Spend a relaxed day tasting at three Okanagan wineries, enjoy a vineyard lunch, then toast the sunset on a private two-hour pontoon cruise from Vernon. This private tour blends easy walking at wineries with calm, scenic time on Okanagan Lake.
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The morning starts with a quiet drive through sun-tilted vineyards and a lake that keeps its own calendar—calm blue in summer, a crisp mirror in shoulder seasons. Pickup in Vernon delivers you to three boutique wineries where tasting rooms open onto slopes and patios; later a private pontoon carries the group along Okanagan Lake, the captain steering you past rocky shorelines and sheltered coves.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on uneven winery terrain and brief boat boarding steps
Wildlife
History
The Okanagan Valley is Syilx (Okanagan) territory; commercial winemaking expanded rapidly from the 1970s–1990s as growers proved the region’s cool-climate potential.
Conservation
Operators emphasize responsible lake use and many wineries follow water-wise irrigation and sustainable viticulture practices to protect Okanagan Lake’s health.
Reserve your spot on the Vernon Private Wine & Boat Tour on Okanagan Lake today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate between tastings
Carry a refillable water bottle—tastings can dehydrate and water is not always offered between venues.
Dress in layers
Lake breezes and shaded tastings make a light jacket useful even on warm days.
Secure purchases for transit
Bring a soft-sided wine carrier or plan to have bottles stored in the vehicle to prevent breakage on the return ride.
Sun protection on deck
Open pontoons have limited shade—sunscreen and a hat make the cruise more comfortable.
Sunscreen
Protects skin during vineyard walks and on the exposed boat deck.
summer
Light jacket or windbreaker
Shields against cool mornings and lake breezes.
spring
Closed-toe walking shoes
Stable footwear for gravel lanes, tasting rooms, and boat boarding.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated through tastings and warm afternoons on the water.
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