From $160 per Person · Ages 21+ · 5.5 Hours
Ditch the driving and let the Hill Country unfold: this 5.5-hour small-group shuttle delivers reserved tastings at Fall Creek, Duchman Family, and Wimberley Valley wineries, with pickup, snacks, and bottle-cooling included. Ideal for a relaxed, local-first wine day from New Braunfels or Austin.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Light — mostly sitting on the shuttle with short walks at tasting rooms; be able to stand and stroll short gravel paths.
Wildlife
History
The Texas Hill Country AVA was designated in 1991; since then the region has grown into a cluster of small, craft-focused wineries making use of limestone soils.
Conservation
Support small wineries by buying local bottles and consider shipping purchases; pack out any trash and follow Leave No Trace on vineyard grounds.
Winding Road Wine Tours
From $160 per Person · Ages 21+ · 5.5 Hours
Winding Road Wine Tours is a New Braunfels-based tour operator offering curated winery excursions to nearby Texas destinations. The business presents four distinct trip options: the Driftwood Winery Tour, the Winery & Salt Lick BBQ Tour, the Johnson City Winery Tour, and the Fredericksburg Winery Tour. Each trip listing identifies the route and destinations so travelers can choose the experience that best fits their interests.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Winding Road Wine Tours is visible to travelers planning day trips from New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Austin. The business listing provides clear trip names and summaries that help guests compare winery routes and combined food-and-wine options, such as the tour that pairs winery stops with a visit to the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood. Information available through the listing highlights which towns and tasting destinations are included on each itinerary.
Operating from New Braunfels, the provider connects guests to tasting rooms and winery neighborhoods in central Texas, including Driftwood, Johnson City, and Fredericksburg. The trip offerings are presented as set options so prospective guests can select the route that matches their travel plans. As an editorially featured option on a recognized travel collective, the business provides a straightforward path for booking winery experiences originating in New Braunfels without the need to plan multiple stops independently.
Based In
New Braunfels, TX
Central departure point for tours
Tours Offered
4 Tours
Four named winery trip options
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Editorial listing for travelers
Trip Focus
Winery & BBQ
Wine routes and Salt Lick option
Choose a tour from New Braunfels — Driftwood, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, or the Winery & Salt Lick BBQ option — and follow the listing to reserve a spot.
Book Early
Tours are small (max 13); reserve at least a week out, especially on weekends or holidays.
Bring ID
You must be 21+ to participate—carry a government ID for tastings and pickup.
Hydrate Between Tastes
Drink water between pours and eat a light snack to pace yourself during the 5–6 hour outing.
Pack for Purchases
Bring a small backpack or bag—the shuttle has a cooler but you’ll want a hands-free way to carry bottles home.
Sunscreen
Texas sun can be strong on tasting-room patios; protect exposed skin.
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Reusable Water Bottle
Refill on the shuttle between wineries to stay hydrated.
Comfortable Shoes
Light walking on uneven gravel and grassy slopes at vineyards makes sturdy shoes useful.
Light Jacket
Evenings or hilltop breezes can be cool—bring a layer for comfort.
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