Tours along the Garden Route (incl. Cape Town)
- City Sightseeing Cape Town - City Sightseeing
- Full Day Winelands (Stellenbosch) - Easy Rider Tours
- Garden Route Adventure 5 days - BokBus Garden Route Adventure
- Adrenaline Garden Route 7 Days (Knysna - Jeffrey's Bay) - Easy Rider Tours
- Chilled Garden Route 7 Days (Oudtshoorn - Storms River) - Easy Rider Tours
- Adrenaline Cape Town & Winelands 7 day - Easy Rider Tours
- Chilled Cape Town & Winelands 7 Days - Easy Rider Tours
City Sightseeing Cape Town - BOOK IT NOW
Tour Details:
Bustling and beautiful, the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town means that one never tires of the multitude of experiences it has to offer. Your ticket is valid on 2 routes, City Tour (Red Route) & Mini Peninsula (Blue Route). The City Tour is hop on hop off open top sightseeing tour taking 2 hours if you stay on the bus. The Mini Peninsula tour is a closed top excursion tour taking you out of the city, including Kirstenbosch, taking 2 hours 15 minutes. It runs daily (Not operating on: 2 January (Minstrel Carnival), 9 March (Argus Cycle Race)).
Red Route Time Table | Route Map
Blue Route Time Table | Route Map
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Full Day Winelands (Stellenbosch) - Easy Rider Tours - BOOK IT NOW!
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Stellenbosch
With 17 000 students, over 80 restaurants and pubs and based in the center of the wine producing area, the recipe is fun, beauty and adventure. A great nightlife (all within walking distance) and a youthful atmosphere ensure that a backpackers visit to SA's second oldest town will be remembered. Only a short distance from Cape Town, Stellenbosch is the ideal place to recover from big city blues and perfect for that stopover before arriving in Cape Town.
The fantastic, affordable wines that are produced all around Stellenbosch and the myriad of ways available to explore this scenic mountain region, ensure that your backpack will carry away at least one bottle for later consumption. Take a bicycle and cycle around, use your hired car to its best potential or take an organised tour. Walking is also an option for the more energetic. Fantastic hiking abounds in the mountains around Stellenbosch with some classic routes. The downhill mountain bike trails are a dream for adrenaline junkies. Trout fishing is good in the numerous dams and horse riding is available from numerous professional operators. Historical and cultural attractions also abound. These include museums, architecture, galleries, amphi- theatres, cinemas and live music.
Easy Rider Wine Tours
Started in 1994 this Winelands based tour company really knows their stuff. Their specialist day tours take in four different producers - giving you a varied range of wines to taste and compare. The tour covers the entire scenic mountain region, taking in Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Learn about the winemaking process while on the cellar tour, after which the registered tour guides will give you pointers in the art of tasting. Enjoy a fantastic restaurant lunch and sample a range of tasty cow and goat's milk cheeses while savouring another classy vintage. Tours depart around 10:30am and return after 5pm. No time is spent travelling to or from Cape Town, as you are based in the winelands.
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Garden Route Adventure 5 days - BokBus Garden Route Adventure - BOOK IT NOW!
Tour Details:
DAY 1
Cape Town / Mossel Bay (Garden Route Game Lodge)
Depart from Cape Town and drive along N2 through Swellendam and on to Albertinia and the Garden Route Game Lodge. Enjoy Big 5 sunset game drive, dinner and hotspring under the stars. Tonight you'll have the option of staying at this magnificent Game Lodge simply by paying nominal upgrade fee (Guest House option includes Game Lodge Accommodation). Alternatively we stay at a lovely homely backpackers 10 min. away from gamelodge. (D)
DAY 2
Mossel Bay / Oudtshoorn
Early morning Game drive to see some animals you perhaps didn't see the evening before followed by a scrumptious breakfast! Depart for Oudtshoorn and drive over the spectacular Robinson Pass. Spend the afternoon at the Cango Caves and ride ostriches at the Cango Ostrich Farm before retiring to Backpackers Paradise where we will stay tonight. (B,D)
DAY 3
Oudtshoorn / Storms River
On departure we'll head over the stunning Outiniqua pass down to the coast. Once in Wilderness you'll have the choice of doing either canoeing on the Wilderness lagoon or catch the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train from George to Knynsa Try to spot the 200 different species of birds on the lagoon or enjoy the scenic splendour on route from the window of the cho-tjoe train. Visit the World's highest Bungy at Bloukrantz (plenty of time to jump for those thrill seekers) as well as walk hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth in the Tsitsikamma National Park. Overnight at Didge backpackers in Stormsriver Village. (B)
DAY 4
Storms River / Swellendam
Today you have the option of an ocean adventure by spotting dolphins and Whales (in season) from a boat in Plettenberg Bay. After the boat cruise we head to Knysna for lunch and to explore the Knysna heads. On route to Swellendam we visit an aloe factory in Albertinia before arriving at the Buffeljagts Dam where we will on a private guest farm. There is also the option of going on the longest foefie-slide in Africa! (B, D)
DAY 5
Swellendam / Cape Town (Via Hermanus)
Depart Swellendam and follow the coastal route towards Hermanus. There is time for an optional extra of Shark Cage Diving if any one so wishes. We explore Hermanus including whale watching (in season) and wine tasting at Hamilton Russell. From Hemanus to Betty's Bay where we visit the penguins at the penguin colony. Return to Cape Town late afternoon via the stunning False Bay coastline where hopefully we'll see more whales or dolphins.
