Personalized Fare
Using the same premium ingredients served to our regular passengers, our culinary team delivers outstanding hospitality and customized dishes to guests while ordered on board.
Group Events
From simplified planning to Valley-inspired fare served onboard, you can seamlessly create a bespoke package to suit your group. Get in touch with our team to start planning an unparalleled event. Groups of under 20 can call our reservations team or .
Larger Parties
Treat your group of up to 350 to their own quintessential Napa adventure, complete with scenic Valley views and gourmet cuisine. Contact our event services team, and we’ll happily bring your vision to life.
Smaller Parties
Expect a sensory journey from the moment you and your travel companions board. Smaller groups can reserve online — simply select the date, experience, and enter up to 20 guests through the link below.
Napa Events Simplified
See what sets us apart from other Napa Valley event venues. Hosting an occasion on the Wine Train means access to streamlined services and a collection of budget-friendly amenities, giving you more time to enjoy the moment with your guests.
Event Essentials
Skip the rentals—we’ll take care of everything. On the Wine Train, we offer an on-site inventory of event essentials, from perfectly polished wine glasses to gleaming silverware.
Seamless Travel
Once aboard the Wine Train, there’s no need to worry about a shuttle. We make it easy to glide by picturesque landscapes and landmarks — taking you from point A to B and back.
Celebrations
We’re delighted to honor the milestones that matter most to our guests. From family reunions to birthdays and anniversaries, the Wine Train makes every occasion extraordinary.
Wine Train Weddings
Nostalgia and romance abound when hosting a wedding at a venue imbued with timeless elegance. We’ll turn the occasion into the ultimate wedding celebration for you and your guests — whether just the VIPs or a grand-scale affair.
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Legacy Train
Up to 70 GuestsThis six-hour Napa Valley journey is steeped in tradition and indulgent from start to finish. Prepare for a gourmet meal during three hours of luxurious train travel, and three hours of wine tastings at the legendary Napa Valley welcome sign, Charles Krug, and V Sattui.
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Main Train
Up to 350 guestsThe Main Train consists of 9 passenger cars, 2 power cars, 2 on board kitchens, and our locomotive featuring a wide array of experience options for your Napa Valley adventure.
Tour our Train Cars
As you set your sights on a Wine Train getaway, embark on a virtual tour of our classic cars and explore the beauty of our route with immersive 360-degree experiences.
Press & Awards
The Wine Train is honored to share the recognition we’ve received from some of the most reputable names in wine, tourism, and hospitality. Catch the buzz about our award-winning experiences and stay up-to-date with coverage.
About the Wine Train
The Wine Train’s exquisitely maintained 100-year-old Pullman cars invite passengers to experience the golden age of the luxury train. Discover more about our fascinating history — from the rail line’s inception to the present day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for your ride by browsing our frequently asked questions and visiting the FAQ page for in-depth answers.
Yes. The Napa Valley Wine Train is a popular choice for small group celebrations, birthdays, reunions, bachelorette gatherings, couples’ getaways, and friends looking to share a memorable Napa Valley experience together.
Groups often enjoy benefits that are difficult to find elsewhere, including private table seating, chef-prepared meals made fresh onboard, scenic vineyard views, exceptional hospitality, and experiences that combine dining, wine, sightseeing, and transportation into one seamless itinerary.
From time to time, we may also offer special promotions for small groups. For example, groups of four currently receive 10% off our Vista Dome Lunch experience when booking together using promo code TASTEBUDS during checkout.
We encourage guests to check our Special Offers page or contact our reservations team to learn about current group promotions and available experiences.
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers a variety of options for companies looking to reward employees, thank clients, celebrate milestones, or create memorable appreciation experiences.
Popular options include:
- Digital Napa Valley Wine Train gift cards
- Pre-paid individual experiences
- Employee recognition and milestone awards
- Client appreciation gifts
- Group vouchers and hosted experiences
- Team celebrations and incentive programs
- Corporate outings and private events
Unlike traditional gifts, a Napa Valley Wine Train experience combines chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, scenic rail travel, private table seating, exceptional hospitality, and access to one of Napa Valley’s most iconic attractions, creating memories that last far longer than a typical gift.
To explore available gift card options, visit our Give the Gift page.
For larger quantities, custom gifting programs, employee rewards, client appreciation initiatives, or hosted group experiences, contact our team through our Group Sales inquiry form.
