Name: 5 Day Winelands and Garden Route Discovery
Start: 2026-09-21T07:30:00Z
Location: Cape Town

Cape Town

5 Day Winelands and Garden Route Discovery

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Viator Experiences

South Africa

A 5 day discovery of the secluded Cape Winelands, the road less travelled, Garden Route sites and guest house and boutique hotel hospitality experiences.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Stellenbosch walking tour
• Wine cellar tour, cheese and wine pairing 
• Bainskloof Pass drive
• Travel along the world’s longest wine route
• Enter the Cango Caves
• Experience crossing the Storms River suspension bridge

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Travel insurance, international flights, airport transfers, porterage, visa fees, personal expenses

Excursions: Cheese and Wine Pairing, Wine Cellar tour, Stellenbosch Walking Tour

Entrance Fees: Taalmonument, Garden Route National Park

Cango Caves heritage tour and Ostrich farm tractor tour

Overnight at Val du Charron Guest House or similar

Guests are collected from the hotel, and travel northeast to Wellington via the Cape Winelands. 
Journey into the heart of the Winelands and enjoy a craft beer tasting (own account) before arriving at the university town of Stellenbosch. Embark on a walking tour of Stellenbosch which includes the town’s historic sites and colonial Cape Dutch architecture. These structures are some of the country’s oldest buildings. 
Stop for lunch (own account) at one of the many wine farms and eateries near Paarl. 
Guests visit the town of Paarl, South Africa’s third oldest town. At Paarl Rock, the second largest granite projection on the planet, guests visit the Afrikaanse Taalmonument (Afrikaans Language Monument) and learn more about the museum. 
Found in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Wellington is home to Cape Dutch homesteads and beautiful gardens and wineries, as well as South Africa’s only whisky producer.
Check in at the guest house, and enjoy time at leisure before drinks and dinner (own account) at one of the hotel’s restaurants.

CAPE TOWN to WELLINGTON via CAPE WINELANDS (±115km)

Overnight at De Zeekoe Guest Farm or similar

Enjoy breakfast at the guest house before departing Wellington en route to Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo, via the scenically-attractive Bainskloof Pass and Route 62. 
Built in 1854, the 18km Bainskloof Pass was an engineering masterpiece known as the ‘Gateway to the North’. It is now a national monument and offers unsurpassed views of the area.
Enjoy a cheese and wine pairing followed by a cellar tour at an estate in the Robertson wine valley, located off the world’s longest wine route, the Route 62. Savour lunch en route (own account).
Arrive at the guest house on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn. Spend the late afternoon and evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner and warm hospitality (own account).

WELLINGTON to OUDTSHOORN via ROUTE 62 (±390km)

After breakfast, guests journey south via the Outeniqua Pass, to Knysna.
Stop outside Oudtshoorn, in the Cango Valley and discover the spectacular subterranean world of the Cango Caves. Back above ground, tour a nearby ostrich farm and learn about for the ostrich-farming industry. Enjoy lunch at the ostrich farm’s restaurant (own account). 
The tour travels southwards to Knysna via the Outeniqua Pass. This pass was constructed by prisoners of war from 1943-1951 and now bridges the semi-arid Klein Karoo and the coastal Garden Route. Stop in Wilderness to enjoy photo opportunities and sweeping views from the Map of Africa lookout point (weather permitting) before continuing on to Knysna. 
Guests enjoy dinner at the boutique hotel (own account

OUDTSHOORN to KNYSNA via CANGO CAVES (±160km)

Following breakfast, guests spend the day at leisure, or on optional excursions in and around Knysna. 
Guests can board a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (own account, including lunch). The local tour guide will share tales about Knysna whilst guests enjoy panoramic views on board the ferry and a Unimog-drawn trailer. 
An optional 2.2km guided nature walk, through the forest and along the coast, is recommended. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a unique outdoor restaurant under a canopy of milkwood trees, on the edge of the lagoon. 
Guests spend time at leisure before dinner (own account).

FULL DAY AT LEISURE in KNYSNA

After an early breakfast, the tour departs for Port Elizabeth, via the Garden Route.
Travel to the Storms River Mouth and experience unique views of the Tsitsikamma from a suspension bridge. 

Guests enjoy lunch (own account) in the Tsitsikamma Forest area, home to century-old trees.
The tour concludes at a Port Elizabeth city hotel.

KNYSNA to PORT ELIZABETH via EASTERN GARDEN ROUTE (±260km)

TISD 43 2021 - Bilingual 

Multi-language tour departure: English and German guide commentary on tour
Pickup included

2022 TISD 43 Bilingual Tour

Western Cape

English

German

Explore the hidden gems of Cape Winelands and Garden Route. Enjoy wine tastings, Stellenbosch tours, and Cango Caves adventures. Experience unique stays and stunning landscapes over 5 days.

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5 Day Winelands and Garden Route Discovery

5 Day Winelands and Garden Route Discovery

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What You Get

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What You’ll Experience

CAPE TOWN to WELLINGTON via CAPE WINELANDS (±115km) (Day 1)

WELLINGTON to OUDTSHOORN via ROUTE 62 (±390km) (Day 2)

OUDTSHOORN to KNYSNA via CANGO CAVES (±160km) (Day 3)

FULL DAY AT LEISURE in KNYSNA (Day 4)

KNYSNA to PORT ELIZABETH via EASTERN GARDEN ROUTE (±260km) (Day 5)

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Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

5 Day Winelands and Garden Route Discovery

5 Day Winelands and Garden Route Discovery

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

CAPE TOWN to WELLINGTON via CAPE WINELANDS (±115km) (Day 1)

WELLINGTON to OUDTSHOORN via ROUTE 62 (±390km) (Day 2)

OUDTSHOORN to KNYSNA via CANGO CAVES (±160km) (Day 3)

FULL DAY AT LEISURE in KNYSNA (Day 4)

KNYSNA to PORT ELIZABETH via EASTERN GARDEN ROUTE (±260km) (Day 5)

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyAll bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.