This is a day of contrasts – a brief cliff walk starts us off in Hermanus to search for whales, depending on the season. Next, we head inland to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley close by. Step into a different world far from the sprawling seaside towns along Walker Bay, and visit some of the fifteen wineries borne out of passion for producing premium wines in carefully sustained vineyards. This valley draws wine lovers from around the globe, and rightly so. Add to this the pristine Atlantic shores, towering mountain ranges behind, rolling fynbos-clad hills and you’re guaranteed to find that the Hermanus Wine Route is well worth exploring.