🏨 Wine-Tasting and Whale-Watching Tour from Cape Town Activity

Overview

Discover the best of the South African scenery on this 9-hour wine-tasting and whale-watching tour from Cape Town. Spin along the coast to the fishing village of Hermanus with a guide and watch for right whales breaching the waves. Following an optional whale-watching cruise (own expense), delve into the pretty Hemel en Aarde valley — home to fertile vineyards. Sample South African wines on a local estate, then explore the apple-growing region of Elgin and Sir Lowry's Pass. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Cape Town hotel.

What's Included

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Transport

Wine-tasting

What's Not Included

Boat cruise ticket

Food and drinks

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

All guests travelling either on a group or scheduled tour with Thompsons Africa must be fully vaccinated. A group is defined as any guest travelling with one or more persons who are not family or friends.
Cullinan Holdings has introduced a compulsory vaccination policy with immediate effect, as follows. 'With rising global COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated population, Cullinan Holdings have implemented a policy requiring all guests travelling either on
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Minimum numbers apply. two people are needed for the tour to run. If you are a single traveller, there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be
Pickup and drop off from central Cape Town hotels only. Please enquire about the surcharge for pickup if you are not centrally located.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Thompson's Touring & Safaris - Day Tours

Following a pickup at your centrally located Cape Town hotel between 7:45am and 8:30am, meet your guide and take a seat in your vehicle to begin your 9-hour tour.

First, travel along the coast to the fishing village of Hermanus and admire panoramic views over the open ocean. Along the way, watch the waves for sightings of native right whales splashing through the waters.

On arrival, perhaps enjoy an optional 1.5-hour to 3-hour whale-watching boat cruise (own expense) and enjoy views of the whales in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, explore the Hemel en Aarde valley — where fertile vineyards line the rolling hillsides — with your guide, and sample locally made wines in a boutique winery.

When your winery visit comes to an end, travel through the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin and Sir Lowry's Pass, and take in sweeping views over the Cape Town skyline. Then, return in comfort to your hotel to conclude your tour.

• Admission Ticket Free

Sir Lowry's Pass

Following a pickup at your centrally located Cape Town hotel between 7:45am and 8:30am, meet your guide and take a seat in your vehicle to begin your 9-hour tour.

First, travel along the coast to the fishing village of Hermanus and admire panoramic views over the open ocean. Along the way, watch the waves for sightings of native right whales splashing through the waters.

On arrival, perhaps enjoy an optional 1.5-hour to 3-hour whale-watching boat cruise (own expense) and enjoy views of the whales in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, explore the Hemel en Aarde valley — where fertile vineyards line the rolling hillsides — with your guide, and sample locally made wines in a boutique winery.

When your winery visit comes to an end, travel through the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin and Sir Lowry's Pass, and take in sweeping views over the Cape Town skyline. Then, return in comfort to your hotel to conclude your tour.

• Admission Ticket Free

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