We have unearthed family-friendly wine estates where family is at the heart of things and little explorers are not only warmly welcomed, but allowed to treat the farms as a playground.
In addition to all the beautiful and unique vineyards, the great outdoors awaits you with lots of exciting activities for you to partake in.
There is no better way to really immerse yourself in a destination than to exit the vehicle and explore the great outdoors. The Winelands offer incredible scenic valleys, expansive vineyards, and beautiful mountain ranges.
We have unearthed family-friendly wine estates where family is at the heart of things and little explorers are not only warmly welcomed but allowed to treat the farms as a playground.
To get some fun exercise during your indulgent day, why not hop on an electronic Vine Bike and spend the morning weaving through the vineyards on this alternative mode of transport? During your cycle, we will visit 2 wine estates to enjoy a cellar tour of an award-winning wine estate along the way before continuing into the town of Franschhoek. Here we will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of this tiny French-inspired town and the significance that it has had in making the area one of the world's leading wine regions.
Next we head to the SA Farm Sanctuary, a unique and inspiring haven for rescued farm animals. Visitors can enjoy wine tasting and savor delicious meals at the plant-based café. Families will find it an ideal stop, where children can delight in feeding the animals while parents relax with a glass of wine or explore the sanctuary’s mission and projects. A beautiful farm for the children to interact with the animals and see what farm life is all about.
We will sit down for a fine dining lunch at one of Franschhoek's many picturesque wine estates. With a relaxed atmosphere, and perfect lunch destination for a family.
We continue with a visit to one of the most picturesque wine farms with a dramatic mountain backdrop visible from the lush lawns. With oodles of space and activities to keep the younger ones happy, it’s no surprise that the estate has become a popular spot, as families and friends come together for a fun day. Let your inner child out to play when our toy Bag makes its appearance! Always a perfect outing for the children to enjoy with one of our guides!
Winding down the day, your guide will help you choose the best-suited wine estate/s for the rest of the afternoon – the options are endless in this beautiful region! Discover estates that are off the beaten track and visit farms that do things a little differently when it comes to their production.
Tour Code: Travelyst Master
Duration: 10 Hours
Languages: English
Group Size: Group of Any Size
Flexibility - adaptable on an hour to hour basis to suit your clients’ needs and changing weather conditions throughout the day. Where you go and what activities you do are up to you.
Adventure Utility Vehicle (AUV) – Our vehicle comes equipped with stand up paddles, mountain bikes, pre-packed hiking packs, surfboards and a fully stocked gourmet pantry with drinks included.
Top Adventure Guides - Viewed as the best in Africa in their specialist fields, our guides have a wealth of experience and stories to tell.
The tour shown is only an example, more or less can be done on the day. Click on the activities list and map for more information.
Includes:
- Private Adventure Guide / Driver
- Exclusive Use of Adventure Utility Vehicle
- Adventure Equipment
- Drinks - Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine & Selected Spirits
- Gourmet Pantry - selection of snacks and picnic items
- Unlimited travel in and around Cape Town, including as far as Winelands & Hermanus
Excludes:
- Surf Board, Wetsuit, and Tuition & Mountain Bikes – available at a supplement cost
- Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
- Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
- Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
- Onward Transfer out of touring area. e.g pick up and touring in one location, drop off in second location
- Luggage transfers of more than two people (limited space due to onboard offerings)
- Extended Day Supplement – pick up before 8 am and drop off after 6 pm
Optional Enhancements: These are at an additional cost, please request a quotation from your Adventure Architect). These include the likes of Fat Biking, Horse Riding, Helicopter Transfers, Boat Trips, MTBing or Ebiking & Hop-On Specialists etc please refer to Additional Tour Enhancements Rate Sheet.
