PRIVATE TOURS

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Winelands Guide - Meet The Wine Makers Private Tour

Meet The Wine Maker Private Tour

Imagine going to see your favourite band and having the chance to go backstage to meet them. Picture yourself talking to them and asking them all those questions you always wanted to. For wine lovers, this is pretty much it; except that you will have the chance to share some glasses of the best wines in the Winelands with winemakers. Our exclusive meet the winemaker private tour is designed for groups looking for an in-depth, personalized experience with an opportunity to discuss the wines with the person who made them, something a standard tour simply cannot offer.

Tour departs: 09h30 am and Tour Ends: 17h00 pm
Tour Includes: Pick up & drop off, Specialist Wine Guide, Three Exclusive Tastings, Vineyard Orientation, Cellar Tour, Private Transportation

COST: Winelands Pick up – R6550 for two people and R1600 for additional persons

COST: Cape Town Pick up – R7550 for two people and R1600 for additional persons

Winelands Pick up & Drop off

Cape Town Pick up & Drop off

Best of the Cape Private Tour

For those with a limited schedule, this full-day tour is a combination of Cape Point and the Winelands. We start off the day travelling around the Peninsula and then make our way through to the world – famous Stellenbosch wine region in the afternoon. We are visiting Cape of Good hope nature reserve, Cape Point and Boulders beach for penguin viewing and ending the day with tasty wine tastings.

Included: Pick up & drop off, Guide, Private Tour & Transport, Entrance to Cape of Good Hope, 2 Premium Wine Tastings.

Excluded: Lunch and entrance to Boulder’s beach for penguin viewing

Cost: R7250 for two people, additional persons R1700

Private Cape Peninsula Tour

Join us as we travel around the Cape Peninsula, named by early explorers as the ‘Fairest Cape’. On this tour you will encounter beautiful beaches, dramatic scenery, the Cape of Good Hope the most south westerly tip of the African continent, Cape Point, Boulder’s beach to visit the African penguin’s and drive by False Bay – the largest bay in South Africa. In the middle of the day, we are stopping at a seaside restaurant for a mouth-watering lunch. If the there is only one tour you do in Cape Town, this should be it.

Tour departs: 08h30 am Tour Ends: 17:00
Tour Excludes: Lunch, Entrance to Boulders beach for penguin’s, Optional funicular ride at Cape Point.
Tour Includes: Pick up & drop off, Specialist Guide, Entrance fee at Cape of Good hope nature reserve, Transport in Air-Conditioned Vehicle

COST: R6250.00 for two people, additional persons R1650pp

Private Table Mountain & Cape Town City Tour

Join us as we travel through South Africa’s oldest city – affectionately known as the Mother City. On this tour you will encounter unique cultures, architectures, historical sights, and unforgettable scenery. Travel by cable car to top of Table Mountain (weather permitting), visit the Castle of Good Hope then descend through the colourful Bo-Kaap known as the Malay Quarter and the city centre. End the day with a bike ride along Sea Point Promenade to V& A Waterfront.

Tour departs: 08h30 am
Tour Ends: 16h00 pm
Tour Excludes: Lunch, Table Mountain Tickets, and optional extras
Tour Includes: Pick up & drop off, Driver Guide, Transport in Air-Conditioned Vehicle, Bike Rental

COST: R5350.00 for two people, additional persons R1450

Private Whale & Wine Route Tour (Seasonal)

Enjoy a scenic drive and experience the majestic beauty of the southern right whales basking in the warm waters of Hermanus coastline during June and November. There’s also the option to view the whales up close from the boat. Visit the penguins at Stony Point nature reserve and a wine tasting and lunch in the Hemel and Aarde wine valley.

Tour departs: 08h30 am
Tour Ends: 16h00 pm
Tour notes: Seasonal: June-November
Tour Excludes: Lunch, Whale watching boat ride
Tour Includes: Pick up & drop off, Guide, Entrance fees & Tickets, Transport in Air-Conditioned Vehicle

COST: R6250.00 for two people, additional persons R1650

Wildflower West Coast Private Tour (Aug - Sept)

Every year, flower-gazers marvel at a dramatic marvel at a phenomenon: a dry, brown, and seemingly barren landscape metamorphoses into a breath-taking floral wonderland. The magician behind this seemingly sudden change is the spring rain, which allows dormant seeds to germinate and erupt into the surface, blossoming in phenomenal brilliance. Yellow, pink, orange and purple carpets of the color spread as far as the eye can see. The flower season is rain-dependent. The spring bloom may occur between August – October depending on rainfall patterns.

