Private Tour
Helderberg Valley Winelands Day Tour with Private Transfer
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Tucked away on the slopes of the Hottentots Holland mountain range is a small pocket of wine estates that are often overlooked. This journey sets out to uncover these hidden gems of the Helderberg, on the fringe of the Stellenbosch Winelands, as your senses are delighted with vast beauty, sensational tastes and fascinating tales of old.
'Helderberg' quite literally means "mountains with a clear view" and on a cloud-free day, you'll enjoy panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain. Set out on an historic yet innovative wine adventure to discover the view from above and taste the fresh flavours of the Helderberg region. From a wine and olive oil pairing at Morgenster winery to Lourensford's wine with decadent chocolate pairing, a summer picnic lunch beneath 300 year old trees at Vergelegen and end with a wine with a view finale at Waterkloof.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be 18 years and older for wine tasting
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wine tasting or wine pairings are not included for kids under the legal drinking age of 18 years. Meals and drinks for children are for the adult’s account.
Alternative wine estates may be selected upon request
Restaurant bookings may be required and paid for in advance
Pairing flavours may vary upon season. Photos and pairing flavours are only mentioned as serving suggestions
This private tour will run exclusively run for you. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to spend more time at the tour’s highlights that interest you the most or swop for alternative options. Do contact us during of after the booking process to let us know if you would prefer any changes of the tour and we can suggest an updated itinerary, and cost estimate if there are any additional changes.
The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasion, run in a different order.
Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended.
If some wines, farm or wine pairing options are unavailable during certain times of the week or season, we reserve the right to offer a similar type or value alternative.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Morgenster Wine Farm and Olive Estate
Savour the rich history and fine wines on offer at what is known as the gateway to the Cape Winelands: the Helderberg - one of the oldest wine growing regions in the country - on a journey to uncover the same beauty that captured the hearts of the Dutch settlers some 300 years ago. Begin with a light and innovative pairing of three of Morgenster’s wines with their award-winning extra-virgin olive oil. While this may be a more widely accepted pairing nowadays, Mongenster was the pioneer of this type of pairing in South Africa in the 1990s. At the time there were only 100 hectares of olive trees used for olive oil in the entire country.. Today, you can reap the benefit as you unpack the flavour notes of one of the world’s best olive oils with balsamic vinegar, olive pastes and olives to compliment the wine.
Lourensford Wine Estate
Now that the wine is freely flowing and your taste buds awoken, travel up ancient oak tree-lined paths, to the decadence of Lourensford Estate. After a saunter through the lush gardens, you’ll be treated to a pairing of fine dark chocolate with some of their best wine offerings: Chardonnay teamed with orange dark chocolate, Merlot with cherry chocolate, Shiraz with hints of chilli and other artisan chocolate flavours. If time allows, check out the coffee roastery and deli. Just follow the aroma of a fresh batch of beans being roasted; the beer brewery at the weekend food market spot.
What‘s Included
Private transfers to included tour highlights.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Led by a local English-speaking professional tour guide.
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
1x Bottled water
Food and drinks, unless specified
Summer picnic or lunch at Vergelegen - from R300 pp
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Per person
This private tour will run exclusively for you with a private tour guide and tour vehicle on the transfer section of the trip. Some of the included activities will join another group.
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AMAZING
Laura H,,Jan 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Words could never explain how amazing this tour was! The views were spectacular! The wine was lovely. But the best part of the tour was our tour guide Liezel! She was simply amazing! I would do this tour a 1000 more times! Highly recommend it!
The whole experience was perfect from...
Bruno P,,May 29, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was perfect from start to finish! If you're looking for a bit of an alternative route to the typical wineries in South Africa, this is definitely the tour for you! Knowledgeable tour guide, beautiful locations and great wine! Highly recommended!
Amazing day, you get taken to quieter...
mhawke,,May 29, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day, you get taken to quieter estates away from the main tourists in this gem of a region. The wine is amazing and the views over False Bay and Table Mountain are breathtaking, especially from Waterkloof. Highly recommended,
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