Rio Nido · Sonoma County
The Rio Nido Lodge Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to The Rio Nido Lodge in Rio Nido, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the lodge.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
The Rio Nido Lodge is a restored Tudor lodge under the redwoods in Rio Nido, just east of Guerneville on the Russian River. It has been welcoming guests since the early 1900s.
Stays range from queen and king suites to a family suite, a honeymoon cottage and a creekside cabin. The lodge also has a cafe and bar, hosts weddings and events, and puts on live music on Thursday nights.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Korbel Champagne Cellars, Gary Farrell Winery and Porter-Bass are all within about 10 minutes. We are based in Calistoga, in neighboring Napa Valley.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 14 miles, 30 minutes. The closest airport to The Rio Nido Lodge, and the easiest arrival: a small airport in Santa Rosa with no Bay Area traffic on the drive. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
Oakland (OAK): about 86 miles, 2 hours 5 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 86 miles, 2 hours 10 minutes, and longer at busy times. The most flights, with a drive across the Bay Area.
Sacramento (SMF): about 118 miles, 2 hours 50 minutes. 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
4444 Wood Road, Rio Nido
Style
Historic Tudor lodge, suites and cabins
Closest Airport
Santa Rosa Airport (STS), about 30 minutes
Good to Know
Cafe and bar on site, with live music on Thursday nights. Suites, a family suite, a honeymoon cottage and a creekside cabin.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the lodge.
10:00 · Pickup at The Rio Nido Lodge
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the lodge. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Paul Hobbs Winery
About 20 minutes away. Single-vineyard Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon from one of California's best-known winemakers, at his Sebastopol estate. The seated Signature Tasting of four wines with house-made bites is $95, about 75 minutes. By reservation only; 21 and over.
11:50 · Lunch at Willow Wood Market Cafe
About 5 minutes away. A cafe, soda fountain and general store in the middle of Graton, serving down-home comfort food at lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:55 · Furthermore Wines
About 5 minutes away. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir from coastal California, including its own Graton Ridge and Nevina's vineyards. The tasting is $30, refunded with a two-bottle purchase. Open daily from 10:30 a.m.; book ahead.
2:20 · Purple Pachyderm
About 5 minutes away. Les Claypool's Pinot Noir label, made by Ross Cobb and poured in a big-top tasting room on Gravenstein Highway. A tasting of five wines is $35, waived with the purchase of two bottles. Open Wednesday to Monday from 11:30 a.m.; walk-ins welcome.
4:00 · Back to The Rio Nido Lodge
About 15 minutes away. Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Korbel Champagne Cellars
Adds about an hour. A historic California champagne house on the Russian River, founded in 1882. A flight of four tastes at the bar is $15, walk-in only, and the one-hour museum and cellar tour at 2:30 p.m. is free.
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
- Korbel Champagne Cellars, about 5 minutes. California champagne on the Russian River since 1882.
- Gary Farrell Winery, about 10 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir on Westside Road.
- Porter-Bass, about 10 minutes. Estate Pinot Noir at the top of Mays Canyon.
- Moshin Vineyards, about 10 minutes. Small-lot Pinot Noir from a gravity-flow winery.
- Porter Creek Vineyards, about 15 minutes. Estate Pinot Noir from old Westside Road vines.
- Ryme Cellars, about 15 minutes. Aglianico, Vermentino and other Italian grapes.
- Purple Pachyderm, about 15 minutes. Les Claypool's Pinot Noir, made by Ross Cobb.
- Hartford Family Winery, about 20 minutes. Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and old-vine Zinfandel.
See every winery we cover, region by region, on our Sonoma County wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
$600
Six-hour private wine tour ($100 per hour), plus gratuity. Additional hours $100 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter
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. For groups of 10 or more, call 833-915-2436 for a quote. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
Which airport is closest to The Rio Nido Lodge?
Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 14 miles or roughly 30 minutes by car. Oakland (OAK) is next, at about 2 hours 5 minutes.
How far is The Rio Nido Lodge from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 14 miles, or roughly 30 minutes by car. STS is a small, easy airport, and the drive avoids Bay Area traffic.
Is the Rio Nido Lodge within walking distance of Guerneville?
Not easily. Downtown Guerneville is about 5 minutes away by car, and we can drive you in for dinner.
How much is a car service from the airport to The Rio Nido Lodge?
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 The Rio Nido Lodge for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the lodge and cost $600 ($100 per hour) plus gratuity in a luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus 20% 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 833-915-2436.
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