Cost: R5100 for two people, additional people R950

Included: Fully accredited driver Guide, Coffee, and entrance to West Coast national park. Excluded: Lunch and optional extras

WALKING TOURS

Stellenbosch Half Day Vineyard Walk (Shared Tour)

Join us for a shared Stellenbosch Half day Guided Vineyard Walk that meanders for 3km – 5kms through the vineyards, offering beautiful views of vineyards and of a beautiful Banhoek wine valley. Get a closer look at the several white and red wine cultivars and you will be told about the growth, the vines and all what is done to create the tasteful wine that you will enjoy and sip on. Interpretive signs help vineyard walkers to differentiate between Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Taste wines at two of the vineyards that we will walk through and end the day with a mount watering lunch. This tour can also be booked as a private tour.

Tour departs: 09:00 and Tour Ends: 13:00

Tour Includes: Specialist Wine Guide, Vineyard Orientation & Cellar Tour, 2 Premium tastings.

Tour Excludes: Optional extras & Transport to starting point.
COST: R1050 per person

(Meeting point: Zorgvliet Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch – Entrance Parking area of Zorvliet Lodge)

Franschhoek Half Day Vineyard Walk (Shared Tour)

Join us for a Guided Vineyard Walk which meanders for 3km – 5kms through the vineyards, offering beautiful views of vineyards and of the beautiful Franschhoek wine valley. Get a closer look at the several white and red wine cultivars and you will be told about the growth, the vines and all what is done to create the tasteful wine that you will enjoy and sip on. Interpretive signs help vineyard walkers to differentiate between Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Taste wines at two of the vineyards that we will walk through and end the day with a mount watering lunch.

Tour departs: 09:00am and Tour Ends: 12h:00 pm

Tour Includes: Specialist Local Guide,Vineyard Orientation & Cellar Tour, Two Premium Wine Tastings, Snack Pack & Bottled water.

Tour Excludes: Lunch and Transport to and from starting point.

(Meeting Place: Muse Gallery, Main Road R45, Cnr La Provence Road, Franschhoek )

Khayamandi Township Walking Tour (Shared Tour)

The shared township tour shows how many South Africans lives buzzing townships. It is an opportunity to interact with the local community and share in the rich African cultures and traditional values. Experience unique township culinary delights or try some home-made brew in a shebeen(pub). Some highlights on the tour includes a drumming session, visit to an African craft market, spaza shops, school, mural art, hostels, local food and non-profit organizations.

Cost: R950 per person

Included: Driver Guide, pick up and drop off in Stellenbosch, Walking Tour with local resident guide, Donation to local NPO, Drumming session.

Excludes: Transport if staying outside of Stellenbosch (enquiry the additional fee)

E-BIKE TOURS

Guided Franschhoek E-bike & Wine Tour (Shared Tour)

Join us for a shared guided half day guided e-bike cycling tour of 15-20kms which will take you on an adventure through the historical Franschhoek and its wine valley. Exceptional tastings at two award-winning wine estates with the most breathtaking views and memorable visits to cellars that still use old-fashioned techniques for wine-making and also the modern cellars. Please provide us with your heights under notes before check out.

Tour departs: 09:30 – 13:30
Tour Includes: Fully accredited Guide, Mountain E-Bike and Helmet rental, Two Premium Wine Tastings, Vineyard Orientation.

Tour Excludes: Lunch, Optional extras and transport to from starting point.

COST: R1450 per person

(Meeting place/Starting point: OLD ROAD WINE CO. Huguenot Road, R45, Franschhoek (parking area) Please note this is our starting & ending point of the tour.

Franschhoek E-bike & Wine (Private Tour)

Join us for a private half day guided e-bike cycling tour of 15-20kms which will take you on an adventure through the historical Franschhoek and its wine valley. Exceptional tastings at multiple award-winning wine estates with the most breathtaking views and memorable visits to cellars that still use old-fashioned techniques for wine-making and also the modern cellars. Make sure to provide us with your heights under notes so that we ensure you have the correct bike frame on the day.

