Cycling the Cape & Winelands

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4.7 Based on 20 Reviews
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 14
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7768
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Cape Town, South Africa
  • Ends Cape Town, South Africa
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover Cape Town and Table Mountain
  • Try regional produce from the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
  • Visit Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point in Africa
Starting and ending in Cape Town, the trip "Cycling The Cape & Winelands" is a guided bicycle trip that takes 12 days. You will travel through Stellenbosch, Barrydale, Cape Agulhas and 5 other destinations in South Africa. "Cycling The Cape & Winelands" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, meals and others.

Renowned as one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Cape Town and its surroundings provide a stunning backdrop for this cycling tour. Our unique circular route allows us to take in the fantastic sights of the Cape Peninsula. In addition to Table Mountain and the chance to sample wine from the Stellenbosch estates, the wild coastline and rugged interior provide classic riding on peaceful roads with little traffic. The scenery, a rich cultural history, unique flora, and unusual wildlife encounters make this a fantastic destination to discover on two wheels.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Cape Town; free day to explore
  • Day 2: Ride over Hellshoogte, passing vineyards; to Stellenbosch
  • Day 3: Ride the Franschhoek Pass
  • Day 4: Ride through the semi-arid desert of Great Karoo
  • Day 5: Ride through Langeberg Mountains to Bontebok National Park
  • Day 6: Ride and transfer to Cape Agulhas National Park, the southernmost point in Africa
  • Day 7: Cycle towards Hermanus; sample local beer at Birkenhead
  • Day 8: Free day to relax in Hermanus
  • Day 9: Ride the Whale Coast to Gordon's Bay
  • Day 10: Cape Peninsula ride; visit penguin colony
  • Day 11: Cycle to Cape Town via Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay and Camps Bay
  • Day 12: Optional morning visit to Robben Island; end Cape Town
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
Others
  • Local bike hire
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • E-bike hire
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 20 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 13 2020
4 - Very Good
Fantastic scenery, challenging cycling
A challenging 3 with plenty of uphill. Some quaint places to visit and stay. Luckily the majority of the group were like minded people.
  • Anonymous
  • On May 03 2019
5 - Excellent
This trip was awesome. One of the best cycling holidays I've done. The contrast in the scenery that you cycle through is amazing; mountains, passes, vineyards, the coast fabulous. Wine tasting at the end of a ride. Oh and the penguins!
Great cycling, quite hilly but stunning, very varied. Great accommodation and very varied. Loved the penguins.
  • Anonymous
  • On Apr 07 2019
5 - Excellent
cycling the cape and wine regions
It was great trip thoroughly enjoyed it. The scenery along the coast was stunning. Accommodation was wonderful the bus and bikes in very good condition.
  • Anonymous
  • On Apr 16 2017
5 - Excellent
South Africa Cape and winelands
Excellent trip; great guides who went out of their way to keep whole company happy. Awesome scenery along the route, good food and wine.
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycling the Cape & Winelands tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cycling the Cape & Winelands tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cycling the Cape & Winelands tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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