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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Hermanus, Western Cape
Beautiful Hermanus is a South African seaside town that’s a popular whale-watching site. An initial visit to the Old Harbour Museum will acquaint you with the area’s rich fishing history and impress you with a massive exhibit of a whale skeleton. With dozens of area vineyards, Hermanus is a great base for a guided wine tasting tour.
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1. 3-Day Luxury Gondwana Big 5 Safari & Whale Coast Private Tour from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Be left in awe of Mother Nature as this three-day luxury safari that shows off the rustic beauty of vast open plains of the Garden Route's Gondwana Reserve (just 4,5 hours from Cape Town) and expansive ocean horizons packed with the possibility of unprecedented Big 5 and whales, even penguins sightings. The big blues are the star of the show as you set off along the Whale Coast with Clarence Drive to reach Hermanus - one of the best land-based whale watching locations in the world and visit the adorable African penguins at Stoney Point en route. Overnight 2 nights at African rondavel/hut inspired suites of Gondwana Game Reserve with the second day destined for all things 'safari'. Spend the entire day within the magnificent 11000-hectare wildlife reserve to spot most of the Big 5 on a morning and evening safari among the dramatic Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains background and unique fynbos vegetation. Travel back to reach Cape Town on day 3 with a wine tasting stop along Route 62.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Professional local English speaking driver/guide, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (from central Cape Town), Gondwana Morning & Evening Safari 4x4 Game Drive, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, meals and drinks not mentioned
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
2. Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the official meeting point of the Two Oceans and take a photo with one foot in the Indian Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean. This is also the Southernmost Tip of Africa. On our tour, you will visit the African Penguins at Stony Point Penguins Colony and spot some Southern Right whales (during Whale season) in Hermanus along the seashores if they are around. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands. An optional lunch can be enjoyed either on a wine estate or at a seaside restaurant in Hermanus.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Entrance fees to Cape Agulhas lighthouse, Private Tour Guide/Driver and Private Vehicle , Entrance fees to Stony Point Penguins colony
Exclusions: Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees
Reviewed By nobenathibungane
Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines
3. Full-Day Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Wine and Hermanus Whale Coast Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a private tour through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and along the Cape Whale Coast. Explore a local vineyard, where you will not only have marvelous views of the coastline, but you will also get to sample some incredible local wines. Next, visit Hermanus for amazing views of the ocean and during whale season (June to November) you can possibly see whales in the bay from the cliffside pathways. Stop at Stony Point Nature Reserve to see the colony of wild African penguins and travel along the scenic Clarence Drive to return to Cape Town.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Wine and chocolate pairing, Glass bottled water
Exclusions: Meals and drinks, unless specified, Additional drinks, Optional activities, including boat-based whale watching cruise (approximately R800) and tapas pairing (approximately R400)
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
4. One-Way Hop-on Hop-off Bus from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the freedom to discover South Africa at your own pace with this unique one-way hop-on hop-off bus service between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Travel in the comfort of a 19 seater semi-luxury bus in the company of fellow travellers who share your passion for exploring and adventure. Convenient pickup and drop-off available from 200 accommodations (from backpacker hostels to guest houses and hotels) located in 40 different cities, towns and villages between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. You plan your own route, decide which stops you would like to make and how much time you want to spend in each town, there is no time limit on your ticket.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, One-way shared transfer, Friendly, helpful and experienced driver, Accommodation pickup and drop-off (selected establishments only, refer to Departure list on voucher), Trailer attached so you can bring along your bike, surfboard or Golf Set, etc., No extra charge when changing trip details in advance, On board information files about accommodation and activities in each town
Exclusions: Shuttle cost for inaccessible areas, Accommodation
Reviewed By viajandosinfrenos
Even tough I'm not used to tours and I travel solo finding my way, traveling with Baz Bus was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of backpackers and shared stories to make my trip around South Africa. I totally recommend it to travel around and enjoy the whole country.
