South Africa · Dolphin Or Whale Watching

Full-Day Hermanus Whale Watching Tour with Gelato Tasting

1 Day Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience breathtaking coastal scenery while driving through Sir Lowry's Pass
  • 02 Enjoy an exhilarating boat trip for close-up whale watching
  • 03 Stroll through the charming town of Hermanus and savour delicious gelato
  • 04 Visit the stunning Fernkloof Nature Reserve or Harold Porter Botanical Gardens

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour to Hermanus for whale watching, coastal scenery, and time in this old-fashioned seaside town. Travel through Sir Lowry's Pass, take a boat trip for a closer look at the whales, and enjoy a gelato tasting in Hermanus. On the return to Cape Town, visit either Fernkloof Nature Reserve or Harold Porter Botanical Gardens to admire more of the region's natural beauty.

Travel through Sir Lowry's Pass, take a boat trip for a closer look at the whales, and enjoy a gelato tasting in Hermanus.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cape Town, Hermanus, Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hermanus Whale Watching, Gelato Tasting and Nature Visit

  • Drive through Sir Lowry's Pass while taking in the amazing scenery on the way to Hermanus.

  • Take a boat trip to get closer to the whales while exploring the town from the water.

  • Visit the quaint town of Hermanus.

  • Taste delicious Italian gelato.

  • On the return to Cape Town, visit either Fernkloof Nature Reserve or Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.

Sir Lowry's Pass coastal drive, Hermanus whale-watching boat trip, Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Where this trip takes you

Sir Lowry's Pass coastal drive, Hermanus whale-watching boat trip, Fernkloof Nature Reserve

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cape Town.

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