Enjoy Hermanus! (+ whale watching seasonally)
This is a tour provided all year round, but please be noted whale watching is available in May- Nov. Enjoy an interesting drive into the outer lying areas of Cape Town. We visit various sites with spectacular views, fresh air and the abundance of nature.
- Best land based whale watching in the world (May - Nov)
- Beautiful coastal walk
- Top rated restaurants (lunch)
- Wine tasting at an award winning estate
- Scenic coastal drive with stunning views across False Bay
- Exciting optional extras
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your accommodation (Cape Town)
Leaving Cape Town
The tour will proceed towards the iconic town of Hermanus via a scenic drive through country areas, agricultural zones and mountainous regions.
Hermanus
Our knowledgeable guide will direct you around this charming town on foot. There are lots of sites to explore and visit : the coastal nature walk, market, the old harbor and more.
Hermanus Waterfront (May-Nov for whale watching)
Here the visitor can board a charter boat which motors into Walker Bay for those close up whale watching pictures and fun experiences.
Coastal Lagoon Wine Estate (optional)
This site is optional.
Sample top class wine with breathtaking views from the tasting room, or simply lounge at one of the luxury rooms of this private wine estate.
Clarence Drive
The mind-blowing views along this drive, which snakes between the Kogelberg mountains and east coast of False Bay are where one gets to capture those stunning photos in the late afternoon.
Penguin Colony
if time allows, we can also visit Penguin Colony.
The African Penguin is a critically endangered species.
View these flightless birds in their natural environment.
Coastal drive
On your way back to Cape Town, you'll have the chance to see the late afternoon sun setting behind the mountains in the west.
Ending Point
At your accommodation (Cape Town)
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guiding
- Private airconditioned transport
Vehicles:
Hyundai H1 (7 seater) or Toyota Quantum (13 seater)
- Fuel, toll, parking fees
- All permits and insurance
- Chilled bottled water
- Registered guide
- Snacks and meals
- Entry fees to optional activities and museums
- Boat based whale watching/cruise
- Wine tasting
- Penguin reserve
Tour Important Information
- This tour is suitable for all ages
- Exciting optional extras on request
- The peak season for the whales are during the months of May to November.
The seasonal whale watching occurs between late May to late November.
Important message from the supplier
Available for all bookings.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Michael W.
I have been a volunteer guide for the South African National Parks since 2005. This later motivated me to complete my qualifications to become Cultural Guide as well as a Mountain Adventure Guide.
$283/ per group
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