Tour departs: 09:30 – 13:30
Tour Includes: Fully accredited Guide, Mountain E-Bike and Helmet rental, Two Premium Wine Tastings, Bottled water, snack pack(fruit stick & peanuts) Vineyard Orientation, Cellar Walk Through

Tour Excludes: Lunch, Optional extras and transport to and from starting point.

COST: R1800 per person

(Meeting place/Starting point: OLD ROAD WINE CO. Huguenot Road, R45, Franschhoek (parking area) Please note this is our starting & ending point of the tour.

Stellenbosch E-Bike & Wine (Private Tour)

Join us for a private half day guided e-bike cycling tour of 10-12 kms which will take you on an adventure through the picturesque Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch. Exceptional tastings at multiple award-winning wine estates with the most breathtaking views and memorable visits to cellars that still use old-fashioned techniques for wine-making and also the modern cellars. Make sure to provide us with your heights under notes so that we ensure you have the correct bike frame on the day.

Price: R1800.00 per person from 09:30 – 13:30

Included: Fully Accredited Guide, Mountain E-Bike & Helmet Rental, Two Premium Wine Tastings, Bottled water and a snack pack(fruit stick & peanuts), Cellar Walk Through, Vineyard Orientation

Excluded: Lunch, optional extras and transport to and from starting point.

Getting there
Visitors can drive to the starting point Banhoek Lodge, Helshoogte Rd, Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch E-bike & Wine Tour (Shared Tour)

Join us for a shared half day guided e-bike cycling tour of 10-12 kms which will take you on an adventure through the picturesque Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch. Exceptional tastings at multiple award-winning wine estates with the most breathtaking views and memorable visits to cellars that still use old-fashioned techniques for winemaking. Make sure to provide us with your heights under notes so that we ensure you have the correct bike frame on the day.

Price: R1450.00 per person from 09:30 – 13:30

Included: Fully Accredited Guide, Mountain E-Bike & Helmet Rental, Two Premium Wine Tastings, Bottled water and a snacks (fruit stick & peanuts) Vineyard Orientation

Excluded: Lunch, optional extras and transport to and from starting point.

Getting there
Visitors can drive to the starting point Banhoek Lodge, Helshoogte Rd, Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch

GUIDED HIKES

Stellenbosch Half Day Nature Hike & Wine Tasting (9kms) (Shared Tour)

Join us on a shared unique combination of a nature hike and wine tasting in the beautiful Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch. There’s no better way to get up close to the mountain-topped views in this spectacular valley. The Banhoek Conservancy which we will walk through was formed to protect the environment, to uplift the community and to re-establish a balance between human activities and nature. After completing your hike of 9kms we are visiting a boutique vineyard in the valley with breath-taking views for a wine tasting to conclude our half-day out in nature. Transport back to the starting point will be provided. This tour can also be booked as a private tour.

Included

Experienced local guide
Conservancy and hiking permits
Bottled Water
Premium Wine Tasting
Transport back to the starting point

Excluded

Refreshments
Optional extras
Gratuity

Getting there
Visitors can drive to the starting point Old Bethlehem Farm, 1 Rooi Street, Kylemore,
Stellenbosch (Banhoek Conservancy)

Group Size
2 – 10pax – contact us at info@winelandsguide.com if your group exceeds 10 people. All hikers will
need to sign the indemnity form before departure.

Special Instructions

Pack for all weather conditions. Don’t forget to bring the below essentials
A sun hats
Sunscreen
A warm top
A light rain jacket or windbreaker
A reusable water bottles
Appropriate hiking footwear. Sport shoes (sneakers) are fine for a half-day or even full-day hike, but we recommend hiking boots for a multi-day hike

Cost: R1150 per person

Franschhoek Half Day Nature Hike & Wine Tasting (Shared Tour)

Join us on a unique combination of a nature hike and wine tasting tour in the beautiful valley of Franschhoek on the historical wine farm La Motte. There’s no better way to get up close to the mountain-topped views in this spectacular valley. The Sustainable Hike is a further expression of La Motte’s commitment to the highest conservation and biodiversity standards and the protection of precious indigenous flora and fauna in the mountain area surrounding the estate and the adjoining Wemmershoek mountain range. It offers the ideal opportunity to explore abundant birdlife, a protea garden, sustainably farmed vineyards, a wealth of flora, resident mammals and reptiles and the breathtaking vistas of the Franschhoek Valley.

