7-day Taste of the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Day 1: Cape Town

Arrival in Cape Town

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

Your hotel is located in the heart of the V&A Waterfront within easy walking distance of the many shops, restaurants and attractions on offer here.

Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your own leisure, depending on your arrival time there are several options of things to do in the city. 

Optional Activities (at an additional cost):

  • Visit the lively V&A Waterfront where there are a variety of shops, markets, restaurants activities and attractions to enjoy
  • Sunset Cruise in Table Bay
  • Sunset views from Signal Hill
  • Sunset Kayak Experience along Table Bay Coastline
  • Sunset hike up Lions Head

Activities and Services

Day 2: Cape Town

Blouberg to Llundudno (86 km, ascent 450m)

Ride from Eden on the Bay, Bloubergstrand head towards the City Centre along a dedicated cycle path, through the Waterfront, Moullie Point, Sea Point, Bantry Bay to the top of Suikerbossie, Llundudno. Return via the same route to Eden on the Bay with a Coffee stop in Green Point. This ride gives you the classic full-frontal view of Table Mountain.

Activities and Services

Day 3: Cape Town

Sea Point to Long Beach, Noordhoek (100 km, ascent 650m)

Ride from the Point Gym, Green Point through Sea Point, Camps Bay, over Suikerbossie to Hout Bay. Climb Chapmans Peak and descend to Long Beach, Noordhoek. Stop for coffee and pastries in Noordhoek and return to the Point Gym via the same route.

Activities and Services

Day 4: Cape Town

Cape Town Cycle Tour (120 km, ascent 950m)

Ride from the Waterfront to Kalk Bay, Fishhoek, Simonstown, up Smitswinkel and down through Misty Cliffs, Kommetjie, Noordhoek, Chapmans Peak and back to the Waterfront.

Activities and Services

Day 5: Cape Town

Cape Town City, Table Mountain and Signal Hill (40 km, ascent 600m)

The tour will start in the Waterfront. We will exit pass the Yacht Basin, the Cape Grace Hotel and the Cape Town International Convention Center up Adderley Street the second oldest street in South Africa passing the Fountains and the Central Railway Station, the Castle, right into Darling Street, the first street built in South Africa, passing the Grand Parade and the Cape Town City Hall. Left into the upper Adderley Street and Wale Street passing the entrance to the Groote Kerk, Slave Lodge, Company Gardens, Municipal Buildings, Mandela Rhodes and up to Bo Kaap.  Steep climb up Kloof Street to the Cable Way at the foot of Table Mountain. Ride across the face of the Mountain to Dead Mans Tree for the most amazing view of the City below. Across to Signal Hill for another panoramic view of the City. We will then descend Camps Bay Drive to Camps Bay Beach Front and return to the Waterfront.

Day 6: Cape Town

Full Day at Leisure in Cape Town

Today you will enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and enjoy some down time or to take part in some of the other exciting activities on offer in and around Cape Town. We can also arrange more cycle touring for you in the Cape Winelands if you would prefer to stay in the saddle! 

Optional Activities (at an additional cost):

  • Full day tour of the Cape Winelands 
  • Paragliding from Signal Hill or Lions Head
  • Sky Diving
  • Quad biking, sandboarding and/or bumper balls in the Atlantis sand dunes
  • Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai or Simon’s Town
  • Scenic helicopter flight
  • Lions head guided hike (morning or sunset) or Table Mountain guided hike
  • Robben Island Excursion - with option of a private guided tour with Christo Brand as the guide (Nelson Mandela's prison guard who became his friend)
  • Cape Malay Cooking experience in the Bo Kaap
  • If this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday a visit to a local Food Market (e.g. Oranjezicht City Farm or Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill)
  • Constantia Winelands Zip and Sip Trip (half day Ziplining and Wine Tasting in the Constantia Valley) or half day wine tour in the Constantia Valley
  • Snorkelling with Seals from Hout Bay
  • Kayaking with Penguins from Simon's Town
  • Waterbike Ocean Adventure from Simon's Town
  • Surfing lesson in Muizenberg
  • Full or half day safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve - only 2 hours from Cape Town
  • .... and more! Let us know if you have something different in mind! 

Day 7: End of Itinerary

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