Breweries
Asheville Craft Beer
Plan transportation between downtown taprooms, larger regional breweries and a meal stop.
You Choose the Stops
A Private Tasting Day Built Around Your Group
Appalachian Motorcoach coordinates the driving, route and timing around your confirmed reservations. Mix Asheville breweries with Hendersonville-area vineyards, add a meal, or keep the day focused on one region.
Wineries
Mountain Vineyards
Visit selected vineyards around Asheville, Hendersonville and the surrounding mountains.
Cideries
Regional Cider Stops
Include a cidery or tasting room when it fits the route and reservation schedule.
Celebrations
Private Group Outings
A designated professional driver for birthdays, reunions and bachelor or bachelorette weekends.
Popular Brewery & Winery Stops
Frequently Requested Western North Carolina Destinations
Build your route from established Asheville-area breweries and Hendersonville-area vineyards. These are itinerary ideas—not a paid ranking or affiliation—and venue hours, tours and group policies can change.
Brewery · Mills River
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
A major brewery destination south of Asheville with brewery tours and private group-tour options. Advance reservations are recommended.
View official tour information →Brewery · Asheville
New Belgium Brewing
A riverside brewery near Asheville's River Arts District offering public and private tour experiences that can anchor a city itinerary.
View official tour information →Brewery · Asheville
Wicked Weed Brewing
Choose the original downtown Brewpub or consider the Funkatorium for sour-beer fans. Confirm the location and tour reservation before travel.
View official tour information →Winery · Asheville
Biltmore Winery
Pair a winery visit with other reserved Biltmore Estate activities. Estate admission, tasting access and reservations are arranged separately.
Visit official winery website →Winery · Hendersonville
Burntshirt Vineyards
A vineyard, tasting room and restaurant destination near Hendersonville. Reservations are required for groups of six or more.
Visit official vineyard website →Winery · Flat Rock
Marked Tree Vineyard
A vineyard on the Eastern Continental Divide with a Flat Rock winery and an Asheville tasting room. Specify which location you want when planning.
Visit official vineyard website →Winery · Hendersonville
Point Lookout Vineyards
A winery, vineyard and meadery less than ten miles from downtown Hendersonville, known for broad mountain views and an on-site tasting room.
Visit official vineyard website →Winery · Hendersonville
Stone Ashe Vineyard
An intimate estate-vineyard setting outside Hendersonville. The venue recommends reservations for groups larger than six on weekends.
Visit official vineyard website →Plan by region to spend more time tasting and less time driving.
Asheville brewery routes, Mills River brewery outings and Hendersonville or Flat Rock winery routes usually work best as separate clusters. Choose your venues first, reserve directly with each location, and send us the confirmed schedule so we can review travel time and vehicle access.
Comfort Between Stops
Transportation That Is Part of the Experience
Choose from black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit options based on group size and availability. The Executive Sprinter includes custom lighting and music; portable speakers may be requested for other vans.
- Professional driver dedicated to the confirmed itinerary
- Private vehicle for your group
- Four-hour continuous-service minimum
- Pickup options reviewed with the full route
- Commercially insured transportation provider
How It Works
Plan the Day in Three Steps
Choose the Venues
Confirm venue availability, group rules, tasting reservations and meal plans.
Share the Schedule
Provide pickup details, passenger count, stop times and the preferred return time.
Ride Together
Your driver follows the confirmed route while the group enjoys the day together.
Regional Tasting Transportation
Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina
Routes may include Asheville, Hendersonville, Mills River and other Western North Carolina destinations, subject to schedule, vehicle access and availability.
Asheville · Hendersonville · Mills River · Western North Carolina
Tasting Trip FAQ
Before You Book
Can wineries and breweries be combined?
Yes. Mixed itineraries are welcome when travel time and venue reservations fit the schedule.
Are tasting fees included?
No. Tastings, admission, meals and venue reservations are handled separately by the customer.
How long should we plan?
Service has a four-hour continuous minimum. Many itineraries require additional time based on distance and stops.
Can guests bring beverages?
Applicable laws, venue rules and company policies must be followed. Ask about the specific trip before bringing beverages aboard.
Ready to plan your tasting itinerary?
Send the date, passenger count, pickup location and preferred venues for a custom transportation quote.
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