FULL Day Cape Point and Boulders Penguin Colony

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length group tour. Travel by private vehicle, complete with on-board refreshments and Wi-Fi, as you call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport are covered.
Relax during the road trip aboard your private vehicle, complete with on-board refreshments/water.
Pick from among sights like the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Flexible itinerary means you get to choose the day's activities and sights.
Private, South African flag-badge tourist guide ensures personalized service and expert knowledge.

What's Included

Bottled water onboard the vehicle
Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
Toll Fees at Chapmans Peak
Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
Wine tasting fees at Cape Point Vineyard: R60.00 per adult for 4 wines
Optional Cape Point Funicular = R80,00 per adult; R40,00 per child
Seal Island boat trip = R120,00 per adult; R60,00 per child

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I’ll meet them at the reception of the hotel.

OR
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Shortly after the commencement of the tour, before we leave the city for the coast. We will have the opportunity to make a quick stop in the historic Bokaap to see the brightly colored houses and discover her long history. Your guide will walk you around as you take photos and learn about the history of this neighborhood.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Muizenberg beach is also known as "The surfers corner". Brightly colored changing huts on the beach makes for a great photoshoot. Provided that we have time and the traffic flow is reasonable, you will be able to have your last stop before the engines steers north for Cape town to finish off a great sightseeing day.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Another quiet and wealthy town on the false bay coastline. Victorian built Simon's town is home to some of the freshest seafood restaurants and where you will have a chance to stop for an hour and grab lunch.(Optional)

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Boulders beach penguin colony is home to thousands of the endangered tuxedo swimmers, the African penguin! Here you will walk on the beach and take close up photos of one of our flightless birds. Your guide will also provide you with information about the penguin's current affairs.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Cape point nature reserve is home to the most south western corner of Africa (Cape of good hope). Rich fauna and flora makes this place a biodiversity hotspot. You will be able to enjoy the views while in the comfort of the vehicle or even by foot.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Walk or take a funicular (at own cost) up to South Africa's 3rd oldest lighthouse for a 360 degree view of the national park. The old lighthouse was launched in 1860 only to be decommssioned 40 years and dozens of shipwrecks too late after studies proved that its high altitude posed a great danger to sailors around the cape as they couldn't be able to see it in cloudy weather conditions. A new lighthouse was since built at a much lower altitude.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Famed the corner of Africa. Where the Cold Atlantic and the Indian oceans shares common grounds. The Cape of good hope is however only the most south westerly point of Africa. Hiking trails to the summit of the Cape makes for great activity and sightseeing. The Cape of good hope sign is also another big attraction. Possible different hiking trails will be offered to you from here by your guide.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A mere 200m before the Cape point nature reserve is an Ostrich farm where guest will have an opportunity to stop by along the road and take pictures of Africa's largest bird.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    At the Southern end of the Chapman's peak drive is a Noordhoek farm village. The whitewashed and thatched buildings operate as shops trading as raw juice shops, coffee shops, bakery, restaurants hand made crafts shop and clothing stores. A short stop to indulge in some of these will be offered to you.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    We will drive onto the world famous Chapman's peak drive. A mountain side road locally known as Chapies. An engineering masterpiece! The Chapman's peak drive meanders for 9km along the giant Chapman's peak mountains that seems to drop into the ocean like an avalanche. You will also have an opportunity to stop for photos and enjoy the views of the Atlantic ocean, the cliffs and the white sandy beaches.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Our journey will have an hour lay over at Hout bay harbor whereby you may hop on a boat and embark on a 40 minute scenic journey to an Island inhabited by more than 5 thousand cape fur seals. You will see the seals from the boat and if you may not be keen to take the boat trip you may spend some time exploring the craft market or even take a 10 minute walk to Hout bay Beach. Please note that this optional extra may add another hour onto the tour. (Optional) Admission ticket not Included

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 10

    See the beautiful Beverly hills of Cape Town called Camps bay. Stop briefly to take photos and enjoy the views of the twelve apostles.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rameez

Tags

Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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