A wine tasting tour with transportation will let you enjoy your time at the wineries without having to worry about driving yourself, navigating unfamiliar roads, or designating a driver who can’t join in on the fun. A wine tour becomes a luxury experience when you have your own driver, making it perfect for group outings with friends or colleagues.
North Country Limousine is a trusted vineyard tour transportation provider on Long Island. If you’re planning to take a group out to the vineyards, a van with a chauffeur is the best way to do it.
Key Takeaways
- You can choose from two van styles depending on the vibe you’re going for, including a luxury Sprinter van with wraparound limo seating.
- A van with a chauffeur is the safer way to enjoy wine tasting on Long Island.
- North Country Limousine manages the logistics to keep your day on schedule.
5 Unique Benefits of Choosing a Van for Your Winery Tour
The vehicle you choose for a Long Island winery tour can elevate the experience with convenience, luxury, and versatility.
1. With Two Unique Options, You Can Choose a Van to Suit Your Group’s Vibe
North Country Limousine has two van options available for group tours. You can either maximize seating or focus on fun and the VIP experience.
- Our Transit Van (seating for up to 14 passengers) is the perfect choice when you want cost-efficient transportation between vineyards. You will get the VIP treatment with a chauffeur, chilled bottled water on board, and plenty of storage space for any bottles you take home from the wineries.
- Our Mercedes Sprinter Van (seating for up to 12 passengers) is a luxury experience with wraparound seating. It’s the best choice if you want a more social experience. The interior features LED mood lighting, a mini bar, and an immersive audio system. This is the choice for special occasions, like a celebratory tasting experience, or a day trip out to the North Fork with a group of close friends.
Whichever you choose, your day will be coordinated by a trained, licensed, uniformed, and fully vetted chauffeur.
2. Hiring a Van for a Wine Tasting Tour is Safer Than Driving Yourself
A day of wine tasting means sampling unique wines at two or three wineries. Getting behind the wheel between stops isn’t fun or safe. Even if you feel fine, any alcohol in your system can impair your judgment, especially on unfamiliar roads deep into Long Island’s wine country.
A chauffeured van ride removes any risk of driving while intoxicated. It also means you won’t need to designate a sober driver, so everyone in your group can enjoy the day relaxing and sampling locally produced wines, ciders, and other unique beverages.
3. Expert Logistics Will Keep Your Day Running Smoothly
Even if you’re familiar with Long Island’s North and South Forks, a professional approach to logistics is a better way to keep you on schedule. North Country Limousine plans routes based on live traffic knowledge and years of local expertise.
- Most wine tasting trips focus on the North Fork. This narrow peninsula is served by Sound Ave and Main Road, both of which can get congested in fall when the wineries and local orchards are busy.
- We plan routes to avoid eastbound traffic in most cases. Your itinerary will start at the easternmost vineyard in the morning and work westward. This keeps you moving so you can spend more time at the vineyards.
- We’re flexible and build buffer times into the itinerary. If you see a farm stand you want to stop at, or notice a picturesque spot for a group photo, your chauffeur can accommodate these stops without derailing your day.
Self-driving with a designated driver could leave you frustrated as you spend time in traffic or looping back from a wrong turn. Riding as a VIP with an experienced chauffeur from Suffolk County is a better way to explore Long Island’s East End.
Make Your Day Even More Convenient With Priority Reservations
Long Island’s wineries require reservations for group tastings in the fall. When you book with North Country Limousine, you will have access to priority reservations at three distinct vineyards.
- Duck Walk Vineyards combines a farm and vineyard with a sprawling outdoor tasting patio. It’s a great place to sit, enjoy the autumn colors, and enjoy a flight of specialty wine.
- Jason’s Vineyard is a laid-back vineyard that encapsulates the slow and family-driven wine industry of the North Fork.
- Pindar Vineyards is one of the oldest estates on Long Island and one of the largest. It’s a highlight for many people who go wine tasting on the North Fork.
You can also choose your own vineyards, make your reservations, and let our team take care of the logistics. Whatever you have in mind for a winery tour on Long Island, we can make it stress-free with a van service. Call North Country Limousine at 631-467-4400 to book a van for wine tasting today.
