Swiws Spirit Tours
Swiws Spirit Tours
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South Okanagan Wine and Cultural Tours. Discover the fascinating stories of Canada’s only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people. Based in Osoyoos BC, we offer many winery and cultural tour options leaving from your accommodations door step.
Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada
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2024
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Nora C
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Couples
Patty was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. There are a few seniors in our group, they were being helped with getting in and out of the vehicle. They were also given enough time to walk slowly. Patty made sure we had great photos and memories for this cultural tour to the Spotted Lake and various other important viewpoints. I would recommend her tour company to any of my friends.
Written May 1, 2024
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Norma Jean B
Kingston, Canada3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Patty was an excellent host and guide to the local wine scene in and around Oliver, BC. She picked us up in a really comfortable and clean van, had water for us, and tons of knowledge about the local history and wineries. She was very flexible and did not take us to wineries that we had already made arrangements to visit on other days. She took us to four wineries in total and each had its own charm. It was very clear from our reception at each of the wineries that we visited, that Patty is a very respected wine tour host. The whole afternoon was a real highlight of our trip and we would highly recommend this business.
Written August 10, 2024
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Alex H
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We had an amazing time visiting select wineries in the Osoyoos area. Patty was an awesome host and customized which wineries we visited based on our particular preferences and tastes. Her knowledge of the wineries in the area and the local First Nation is exceptional. I would highly recommend Swiws Spirit Tours to anyone planning a visit to the Osoyoos area - we will certainly be back!
Written August 25, 2024
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DeeA
Edmonton, Canada3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Our wonderful guide Patty picked us up and took us to 6 different wineries in the Osoyoos and Oliver region, including a stop at one for lunch. The food was great as were the wines! We enjoyed the smaller wineries much more than the larger ones but fully enjoyed the experience overall. I highly recommend this tour!
Written July 27, 2024
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Veron G
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Couples
This is the fourth time we have done tours with Patty and company and every time it has been a great experience. She and our latest driver Denise were gracious and accommodating and knew their way around. If you are curious about which wineries you want to go to or would suit your preferences, you can also ask and they are happy to provide helpful information. Will always go to Swiws for tours around the wineries of Osoyoos and surrounding areas.
Written August 21, 2024
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Darlene W
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
We enjoyed our wine tour with Swiws Spirit Tours. Patty was very accommodating. She picked us up at our hotel. It was a very relaxing experience. We were never rushed. We would definitely recommend her and her company on another wine adventure. Thank you Patty
Written October 23, 2024
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John F
Stourbridge, UK13 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Really good, interesting tour around 5 wineries in the Oliver/Osoyoos district. Pattie was fun, informative about the area and a safe driver through the biggest hailstorm we have ever experienced.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Written September 29, 2023
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Rick G
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Business
Chris Bower did a great job of leading our corporate group on a three-hour tour of the Osoyoos Indian Band business/tourist operations. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and engaging. He was very "customer-centric," and tailored the tour to our specific needs. I would highly recommend Chris and Swiws Spirit Tours!
Written July 30, 2023
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Samantha M
Nanaimo, Canada20 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Wow! I wish I could award more than five stars for this because I’d give ten. I read the reviews and saw the five stars by others and had my doubts. Patty and Chris are the real deal and both are amazing. I booked a weekend surprise getaway for my husband as well as a wine tour.
Chris was punctual as he picked us up at Spirit Ridge; and as we were fortunate to be the only two in our group, Chris took extra time with us and we returned over our three hour tour time.
Chris was engaging as we drove to each vineyard and tailored our stops to where he thought we’d enjoy, plus stopped at our preferred winery which was outside of Osoyoos. He never rushed us at any destination and assisted with educating me (I don’t drink wine) on everything wine and vineyard. we even stopped at a bonus vineyard in our way back to the resort, where I found a wine I enjoyed. Thank you for that.
I will definitely book again when we go to Osoyoos and highly recommend. Only negative is they’re not on the Island.
Chris was punctual as he picked us up at Spirit Ridge; and as we were fortunate to be the only two in our group, Chris took extra time with us and we returned over our three hour tour time.
Chris was engaging as we drove to each vineyard and tailored our stops to where he thought we’d enjoy, plus stopped at our preferred winery which was outside of Osoyoos. He never rushed us at any destination and assisted with educating me (I don’t drink wine) on everything wine and vineyard. we even stopped at a bonus vineyard in our way back to the resort, where I found a wine I enjoyed. Thank you for that.
I will definitely book again when we go to Osoyoos and highly recommend. Only negative is they’re not on the Island.
Written May 18, 2022
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amir d
2 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Chris was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable about the winery. He took us to over four different places and go an extra mile to show us the the car race track on Oliver. Both me and my wife had a great time.
Written May 14, 2023
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Hi, I have a 12 passenger Mercedes Sprinter and have access to a 24 passenger van, for more info please contact me for a customized tour.
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