Reviews of Sip Happens Wine Tours (Travel Agency)

Carey-Lynn Serink

We went on a tour back in June. Our day was planned so well and our tour guide made the whole trip so fun and so memorable!

Jessica Rese

Sip happens was a great tour! Although I've lived in the Okanagan 3 times and have done plenty, these guys take it next level in comfort and such a fun experience. Went up for a carefree girlfriends day and got more than I expected. I will be back for a boat tour next time!

Christine MacCormack

What an amazing day we had with this company! The added education about the area and the vineyards we were going to made for an amazing tour. Our tour guide had such a great sense of humor, especially considering the crew in the back seat had taken part of quite a few taste tests. I would highly recommend this company always in the Kelowna area. My husband and I tried to do it again but were shut down by covid. We will be back sooner than later!

Sasha Kubin

My cousin and I went on the Kelowna West wine tour for her birthday. It was my first winery. The wineries were beautiful and the wine taste amazing. We didn't feel rushed and were able to look around and take photos after the tour. Highly recommend this company.

Amanda Simoes

We booked with Sip Happens for a bachelorette weekend and it was a great experience! Our guide was very professional and was lovely to be with for the day! We all left with lots of smiles and even more wine :) Would definitely book with them again.

Kathy Anderson

Went on a Sip Happens wine tour during the summer months and we had the best time! The tour guide was prompt and very knowledgeable. Sip Happens provides the best wine tours in the Okanagan, hands down! We learned so much while tasting the best wines with the best views of beautiful Kelowna. They pick you up and take you back home safely so you can enjoy the best wine in town. Will be planning a summer wine tour with Sip Happens again in the summer of 2022!

Douglas Schaffner

James was the best. Good knowledge, humour and fit right in with our group. First wine tour we normally do our own thing but well worth the cost.

Nina Torbet

We took a tour with family for my Dads 65th birthday and it was amazing. The driver was spectacular, and we enjoyed all the wines! We will be taking another tour for the next family event for sure!

Mike Smith

Last year, my girlfriend and I went on the West Kelowna Wine Tour with Gerry. we had a fantastic experience! They had lined up a wide array of wineries for us including an indigenous winery, and an all natural winery. I was interesting to see a wide level of diversity in wineries that they chose. At each stop we learned a bit more about wine, and the history of each winery. All of the winery employees/owners that talked to us were extremely knowledgeable and passionate. I had a 20 minute conversation about the smoky flavor in wines with one of the winery owners which was a truly fantastic learning experience. Tasting all of these fantastic wines was a great way to start off my wine palette. Gerry was a FANTASTIC operator. he kept track of all of our bottles, and brought us water any time we needed. He was also extremely knowledgeable about wine and intricacies in each of the flavors. He was an excellent teacher and joked around with us a lot. He is also a great photographer and when we asked him to take some pictures of us with our phones he always took beautiful shots. I would absolutely recommend this touring company to anyone for their fantastic service and the great experience they gave us that I will remember for many years to come!

jenn Kuric

Great service!!

Cody Hall

My experience with Sip Happens was fantastic. I booked a tour for my partner and I, and we were treated with professional service from the initial contact with them, to our drop off at the end of the tour. We had a wonderful driver who was polite, and knowledgeable about the local wineries we visited, and had the chance to indulge in some exquisite wine tastings. I have, and will continue to recommend Sip Happens to anyone looking to book a wine tour in the Okanagan.

Trisha MacPhail (Fitfunmomof2)

Booked with SIP last may and holy sip did we have a great time! Everything was meticulously flawless from start to finish. From dealing with the owner Leah who clearly loves what she does, to being pick up by James, the most friendly and fun and personable guide. We skipped each line at the wineries and you could tell they clearly are very well respected at each winery. The wineries they choose were diverse and the each had their own story to share. Ended up purchasing a case of wine to bring home! Highly recommend this tour!

joshua lloyd

Very professional especially during this time with COVID. Took all the proper precautions and was even able to add an additional winery to mine and my wife’s anniversary!!

