The Garden Route - 8 days

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duration 8 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 14-95 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-23083
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Cape Town, South Africa
Ends Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Cape Town
Stellenbosch wine tasting
Ostrich Farm
Waterfall Trail
Tskitsikamma National Park
Addo Elephant Park.
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The tour "The Garden Route - 8 Days" starts from Cape Town and ends in Port Elizabeth. It is a natural landmarks sightseeing trip that takes 8 days taking you through Addo Elephant National Park, Wilderness National Park, Cape Town and 7 other destinations in South Africa. "The Garden Route - 8 Days" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Spend 8 magical days on South Africa’s famous Garden Route with this tour. This iconic region is renowned for being one of the most scenic in the country. Start off an unforgettable week with a couple of free days to explore independently in Cape Town, the legendary Mother City, and end it off in Port Elizabeth. In between, you are treated to a thrilling array of activities and experiences, as you see a variety of natural spectacles and historical landmarks. You will have the chance to do the world’s highest bungee jump and go diving with sharks. You will sip the famous Cape wines and explore quaint little towns. You will seek out the Big 5 on a classic African safari and hike through forests in search of waterfalls. You will see ostriches, penguins, and whales and stand at the southernmost point of Africa. All along your journey, your comfort will be ensured- you have a choice of staying in high-quality backpacker lodges, or choosing the deluxe guesthouse/boutique hotel option. One thing is for sure, the Garden Route will not disappoint.

Accommodation is based in either single, twin or double rooms in deluxe guesthouses or good quality Backpackers where you can stay in shared dorm rooms or private single, twin or doubles. Solo travellers will need to pay a single supplement unless they stay in a shared dorm room.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town
Day 2: Free Day in Cape Town
Day 3: Free Day in Cape Town
Day 4: Cape Coast- Hermanus, Betties Bay, Cape Agulhas, Shark Cage Diving
Day 5: Route 62, Winery Stop, Ostrich Farm
Day 6: Wilderness National Park and Knysna
Day 7: Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
Day 8: Safari in Addo Elephant National Park, Transfer to Port Elizabeth

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation

Meals

Meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners

Transport

Transport in 25-seat expedition vehicle

Guide

Local guides for sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
2 truck crew (driver/guide plus assistant/cook)

Others

All 'included highlights' as mentioned in the itinerary

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International Flights (available on request)
Visa fees if required
Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)
Single room supplements (required for solo travellers unless staying in shared Backpacker dorms)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Tips for guides & drivers
Entrance fees and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional tours in Cape Town and elsewhere
Any other items not mentioned above

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Garden Route - 8 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 June 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Garden Route - 8 days 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 The Garden Route - 8 days 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:

Tours will be reduced to smaller group sizes to protect against COVID-19.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
All travellers 18 years and older will be recommended to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of departure.

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