Day trip

Full Day Trip to Hermanus from Cape Town

4.2  / 517 reviews
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Day trip
Full Day Trip to Hermanus from Cape Town
4.2  / 517 reviews

Travel along the coastal road to Hermanus. Enjoy some whale watching and wine tasting at Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate. Visit Stony Point penguin colony on Sundays.

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Duration 9.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Complimentary return transfer available from central Cape Town hotels.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Andrea – Germany

On the way to Hermanus we drove through a permanently changing countryside. Very entertaining to look out of the window. In Hermanus we walked along the coast with a beautiful view on the wales. Our guide was very nice. On the way back we visited the pinguins and he drove along the seaside back to Capetown Telinho us a lot about locals.

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Andrea – Germany
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Tim

Our driver was on time and friendly, and stopped at a lot of good places. He was very good. Going out on a boat to watch whales is NOT included in the price. We did this and saw two whales, but sea rough making it slightly unpleasant.

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Tim

Experience

Highlights

  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Visit the penguins at Stony Point (Sunday only, time permitting)
  • Experience a breathtakingly scenic drive

Full description

This circular tour takes you over a mountain pass to the seaside town of Hermanus. This town, nestled between mountains and the sea is not only very beautiful but offers some of the best shore based whale watching opportunities in the world (August – November). Close sightings of the Southern Right whale are likely. On the return journey we follow the coastline with the possibility of further sightings of whales (and even the possibility of sighting dolphins). On the return journey you will visit Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate for a wine tasting near Betty’s Bay to have a look at the penguins (optional, for own account and time permitting) before returning to Cape Town in the afternoon. On Sundays, a stop is made at stony point instead of wine tasting at Bouchard Finlayson.

Includes

  • Return transfers from central Cape Town hotels
  • Non-residents: Wine tasting at Bouchard Finlayson (Weds and Fri), Penguin sighting at Stony Point (Sun)
  • Residents: Harold Porter Botanical Gardens entrance fee
  • Lunch

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • Seasonal departures: July - November only on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
  • For non-residents, wine-tasting at Bouchard Finlayson (Wednesdays and Fridays), or penguin sighting at Stony Point (Sundays) are included in the price of the activity
  • Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate is closed on Sunday and the tour will not feature wine tasting on this day of the week
  • Lunch is not included in the price of the activity
  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Betul October 3, 2016  – Verified booking
We had great guide/driver who knew a lot and has a great sense of humor. The day was beautiful as well as the surroundings. Only downside was, that there was little time to enjoy the view when stopping & getting out to see the view (for pictures). Quickly taking pics and getting back in the bus seemed to be the goal. This instead of enjoying the great surroundings. But all in all, a great day!
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Andrea – GermanyOctober 29, 2018  – Verified booking
On the way to Hermanus we drove through a permanently changing countryside. Very entertaining to look out of the window. In Hermanus we walked along the coast with a beautiful view on the wales. Our guide was very nice. On the way back we visited the pinguins and he drove along the seaside back to Capetown Telinho us a lot about locals.
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Tim November 23, 2021  – Verified booking
Our driver was on time and friendly, and stopped at a lot of good places. He was very good. Going out on a boat to watch whales is NOT included in the price. We did this and saw two whales, but sea rough making it slightly unpleasant.
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Product ID: 1059

Activity provider:Cullinan Guided Journeys

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