Ali Mazzei

We had an awesome first experience with Sip Happens. Our tour guides James and Nick were amazing. Right on time, super clean & comfortable van, bottled water available, and they were always ready to take our photo. Will definitely be booking again and recommending Sip Happens to anyone visiting the Okanagan or looking for a fun experience!

pixelskyphotography

Awesome company the owners are top notch

Lisa Palladino

Had a fantastic tour yesterday led by our guide Terry. Very knowledgeable about the area & wineries. We were lucky to have the day just for ourselves! Visited 5 wineries - all very unique. Fantastic wines and views at every stop. Lunch at the Modest Butcher was delicious. Would love to do this tour again in future! Great value and memories made.

Lorrie Maracle

Awesome time! So fun

Malia Heale

A girls trip and a couples trip both included tours with Sip Happens. And these won’t be the last. The tours are always top notch. The guides are brilliant. If you are thinking of heading out into the fabulous Okanagan Wine Region, do yourself a favour and book with a Sip Happens.

Dominique Ammirati

By far the best wine tour experience I’ve ever had! Highly recommend this fun, friendly & informative company! ????

William Franco Siliezar

Wonderful experience with both tour guides.

Stacey, Do The Okanagan

I love wine touring with Sip Happens! We have always had a great experience each time we've gone. They have the nicest and most professional staff, always eager to help us load our wine purchases into the van.

Cole S.

Had a fantastic experience with Sip Happens! Will definitely be doing yours with them again.

Janna Knott

5 Stars ALL AROUND!

Tammie Mcparland

We had a lovely time with Sip Happens. Our driver, Terry, was responsive and made sure we were comfortable. For example, our tour was on a day when it was 34 or 35C. We asked for more a/c & Terry fixed things right away!! He also had cold water to drink. The little things matter. The places selected were lovely & he knew lots of interesting tidbits about each of the 4 wineries we visited to enhance the tour experience. I highly recommend this company. :)

Diana

Amazing way to enjoy wine tasting in style!

Amanda Williamson

This company came highly recommend to us, so we decided to give it a try. We just came back from a wine tour, and wow! It was so much fun! I Highly recommend sip happens.

Colleen Danes

We had an amazing half day tour with James as our guide this past summer. He showed us such a great time and some amazing wineries! He was professional, fun, informative and made everyone in the group feel included and comfortable. I really loved the mix of small, newer wineries and larger more established ones. We couldn’t have been happier with our day! Can’t wait to go again next year!!

Christina Toth

Had the MOST epic day with Sip Happens for my milestone birthday!!!

Ashley Hlina

Great guides, beautiful scenery, incredible wineries and the best time you’ll have all year!

Joann Rupert

Gary was great! Very knowledgeable friendly and professional! Great day and experience most definitely would use again or recommend! Thanks for such a great time!

Trisha MacPhail

We used this service this summer and everything was perfect! If you are planning a wine tour, this company does it right! We had so much fun, and will definitely book again.

Kathy Danes

My husband and I went on a lake Country Wine Tour for Mother’s Day. We had a fantastic time and our driver, Joel , was very attentive and followed all Covid protocols. We will definitely be doing this again.

Amanda Hellmer

We had a fabulous time, and a big part of that is because of Bernie but every interaction I’ve had with the company has been wonderful. They are prompt, considerate and just all around lovely to deal with. Highly recommend.

Chelsea Buxton

We had a time with Sip Wine Tours! Bernie was our tour guide, he was personable, knowledgeable about the wineries, and really knew how to show us a great day. Every winery we went to, Bernie knew all the staff and sommeliers by name. I loved to see that strong relationship built between the tour companies and wineries. This was a day well spent and would most definitely recommend it to everyone! Request Bernie by name :)

Daniel Emde

We won a tour at a silent auction and we able to finally take the tour. Our first date ended up not working out and the team at Sip Happens had no problem with moving the tour date. From the moment of getting picked up to the tour to drop off Nic our driver was great and very professional. My wife and I had a great time and would highly recommend Sip Happens Wine Tours to everyone. We will be booking another one in the near future for sure.