The circular route, which starts at the La Motte Tasting Room, stretches over five kilometres, with the hiking trail section covering two kilometres. The time required to complete the trail is about two hours when walking and three hours when strolling. The trail has a Grade 1B rating and requires a fair degree of fitness. It is therefore not recommended for children under the age of 10 and we do not permit infants in back packs. Prospective hikers are reminded that dogs and mountain bikes are not permitted.

Tour departs: 09:00am and Tour Ends: 1h:00 pm

Tour Includes: Specialist Local Guide, Guided Hike, Hike permit, Vineyard Orientation, a Premium Wine Tastings, Snack Pack & Bottled water.

Tour Excludes: Lunch and Transport to and from starting point.

Meeting Place: La Motte Wine Estate, R45, Franschhoek

Cost: R1150 per person

*Not bookable on a Monday and we advise a 48hour booking in advance.

Franschhoek Guided Hikes (Shared Tour)

Vista Trail:

Duration: <2 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: +/-2.5km

THE Vista Trail starts and ends at the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve’s main gate. This circular trail includes the Breakfast Rock Trail and a short section of the DuToitskop Trail. Most hikers walk the Vista Trail in a clockwise direction. The trail climbs about 275m to reach an elevation of 1 028m above sea level. Starting on the Breakfast Rock Trail, the Vista Trail branches off to the left after about 925m from the main gate (elevation 870m; 33-53-52 S; 19-09-31 E). It’s about 315m to the panoramic viewpoint.

On this part of the trail Lion’s Head and Table Mountain can be seen through the Helshoogte gap between Simonsberg (right) and Groot Drakenstein Mountain (left) on a clear day.

Cost: R850 per person

Included: Guided Hike, Permit for Mont Rochelle Reserve, Snack Pack and bottled water

Excluded: Transport to and from Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve.

Uitkyk Trail:

Duration: 2-4 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: +/- 6km

THE first section of this well-marked and popular linear trail includes the Breakfast Rock Trail. A fit hiker can complete the round trip in about 3 hours. Unprepared hikers should not divert to the Perdekop Trail. The trail is straight and only rises about 360 metres in total. The distance from the main gate to the vantage point at the terminus of the Uitkyk Trail is about 3km from where you double back to the main gate.

Once past Breakfast Rock the trail mostly follows the westerly valley slope of the Perdekloof stream. The trail crosses a stream about 845m beyond Breakfast Rock; this is a wonderful place to stop – the water is safe to drink and very refreshing. The turn-off to Perdekop Trail is encountered +/- 2km beyond Breakfast Rock (1 108m; 33-52-50 S; 19-09-42 E.), keep straight on for the Uitkyk viewpoint.

The Uitkyk Trail terminus and panoramic viewpoint (1 093m; 33-54-40 S; 19-09-43 E.) boasts a spectacular view of the secluded Wemmershoek valley and Wemmershoek Dam.

Cost: R950 per person

Included: Guided Hike, Permit for Mont Rochelle Reserve, Snack Pack and bottled water

Excluded: Transport to and from Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve.

DuToitskop Trail:

Duration: 5 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: +/- 13km

THE in-and-out trail to DuToitskop Peak starts and ends at the main entry gate to the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. The trail rises about 660m to DuToitskop Peak (elevation 1 407m; 33-52-57 S; 19-09-00 E). A moderately fit person can hike to DuToitskop Peak in less than 3 hours (one way).

The DuToitskop Trail, which includes the walk up to Breakfast Rock, branches off to the left (in a north westerly direction) at Breakfast Rock. The trail mostly heads in a north-north westerly direction, rising steadily (about 15-17m per 100m). Magnificent vistas of the Franschhoek valley can be seen on the way up. DuToitskop Peak is about 2 680m past Breakfast Rock.

Cost: R1050 per person

Included: Guided Hike, Permit for Mont Rochelle Reserve, Snack Pack and bottled water

Excluded: Transport to and from Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

Are you a South African citizen?

Are you a South African citizen and local traveler? Did you know when contacting us directly you will qualify for a local’s special tour rate on all our tours! Make your booking today and tour with your experienced local guide.

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