Cape Whale Coast & Winelands

Overview

A spectacular 8 day round trip, cycling over mountain passes, through vineyards and along some of South Africas most scenic coastlines. Table Mountain , the famous wine from the estates of Stellenbosch, Franschoek & Elgin, the stunning scenery, a rich cultural history and unique flora, make this cycle trip the perfect way to experience and witness the splendour of this region.

8 days
Tour Group size 2 – 8
Western Cape

Tour Highlights

Table Mountain Arial Cableway
Premium wine tasting in Franschoek and Stellenbosch
Hermanus and the Cape Whale Coast
Cycle scenic Clarence Drive
Historic Simonstown and Boulder’s beach African Penguins
Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Nature Reserve
Cycle iconic Chapman’s Peak
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
End of tour Dinner at The Africa Café

Included:

7 nights accommodation & All breakfasts, 2 dinners as per itinerary (incl African Themed farewell dinner)
5 biking days (incl Standard bike hire and vehicle support)
All Entrance fees to the National Parks and cycle routes as per itinerary (incl 2 wine tastings)
Group airport transfers

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Overnight: Cape Town

Arrival Day in Cape Town. Group shuttle from Cape Town International Airport to accommodation. In the afternoon we visit Table Mountain and take the Cableway to enjoy the spectacular views of Table Bay and the city of Cape Town

Day 2

Overnight: Stellenbosch

Transfer to Stellenbosch. Cycle in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, then via Lanzerac Wine Estate for lunch at The Delhi, onto lower Stellenbosch Mountain and Coetzenberg Trails, on to Eden Forest and then via Blaauwklippen Road to Waterford Estate for a Wine & Chocolate Pairing

Day 3

Overnight Franschhoek

Cycle Stellenbosch via Helshoogte Pass to Boschendal. Franschoek. Platter lunch at the Deli under the Oak trees at Boschendal, and wine tasting in the afternoon

Day 4

Overnight Hermanus

Cycle down Franschoek pass, transfer to Oak Valley and cycle 14km or 24km MTB tail. After lunch Peregrine Farm Stall, cycle Viljjoenshoop, Highlands Road and on to Iona wine Estate for an optional wine tasting. Transfer to Hermanus

Day 5

Overnight: Simonstown

Cycle the Whale Coast route from Bettys Bay, via Clarence Drive, to Gordons Bay. Transfer to Kalk Bay. Optional afternoon cycle

Day 6

Overnight: Simonstown

Cycle from Simonstown to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Visit the Penguins at Boulders en-route back to Simonstown

Day 7

Overnight: Cape Town

Cycle Chapmans Peak Drive through Hout Bay via Victoria Drive, Llandudno, Bakoven, Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Sea Point, 3 Anchor Bay & Mouille Point. Lunch at Oranjezicht City Farm Market.

After lunch, a walk through Kirstenbosch Gardens and visit to Groot Constantia, time permitting.