The Garden Route tour - 7 days

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Traversing the South African coast from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, this 7-day tour takes you along the famous ‘Garden Route’ mixing beautiful scenery, wildlife experiences, wine tastings and much more
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Traversing the South African coast from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, this 7-day tour takes you along the famous ‘Garden Route’ mixing beautiful scenery, wildlife experiences, wine tastings and much more

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityStellenbosch
End CityAddo Elephant National Park

Destinations

  • Africa
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Stellenbosch

Trip includes

    • 6 nights accommodation
    • Transport in 25-seat expedition vehicle
    • Local guides for sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
    • All 'included highlights' as mentioned in the itinerary
    • 2 truck crew (driver/guide plus assistant/cook)
    • Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Cape Town
Your tour starts with your arrival at Cape Town International Airport, from where you are transferred to your accommodation. This will be in the form of either a comfortable, high-quality backpacker lodge, or a more luxurious deluxe guesthouse or boutique hotel, dependin...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cape Town Backpackers or Deluxe Guesthouse

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Cape Town - pre-tour

Day 2 : Free Day in Cape Town
Today is your chance to experience the sights and sounds of Cape Town, the famous Mother City. Home to many important historical landmarks, as well some gorgeous natural sites, Cape Town has so much to offer. Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Robben Island, Hout Bay, Camps Ba...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cape Town Backpackers or Deluxe Guesthouse

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3 : Cape Coast- Hermanus, Betties Bay, Cape Agulhas, Shark Cage Diving
Day 3 of the tour is spent along the scenic Cape coastline. We depart Cape Town early, heading towards Hermanus. Guests who have chosen to do the shark cage diving activity depart separately and join up with the rest of the group later in the day. En-route to Hermanus, w...
| OVERNIGHT:
L'Agulhas Backpackers or Deluxe Guesthouse

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Wine Tasting and Cango Caves Tour
Today we travel along a famous route in South Africa: Route 62, the longest wine route in the country. This area is famous for its wine production, and we stop off a local winery for a chance to experience a wine-tasting, along with our lunch. We then visit a truly spect...
| OVERNIGHT:
Oudtshoorn Backpackers or Deluxe Guesthouse

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Wilderness National Park and Knysna
We have an adventurous and exciting day ahead of us today. We begin by crossing the magnificent Outeniqua Mountain Pass into Wilderness National Park. We explore this beautiful landscape in a unique way- by paddling down the Touw River in canoes. This is a truly enchanti...
| OVERNIGHT:
Sedgefield Backpackers or Deluxe Guesthouse

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
Our destination today is Tsitsikamma National Park. En-route, we stop at the world-famous Bloukrans Bridge, the site of the highest bungee jump in the world. While the thrill-seekers in the group enjoy this must-do experience, the rest of us continue onwards to the park....
| OVERNIGHT:
Addo Backpackers or Deluxe Guesthouse

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Safari in Addo Elephant National Park, Transfer to Port Elizabeth
Today is the last day of the tour, and what better way to spend it than on safari? We spend the morning exploring the vast wilderness of Addo Elephant National Park, home to an incredible diversity of wildlife species. The park is true to its name, and houses approximate...
| OVERNIGHT:
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| EXTRAS:
Departure airport transfer in Port Elizabeth

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,125
Price per day$161
Last Updated: 0/25/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Visas
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
    • Activity Package and optional activities (see itinerary)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for tour leader
    • Entrance fees and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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