Accommodation Provided:
- Hostel
- Guest House Option
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Adrenaline Garden Route 7 day - Easy Rider Tours - BOOK IT NOW!
Tour Details:
Day 1
Knysna - a half day quad biking wild ride through thick forest, lush damp valleys, over hills and along windy back roads, feel the rush !! Overnight in Knysna
Day 2
Abseil the Needlepoint, enjoy a leisurely canoe trip across the Knysna Lagoon to the beautiful Featherbed Nature Reserve. We start off with abseiling the Beachcomber Caves (30m high) and then head for the sheer cliff face called Needlepoint (55m high). Both abseils offer spectacular views and an exhilarating descent onto a rocky beach. You can try RAP JUMPING, running down the cliff, face first (if you have the cojones!!). Each person abseils four to five times . After that it is off to Harkerville to do an amazing mountain bike ride through the indigenous forest and out onto a narrow single track along the cliff top with the Indian Ocean crashing into the rocks below. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay.
Day 3
Depart Plett for the Bloukrans Bungee - the world's highest commercial jump , 216 meters , it really is an immense drop "I have gone head first forwards ( the conventional method ) but the star elevator is my favourite, jumping backwards and watching the jump platform all the way down. There is even opportunity to throw in a somersault or two at the peak of your rebounds ! My last jump from there, I forward somersaulted; getting braver or dafter, one or the other; managing to get 6 revolutions in. Not bad for a first attempt. I will go back soon; I hope; and try again."
Then after you've changed your shorts you can go scuba diving , or snorkeling ,in the afternoon , rock reefs form a bay providing dive opportunities within the Tsitsikamma National Park which is a protected wildlife area free of exploitation resulting in abundant fish and invertebrate life. Easy access to the sea with bright reefs and fish provide the perfect opportunity for underwater photographers.
This is a naturalist's dream - over 50 different fish species occur in this small bay, Raggertooth & smooth-hound sharks, red romans, mussel crackers and eagle rays are all resident here.
Overnight Stormsriver.
Day 4
The Stormsriver Gorge Challenge - abseiling, black water tubing & mountain biking ,the challenge begins with a 110 meter abseil into the gorge followed by two hours of tubing, a steep "rope ladder" climb out the gorge and a 22 km mountain bike ride through the Tsitsikamma forest and into the pine plantations and onto the lookout point where whales and dolphins are often seen . Overnight in Stormsriver.
Day 5
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour which involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended 30 meters above the forest floor, most platforms are located in giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The bird life is incredible,Knysna Loeries and sightings of the elusive Narina Trogon and the Samago monkey are not uncommon. Professional guides provide interesting facts about the forest ecology during the three-hour tour. Transfer to Jeffreys Bay in the afternoon where you will overnight.
Day 6
Jeffreys Bay Surf School, based at Island Vibe is the leading surf school - special boards are used for complete beginners. Depending on surf conditions lessons are run twice daily and caters for all surfers from complete novices to pros. The aim to get you to where the swell is best and the crowds least. Overnight in J-Bay
Day 7
Wake up to the sound of waves pounding the shore, a fresh sea breeze revitalizing your soul, apply the sex-wax and head off to see if Super Tubes at Jay Bay , is working.
Accommodation Provided:
- Hostel
- Guesthouse
(Upgrades from dorms to double or guesthouse will increase the price)
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Chilled Garden Route 7 Days - Easy Rider Tours - BOOK IT NOW!
Tour Details:
There are various ways of getting to Oudtshoorn depending on where you are coming from, but we can also organise that for you.
