Cape Highlights Explorer

Scenic Coastlines, Wildlife & Wine: A Full-Day Discovery of Cape Town’s Most Loved Icons
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Hotel Pickup
from R3 757 per person
Duration
Full day
Minimum guests
1 guest
Tour times
Pick-up 08H00 - 09H00
Return approx. 17H30
Tour Overview

Why you'll love this tour

The Cape Highlights Explorer is a big, beautiful full-day route for travellers who want to see as much of the Cape as possible in one well-planned day. It links the Peninsula coastline, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, the penguins at Boulders Beach and a taste of the Stellenbosch Winelands.

Expect ocean roads, mountain views, wild coastal scenery, characterful towns and a relaxed wine-country finish, all without having to work out the route yourself. It is a great choice if you have limited time in Cape Town but still want the day to feel rich, varied and properly memorable.

Because this tour covers two very different sides of the Cape, the pace is naturally full. Your guide will keep the day flowing sensibly, shaping the order around weather, traffic and timing so it feels exciting rather than rushed.

Signature Moments

Tour Highlights

  • Atlantic Seaboard and Hout Bay coastal route
  • Chapman's Peak Drive when conditions allow
  • Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope
  • African penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Stellenbosch wine tasting and cellar visit
  • A broad Cape day for travellers short on time
Tour highlights
Day by Day

Trip Itinerary

We’ll collect you from your Cape Town accommodation in the morning and head out along the Atlantic Seaboard. Enjoy wide views over Clifton’s white sands and Camps Bay’s palm-lined beach, with Table Mountain as the backdrop — the perfect opening to your day.

Next we arrive in Hout Bay, a picturesque fishing village with a bustling harbour and sweeping ocean views. From here we continue along Chapman’s Peak Drive, a cliff-hanging ribbon of road that offers some of the most spectacular coastal panoramas in the region.

At the southwestern tip of the peninsula, you’ll explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where dramatic headlands and wild landscapes meet the seas. This is a quintessential Cape moment — rugged, memorable and rich with natural beauty.

After this, we head to Simon’s Town, a seaside settlement with colonial charm. Nearby Boulders Beach is home to a colony of African penguins — a chance to see these charismatic birds ambling among granite boulders and even swimming in sheltered coves.

From the coast we travel inland to the historic wine town of Stellenbosch, where you’ll visit a renowned estate for a guided cellar tour and a tasting of locally-produced wines paired with artisan cheeses — the perfect way to round out your day. We’ll then return you to Cape Town in the early evening, leaving you with memories of ocean horizons, vineyard valleys and plenty of great stories to share.
Parker Cottage Accommodation

Stay with us at Parker Cottage

Tucked into leafy Tamboerskloof, Parker Cottage is Cape Town at its most charming. Expect crisp linens, indulgent breakfasts, sunlit verandas, and a team that knows the city inside out. Your tour is unforgettable - your stay should be too.

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What It Costs

Tour Prices

Price per person
From R3 757 per person
What You Get

What's Included

Things We Include

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Cape Town accommodation
  • Professional registered tour guide
  • Air-conditioned transport for the full day
  • Entry and entrance fees for Cape Point Nature Reserve
  • Wine tasting at Stellenbosch estate
  • Cellar tour and cheese tasting

Things We Don't Include

  • Lunch and snacks (available to purchase en-route)
  • Optional separate entry fees or activities (e.g., entry for optional penguin boardwalk at Boulders Beach)
Useful to know

Tour Questions

It is a busy full day, but it works when paced well. If you prefer slow travel or longer stops, we may recommend choosing either the Peninsula tour or the Winelands tour instead.

The tour usually includes time for a focused tasting in the Stellenbosch area. The exact estate and tasting format depend on timing, availability and your interests.

Yes. Because this is private, your guide can help you prioritise the stops that matter most, especially if weather or traffic changes the day.

We usually collect from hotels and guesthouses in central Cape Town and nearby areas. If you are staying further out, we will confirm the most practical pickup point when you enquire.
Before You Go

Important Notes

Flexible & Fair Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation up to 14 days before your tour date.
  • 50% refund for cancellations 7-13 days before the tour.
  • Within 7 days, tours are non-refundable, but we’ll do our best to reschedule where possible.
  • If weather forces us to cancel (e.g. Table Mountain cableway closure), we’ll adjust the itinerary or refund that portion.

Need a Car Rental?

We can arrange trusted local car rentals to match your tour dates. Ask us and we'll tailor options to your itinerary.

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