Yes. Many corporate experiences aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train can be customized to include winery visits, private tastings, vineyard experiences, wine education, and behind-the-scenes access at some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated wineries.
Whether your goal is client appreciation, executive networking, employee recognition, team building, leadership retreats, incentive travel, or a memorable company celebration, our team can help design an experience that reflects the objectives of your event.
One of the advantages of hosting aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train is that transportation, dining, hospitality, entertainment, scenery, and winery experiences can all be combined into a single seamless itinerary. Rather than coordinating multiple vendors, venues, transportation providers, restaurants, and wineries, guests enjoy one thoughtfully curated experience from arrival through departure.
Groups may choose from a variety of formats, including winery excursions, educational wine experiences, hosted tastings, winemaker dinners, private railcar events, leadership gatherings, holiday parties, and fully customized Wine Country experiences.
Our team frequently works with meeting planners, executive assistants, destination management companies, and corporate event organizers to create experiences ranging from intimate leadership gatherings to large-scale events for hundreds of guests.
To discuss winery options, private experiences, corporate gifting, client appreciation events, incentive programs, or customized itineraries, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form. Our team would be delighted to help design an unforgettable Napa Valley experience tailored to your goals.
The Napa Valley Wine Train has hosted executives, international visitors, client appreciation events, leadership retreats, incentive trips, and VIP gatherings from around the world. Combining exceptional hospitality, chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, scenic rail travel, and access to one of Napa Valley’s most iconic attractions, the experience provides a memorable and distinctly Napa Valley way to entertain guests.
Many organizations choose the Wine Train because it allows them to combine transportation, dining, hospitality, wine experiences, and entertainment into one seamless itinerary. Whether hosting a valued client, welcoming an international delegation, celebrating a company milestone, or rewarding top performers, our team can help create an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Groups may enhance their experience with winery visits, guided tastings, private railcars, wine education, hosted receptions, corporate gifting, client appreciation experiences, executive gatherings, and customized itineraries designed around specific business objectives.
Unlike traditional venues that require coordinating multiple vendors, the Napa Valley Wine Train provides a turnkey event platform where dining, transportation, hospitality, and Wine Country experiences come together in one unforgettable setting.
To discuss executive events, client entertainment, leadership retreats, incentive travel, international visitors, or customized group experiences, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form. Our team would be delighted to help design an experience tailored to your guests and goals.
Planning a corporate event aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train begins with a conversation about your goals, group size, preferred dates, and the type of experience you’d like to create. Whether you’re organizing a leadership retreat, client appreciation event, employee recognition program, incentive trip, holiday party, executive gathering, or team celebration, our events team will help design an experience tailored to your objectives.
To get started, submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form or call 1-800-427-4124. Our team will guide you through:
- Date and availability recommendations
- Experience selection and railcar options
- Winery visits, tastings, and activity enhancements
- Dining and beverage experiences
- Group sizing and seating arrangements
- Private railcar and charter options
- Corporate gifting and recognition opportunities
- Pricing, contracts, and event logistics
One of the biggest advantages of hosting aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train is having transportation, dining, hospitality, scenic travel, activities, and optional winery experiences coordinated through a single team. Rather than managing multiple venues, caterers, transportation providers, and event partners, guests enjoy one seamless Napa Valley experience from arrival through departure.
Because popular dates, seasonal periods, and private railcar inventory can book well in advance, we recommend reaching out as early as possible to maximize availability and customization options.
Yes. Our Sales Team can help coordinate transportation options for corporate groups, including luxury motorcoaches, executive vehicles, shuttle service, and other transportation solutions for guests traveling from hotels, airports, event venues, and offices throughout the region.
One of the unique advantages of hosting an event aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train is that transportation becomes part of the experience. Once guests arrive at our conveniently located Downtown Napa station, the train itself serves as the transportation throughout the event, carrying guests through the heart of Napa Valley while they enjoy chef-prepared dining, wine experiences, hospitality, networking, entertainment, and scenic vineyard views.
Rather than coordinating separate venues, restaurants, transportation providers, winery reservations, and activities, many organizations choose the Wine Train because it combines transportation, dining, hospitality, and Wine Country experiences into one seamless itinerary. This allows hosts to spend less time managing logistics and more time focusing on their guests.