Day 1
Oudtshoorn , (the home of the feather trade from days of old) settle in at Paradise Backpackers and then saunter around this gracious Karoo town.Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Day 2
Mountain bike down the awesome Swartberg Pass (which rises 1220 meters above the Little Karoo), and was completed in 1887, it is still an untarred road with truly spectacular scenery. After that we visit the Cango Caves which is an magnificent display of stalacmites & stalactites. A visit to the ostrich and cheetah farm completes our amazing day. Overnight in Oudtshoorn
Day 3
Head out just after midday for George where you board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, the last steam hauled scheduled passenger train operating in Southern Africa between George and Knysna. The route of the Choo-Tjoe is from George, via Victoria Bay, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Goukamma to Knysna and encompasses some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa in the heart of the Garden Route lake district. The section from Victoria Bay along the Cliffside and over the Kaaiman's River viaduct to Wilderness is breathtaking.Overnight in Knysna
Day 4
Knysna has great craft shops, flea-markets and café's for you to check out before you embark on a lagoon cruise at 14h30 from Knysna Quays for a two hour trip to the spectacular Knysna Heads (a narrow opening to the sea with towering rock cliffs on either side) and then cruise up the river to swim & chill and soak in the beauty of the surroundings.
Then in the early evening you transfer to Natures Valley which is a small community wedged between one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and the Tsitsikamma forest. Overnight in Natures Valley.
Day 5
Natures Valley , spend the day on the beach or lolling in the lagoon or hike up into the forest, just take it easy in this paradise. Transfer to Stormsriver in the afternoon where you'll overnight for the next two nights.
Day 6
Tsitsikamma tree top canopy tour where you will gently glide along steel cables 30 meters above the the forest floor in your harness from platform to platform. Birdlife is abundant (including Knysna Loeries and the elusive Narina Trojan), and your guides will explain the ecology of the lush primeval forest. In the afternoon, the "Spirit of Tsitsikamma" eco boat cruise will take you down the Stormsriver Gorge with awesome cliff faces that tower 150 meters above the boat. Fish eagles and Knysna loeries are common sightings. Overnight at Storms River.
Day 7
Right now you have been chilling all week but today you are going to get your heart racing by choosing one or more of the following heart stoppers :
1. Abseiling the relatively easy 35 meter route;
2. Mountain biking down the Stormsriver pass, through the forest to the lookout point where you can often see dolphins and whales;
3. The Gorge Challenge , 110 meter abseil followed by a 2 hour blackwater tubing trip followed by a radically beautiful 22 km mountain bike ride, or
4. Bloukrans Bungee jump , the worlds highest bungee jump at 216 meters .
And they lived happily ever after, wow , what a way to end to end the trip.
Accommodation Provided:
- Hostel
- Guesthouse
(Upgrades from dorms to doubles or guesthouse will increase the price)
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Adrenaline Cape Town & Winelands 7 day - Easy Rider Tours - BOOK IT NOW!
Tour Details:
Day 1
You will be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation in Cape Town, in the late afternoon we join a sunset cruise out of the harbour and around the coast where the kaleidoscope of evening colours rush at you. Sip champagne and watch the city of Cape Town light up in front of you. Overnight in Cape Town.
Day 2
Table Mountain abseil aka The "long drop", a 112 metre trip into oblivion... This is the highest commercial abseil in the world, off the top of Cape Town's famous landmark, Table Mountain. The views and photo opportunities from the top are incredible. You can walk up to the top or you can take the cable car at your own expense.
This afternoon you can enjoy a hop-on hop-off topless bus trip around Cape Town . The tour includes the Waterfront, the Clock Tower, then proceeds to the District 6 museum, the Castle, Jewel Africa then stops at Table Mountain, with the famous Cableway for a panoramic view and includes a coastal drive back through Camps Bay and seapoint. This is a convenient way to access all major highlights in Cape Town (including a visit to Camps Bay beach) during the day.
Tonight you can savour fresh seafood at one of the many great restaurants and go clubbing a little later. It's your choice. Overnight in Cape Town
Day 3
A full day of Sandboarding which is the art of standing with two feet locked onto a board and carving arks down a dune. The beauty of it is that you can control the board & speed by turning, stopping and jumping with easy control of the board. For racing down the dunes we use snowboards with a specialised base. The base is a lamination, which becomes even more slippery the more you ride it. The bindings and boots are exactly the same as for Snowboarding. Using specially designed boards, the expert guides will have you flying down the dunes in no time. The best part about Sandboarding is that it is easy to learn and accessible to the absolute beginner - so fear not, Adrenaline is just a slide away! It is also the best way to learn the fundamentals of Snowboarding as the basic principles are the same. Our expert boarders will show you just how easy it is!
