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Full Day Tours

Hermanus - Whale Capital of South Africa

Destinations:
Hermanus
Trip Duration: 1 Day
Brief description: The Whale Capital of S.A. ( whale season is May to October ) -- a scenic full day tour to the coastal town of Hermanus -- 280 kms round trip
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Hermanus - Whale Capital of South Africa

Overview

The Whale Capital of South Africa.
Whale Season is normally from May to November
                                               
This full day tour offers awesome scenery of mountains, farmlands, fruit orchards, and wonderful ocean views with a visit to the quaint coastal town and Whale capital of S.A .-- Hermanus. -- truly a memorable days outing --- 280kms round trip
 
Itinerary :
  • Thisfull day tour commences at 08h30
  • We travel out along the N2 highway towards the majestic Hottentot Holland Mountain range.
  • We take in the Apple and Pear orchards of Grabouw and Elgin.
  • On over the historic Hoehoek pass and on to Hermanus, located some 120 kms from the City
  • Hopefully we will have sightings of Southern Right Whales that travel all the way from the Antarctic, and come close inshore in Walker Bay ( Hermanus is on Walker Bay ) to calve and mate during the period July to November each yea.
  • A boat trip to view the whales close up can be arranged.                                                                                                                                                     
  • We lunch in Hermanus at seaside restaurant at picturesque Grotto Beach.                                  
  • After exploring the area, as well as more whale spotting we commence out homeward journey.
  • Our return trip takes us along a beautiful coastal drive, through the small villages of Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Rooi Els, Gordons Bay and the Strand.
  • We rejoin the N2 highway and travel into the City arriving at 17h30.

Rates

1 Person 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 - 13 People 14 People +
R 2,850.00 R 1,425.00 R 950.00 R 760.00 R 620.00 R 500.00 NA
* Prices quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and subject to change.

Included in this tour

  • Transport per Air-conditioned Toyota Quantum.                       
  • Public Liability Insurance.
  • The Services of a Professional, Registered Tour Guide.

Excluded from this tour

  • Lunch,   including that of the guide.
  • Refreshments.
  • Spring Water.
  • Gratuities.

Notes on this tour

  • A Boat trip on Walker Bay may be taken as an optional extra -- currently ZAR R550 pp for a two hour trip.
  • Shark cage diving may be undertaken as an optional extra -- currently ZAR R1700 pp for a three to four hour experience.
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