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Discover the Fossil Hills Wine Walk: a three-day guided hike through the breathtaking McGregor Valley, just two hours from Cape Town. Covering 10-13 km daily, you'll explore scenic routes and visit top wine farms, ending each day with a wine tasting and light lunch. Perfect for small groups (minimum of four), this adventure focuses on nature and connection. Traverse single-track trails, immersing yourself in the beauty of fynbos, renosterveld, and marine fossils. Enjoy wine, ice cream, and gin tastings, while soaking up McGregor's culture. Hikes are available year-round, with spring and autumn being especially popular.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Just across the McGregor Cellar
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Welcome Meals Included: Welcome drink & canapés, 3-course dinner - Arrive and check in from 4:00 PM at Pinotage/Tango House (Fossil Hills Accommodation) - Meet your guide - Enjoy a welcome drink and canapés - Short introduction, briefing, and scenery slideshow - 3-course dinner with wine from various local cellars "We hike not to escape life, but for life not to escape us!"
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 2 – Single Track, Rocky Terrain Distance: 10 km or 13 km (optional) Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner - Continental and farm-style breakfast buffet at Fossil Hills - 7:45 AM – Start your first day of hiking and tastings (transport to drop-off point provided) - Lunch and wine tasting at Lord’s Cellar - Transport back to Pinotage House for leisure time at Fossil Hills or in McGregor - 3-course dinner with a glass of wine and a gin tasting "At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling!"
15 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Day 3 – Moderate Single Track with Uphill hiking Distance: 10 km Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner - Continental and farm-style breakfast at Fossil Hills Venue - 7:45 AM – Begin Day 2 of hiking and tastings - Wine and ice cream pairing with a light lunch at McGregor Wines - Enjoy leisure time at the farm or in McGregor (own transport) - Wine tasting at Bemind Cellar (optional transport available) - 3-course dinner in McGregor with a glass of wine (optional transport available) "The best view comes after the hardest climb."
15 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Day 4 – Easy Terrain Distance: 10 km Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch - Continental and farm-style breakfast buffet at Fossil Hills Venue - Pack bags and vacate rooms before the day’s tour begins - Final day of walking and tastings - Wine and grappa tasting at Tanagra Cellar - Light lunch and guided donkey tour at Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary - Walk or transport back to Fossil Hills for departure (showers available) - Farewell and safe travels! "Jobs fill your pocket, adventures fill your soul!" Optional: Book a 4th Night
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
Optional: Day 5 Meals not included – we can recommend local restaurants - Try one of the scenic hiking trails on Thornvilla Farm or Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve - Unwind in a steaming hot tub at Fossil Hills - Departure by 10:00 AM (please check availability)
12 hours • Admission ticket not included
FOSSIL HILLS VENUE/PINOTAGE HOUSE CHECK IN
FOSSIL HILLS WINE WALK ON THE WAY TO LORDS WINERY.
FOSSIL HILLS WINE WALK ON THE WAY TO MCGREGOR CELLAR
FOSSIL HILLS WINE WALK ON THE WAY TO TANAGRA WINES
Stay another night (highly recommended)
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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