South Africa · Whale Watching

1-Day Trike Tour to Hermanus with Clarence Drive and Whale Route

1 Day Round trip from Cape Town Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic trike ride along Clarence Drive, rated as the world's most scenic marine drive
  • 02 Visit Hermanus, renowned as the best land-based whale-watching site in the world
  • 03 Photo stops at white beaches, lagoons, and charming seaside villages along the Cape whale route
  • 04 Panoramic views from Sir Lowry's Pass and the historic HouwHoek Pass route

Take an amazingly scenic trike tour for two along the world-famous Cape whale route to Hermanus. Along the way, white beaches, lagoons, and charming villages roll past, with plenty of stops to capture the views on film. During whale season from July to November, you may also spot whales frolicking in Walker Bay.

If you're lucky and it is within the season from July to November, you may get to see the whales frolicking in Walker Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Hermanus, Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Kleinmond, Somerset West, Betty's Bay
Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Scenic Trike Ride to Hermanus via Clarence Drive

  • Depart from your hotel or guesthouse in the city centre at 09h00.

  • Take a stunning ride down the N2 motorway towards Somerset West, Strand, and Gordons Bay. From there, hop onto Clarence Drive, rated as the most scenic marine drive in the world, and you will soon see why it has earned this reputation.

  • Stop for a photoshoot or two along this amazing route.

  • Next, stop at the Drummond Arms in Rooi Els for a drink or two or a cup of coffee.

  • Ride via Betty's Bay to Kleinmond, a stunning little seaside village with white beaches and lagoons, for a photo stop and a chance to stretch your legs.

  • Proceed further to Hermanus, rated as the best land-based whale-watching site in the world, and stop there for lunch. If you're lucky and it is within the season from July to November, you may get to see the whales frolicking in Walker Bay.

  • From Hermanus, begin the return trip via Botrivier and over the HouwHoek Pass, stopping at the historic HouwHoek Inn for an afternoon drink or six.

  • Continue riding past Grabouw, South Africa's apple capital.

  • Make a stop on top of Sir Lowry's Pass for a photoshoot, where the views are simply stunning.

  • Start the final leg of the tour as you travel back along the N2 towards Cape Town and your hotel or guesthouse, where the tour comes to an end.

Duration: Approx. 8 hours.

Clarence Drive, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond beaches, Hermanus and Walker Bay

Where this trip takes you

Clarence Drive, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond beaches, Hermanus and Walker Bay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 7 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Helmets

What's Not Included

  • Tips

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 finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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