bottle purchases later and we were ready to wrap up. Several of us were picked up at this location and then we picked up the rest. A brief discussion and we chose a scenic route back in to town.
Most people were dropped off at the hotel where they were picked up and this was our original plan. However we had the option to be dropped of practically anywhere in downtown Seattle so we chose a different stop to squeeze in just a bit more.
It was a great trip and well worth it.
Alex & Cindy
Here's some quick highlights as well as pros and cons.
We didn't have to go to any meeting point, we were picked up from our hotel.
We had a bonus stop at the chocolate factory.
We were never rushed.
At Woodinville we each were allowed to pick our preferred wineries and were quickly transported from one to another.
While we could have been dropped off back at our hotel, that wasn't the only option. We could essentially choose anywhere to be dropped off.
The flexibility was great and I think a big selling point, however it should be taken into consideration when booking. The original pickup time was for 9:30. As the guide had to pick parties up from around 5 locations we were informed our pickup time would be 9:50. It ended up being just a little after 10. This wasn't bad but it meant sitting in the lobby or standing on the corner a little more than we would have if we knew more precisely in advance. Likewise the end of the tour was for 4:30 to 5:00. Well taking the scenic route home probably pushed that a little and then of course it matters who's being dropped of where. I don't recall exact time, but probably just after 5 when we were dropped off and we were the last.
Response from Host
May 2024
Alex & Cindy Thanks for the awesome review,
We just read your review and Your review made our day, thank you! We take pride in our tours and your feedback means the world to us. We count ourselves lucky to have awesome guests like you with professional and helpful review. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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