Whether you’re planning a client appreciation event, executive retreat, leadership gathering, incentive trip, holiday party, employee recognition event, or team celebration, our team can help create a customized experience tailored to your objectives.
To discuss transportation options, group experiences, private railcar events, winery excursions, or custom itineraries, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form or contact our Sales Team directly at 1-800-427-4124.
Yes! The Napa Valley Wine Train offers fully customizable packages, including:
- Branded décor and menus
- Tailored food and wine pairings
- Guest speakers or presentations
- Themed experiences (e.g., mystery dinner, wine education, trivia quiz)
- Exclusive access to partner wineries
- Depot Receptions prior to boarding
- Branded retail merchandise gifting at the Station or to your hotel
Corporate experiences aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train can range from a few hours to a full day, depending on your objectives, group size, and preferred itinerary. While many hosted experiences are built around our existing daytime and evening journeys, private railcar charters and buyout events allow for significant customization.
Our team can help design an experience around your group’s needs, including customized departure times, private railcars, winery visits, guided tastings, executive receptions, team-building activities, wine education, client entertainment, employee recognition events, and chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard.
Some groups prefer a focused lunch or dinner event, while others choose a longer Napa Valley experience that includes winery visits, private tastings, and curated activities throughout the day. Experiences can be designed around networking, leadership development, client appreciation, incentive travel, strategic planning sessions, celebrations, or simply enjoying time together in Wine Country.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is also an excellent option for Bay Area companies looking to bring teams together outside the office without requiring extensive travel. Likewise, organizations visiting from outside the region often incorporate the Wine Train into larger San Francisco, Napa Valley, or Northern California retreats and incentive programs.
Because private charter experiences are customized around the goals of each group, we encourage planners to contact our team early in the planning process. To discuss dates, group size, winery options, railcar availability, transportation, and custom itineraries, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form.
Corporate group experiences aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train can be customized to support everything from executive retreats and client appreciation events to team celebrations, leadership gatherings, incentive trips, holiday parties, and company milestones.
Depending on the experience selected, groups may enjoy:
- Private or semi-private railcars
- Chef-prepared menus served restaurant-style, allowing guests to select their preferred meal onboard with company branding on the menu
- Private table seating for comfortable networking and conversation
- Full bar service featuring Napa Valley wines, wine flights, wine pairings, specialty cocktails, craft beer, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Beverage package, hosted bar, or consumption-based service options
- Optional winery visits, guided tastings, and wine education experiences
- Event branding, signage, and recognition opportunities
- Audio/visual support and presentation capabilities upon request
- Dedicated event planning support before and during the event
What makes the Napa Valley Wine Train unique is that transportation becomes part of the experience itself. Rather than coordinating multiple venues, restaurants, transportation providers, and activities, groups enjoy dining, hospitality, scenic travel, entertainment, and optional wine experiences within one seamless Napa Valley itinerary.
Whether you’re hosting clients, rewarding top performers, bringing a remote team together, or planning a leadership retreat, our team can help create a customized experience designed around your goals.
To discuss private railcars, winery experiences, custom itineraries, branding opportunities, or group event planning, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form.
The Napa Valley Wine Train can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings of friends, family members, clients, or colleagues to full train charters hosting more than 300 guests.
Our smallest dining railcars comfortably accommodate approximately 36 guests, while our largest dining railcars can host up to 80 guests. Multiple railcars can be combined to support larger events, and full-train experiences are available for the largest groups.
For smaller gatherings, guests may reserve a private railcar, a semi-private section, or a collection of reserved tables aboard one of our scheduled experiences. Larger groups are typically seated in close proximity to encourage networking, conversation, and shared experiences while maintaining the comfort and hospitality that define the Wine Train.
Depending on your goals, experiences may include chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, winery visits, guided tastings, executive receptions, client appreciation events, incentive programs, leadership retreats, holiday parties, family celebrations, and customized Wine Country itineraries.
Whether you’re planning an intimate executive gathering for 21 guests or a large corporate event for hundreds, our team can help design an experience tailored to your objectives, budget, and desired level of exclusivity.
To discuss group sizes, private railcar options, train buyouts, winery experiences, transportation, and custom itineraries, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form.
