Full Day Cape Point Tour

Overview

No place in the world matches the scenic beauty of the Cape Peninsula. On this breathtaking day tour, you’ll explore the rugged coastline on the way to the famous Cape Point.
Pass by the iconic beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, then journey along Chapman’s Peak Drive, a stunning 15km route carved into the cliffs above Hout Bay, offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Arriving at Cape Point Nature Reserve, you’ll reach the south-westernmost tip of Africa, a historic site where numerous shipwrecks still rest.

Tour Highlights

Our journey begins as we travel along the scenic M3 route, heading towards Muizenberg, where the iconic colorful beach huts await. We’ll make a stop here to capture some memorable photos against the vibrant backdrop of this famous beach.

From Muizenberg, we continue our drive towards Simon’s Town, making a brief stop at Red Hill for another photo opportunity with panoramic views of the surrounding area. After soaking in the scenery, we head straight to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Here, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the park, enjoy breathtaking views, and take part in various activities before we begin our return journey.

After exploring Cape Point, we travel back towards Simon’s Town, where we’ll pause for a relaxing lunch at one of the local restaurants, allowing you to enjoy the area’s charming seaside atmosphere. Following lunch, we’ll visit the famous Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach, home to the adorable African penguins.

On our way back, we’ll take the picturesque Glencairn Express route and visit the stunning Chapman’s Peak Drive, a coastal road carved into the cliffs, offering dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean. As we approach Cape Town, you’ll pass through the beautiful neighborhoods of Camps Bay, Clifton, and Sea Point before arriving back at your hotel, ending your unforgettable day tour.

What’s included

  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
  • Private tour guide/driver.
  • Private luxury vehicle and Fuel.
  • 2 Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission – Chapman’s Peak Drive

What’s not included

  • Lunch and Drinks and Gratuities (Optional)
  • Entrance fees to Boulders Penguins colony (ZAR 190.00 Adult; ZAR95.00 Child)
  • Cape of Good Hope Main Gate (ZAR 400.00 Adult; ZAR 200.00 Child)

Tour Plan

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape

En-route to Hermanus and 60 minutes east of Cape town stands the Hottentots holland mountain range at about 1000 meters above sea level.The Hottentots mountain were forced up from underground by converging plates over a 100 million years ago.The geologically know Cape folded belt mountain range makes for such beautiful scenery as our journey meanders along the sir Lowry's pass that goes over these dramatic mountains and to the Overberg region of Cape town.

Pass By: Elgin, Elgin, Overberg District, Western Cape

Elgin is the largest apple growing town in South Africa.Her lushness amuses and smoothens one's spirit as you drive through towards Hermanus.

Pass By: Houwhoek Pass, Botrivier South Africa

The Houwhoek pass for hold corner was named by the migrating Dutch descendants from Cape town after how much difficulties they faced traversing these mountains to escape the new British law at the Cape in the early 1800s.The mountaing range provides one with breathtaking views and also glimpes of the oldest hotel in South Africa,Houwhoek Inn.

Stop At: Hermanus, Hermanus, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape

Upon reaching Hermanus new Harbour.Guest will be provided with a 20 minute safety briefing as well what they may expect to see once they sail out to sea. Marine biologist will give full details about the whales. From why they come to our shores during this time of the year as well as some of their most common traits. Our big boat carries a maximum of 80 people we only sail with 65 to enhance a much better experience. By being inquisitive animals as they are, Southern right whales are known to approach the boats most of the times to observe. This behaviour gives guest a much closer view of these huge animals. Some of them weighing up to 50 tons. That is equivalent to 10 fully grown African elephants! Guest will be more than welcome if so they wish to visit the Hermanus town center for shopping or even lunch before they are driven back to Cape town.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Creation, Hemel and Aarde Road, Overstrand 7200 South Africa

After the boat trip you are welcome to stop for lunch (own account) at one of the many seaside restaurants or you may opt for lunch in the Hermanus Winelands known as Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) for lunch and/or wine tasting. We recommend Creation Wine Estate. Should you prefer a take away instead, speak to your guide who will assist you with recommendations at one of the informal eateries.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hermanus, Hermanus, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape

Hermanus is a quaint and coastal town just an hour and a half east of Cape town City. Known for its sea food restaurants and also the Southern right whale's breeding warm waters. Should you still be keen to see more whales after the boat trip, Intriguing coastal walking trails where whales can be spotted from land are not to be missed. While we are still in Hermanus, guests will also have a chance to have lunch at a restaurant of your choice or do some shopping before we had back to Cape town via the beautiful whale coast route.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Stony Point Penguin Colony, Betty's Bay South Africa

On the way back to Cape town along the route 44 or the whale coast route.We will have an opportunity to visit a large penguin colony in a town called Betty's bay.Stony point is one of South Africa's only two mainland penguin colonies and the other one being Boulders beach near Cape of good hope.One of the best reason to visit stony point is that since it is far away from most big town,it is usually much quieter and less busy than the very well known boulders beach.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kleinmond, Kleinmond, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape

Our journey back to Cape Town will continue along the coast as opposed to going over the mountains, passing by interesting towns that were established as whaling towns before the banning of whaling in the 1930s e.g kleinmond, Pringle bay, Rooi els and Gordon's bay. Guest will be dropped off at their desired location in Cape town to conclude our eventful day.

Departure and return
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • We pick all our travelers at the Silo Hotel V&A Waterfront, if their Hotel/Air bnb not allocated on the radius provided.
  • Ports:
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Cancellation policy

Cancellation fees will apply if: a. thirty (30) days or more before the scheduled date, the fee is 25% of the booking value. b. twenty-one (21) days or more before the scheduled date, the fee is 50% of the booking value. c. eight (8) days or more before the scheduled date, the fee is 75% of the booking value. d. 7 days or less before the scheduled date, the fee is 100% of the booking value.

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