Cape Town is the cultural melting pot at the tip of Africa and one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in the world. Known as the "Mother City", some locals say it takes nine months to get anything done in this free-spirited & laid-back city. Quite frankly, with so much to see and lots to do around town, this is no surprise...
Connect your travel dots with this complete coast-to-coast tour package, and be sure you see most of the 'must-see' hotspots in and around Cape Town.
Additional Information
Duration: 7 days | 6 nights Tour code: WC-CTCBP7
DAY1 > ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN > AIRPORT TRANSFER (*UNGUIDED)
hotspots2c connect all your travel dots by taking care of all the travel arrangements, so you can relax and be sure to see most of the 'must-see' hotspots in and around Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN EXPLORE (*Optional with extra cost) -This is an 'unguided day' and you have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Cape Town. Explore the main street and back streets of the most beautiful city in the world to experience the hustle and bustle of Cape Town city center. Here are a few ideas how to spend your day:
COMPANY'S GARDEN STROLL (*Optional with extra cost) - Recover from jet-lag with a stroll through the Company's Garden Park - right in the heart of the city. Discover a delightful spot to unwind at the popular tea garden, tucked away it's green midst.
SUNDOWNERS at the beach (*Optional with extra cost) - Catch a cab to the famous beaches of Clifton or Camps Bay - playground of the rich and famous. Sip on an exotic cocktail as you watch the sun sink into the Atlantic ocean. If you head down to the beach early enough you can still catch some rays, and take a refreshing swim or walk among the trendy people in Cape Town.
V&A WATERFRONT(*Optional with extra cost) - The famous V&A Waterfront is a local shopper's paradise and is only a short drive away. Feast on fresh seafood at one of the many dockside restaurants with the sea air on your face and sit and watch the boats come in.
SCENIC HELICOPTER RIDE (*Optional with extra cost) - Get a bird's eye view of the Peninsula, with a quick scenic helicopter flight along the Atlantic Coast, viewing famous spots like the Cape Town Stadium, the 4 beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles.
OVERNIGHT IN CAPE TOWN- Have a relaxing night's rest, or forget about your beauty sleep - let your hair down and enjoy the pumping Cape Town nightlife.
DAY2 > CAPE TOWN > STELLENBOSCH (GUIDED Group tour)
HOUT BAY - Wander around craft markets or chill at the beach.
DUIKER ISLAND CRUISE - (Optional with extra cost) Boat trip journey to a large colony of Cape fur seals.
CHAPMAN'S PEAK DRIVE - Spectacular drive along the Peninsula.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE RESERVE - Observe wildlife in a fynbos landscape.
CAPE POINT - Africa's most south-westerly point.
OVERNIGHT IN STELLENBOSCH - Enjoy the campus nightlife.
DAY3 > STELLENBOSCH > HERMANUS (GUIDED Group tour)
KAYAMANDI TOWNSHIP - A guided walking tour in this vibrant township.
WINE & CHEESE TASTING - Sample wine & cheese in the Winelands.
FRANSCHHOEK - Lunch stop.
OVERNIGHT IN CAPE AGULHAS
DAY4 > HERMANUS> CAPE TOWN (GUIDED Group tour)
Choose how you want to spend your morning: Relax in Hermanus, or go shark cage diving in Gansbaai.
HERMANUS - Sleep late and enjoy the morning in this laid-back coastal town. Have a 'whale' of a time at this spectacular land-based whale watching spot. (Whale season Jun-Nov)
SHARK CAGE DIVING - (Optional with extra cost) The brave at heart rise early to go cage diving with the Great White sharks
CAPE AGULHAS VISIT - Travel to the southern tip of Africa.
BETTY'S BAY - Get close to a colony of over 5000 African penguins in their natural habitat.
CLARENCE DRIVE - We take the scenic route to arrive back in Cape Town late afternoon.
