Calistoga · Napa Valley
Indian Springs Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Indian Springs in Calistoga, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the resort.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
Indian Springs covers 17 acres at the top of Lincoln Avenue, on the site where Calistoga's founder, Sam Brannan, built his spa, mud baths and pool in 1861. The resort calls it California's oldest continuously operating pool and spa. Rooms range from View Rooms and historic cottages to bungalows, two houses and The Lodge, a building of adults-only rooms.
The Olympic-size mineral pool, fed by four thermal geysers on the property, is one of the largest in California, and there is a separate adults' pool. Mud baths use volcanic ash mined on site. Sam's Social Club serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and The Chaise Lounge looks after the pool deck.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Fisher Vineyards, Venge Vineyards and Envy Wines are all within about 5 minutes, and St. Helena is about 15 minutes south. We are based in Calistoga ourselves, a few minutes away.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 19 miles, 40 minutes. The closest airport to Indian Springs and the easiest arrival: a short drive over the hills from Santa Rosa, with no Bay Area traffic. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 86 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes, and 2 hours or more at busy times. The most flights, with the longest drive, across the Bay Area and up through Napa Valley.
Oakland (OAK): about 78 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO, and a slightly shorter drive.
Sacramento (SMF): about 91 miles, around 2 hours. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
1712 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
Style
Historic hot springs resort on 17 acres
Closest Airport
Sonoma County (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
The mineral pools are for hotel guests. The Lodge and the Adult Pool are adults-only. No pets; service animals only.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the resort on Lincoln Avenue.
10:00 · Pickup at Indian Springs
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the resort on Lincoln Avenue. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:10 · Castello di Amorosa
About 10 minutes away. A medieval-style Tuscan castle built stone by stone on the slopes of Diamond Mountain. The guided tour with a tasting runs about $75, and every visit needs a booking before you reach the gate.
11:50 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 10 minutes away. Farm-to-table cooking in St. Helena, with produce and beef from Long Meadow Ranch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:10 · Corison Winery
About 5 minutes away. Cathy Corison's graceful, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, including the Kronos Vineyard bottling, poured at her barn winery on Highway 29. The Discovery Tasting is $75. By appointment.
2:35 · Frank Family Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and sparkling wine at the historic stone winery on Larkmead Lane. The estate tasting is about $60. Reservations required.
3:55 · Back to Indian Springs
About 10 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Picayune Cellars
Adds about an hour. A relaxed tasting room on Lincoln Avenue, a short walk from the hotel. The Classic Tasting is $35, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- Picayune Cellars, a short walk. A relaxed downtown tasting room; walk-ins welcome.
- Lawer Estates, a short walk. Tastings at Eight North on Lincoln Avenue.
- Maria Concetto Winery, a short walk. Flights and food pairings on Lincoln Avenue.
- Fisher Vineyards, about 5 minutes. The Coach Insignia Cabernet, first made in 1984.
- Venge Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Cabernet from the volcanic-ash Bone Ash Vineyard.
- Envy Wines, about 5 minutes. Estate Calistoga Cabernet and Petite Sirah.
- Sterling Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the aerial gondola.
- Clos Pegase, about 5 minutes. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, art and architecture.
See every winery in the area on our Calistoga wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
How far is Indian Springs from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 19 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is the closest commercial airport to Indian Springs, and the drive over the hills from Santa Rosa avoids Bay Area traffic entirely.
Should I fly into STS or SFO for Indian Springs?
If there is a flight that works, fly into Sonoma County Airport (STS). It is about 40 minutes from Indian Springs, compared with 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours or more from SFO. SFO and Oakland have more flights, and we pick up at all three.
Is Indian Springs within walking distance of downtown Calistoga?
Yes. Indian Springs is at the top of Lincoln Avenue, a short walk from the tasting rooms, shops and restaurants of downtown Calistoga.
How much is a car service from the airport to Indian Springs?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at Indian Springs for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the resort, from $750 plus 20% gratuity in an Elite Luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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