Stellenbosch Tour - Half / Full day
Stellenbosch Wine Bus Tours
Half Day
Start Times: 09:00 -09:30 and 12:30-13:00.
Price for the Half Day Tour:
R550 pp - includes a registered Experienced guide /driver, wine tasting, refreshments - coffee, snacks, bottled water &, juices en route.
Lunch is optional. Either a picnic or restaurant.
Cheese Tasting Optional: Special Cheeses - A whole variety of cheeses available
Itinerary
The Stellenbosch Wine Bus Tour starting at Beau Joubert Winery, a 350 year old estate on the M12 Polkdraai Rd in the Stellenbosch Kloof , visits some novel and creative estates incorporating some well established biodiversity integrated farm practice initiatives, including a full on organic production unit.
Then on to De Morgenzon where baroque music plays 24 /7 in the vineyards, we pass wild flower plantings in the vineyards - quite a spectacular scene in Spring and Summer. A nursery has been established for farmers purchasing indigenous plants, specifically for rebalancing habitats in and around vineyards.
In this region, in and around the vineyards, Cape Dwarf Chameleons are often seen. Increased numbers of water fowl, Fish Eagle and many of the indigenous Cape Bird life is the first to return in sustainable farming operations, bring binoculars! Jordan Wines is also en route, their exceptional award winning wines are always popular, a new restaurant is open this year, nestled at a dam with plenty water fowl to entertain.
Another stop is Uitewyke Winery , which is a wine farm with 5 generations of wine makers, the oldest pinotage vineyard in SA and outstanding wines
Full Day - Bookings essential
Times: The tour runs every day of the week (subject to availability).
Price for the Full Day Tour:
R1700 for 2 people (R850pp - all inclusive)
R2270 for 3 people (R756pp - all inclusive)
R2720 for 4 people (R680pp - all inclusive)
Itinerary
The tour includes a registered Experienced guide /driver, Gormet Picnic Lunch, wine tasting fees, refreshments - coffee, snacks, bottled water & juices served on route.
You will receive a complimentary bottle of the latest wine release.
Cheese Tasting Optional: Special Cheeses - A whole variety of cheeses available
Optional extra: Champagne and Strawberries served en route for special occasions.
This tour has some of the best photographic panoramic shots of the Cape, so bring a camera!!
A word on the scenery and history:
The Bottelary hills are ranging from 150 -350m in height en route. One of the oldest wine regions in SA. The 4x4 Wine Bus® stops at spectacular panoramic views, travelling in part of an historical original Cape wagon route, visiting the ancient water spring and rock pool that continues to supply this area for hundreds of years with cool clear abundant water used by travelers in days gone by.
Great for a cool dip en route in hot summers!
The ideal is from 2-4 passengers per 4x4 Wine Bus. If a larger group enquiry should wish to celebrate a Birthday or Anniversary event or a company outing; we simply add another bus or two and travel in convoy.
The route is circular arriving back at Beau - Joubert to your parked car.
Accommodation can be arranged should you wish to choose from several guest houses in the immediate area just ask!! We can arrange for you.
Some of the Wineries: Beau Joubert - Jordan - Uitewyke - de Morgenzo Winery - Ryneke Winery
You can be assured of lots of diversity.
Franschhoek Tour
Franschhoek Wine Bus Tours
Starting Point at Rickety Bridge Winery, Franshhoek 09:30 and 14:00
A 3-4 hour trip which takes you through vineyards, orchards and forest.
We stop at a wine estate for tasting before heading up Matoppie, a mountain that climbs to 2176 ft . The tracks lead between the mountain fynbos to one of the most breathtaking views the valley has to offer.
A bird's eye view of the newly built Berg River dam, surrounded by Wemmerhoek mountain range. A view seen by few. Here we stop for refreshments and snacks. We then meander down the southern side and partake in yet another wine tasting and vineyard tour, before heading home to slightly more civilized surroundings.
Pricing:
R550pp - The tour includes a registered Experienced guide /driver, Optional Picnic Lunch at your request, wine tasting fees, refreshments - coffee, snacks, bottled water & juices served on route.
Meet the Wine Makers!
Maximum 10 people per tour with additional open bus
Corporate Entertainment and Larger Groups
Max 6-8 pax @ R507pp - Includes Guide costs, permits, snacks, drinks, sandwiches & 2 bottles of the best Champagne.
Max 9-12 pax @ R525pp - Includes Guide costs, permits, snacks, drinks, sandwiches & 2 bottles of the best Champagne.
Elgin Tour
Elgin Wine Bus Tour
Only one hour from Cape Town, approximately half way to Hermanus, hop on to the wine bus for a captivating and fun trip!
Groups of 2 to 4 passengers, travelling in a state of the art, comfortable 4x4 open canopy game viewer, are driver-guided through award winning vineyards and fruit orchards. Embrace nature, taste excellent wines and enjoy an optional picnic lunch enroute!
Hop on the 4x4 wine bus for morning or afternoon tours!
The beautiful Elgin valley is increasingly becoming known as a cool wine production area, at 400m + above sea level. With a wide variety of soils, wine with unusual complexity is produced in this area. Stop on the way and have some fun!!
- highly recommended … an excellent way to entertain guests, family, or clients for the day.
Cost:
R550 pp. Minimum 2, maximum 8. Children 8 years and younger travel free.
The tour includes a registered Experienced guide /driver, Optional Picnic Lunch at your request, wine tasting fees, refreshments - coffee, snacks, bottled water & juices served on route.
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Corporate Entertainment and Larger Groups
Max 6-8pax @ R507pp - Includes Guide costs, permits, snacks, drinks, sandwiches & 2 bottles of the best Champagne.
Max 9-12Pax @ R525pp - Includes Guide costs, permits, snacks, drinks, sandwiches & 2 bottles of the best Champagne.
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