A short drive leads to the Lost City of Atlantis where the most spectacular dune environments exist in Cape Town. Whether you are a beginner or have snowboarded before, safety, fun and excitement is guaranteed.
Day 4
Now we slow the pace down a little and we head on a full days Wine Tour to four uniquely different winefarms in Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek , where you will get to taste red & white wines, lunch is included and local cheese is also available to taste and buy. Later enjoy a traditional braai (BBQ) and / or a pub crawl of this student town. Overnight in Stellenbosch.
Day 5
Today you will travel to Hermanus and enjoy a day on the water- sea kayaking,a great way to explore the magic of our unique coastline & the Walker Bay Whale sanctuary up close & personal in a stable kayak in the company of an experienced guide. Glide across sparkling water while marvelling at the majestic sea cliffs and sea life. This is your chance to do some whale and dolphin watching real close up!Overnight in Hermanus
Day 6
Great White Shark Cage Diving, if this doesn't cause a rush, then you must be alien to earth . Dyer Island is a bird sanctuary and a breeding site for the Jackass penguin. Adjoining it is a second smaller rocky island called Geyser rock which supports a large seal population. Separating Geyser and Dyer is a channel aptly named "Shark Alley", argueably the prime spot in the world for encountering the Great White shark. Take turns in the cage which floats right next to the boat and provides great surface viewing opportunities. Lunch is served on board and we head back to Cape Town in the late afternoon.
Please understand that adrenalin activities usually take place in pretty wild settings and thus the weather and many forces, which unfortunatly are out of our control, might not play along on certain days... BUT we will do everything in our power to accomodate you and make sure things run smoothly!!
Accommodation Provided:
- Hostel
- Guesthouse
(Accommodation upgrades from dorms to doubles or guesthouse will increase this base price)
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Chilled Cape Town & Winelands 7 Days - Easy Rider Tours- BOOK IT NOW!
Tour Details:
Day 1
You will be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation in Cape Town, you can chill until the late afternoon or take a walk down to the V&A Waterfront to sail out of Table Bay harbour on a catamaran for a sunset cruise to witness the kaleidoscope of evening colours as the sun drops down over the horison. Sip champagne and watch the city of Cape Town light up in front of you. Overnight in Cape Town
Day 2
Today, Sam will take you on a Township tour to the Malay Quarter, District Six, Gugulethu, Nyanga, Crossroads & Khayelitsha, where you will have the opportunity to walk around, chat to the local folk and get a more rounded perspective of the people that make up the rainbow mosaic that is South Africa.
Visit the infamous Robben Island in the afternoon by ferry from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and then take in some vibrant Jazz in the evening to round off another amazing day.
Day 3
Once again collected from your backpacker for a trip down the peninsula, we follow the Atlantic Coast to Hout Bay harbour , where we go onboard a boat to Seal Island for a good look at these amazing swimmers, then along the breathtaking Chapman's Peak drive where you are suddenly 300 feet up and the sea is crashing into the rocks far below, we pass Noordhoek and go on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point (the end of the peninsula). We check out the penguins at Boulders beach & we take mountain bikes along for those who wish to get out and groove in the smell of the many flowers and fresh sea air. You can cycle as much or as little as you like as the support van is always nearby. There is also an easy half hour cliff top hike from Cape Point with stunning 360 degree views No special fitness level required.
That evening you transfer to Stellenbosch, the heart of the Winelands to overnight in this 300 year old town.
Day 4
Now slow the pace down a little and we head on a full days Wine Tour to four uniquely different winefarms in Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek , where you will get to taste red & white wines, lunch is included and local cheese is also available to taste and buy. Later enjoy a traditional braai (BBQ) and / or a pub crawl of this student town. Overnight in Stellenbosch
Day 5
Leave Stellenbosch at midday for Hermanus to check out some Southern Right whales chilling in Walker Bay with their calves, sea kayaking is available to those that dig. Overnight in Hermanus.
Day 6
From Hermanus we head to the Breede River for a spectacular day trip of river rafting in 2-man inflatables (crocodiles) with their own cooler box. Dinner is a traditional potjie (stew) around the open campfire. Overnight in the Breede River Valley.
Day 7
Sadly we depart Bainskloof after breakfast and head back to Cape Town, but fortunately you can link up with the Chilled Garden Route trip because you have just experienced 7, of the best days, of your life.
Accommodation Provided:
- Hostel
- 1 Star Hotel
(Upgrading from Dormitory accommodation to Private Room or guesthouse accom will increase price.)
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