Lyse Rowledge

Our driver was knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see a good mix of big and small wineries in Lake Country. It was a great intro to the region and a fun thing to do on Valentine's Day!

Sandra Niquidet

James was an excellent guide for our wine tour for my birthday, he made it extremely fun and provided so much information and details. The service was great and an all around wonderful first time experience for my group and I. I would highly recommend this tour company to everyone and would use again and again. Thank you so much James.

Tina Mairs

Best wine tour company ever!

Brandon Little

We did the Scenic Sip Wine tour and stopped at 6 different wineries in the Lake Country area. It was all very organized, lots of fun, and we had a blast with the crew. We plan on using them again.

Joan-mary West

Awesome wine tour. Well organized & amazing driver Will for sure book again ????

Daylon Lalich

We have been on many wine tours and this has been one of our favourites!

Nichoel Crawford

Wow, our tour guide Joel went above and beyond! He definitely contributed to us having a fun, informative and well organized day. From start to finish the whole team at Sip Happens has been impeccable in their customer service. We look forward to booking with them in the future.

Emily Iorio

Such an amazing tour that I was able to customize for just my boyfriend and I. James was an AMAZING tour guide and responded very quickly to my emails and texts. Outstanding customer service. If you’re trying to decide on a tour company - this is the one, hands down. They even take photos for you and send them at the end of your tour. Thank you so much James & your wonderful partner in training! We’ll be back this summer to visit all your recommendations :) Cheers!

Kate Light

We participated in a wine tour with Gary as our guide. All covid protocols were followed and we had a fantastic time. Gary was knowledgeable and friendly and was flexible to our needs. We highly recommend!

Sara Mcconkey

I went on this tour with 3 other girlfriends for a girls weekend , our tour guide James was beyond helpful and knowledgeable, I would give this experience a 10/10 and would do it again , and again.

Angela Ivany

Great service and knowledge of the area and wineries we toured. Made everything SO convenient. Good vibes all around! Will absolutely tour again with Sip Happens Wine Tours 100% Highly recommend.

Krista-Marie Langille

My gf and I have used Sip 2 years in a row and have had the most amazing time! Both time were during the pandemic, and we felt super safe both times! Tour guides were fun and knowledgeable, can’t wait until next time!

Katey Sigurdson

Booked a wine tour for my boyfriend and myself to celebrate my birthday. Everything about my booking with Sip Happens from start to finish was perfect! James is one of the best tour guides I have ever encountered. He went above and beyond to make sure my birthday was special. He has great knowledge & is really friendly. I will definitely be booking again with my friends! Thanks for everything :)

R&J Roman

I booked a surprise wine tour (Holy Sip) for my Mom’s birthday. The response was extremely timely and all of my questions were answered in detail. We even had a last minute change in our plan and they were extremely accommodating. Our driver, Gary, was very knowledgeable, professional, yet so fun and friendly. My next wine tour will most definitely be booked with Sip Happens.

Jacquie Heward

Amazing tour company! Host/Driver was entertaining & knowledgeable. Picked us right up at our front door, we were on schedule the entire time with lots of time allocated for the tastings and lunch so we never felt rushed. Also had good covid safety procedures in place including masks, sanitizer, seat placement. It was a great way to spend my day.

Terri Gibson

We made a girls get away to Sparkling Hills and James was our tour guide for the wine tour. He was great! Very knowledgeable about the area and places we were going. This was amazing and I would do it again over and over. Thanks for the memories!

