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Full Day Hermanus Tour – Cape Town

9 Hours

Overview

This circular tour takes you on a scenic journey from Cape Town to the charming seaside town of Hermanus. Surrounded by mountains and the ocean, Hermanus is not only visually stunning but also known for its exceptional shore-based whale watching opportunities. From August to November, visitors have the chance to witness close sightings of Southern Right whales. The tour then takes you through the picturesque Hemel en Aarde Valley, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate and savor their delicious wines. If you’re traveling on a Sunday, the estate is closed, but don’t worry! Instead, you’ll get to visit the Stony Point Penguin Colony, where you can observe a unique colony of African penguins. After a memorable day, the tour concludes with a return to Cape Town in the afternoon.

Highlights

  • Visit to Hermanus village
  • Shore based whale watching
  • Wine tasting at Bouchard Finlayson wine estate (Wednesday & Friday tour)
  • Visit to Stony Point Penguin Colony (Sunday tour)

Itinerary

Departs 08h00 and ends 17h30 :

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. Our journey continues into the beautiful Hemel en Aarde Valley (Heaven and Earth) to the Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate where we are treated to tasting some of their delicious wines. This estate is closed on Sundays, but a visit to the Stony Point Penguin Colony will be included instead, to have a look at a unique colony of African penguins (time permitting) before returning to Cape Town in the afternoon.

9.5 hours

INCLUDES/EXCLUDES

Included

  • Shore-based Whale Experience
  • Estate is closed on Sundays, a visit to the Stoney Point Penguin Colony will be included instead.
  • 1 x wine-tasting at Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate
  • Return transfers to / from Cape Town City Centre Hotels
  • Professional English-speaking Guide

Excluded

  • lunch
  • The cost of boat-based whale watching (weather permitting)
  • Whale sightings can't be guaranteed

OTHER INFORMATION

Is it safe to travel to South Africa?

If you follow these guidelines you will feel totally safe.  Some areas you visit will be quite poor by our standards and it is thoughtless to flash money or jewelry. Leave jewelry at home and carry only small amounts of cash. Leave valuables and passports in the hotel safes or with camp managers.

You will find the people very friendly, helpful and eager to please. The beauty and tranquility of the land, the magnificent wildlife, and the hospitality of the people will all contribute to a lifetime of memories!

What are the entry requirements?

Citizens of Canada and the United States have visas/entry permits issued free of charge on arrival in South Africa.

All Non-South African passport holders are required to have at least two, entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport, each time entry is sought in South Africa. These pages are in addition to pages that are required for other countries you are visiting on the same trip

Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after intended date of departure. If you are extending your journey to other countries, please estSouth establish entry requirements for those countries as well.

Children: Children traveling in and out of South Africa are required to carry an unabridged birth certificate reflecting the details of both parents, as well as a valid passport.

Should I get travel insurance and what is the cost?

We recommend purchasing travel insurance. A comprehensive travel policy is available through our insurance partners—your South Africa Specialist will be able to direct you to more information. Cancellation fees are charged by our suppliers and are beyond our control. Insurance will cover you for costly cancellation penalties, trip interruption, and missed connections, and offer you protection in the event of illness or accident while abroad

Will I be safe in an open safari vehicle?

The safari vehicles are very safe as long as you take heed of your guide’s instructions – no standing in the vehicle and no loud talking or shouting.

Can I bring children on safari?

Children under the age of 6 are rarely accepted at lodges and it is not recommended to bring young children on safari. If they are accepted, they will not be allowed to go on game drives and will have to be left at the lodge under the care of a babysitter or guardian. Some lodges will allow children 6 and over to go on game drives and other lodges only allow children over the age of 12. It is best to check with your Lion World safari consultant as to which lodge is the best for you to consider

Can I use a credit card?

In most cases, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are widely accepted.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cape Town?

Any time! Each season in Cape Town has something to offer its visitors

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