At a Glance
Embark on the ultimate luxury Adelaide Hills wine trail on an indulgent 4-day experience. Uncover the world-class wine regions of Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale on VIP and ultra-premium tastings and affairs at some of the country’s most famed wineries such as Henschke whilst staying at the opulent Sequoia Lodge.
Affectionally known as Adelaide’s food bowl, the Adelaide Hills is located just 30-minute’s east of South Australia’s capital city. With its picturesque towns, peaceful atmosphere, and stunning natural environment, the breathtaking landscape and gorgeous cool climate wines will draw you in. Birthplace of the South Australian wine industry, McLaren Vale is best known for its Shiraz as well as premium Grenache and Cabernet whilst the iconic Barossa Valley, meanwhile, is world-famous for the world’s oldest, continuously producing Shiraz. There ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Three nights of 5 star hotel accommodation, on a twin share basis
- Meals: 3x Breakfast, 3x Lunch, 3x Dinner
- Private Guided Tours
- Airport transfers to and from Sequoia Lodge
- Experienced wine tour guide/driver
- Samson Tall winery tour & tasting
- Wirra Wirra historic tour and private Shiraz tasting
- Private masterclass with owner at Bekkers Fine wine
- Tour of d'Arenberg Cube and tasting at cellar door - Return hotel transfers
- Beach drive
- Return hotel transfers on day 2 and 3
- VIP experience at Henschke Vineyards & Cellars, tour of Barrel Hall
- Private masterclass at Torbreck Vintners
- Private dining room tasting at Elderton Homestead
Itinerary
Today you will be privately transferred from Adelaide Airport to the luxury Sequoia Lodge. Set in the highlands of Adelaide Hills and afoot the iconic Mount Lofty House estate, settle into your suite, meticulously decorated to emphasise a tranquil retreat emulating luxury and sophistication among the extraordinary scenic vistas. In the evening, indulge in the 3-course dinner at Hardy’s Verandah. Awarded 3 Chef Hats, this iconic restaurant is filled with the refinement, elegance and opulence that renowned colonial settler and businessman Arthur Hardy’s guests would have enjoyed 165 years ago. |
Today you will embark on intimate tours and tastings with exclusive access to some of the region’s most renowned winemakers. Tour Samson Tall’s winery before delighting your tastebuds in a tasting of some of the McLaren Vale’s finest single vineyard wines followed by a tour of the historic ironstone cellars and barrel room of Wirra Wirra. Here you will partake in a private Shiraz tasting at their original cellar before indulging in a decadent two-course lunch. After lunch, continue on to Bekkers Fine Wine for a private masterclass with one of the owners, overlooking the gorgeous estate. Next, take a tour of the famed d’Arenberg Cube and enjoy a beautiful tasting at the stunning cellar door. End your day with a beautiful beach drive before returning to your accommodation for another beautifully prepared 3-course dinner at Hardy’s Verandah. |
Embark on a day that takes you through some of the country's most well-known wine brands in a series of private tastings. In this ultra-premium experience, learn the secrets of the Barossa's most prestigious wine brands. Indulge in a private dining room tasting at the Elderton Homestead boasting some of the best Barossa Wines in the region with a focus on balanced wines that will stand the test of time. Visit Torbreck Vintners for a private masterclass and gain an in depth understanding of the vineyards and the winemaking philosophy of Torbreck whilst exploring a range of premium current and back vintage wines. Enjoy a beautiful two course lunch at Vintners Bar & Grill, nestled among the vineyards and a true Barossa icon boasting the longest operating restaurant in the region and divine dining. Cap off your day with a VIP experience at Henschke Wines where you go into the Hill of Grace Vineyards and embark on a tour of the historic working winery and your own private tasting of their iconic wines. Return to your accommodation and enjoy the indulgences of a 3-course dinner at Hardy’s Verandah. |
Today you will be transferred from your accommodation to Adelaide airport for your onward journey. * This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
Accommodation
More Info
The start and finish point for this package is Adelaide, South Australia.
Due to their elevation, the Adelaide Hills have a cooler climate than the rest of Adelaide. The Hills have four distinct seasons, each offering different experiences and reasons to visit. Sit outside in summer or pick your own cherries and strawberries in summer, or settle in by the fire with a glass of red wine in a cosy B&B in winter. Autumn puts on a colourful show of leaves, while spring is one of the best times to visit open gardens.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.