From Cape Town: Full Day Guided Hermanus Explorer Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Cellar Tour
- Guided by an experienced guide in English
- Entry/Admission - Rotary Way
- Entry/Admission - Stony Point Penguin Colony
- Entry/Admission - Bouchard Finlayson Winery
What to expect
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Stop At: Stony Point Penguin Colony, Betty's Bay South Africa
Outside of whale season you will get the chance to encounter a thriving community of African penguins, also known as Jackass penguins due to their distinctive braying call.
Stony Point offers a unique opportunity to witness these endearing creatures in their natural habitat and gain a deeper understanding of their conservation. It's a memorable experience that allows for a close encounter with one of South Africa's most beloved and iconic species.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Rotary Way, Overstrand South Africa
Admire the sweeping vistas of the coastline, the ocean, and the town of Hermanus below. It's an ideal spot for capturing stunning photographs or simply appreciating the natural beauty of the area.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hermanus New Harbour, Westcliff Rd, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
During Whale Season, you will have the option to go on a whale sightseeing cruise to spot the Great Southern Right Whale.
Should you opt to go on the cruise you will miss the Wine Tasting & Cellar Tour opportunity in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hermanus, Hermanus, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape
Hermanus is a town of natural beauty where you can explore its quaint shops, galleries, enjoy a meal while enjoying panoramic views over Walker Bay
Go for a walk along the kloof top pathways which offers some of the the best shore-based whale watching opportunities in the world during season where close sightings of the Southern Right whale are highly likely.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bouchard Finlayson Winery, R320, Overstrand 7200 South Africa
At Bouchard Finlayson you will receive a 3 wine tastings that allow you to sample their exquisite range of wines. Knowledgeable and passionate staff guide you through the tasting, sharing insights about each wine's flavor profiles, winemaking techniques, and the estate's winemaking philosophy. You will also get the opportunity to visit its Wine Maturation Cellar.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Peregrine Farm Stall, N 2 Highway, Grabouw 7160 South Africa
Peregrine Farm Stall is a charming and iconic stop in the scenic Elgin Valley. With its Cape Dutch-style building and picturesque surroundings, Peregrine offers an abundance of fresh, locally sourced produce, delectable baked goods, artisanal cheeses, and gourmet treats. Visitors can enjoy farm-to-table meals at the café, browse the deli section for pantry staples, and immerse themselves in the region's agricultural heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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It was an amazing tour with Charles. He is a great tour guide. We saw a lot of whales in Hermanus. The city Hermanus is really beautiful with his little market and promenade. I can really recommend this tour.
It was an amazing tour with Charles. He is a great tour guide. We saw a lot of whales in Hermanus. The city Hermanus is really beautiful with his little market and promenade. I can really recommend this tour.I had a wonderful time seeing Hermanus! It was rainy and windy so we did not get to go out on the boats to go whale watching, but it was an absolutely beautiful area nonetheless. The guide was very informative and friendly, and made sure he answered any questions we had along the way.
I had a wonderful time seeing Hermanus! It was rainy and windy so we did not get to go out on the boats to go whale watching, but it was an absolutely beautiful area nonetheless. The guide was very informative and friendly, and made sure he answered any questions we had along the way.The views were amazing and our guide Louis was phenomenal, he filled the journey with great facts to keep us entertained between stops and I had a great time, he also had amazing information on the bizarre animals I found in hermanus during the break. I went for the optional whale boat tour aswel...
The views were amazing and our guide Louis was phenomenal, he filled the journey with great facts to keep us entertained between stops and I had a great time, he also had amazing information on the bizarre animals I found in hermanus during the break. I went for the optional whale boat tour aswell which I’d recommend, but you can 100% see the whales from the shore up close too. I’d fully recommend doing this tour if you have a day off in Cape Town. Sadly I can’t upload videos which is mainly what I took of the whales but well worth seeing for yourself.Great day with Louis ! Good explanations all along the way to Hermanus and back to Cape Town. We full recommended the tour, and the guide :)
Great day with Louis ! Good explanations all along the way to Hermanus and back to Cape Town. We full recommended the tour, and the guide :)We did the Hermanus whale watching and winery tour, with our guide Charles. He was very knowledgeable throughout the journey from Cape Town to Hermanus. We had a couple of stops on the way there, one an hour in at a farm shop for breakfast and coffee and another stop at a view point. We wanted ...
We did the Hermanus whale watching and winery tour, with our guide Charles. He was very knowledgeable throughout the journey from Cape Town to Hermanus. We had a couple of stops on the way there, one an hour in at a farm shop for breakfast and coffee and another stop at a view point. We wanted to do the boat tour which was fully booked for a few weeks, but when we were picked up Charles told us he had pre booked several seats on a different boat for any of us that wanted to do that. We saw two adult southern right whales and their calves up close which was wonderful as well as several in the distance. We also saw lots of seals. After, we had an hours free time to get food and wonder around Hermanus which was plenty of time. We also got to see the whales from the land in the distance. Overall, it was a lovely day and we enjoyed being driven through the beautiful scenery whilst stopping on the way home at another lovely farm shop with shops and sitting area.Excellent tour, the weather was not good that day, but still nice experience, good taste of wines and an excelent guide Louis.
Excellent tour, the weather was not good that day, but still nice experience, good taste of wines and an excelent guide Louis.