5. Whale Watching Hermanus
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Silvertree Tours, are established since 2007 and is one if the Winelands most experienced and reliable tour operators and shuttle service. Silvertree tours are one of the few operators that do private tours. Our guides are the face and voice of Silvertree tours, that's is why our standards are remarkable high. Our tour guides are registered professionals and our shuttle drivers are licensed with professional drivers permits(PDP). This ensures that clients receive exclusive first-class service.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By sofiapotier
We travelled to South Africa in February 2021 and originally toyed with the idea of just using Ubers to travel around wineries. At the last minute we asked our hotel for a recommendation for transfers from Cape Town and they recommended Carlo and Silvertree Tours for transfers and wine tours. Carlo also handled picking us up/dropping us off in Cape Town for our two nights in Stellensbosch and even decided to have us stop at a brewery on the way to our hotel instead of doing a simple door-to-door. From that moment - we knew we were in good hands! Not sure how long we wanted to commit to wineries on the day of our wine tour, we used their chauffer service which is hourly vs a set schedule... and then had SO MUCH fun with Carlo I think it was 9 hours later he dropped us off at the hotel! Carlo is awesome - he knows a ton about wine, and picked out wineries based on the kinds of wines we told him we liked. We didn't have a pre-conceived list of places we wanted to go and just asked him to pick his favorites! We also stopped at some breweries which my husband loved. His love of the area, his wonderful sense of humor, and his clear positive relationships with the wineries in the area made the day a very special day and one of our favorite memories of our time in South Africa! I highly recommend using his services - they also provide tours in the Western Cape including the Cape Point tour and so forth. When I go back I will definitely be working with him to take care of us again! Thank you again for the wonderful day Carlo!
6. OVERBERG WINE WALK (2 people)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
An exploration of the valley nestling between the Babylonstoring and Kleinrivierberge Mountain ranges. Many of the wine estate owners have set apart tracts of their land as part of a conservancy to create corridors within the region that protect the indigenous fynbos. A relatively easy meander in the Hemel & Aarde Valley. Enjoying open farmland, horse & berry farms, as well as orchards and of course vineyards. A great opportunity to sample award wining wines of the Overberg Wine Region. Visiting La Vierge Vineyards and Bosman Family vineyards . Walk ends at the magnificent Sumaridge and includes a 3 tasting experiences and a cheese/charcuterie platter.
Inclusions: Light refreshments, Professional guide - history, flowers, birds, wine, Generous cheese and charcuterie platter, Coffee and/or Tea, Wine tasting at Sumaridge Wine Estate, Bottled water
Exclusions: transport to and from Sumaridge Wine Estate, taxi can be arranged, wine purchases
Reviewed By Heloisef
What a fantastic experience! We travelled to Hermanus for a girls weekend amidst the Covid 19 drama (obviously before lockdown was even announced), we really considered canceling but it was the best decision to go! Gillian and Ralph were exceptional hosts from the initial booking. They were able to accommodate our specific requests without any complaints. Their knowledge of the area and plant life on our walks were amazing. The whole trip was a once in a lifetime experience, we visited stunning wine farms, walked through the most beautiful surroundings and ate like absolute kings (or queens in our case). Even though our plans changed daily with new rules implemented for Covid 19, they were able to roll with this and change around things to make sure we still had a fabulous time. I will highly recommended this trip to anyone that loves wine, lives nature and just likes experiencing the best our country has to offer.
7. Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town with Game Drive
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Cape Convoy's garden Route tours are special. They are really fun and we don't wait in line. We offer private Garden Route tours with exceptional guides for the same price as group tours. Have a look at our website, watch the videos. Congratulations, you are about to make a brilliant decision The itinerary you have read is the bare bones, it can be changed to fit your requirements. There are so many things to do on the Garden Route not mentioned that may not be for everybody. Skydiving, worlds highest bungee jump, Great White Shark diving and zip lining. Drop us an e-mail, we will taylor the tours around your needs. We were social distancing long before Covid, you book with Convoy tours, you don't wait in line!
Inclusions: National Park fees, Continental breakfast, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Optional Safari Game Drive
Reviewed By sketchm2021
Choosing a tour operator to book tours with can be a little overwhelming, we knew we wanted to hire a guide for our Garden Route tour because I wanted a break from driving and also because I wanted to relax on holiday. My friends from Ireland recommended Rob at Cape Convoy and once I read the reviews the decision was easy. What to add to the reviews already written? We loved Rob! He was funny, knowledgeable and really knows what he is doing. It was just great fun. Recommended without hesitation. We took the tour in November 2019
8. 3 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Pick up and drop off at hotels, ports and airport, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport
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Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
9. 2 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Airconditioned transport, Bottled water, Pick up and drop off at hotels, ports and airport
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Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
10. 4 Day Garden Route Private Tour from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport, Pick up and drop off from hotels, airport and port, Wine tasting, Tsitsikama National Park
Exclusions:
Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
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