Top Cat Tours Where 'All Inclusive' is King!
Top Cat Tours is one of the oldest established wine tour companies in the Okanagan. Over twelve years ago we were bringing incredulous visitors to some of the finest wineries in the Okanagan Valley. Our reputation and popularity are reflected in the emails and comments we receive.
We invite you to come along with us as we taste our way through some international award winning wines with a delicious lunch along the way. Thousands have traveled with us through the spectacular wines of the Naramata Bench, Summerland and the South Okanagan and we invite you to do the same. See our tours below.
| SOUTH OKANAGAN TOUR ** ALL INCLUSIVE ** |
SUMMERLAND TOUR ** EVERY DAY ALL INCLUSIVE ** |
NARAMATA BENCH DAILY TOUR ** EVERY DAY ALL INCLUSIVE ** |
NARAMATA HALF DAY TOUR ** NEW THIS SEASON ** |
The South Okanagan landscape is the closest resemblance to the Sonoran Desert it is a part of from way down Mexico way. Scorpions inhabit the area hiding under rocks which is the main terroir of the area. Lots of rocks and glacial till but none of the silt associated with the more Northern regions of tha Okanagan. A few degrees hotter than the North just 30 km away as well, the majority of red grapes are grown here while a few white varieties that flourish in the area produce more tropical notes than it's counterparts in the North. This is known as Pinot Noir country and there are national and international awards to prove it. Come along with us as we visit some of the over 50 wineries in the South Okanagan as we make believers out of you. Click here for more info. |
Summerland's Bottleneck Drive offers some of the most interesting and popular wineries in the valley. Besides some of the larger wineries with international award winning sparkling wine (Champagne method), the Summerland tour embarks upon an adventure that will expose you to some very small, international award winning wineries that arguably produce the best wines in the valley. Glacial silt, till and volcanic rock with a Eastern exposure gives relief to the hot afternoons and creates an environment where Gewurztraminer rules! Kerners, reislings and cold weather grapes grow wonderfully here. Great minerality and high acidity makes the whites crisp and refreshing! You'll have an opportunity to partake in sparkling wines, fruit wines, ice wines, organic wines, table wines (of course!) and port style wines. Lunch at Zia's is a meal you won't soon forget! Bring your camera. Click here for more details! |
The Naramata Bench is a small section of road (10 km) on the East side of Okanagan Lake that lays claim to over 35 world class wineries. This areas terroir is unique from anywhere else in the valley boasting the perfect micro climates for reds and white. The majority of the 'Bench' is glacial silt with under lying till and sediment and under that, bedrock. There isn't a bad view anywhere on the tour! The wines produced in the area are fruity, bold, aromatic and flavorful. Acidity is unusually good and sugar levels vary year upon year. The majority of wineries are 'boutique', farm gate or estate so production is very limited and quality is very high. This tour runs daily, picking up from local accommodations and is a full day. Join us as we experience the Naramata Bench first hand and perhaps meet some local wine celebrities! Click here for more details! |
A half day tour that runs for 3 1/2 hours in the afternoons that visits up to 4 wineries.
Arriving late in the day? This your chance to enjoy all the same great wineries that you would get on a full day! Book now to ensure your spots! |
$115+GST Pick up is at 10:15-10:45 am depending on your location.
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$85+GST Pick up at 10:15-10:45 am depending on your location.
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$85+GST Pick up at 10:15-10:45 am depending on your location.
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$55+GST Pickup at 1 pm
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Our First Official Tour of the Season
(For more photos or our trip and to experience Top Cat Tour's journeys on a daily basis visit our Facebook page!) What a year it's going to be! The first tour of the season was on the Easter weekend and we couldn't have had better weather. We visited Township 7, Ruby Blues, Hillside Winery and of course the Bistro for lunch then off to van Westen, Therapy and finishing at Elephant Island.
We proceeded to Ruby Blues next which is always a favorite among our clients. The staff, the wines and the artistic decor provide an amazing experience. For those familiar with Ruby Blues you'll be happy to know that Prudence's custom shoes are still there as well as 'Dawn', the winery dog who's also head of security.You must give a belly scratch upon entering and also watch where you step when you leave.
Ariane Design Tours Naramata Bench
Ariane Design is well known and respected as a professional designer and blogger.With thousands of followers, Ariane has toured and reported on many of the wine areas in BC. We were honored to have her and her husband join us for our Naramata Bench Daily Tour and were extremely pleased that they enjoyed themselves so much.
Here is a link to Ariane Design and one of her articles about their experience with Top Cat. We invite Ariane back anytime she wishes and are sure that you and your party will enjoy yourselves just as much as she and her partner did. Book now to ensure your spot on our most popular tours during the peak season and holidays!
Okanagan Life's Reader's Choice #1 Tour Guides of the South Okanagan!
Once again Top cat Tours is the Okanagan's choice for Best Tour Guide of the South Okanagan!
Top Cat Tours is once again honored to be chosen as the South Okanagan's #1 tour company! We certainly work hard to see that our clients are given the best experience possible and you've noticed!
Thank you to everyone who has chosen Top cat Tours as their South Okanagan tour experience! We had fun as well! We look forward to achieving the same success in the coming season. We have some new tours and new wineries to visit as well as the same great locations we've visited in the past.
See the Reader's Choice PDF here.
Book your tour NOW so you are not disappointed!