Daisy Waizy09

We enjoyed a wonderful day touring the Naramata Bench! Thanks to Daniel, our tour guide and photographer for the day:)

jeff gilmour

We had a great time touring with Sip Happens! For my first wine tour they have exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be coming back to Sip next time I’m in the Okanagan!

Marcus Beaudry

Five stars to our driver Robby. 2 stars to Sip Happens for sneaking an automatic, non-optional 18% gratuity into the terms and conditions of the tour. Gratuity wasn’t quoted on the invoice but was charged. Very scummy. Gratuity should be optional, otherwise it’s just a fee. Not even sure our driver, who would have deserved a good tip for running an excellent tour, got a fair amount of it. COVID can’t even be used as an excuse for a mandatory gratuity fee since you’re already spending a day inside a van with the driver.

Heather Davis

Our tour was wonderful! Our driver was fun and accommodating! Would do again!

Scott Howard

Great tour with great wines! Transportation and host were great, will be doing it again!

Kara Woolsey

We did a wine tour in West Kelowna. We stopped at 5 wineries and they were all great. I found the selection of wineries to be diverse and the tour seemed well organized. Our host was Ed and he was knowledgeable and friendly! They followed covid protocols and the van we travelled in was clean and comfortable. I would recommend this company!

Melissa Marin

What a great gift! I wanted to give a gift of experience this year to my mother and her partner. I went through a few companies and found Sip Happens not only to be the most responsive and accommodating they also had the best value. My mother and her partner were lucky enough to have Jamie as there tour guide. Not only was he knowledgeable, but his humour really made there day special. Overall, great experience! Looking forward to booking again with Sip Happens in the future.

Amy Janko

We had such a fun time highly recommend!

Dan Lewis

Joel was a wonderful guide . Easy going, on time . Knowledgeable.

Cara Casavant

We had a great day touring and tasting wines with Gerry! He was very welcoming and knowledgeable, and the wineries were all beautiful! The van was comfortable with air con. We booked this at the last minute and they were very helpful in accommodating us. We will definitely book another tour on our next visit to Kelowna this summer!

Samantha S

Recently arranged a tour for a stagette. Our driver Eddie was amazing! Was punctual with pickup, fun, knowledgeable about all the wineries and took great photos of our group! Would recommend Sip Happens to anyone looking for a tour for any occasion.

Sarah Storck

I tour with them every summer. Always professional and fun experience and I always go home with tons of fantastic wine.

Julia Smithers

We had such a wonderful tour of East Kelowna Wineries with our Tour Guide Derek. He was so knowledgeable about the area, I learned more from him than I have in so many other wine tours over the years. He was so kind, made sure we all got in and out of the van safely, took so many photos of us, and just ensured we had a great day. He even had cold water ready for us, and ensured we got a great spot on the patio at Summerhill for our lunch. Could not recommend Derek enough!

Whitney Whitedeer

Had an amazing time on the wine tour. Our host was a good conversationist and kept us entertained. Would definitely recommend !

Alla Y

This wine tour was very misleading. Based on the website, it said you can see Mission Hill winery, Quails gate for an extra price. When we asked about that in the beginning of the tour, we were told that they don’t go to those wineries because it’s hard to get in and they go to the wineries “off the beaten path”. For 200$ per person, they didn’t even offer us the “free water” that was promised until we asked for it at the end of the tour. The wineries and the place for lunch that we visited were underwhelming to say the least. Our driver Terry was lovely however and knowledgeable about the region. Overall, we would not do this tour again.

Kathi Mcintosh

A weekend away with girlfriends was topped off with amazing service and wine tasting in Kelowna. From start to finish we were taken care of, entertained, and delivered on time in comfort and style to all time slots that had been planned for us. Took the planning and driving stress away from us all and we were able to just enjoy.

Elite Ambitions

Amazing service and an awesome day. I will be booking again!

ganeesha rai

Amazing company, value their customers time. Go the extra mile to make sure all your needs and satisfactions are met. The guide James is very knowledgeable easy to get along with! Great company would use again.