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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the best of the South African scenery on this 9-hour wine-tasting and whale-watching tour from Cape Town. Spin along the coast to the fishing village of Hermanus with a guide and watch for right whales breaching the waves. Following an optional whale-watching cruise (own expense), delve into the pretty Hemel en Aarde valley — home to fertile vineyards. Sample South African wines on a local estate, then explore the apple-growing region of Elgin and Sir Lowry's Pass. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Cape Town hotel.
Transport
Driver/guide
Wine-tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Boat cruise ticket
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Between 7:45am and 8:30am. Please be ready from 7:30am at the main entrance of your hotel.
Thompson's Touring & Safaris - Day Tours, Cape Town Central, South Africa Following a pickup at your centrally located Cape Town hotel between 7:45am and 8:30am, meet your guide and take a seat in your vehicle to begin your 9-hour tour.
First, travel along the coast to the fishing village of Hermanus and admire panoramic views over the open ocean. Along the way, watch the waves for sightings of native right whales splashing through the waters.
On arrival, perhaps enjoy an optional 1.5-hour to 3-hour whale-watching boat cruise (own expense) and enjoy views of the whales in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, explore the Hemel en Aarde valley — where fertile vineyards line the rolling hillsides — with your guide, and sample locally made wines in a boutique winery.
When your winery visit comes to an end, travel through the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin and Sir Lowry's Pass, and take in sweeping views over the Cape Town skyline. Then, return in comfort to your hotel to conclude your tour.
Sir Lowry's Pass, South Africa Following a pickup at your centrally located Cape Town hotel between 7:45am and 8:30am, meet your guide and take a seat in your vehicle to begin your 9-hour tour.
First, travel along the coast to the fishing village of Hermanus and admire panoramic views over the open ocean. Along the way, watch the waves for sightings of native right whales splashing through the waters.
On arrival, perhaps enjoy an optional 1.5-hour to 3-hour whale-watching boat cruise (own expense) and enjoy views of the whales in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, explore the Hemel en Aarde valley — where fertile vineyards line the rolling hillsides — with your guide, and sample locally made wines in a boutique winery.
When your winery visit comes to an end, travel through the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin and Sir Lowry's Pass, and take in sweeping views over the Cape Town skyline. Then, return in comfort to your hotel to conclude your tour.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. two people are needed for the tour to run. If you are a single traveller, there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Pickup and drop off from central Cape Town hotels only. Please enquire about the surcharge for pickup if you are not centrally located.
Cullinan Holdings has introduced a compulsory vaccination policy with immediate effect, as follows. 'With rising global COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated population, Cullinan Holdings have implemented a policy requiring all guests travelling either on a group or scheduled tour with Thompsons Africa, to be fully vaccinated. A group is defined as any guest travelling with one or more persons who are not family or friends. If however fellow guests are family or friends travelling in isolation of other guests (private bookings), no mandatory vaccination is required (to be reviewed based on the prevailing global circumstances). This requirement applies to groups (ad-hoc and series), Guided Journeys and all scheduled departure day tour experiences, and is done in the interest of creating a safe environment for everyone. It is the guests' responsibility to ensure that they always comply with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all their holiday due to their failure to comply with these requirements. Guests will be responsible for any resulting additional costs including travel and accommodation. Proof of vaccinations may be requested, when necessary. We further strongly recommend that guests ensure they have adequate medical and travel insurance for the duration of their stay in Southern Africa.'
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Abigail_S
20 Oct 2018
A long car journey, but well worth it to see the stunning coast line. Close encounters with whales both from the boat and seen breaching close to the shore. Our guide (Anthea) was lovely, knowledge and went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable. Thank you!
66Glenda
20 Jun 2018
Michael, our driver, had a great day laid out for us. All of our tasting and tours were outstanding, especially the chocolate pairing and the local cheese paring. The restaurant he selected for us was marvelous....the four of us ordered different specialties and shared in the food experience. We also talked him into a quick stop at a local craft brewery.
This tour in
Cape Town
is organized by
Thompsons Africa
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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