"This is a good way to visit Oregon's wine country, because it offers you the best of all worlds," Sturdevant said. "First off, you're able to enjoy the beautiful scenery that the Willamette Valley has to offer. Secondly, you don't have to worry about getting lost on some of those back country roads. And last but not least, you arrive in style and have the time of your life doing it!"

Precision Helicopters offers several packages with the option to modify any of them or to create your own tour, Sturdevant said.

"We use the Eurocopter or the four-passenger MD 500," he said "Both aircraft offer a great view. And we can also use multiple aircraft on a single group if need be and with enough advance notice."
Passengers depart from Precision's private airpark, just 4 miles west of Newberg in the heart of the Chehalem Valley.

"I personally enjoy showing people Oregon's beauty this way because it brings a whole new appreciation of the area," Sturdevant said. "Even people who have lived in this area their whole life can't believe how beautiful the scenery is."
Sturdevant also likes his job because of the people he meets.

"I really enjoy interacting with people and seeing them have a good time," he said.

Options range from a one-hour, one winery tasting tour to a three-hour, three-winery tasting tour.

Fees range from $119 per person, with a four-passenger minimum, to $1128 per person, with a six-passenger minimum. Tasting fees are included.

"You can tour from one hour to all day," Sturdevant said. "Taking a tour will completely change the way you look at Oregon's wine country as well as the Willamette Valley itself."

Destinations can also include the Oregon Coast, Mt. St. Helen's and the Columbia River Gorge. Pick-up arrangements can be made for the Portland downtown heliport and Portland International Airport.To arrange a tour or for more details, call 1-800-GOFLY or visit www.flyprecision.com.
Applebee Aviation and Sunset Helicopters also offer wine tours over the Willamette Valley via helicopter.

Applebee Aviation tours are $1,500 for two, lasting four hours, and are offered seven days a week, year round from sunrise to sunset, out of Hillsboro. Applebee at (503) 647-3304 or visit www.applebeeaviation.com.

Sunset Helicopters, flying out of the Aurora State Airport, offer a variety of tours starting at $285 per hour per couple. For more information, call (503) 678-1813.

Beautiful Willamette Tours Vancouver, WA
(877) TOUR-295  www.willamettetours.com
Personal chauffeur-driven tour of prestigious estates to small family wineries. Owner James Merlot's mission is to make the tour accessible to all levels of wine lovers. Down-to-earth approach. Five-hour standard wine tour starts at $75 per person for 15-plus group to $150 per person for two passengers; 20 percent gratuity on all tours; additional hours at 15 percent per hour. High-end wineries only, $50 per guest added. Tour gift for each passenger and deli lunch included. Complimentary photo services.

Eco Tours of Oregon  Portland
(888) Tours-33 or (503) 245-1428
Savor fine award-winning wines while traveling through the beautiful Oregon countryside in the safety and comfort of our deluxe vans and busses. Visits to at least four wineries, all wine-tasting fees, a step-by-step tour of one winery's facilities, professional tour guide, and designated driver included. Gourmet picnic lunches available. Year-round on short notice. Convention, custom and large group tours also. Prices start at $59.50 per person for full day. Call for brochure.

Grape Escape Winery Tours Portland
(503) 283-3380 grrrrape@spiritone.com www.grapeescapetours.com
Fun, personalized escapes to the Oregon Wine Country for small group occasions and special corporate events. Enjoy fine wines, beautiful scenery and premiere wineries, chosen with you in mind. Incomparable Northwest Cuisine complements the wines and your day. Afternoon, full day, evening dinner and extended escapes. Planning, transportation, fees, wit, humor included.

Lodestar Adventures Dundee
(866) 563-3782 info@lodestaradventures.com
www.lodestaradventures.com
Join our custom-built tour bus for a tour of local wineries, attractions, gourmet northwest cuisine and more. Based in Yamhill County, we provide tours from a casual afternoon excursion with your friends to weekend corporate events.

Luxury Limo Wine Tours Yamhill
(503) 791-0005 www.insiderswinetour.com
Visit Oregon's premier wineries and obtain rare access to private boutique wineries where you may be able to taste and meet with the winemakers and winery owners. Travel in limos, SUVs, or Town Cars with expert local guides. Reservations are a must.

My Chauffeur Wine Tours Portland
(503) 969-4370 (877) MYCHAUF
admin@tourportland.com www.winetouroregon.com
Enter the world of Oregon wine as an insider. Travel with professionals working in the Oregon wine business. We use our first-hand knowledge and extensive contacts to give you a real insider's view and entrée that other tour companies cannot offer. Each estate visit is unique and fascinating, as you meet the passionate men and women who make some of the world's greatest wine.

Oregon Wine Tours Hillsboro 
(503) 681-WINE www.orwinetours.com
Oregon Wine Tours offers a day of fun and relaxation in Oregon's beautiful wine country. Personalized wine tour with door-to-door service. Each tour is customized to fit your needs, with the purpose of taking you to the wineries that best suit you.

Premiere Tours  Portland  (503) 244-4653
www.premierewinetours.com
Take a five- or eight-hour tour to Oregon's famous wine country and enjoy amazing views and the tastes of some of Oregon's best wines. Premiere tours offers various packages to suit your needs. Luxury 14-passenger coaches.

Quest Tours & Treks Inc.  Salem
(503) 588-9230 www.questtreks.com
Offers a variety of day and extended tours. Gives individual attention. Member of Salem Convention and Visitor Association.

Salem Visitors and Convention Association  Salem  (503) 581-4325 athan@travelsalem.com www.travelsalem.com

Self-tours of Salem provided, including addresses, offerings, time allotments and other pertinent information. Sample winery tour: Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner, Honeywood Winery in Salem, lunch and shopping in historic downtown Salem, Bethel Heights Winery in northwest Salem, and Eola Hills Wine Cellars in Rickreall. All tours are easy to print and downloadable from the association's Web site.

Sunshine Limo Service Eugene (serves entire valley) (541) 344-LIMO www.sunshinelimoservice.com

Wine tours in any of Oregon's five wine regions or personalized tours with five limo styles to choose from; three to eight hours; custom itinerary. Complimentary soft drinks, water and custom photo magnets. Gourmet box lunches and appetizers extra charge. Prices start at $165 per person (four passengers) for three hours.

Vista Balloon Adventures, Inc. Sherwood
(503) 625-7385  roger@vistaballoon.com
www.vistaballoon.com

Hot Air Ballooning in Oregon's Wine Country from Newberg just south of Portland. Dawn flights, April  to October. Flights are about an hour, allow three hours for the experience, concluding with the balloonist's traditional Sparkling Brunch and complimentary flight souvenir. Packages with accommodation and fine dining available. Prices start at $189.