Enjoy the delights and relaxation of a cruise from Perth to the Swan Valley while sampling premium wines from the Swan Valley. We will be met off the boat by our tour guide and then the afternoon is spent touring 4 delightful carefully selected wineries while sampling a variety of local wines, chocolates and a gourmet lunch platter.
Get the best of both worlds! The morning finds you meandering through the picturesque upper reaches of the Swan River, glass in hand and enjoying the view. Then the pace picks up just a little as you are swept away in an air conditioned coach for an indulgent experience of unique vineyards, world class wines, gourmet cheese platters, delicious food, great beer and heart stopping truffles and chocolate.
Then the pace picks up just a little as you are swept away in an air conditioned coach for an indulgent experience of unique vineyards, world class wines, gourmet cheese platters, delicious food, great beer and heart stopping truffles and chocolate. Can you think of a reason why not to book?
With this Award Winning tour you get the best of both worlds! Sit back and enjoy the delights of a river cruise from Perth to the Valley while sampling premium wines, cheese/biscuits and morning tea. After the cruise you will join one of our deluxe coaches and continue on through the Swan Valley, visiting a selection of the Valleys best boutique wineries chosen for their ambience and quality of wines.
Sample a gourmet cheese board with local cheeses at Lancaster Wines whist sitting amongst the vines enjoying their extensive selection of premium wines and fortifies.
Enjoy a gourmet vineyard platter lunch and a glass of wine at the very popular Sittella Wines or the rustic charms of Edgecombe Wines. Both venues offer an exceptional range of their own wines, a gallery with local produce and crafts to browse through.
At the end of the day relax with a beer, tea or coffee at one of the many boutique breweries in the Valley and indulge in handmade chocolates and truffles at the Chocolate Company.
A great value experience!
Tour Includes:
Scenic River Cruise with Premium Wine Tasting & Cheese Board
Morning Tea/Coffee & Muffin
Historic Guildford (drive through only)
4 Wineries with Full Wine tasting (taste over 40 different wines)
Gourmet Cheeseboard at Lancaster Wines
Gourmet Platter Lunch with Glass of Wine
Boutique Brewery with Beer sample & Tasting plate
Chocolate and Truffle Tasting
Free Drop Off in CBD
NOTE: The 2012 - 2013 season rates are valid from the 1st April 2012 to the 31st March 2013. The 2013 - 2014 season rates commence on the 1st April 2013.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Tour departs and returns to Perth CBD.
STATE
Western Australia
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
We operate 7 days a week (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday). The cruise departs at 9:45am and returns by coach at approximately 5:00pm. You must meet us at the departure point between 9:15 and 9:30am.
DURATION
All Day
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
The price quoted is for one person. There will be a maximum of 24 people on each coach.
GUIDELINES
Child prices are from 4 – 14 years. Wine tasting is only available for people over 18 years of age. You must be able to enter and exit the boat and coach to participate in this experience.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended.
PACKAGE
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CHILD
CONCESSION
FAMILY
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$140.00
$90.00
PACKAGE OPTIONS (please select your preferred option)
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EXPERIENCE QUICK LINKS
"Hi we had a fantastic time. The employees, food, cruise we had the best experience we have had in a long time would recommend to anyone and we hope do go again.
The whole deal was awesome thanks to all involved Janine." Janine (New South Wales, Australia.)
"This is a really well organised tour. An absolute great time was had by all 21 of us on this tour. I was travelling on my own and really enjoyed sharing this experience with other people. "Wombat" our guide did a fantastic job of cooking, giving info and driving, an absolute star !!
Especially enjoyed Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and Wineglass bay. If your looking for a compact 6 day tour to explore Tasmania then this is it." Mick (Gold Coast, Australia.)
"I wanted to send you a note to say THANKYOU for all the care taken with our booking.
We had an absolutely incredible evening and our faces were sore from smiling and laughing afterwards!
We will be sure to contact you again when we're planning our next adventure!
Thanks a million and all the best xo" Merly (Australia)
"It was perfect. Really impressed with the whole experience from dealing with you (Australian Explorer) to the driver. Will definitely use this service again. Thanks." Jacqui (Australia)
"Australian Explorer were courteous, very helpful and pleasant to deal with and best of all, we booked our tour over the phone!!! I’m absolutely delighted that we’ve got it booked and all the confirmation emails and the necessary voucher have been processed and sent directly to my inbox – brilliant service!" Kate (Australia)