A day trip to Hermanus is regarded as the epitomy for those that seek to experience that "dreamy holiday feeling". If you seek a laid-back roadtrip,offering stunning sights of natural beauty, champagne fresh air, delicious food, wine and more than likely whales(June-Dec) then this tour is for you.
Your accredited guide is also a legally trained VIP Close Protection Security Officer with an Advanced Driving Certificate who will be at your beck and call.
Enjoy this safe, blissful, private tour at your pace..
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Accredited guide also certified as a VIP Close Protection officer with Advanced Drivers certificate
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Use of two sets of binoculars
✖ Wine tasting, cheese/charcuteri board
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The PortsWood
3. Cape Town Hollow
4. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
5. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
6. The Village Lodge
7. Fountains Hotel
8. Dysart Boutique Hotel
9. Upper Bloem Apartment
10. Casa Elena
11. Upperbloem
12. The Capital 15 on Orange
13. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
14. 9 On Barrack
15. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
16. In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
17. The Legacy
18. Lady Hamilton Hotel
19. Waterfront Village
20. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
Additional Info: If residing outside the CBD radius of 5 kilometres there will be no extra charge if the hotel/guesy house/holiday rental is along the designated route to Hermanus. A small fuel fee might apply more than 5kms in the opposite direction.
Itinerary
1
Peregrine Farm Stall
Your accredited guide will stop at a popular farmstall to stretch your legs and buy a coffee .
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Gearing's Point
Your guide will park near Gearings Point located at the waters edge where he will tell you a bit about the Southern Right Whales. You will take a leisurely slow stroll and hopefully see some whales frolicking below.(Whales are in Hermanus between June and December) Beautiful artworks and sculptures created by locals adorn the pathway. You will be driven to a seaside path approximately 3 kilometres away in search of whales should any be 'sleeping late' at this whale watching point.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Hermanus
You will be driven back to the village to enjoy lunch at one of many restaurant options, from Seafood, Italian, Greek, Steak house, a variety of coffee shops serving light meals. After lunch you can explore the village on foot browsing boutiques and small art galleries, soaking up the energy of what it must be like to live like a local in this lovely laid back little village..
Duration: 1.25 hours
4
Fick's Pool
Ficks pool is seaside restaurant and bar nestled between rocks at the waters edge. Here you can enjoy a refreshment and take a few Instagram worthy snapshots. (If more time for wine tasting is preffered, this beautiful location can be skipped)
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Rotary Way
A short drive up the hill will take you to Rotary Way.. Here you can take a few snapshots of Hermanus and the entire Walker bay region below..
Duration: 5 minutes
6
Bouchard Finlayson Winery
Its at this renowned estate where owner Peter Finlayson earned respect as a pioneer of Pinot Noir in South Africa. Their heavenly location surrounded by lush green lawns is located in the Hemel en Aarde vallei (Heaven and Earth Valley), a setting that will insure that you enjoy a mesmerizing sipping experience. Here you can enjoy Pinot Noir, award winning Chardonannay and Sauvignon Blanc, Hannibal (Franco-Italian blend) as well as their straw wine produced from cool-climate Riesling.. (Admission is free, but tastings are for the guests account. Bourchard and Finlayson is closed on Sundays another equally impressive estate for tasting will be offered). There is also an option to visit Misty Mountain Estate for gin or wine tastingss. This tour is flexible.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Benguela Cove is a stylish, well-manicured estate located just outside Hermanus on the lagoons edge. Best known for producing olive oil, lavender & wine and their art gallery, carrying works from 'up n coming' as well as established artists. Here you can enjoy another tasting and order one of their delicious and popular cheese/chaucuteri platters.. (entrance is free, any wine tastings and snacks are for the guests account).
Duration: 40 minutes
8
Kleinmond
Drive through Kleinmond, a popular town for campers as it has three campsites and a rocky coastline favoured by anglers. We then drive through Bettys Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and onto Clarence Drive.
9
Rooi Els Beach
It was here in the early days that runaway slaves used to hide out in the caves risking it all knowing mountain leopards roamed the area. Today few leopards remain but baboons still roam freely.
10
Rooi Els Beach
Clarence Drive is a magnificent scenic coastal drive between Rooi Els and the naval town of Gordons bay, which nestles in the north-eastern crook of False bay. It meanders for 21 kilometres and is a feast for the eyes as you have the imposing Hottentot Holland mountains to your right and the turquoise blue coastline below to your left. The road is in great condition and is the perfect route to sit back, relax and unwind after an eventful day exploring..
11
Gordon's Bay
A fishing harbour since the 18th centrury which later became a naval town. Known for its secluded Bikini beach with tranquil water.
12
Strand Beach
Drive through Strand beach area, popular with retirees that make p most of the residents in the beachfront apartments. Here the sea is also relatively calm and well suited to swimming making it a popular family beach. Its at this point that you will make your way back onto the N2 back to the comfort of your hotel..
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• There will be some slow walking on relatively flat ground. Guests can set the pace of the tour.
• If you can handle walking around a mall for a few hours then your fitness levels will be sufficient.
