5-Day Stellenbosch Wine Tasting Tour through Helshoogte Pass

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Start with a refreshing Cap Classique tasting at a top producer
• 02 Drive through the spectacular Helshoogte Pass with panoramic Winelands vistas
• 03 Savour a picnic lunch or platters with views towards Table Mountain
• 04 Visit a boutique estate in Banghoek Valley for noteworthy wines

Travel to the heart of the magnificent mountains surrounding Stellenbosch with your highly qualified specialist wine guide on this private wine-tasting experience from Cape Town. Start the day with a refreshing Cap Classique sparkling wine tasting at one of the top producers, then continue via the spectacular Helshoogte Pass into the mountains above Stellenbosch. Enjoy spectacular panoramic vistas across the Winelands towards Table Mountain and the mountains overlooking the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, with time for lunch before visiting a boutique estate in the Banghoek Valley for more noteworthy wines.

Travel to the heart of the magnificent mountains surrounding Stellenbosch with your highly qualified specialist wine guide on this private wine-tasting experience from Cape Town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Table Mountain National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hotel Collection in Cape Town

• We collect you from your hotel in central Cape Town or within the greater Cape Town area.

2

Day 02

Cap Classique Tasting at a Top Producer

• Start the tour with a special tasting of Cap Classique sparkling wines at one of the top producers.

3

Day 03

Helshoogte Pass, Wine Pairing and Lunch

• Travel up the spectacular Helshoogte Pass into the mountains above Stellenbosch to this estate, which commands spectacular panoramic vistas across the Winelands towards Table Mountain.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch (weather permitting) or choose from the wide variety of platters available.

4

Day 04

Banghoek Valley Boutique Estate Tasting

• After lunch, drive into the Banghoek Valley to visit a boutique estate with a tasting room that commands a unique view of the majestic Cape Fold mountains and offers the opportunity to taste noteworthy wines.

5

Day 05

Return to Your Hotel

• Return to your hotel by 5:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide fee
• Private transportation; up to 5 in a Land Rover, and more than 5 guests in a minibus
• Fuel costs
• Toll fees

What's Not Included

• Wine tastings ($7-$10 per head)
• Lunch and lunchtime refreshments ($30 per head)
• Entrance fees to museums, parks, and other fee-charging places
• Any extra costs, such as trinkets and personal purchases, are charged to the guest's account

What to bring

• Bring a hat.
• Wear comfortable shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Cape Town

Tour start

Cape Town, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.