The Napa Valley Wine Train hosts a wide variety of corporate and group experiences, ranging from intimate executive gatherings to large-scale company celebrations and full train charters. Whether your goal is recognition, relationship building, education, networking, or simply bringing people together, our team can help create an experience tailored to your objectives.
Popular corporate events include:
- Executive retreats and leadership gatherings
- Client appreciation events
- Employee recognition and milestone celebrations
- Incentive travel and performance rewards
- Team-building experiences
- Strategic planning offsites
- Holiday parties and end-of-year celebrations
- Sales kickoffs and company meetings
- Product launches and brand activations
- Board meetings and executive hosting
- Partner and customer appreciation events
What makes the Napa Valley Wine Train unique is that transportation, dining, hospitality, entertainment, and optional winery experiences can all be combined into one seamless Napa Valley itinerary. Groups can customize experiences with private railcars, winery visits, guided tastings, wine education, branding opportunities, hosted receptions, and chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is equally suited for Bay Area companies looking to bring teams together outside the office and organizations visiting Northern California that want to showcase one of Napa Valley’s most iconic attractions. Whether hosting 21 guests or 300+, our team can help create an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
To discuss your event goals, group size, customized experiences, winery options, or private charter opportunities, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form and our team will help design the right experience for your group.
Congratulations! While the Napa Valley Wine Train occasionally hosts weddings, many couples find the train is especially well suited for the celebrations surrounding the big day.
Popular wedding-related events include:
- Rehearsal dinners
- Welcome receptions
- Wedding party outings
- Bachelor and bachelorette celebrations
- Bridal party gatherings
- Galentine’s celebrations
- Family reunions before the wedding
- Day-after brunches and farewell gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
The Napa Valley Wine Train offers a unique alternative to traditional event venues by combining chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, scenic Napa Valley views, exceptional hospitality, historic rail travel, and optional winery experiences into one unforgettable celebration.
For larger wedding groups, private railcars and customized experiences may be available. Many couples also choose the Wine Train as a memorable activity for out-of-town guests visiting Napa Valley before or after wedding festivities.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering of family and friends or a larger hosted celebration, our team can help create an experience tailored to your vision.
To discuss rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties, wedding-weekend events, anniversary celebrations, private railcars, or custom group experiences, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form and our team will help bring your celebration to life.
The Napa Valley Wine Train regularly hosts corporate, incentive, social, leisure, and private group events that include winery visits, guided tastings, vineyard experiences, and curated Wine Country excursions.
Groups may choose from experiences that feature winery stops, private tastings, wine education, behind-the-scenes vineyard experiences, and other customized activities designed around the goals of the group. Whether you’re planning client entertainment, a leadership retreat, employee recognition event, incentive trip, celebration, or family gathering, our team can help create an itinerary that combines the best of Napa Valley both onboard and off.
One of the unique advantages of the Napa Valley Wine Train is that transportation becomes part of the experience itself. Rather than coordinating separate coaches, restaurants, wineries, and venues, guests travel through Napa Valley aboard beautifully restored historic railcars while enjoying chef-prepared dining made fresh onboard, exceptional hospitality, wine experiences, networking opportunities, and scenic vineyard views.
Some groups prefer a fully onboard experience, while others choose to incorporate one or more winery visits into their itinerary. Our team can customize experiences that include winery stops, guided tastings, educational wine experiences, team-building activities, hosted receptions, executive gatherings, client appreciation events, and other memorable Napa Valley experiences.
To explore available winery partners, private experiences, transportation options, and customized itineraries, please submit an inquiry through our Group Sales Request Form. We’ll help design an experience tailored to your group’s objectives, size, and budget.
Every day, we serve a variety of guests with different dietary restrictions and food allergies. All of our menu choices are prepared fresh and made-to-order on board, but some advance notice helps handle special menu requests. When making your reservation, please alert your booking agent of your needs. When you arrive, remind your server which member of your party has the allergy. Rest assured, we handle hundreds of allergies weekly with ease.
Beverage packages are available for your group. Please speak to an events specialist for further details.
The Napa Valley Wine Train welcomes groups of all sizes. Gatherings of 20 guests and under are encouraged to conveniently reserve online through our booking platform, while gatherings of 21 or more guests are asked to get in touch with our event services team at 800-427-4124. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for guidance on your event, no matter the size.
This depends on the nature of your event. Please discuss options for your group with your dedicated event specialist.