Calistoga · Napa Valley
UpValley Inn Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to UpValley Inn in Calistoga, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the hotel.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
UpValley Inn & Hot Springs, an Ascend Collection hotel, is on Lincoln Avenue at the north end of Calistoga. Rooms range from standard and deluxe rooms to a king fireplace suite and a one-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen.
The swimming pool and whirlpool use natural geothermal mineral water, and there is a dry sauna and a steam room, open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests get passes for Calistoga's on-demand shuttle, and there is a bike station. The hotel is family-friendly and entirely smoke-free.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Fisher Vineyards, Venge Vineyards and Clos Pegase 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 UpValley Inn 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
1865 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
Style
Hot springs hotel
Closest Airport
Sonoma County (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
Check-in 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Free self-parking. No pets; service animals only.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the hotel entrance.
10:00 · Pickup at UpValley Inn
Your chauffeur meets you at the hotel entrance. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Sterling Vineyards
About 5 minutes away. Ride the aerial gondola to Sterling's hilltop tasting room for views over the top of the valley. The gondola is included with every tasting, from about $55. Reservations recommended.
11:30 · Lunch at Gott's Roadside
About 15 minutes away. Burgers, fish tacos and salads at St. Helena's classic roadside stand, with picnic tables on the lawn. Quick and casual, which leaves more time for wine. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:35 · Freemark Abbey
About 5 minutes away. A historic St. Helena winery whose 1969 Chardonnay was poured at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The Appellation Tasting is $50, and the Cabernet Comparison is $100.
2:05 · Tedeschi Family Winery
About 20 minutes away. A small family winery making about 2,000 cases a year of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and estate Cabernet. The Estate Tasting is $35. By appointment.
3:25 · Back to UpValley Inn
About 10 minutes away. Back at about 3:25 p.m., with a little time left in the six hours.
Optional: Venge Vineyards
Adds about an hour. Cabernet Sauvignon from the volcanic-ash Bone Ash Vineyard. The hosted, seated tasting is $45. By reservation.
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
- 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.
- Clos Pegase, about 5 minutes. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, art and architecture.
- Chateau Montelena, about 5 minutes. The Chardonnay that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
- Envy Wines, about 5 minutes. Estate Calistoga Cabernet and Petite Sirah.
- Sterling Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the aerial gondola.
- Tamber Bey Vineyards, about 10 minutes. Cabernet on a horse ranch.
- Castello di Amorosa, about 10 minutes. Italian-style wines in a hand-built castle.
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 UpValley Inn from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 19 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is the closest commercial airport to UpValley Inn, and the drive over the hills from Santa Rosa avoids Bay Area traffic entirely.
Should I fly into STS or SFO for UpValley Inn?
If there is a flight that works, fly into Sonoma County Airport (STS). It is about 40 minutes from UpValley Inn, 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 UpValley Inn within walking distance of downtown Calistoga?
It is at the north end of Lincoln Avenue, about a 15-minute walk from the center of downtown, and guests get free passes for the town shuttle.
How much is a car service from the airport to UpValley Inn?
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 UpValley Inn for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the hotel, 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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