DAY 5 & 6 > EXPLORE CAPE TOWN (*UNGUIDED days with GUIDED Hop-on/ Hop-off open top bus tour and Robben Island tour)
The next two days are yours to explore Cape Town and her immediate surroundings at your own pace. You will receive a two-day ticket for the Cape Town Hop-On, Hop-Off busses and a ticket to visit Robben Island. The open-top Hop-On Hop-Off tourist buses make it easy for you to access all the major tourist hotspots - there are over 20 stops in and around Cape Town;
Climb Table Mountain for the best 360 degree view - or take a ride in the revolving cable car.
Follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela at Robben Island to learn about the long walk to freedom. (Entry, tour & Ferry ride included.)
Chill out all day and tan on the fine white sand of Camp Bay or Clifton beach.
Catch up on SA culture and history at the National Gallery, Planetarium, National and the District Six Museum.
Examine sealife at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Have a picnic lunch on the green grass of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
Wander through the Bo-Kaap, a photographer's dream, where old, brightly coloured houses line the streets.
Be entertained by street performers or creative crafters at the lively Green Market Square.
Walk up the trendy and cosmopolitan Long Street and browse the fashion & style shops.
Forget about your beauty sleep - let your hair down and enjoy the pumping Cape Town nightlife.
OVERNIGHT IN CAPE TOWN for 2 nights
DAY 7 > DEPART CAPE TOWN > Transfer to Airport (*UNGUIDED day)
Enjoy the last day in Cape Town, until the transfer from your accommodation to Cape Town International Airport.
> Excluded: Meals & drinks, optional extras and excluded activities will be for your own account.
Inclusions
- PLANE-TO-BED Airport transfer: Pick-up from Cape Town International Airport to your accommodation in Cape Town area.
- DOOR-2-DOOR transfers: Pick-up from, and Drop-off at your accommodation in Cape Town & Stellenbosch areas for the 3day WESTERN CAPE WOW tour.
- 3day WESTERN CAPE WOW tour
- Cape of Good Hope entry fee
- Guided township culture tour
- Wine and cheese tastings
- Penguin-visit entry fee
- Robben Island trip & tour
- Penguin-visit entry fee
- 2day Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass
- Accommodation for 6 nights - as per package selected
(4 NIGHTS SLEEPOVER in CAPE TOWN*, 1 NIGHT SLEEPOVER IN STELLENBOSCH and 1 NIGHT SLEEPOVER IN HERMANUS or CAPE AGULAHS )
*The Cape Town accommodation at THE BACKPACK (5-star Backpackers) is dependent on availability. If THE BACKPACK do not have availability, alternative accommodation arrangements will be made.
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Entrance and tickets to museums & sights in and around Cape Town
- Optionals
OPTIONAL EXTRAS AVAILABLE
- Duiker Island Cruise
- Shark cage diving
- Scenic helicopter ride
- Table Mountain cable car ticket
Departs
some THURSDAYS - or other days on request for private or group bookings.
Pickup/Departure
PLANE-2-BED airport transfers are included and we will be collect and return you from Cape Town International Airport to your accommodation in and around Cape Town area, as listed on your booking receipt.
PICKUP TIME: On request to your specific flight's arrival time.
3day WESTERN CAPE WOW TOUR DEPART FROM CAPE TOWN
PICKUP TIME: +/-7:30-9am (We'll call you a day in advance to confirm your pickup time)
*DOOR-2-DOOR transfers will collect and return you from your preferred PICKUP ADDRESS in and around Cape Town, Stellenbosch or Somerset West area, as listed on your booking receipt.
Drop-Off
*DOOR-2-DOOR transfers will return you to your initial PICKUP ADDRESS in and around Cape Town, Stellenbosch or Somerset West area, as listed on your booking receipt.
DROP OFF TIME: On request to your specific flight's departure time.
Additional Locations
Betty's Bay, South Africa Camps Bay, South Africa Cape Agulhas, South Africa Cape Point, South Africa Chapman's Peak, South Africa Clifton Beach, South Africa Duiker Island, South Africa Dyer Island, South Africa Gansbaai, South Africa Hermanus, South Africa Hout Bay, South Africa Kayamandi, South Africa Robben Island, South Africa Stellenbosch, South Africa Franschhoek, South Africa
Booking for [JOIN GROUP tour package] on December 31, 1969
Duration: 7days | 6nights
Availability: Sorry, there is no availability left for this option
