Stellenbosch Half Day Winelands Cycle Tour
Description
Short on time but keen to see the best of Stellenbosch? This half-day mountain bike tour takes you through picturesque vineyards and countryside trails for a refreshing taste of the Winelands. Perfect for active travellers, it’s a compact adventure that blends exercise with exceptional scenery and authentic wine tasting stops. Please note: This tour is conducted on Mountain Bikes. Limited EBike upgrades are available as an optional extra (at an additional cost) and are subject to availability. Please book in advance to secure yours.
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The farm derives its charming name from the legendary colony of tortoises that were found in the vlei in the 1800s. The beautiful piece of land was dubbed Skilpadvlei and has been in the hands of the Joubert family since 1917. Today, fourth-generation Willie Joubert upholds the proud family tradition of harnessing the rich potential of the land with a dedicated commitment to quality. Skilpadvlei is a fully operational 78ha farm.
Neethlingshof Estate lies just outside the beautiful town of Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. An iconic avenue of imposing stone pines marks the entrance to the farm, leading to the traditional “werf” of the estate. Established more than 300 years ago, Neethlingshof Estate boasts some of the best restored and preserved traditional Cape Dutch buildings, leaving visitors with a distinct sense of history and old-world charm. The beauty and charm of the farm and surrounds have been vowing visitors for many years and we are very focused on maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of the landscape.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 16 years.
- A minimum of 2 people is required to confirm a tour.
- Single travelers enquire about adding on to prebooked tours.
Reviews(29)
Wonderful day with Kyle M on the half day wine tour. We biked for 14km and stopped at a brandy distillery and then at the winery too. The offerings were delicious! The bikes were in good order and e bikes were available to upgrade to for R450 pp. the countryside was beautiful and Kyle was amazing, so knowledgeable and friendly. We had the best day!
Hi Katie, Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day out on the Stellenbosch Half Day Bicycle Tour. The combination of cycling through the beautiful countryside, tasting brandy and wine, and enjoying the fresh air really does make for a special experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Kyle - he’ll be thrilled! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the winelands one day.
Unfortunately the weather was not nice.But the staff very friendly everything well explained, The wine tasting was also interesting.
Thank you for your kind words! We're sorry the weather wasn’t on your side for your guided vineyard bicycle tour, but we're so glad to hear that our team made the experience enjoyable with their friendly service and explanations. Wine tasting is always a treat, rain or shine! We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Thanks again for your review.
Beautiful bike ride on mountain bikes through the vineyards of Stellenbosch! It is useful if you have a bit of fitness, the climbs are quite tough! For me as a 60-year-old with just a new knee it was too much of a good thing, but the tour guides were so sweet to go with me on an alternative route. Tasted delicious wines and super good tourgides! Recommended!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful bike ride through the vineyards and the delicious wine tastings. Our guides always aim to make the tour enjoyable for everyone, and it’s great to hear they accommodated you with an alternative route. Kudos to you for taking on the challenge! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Had a great time on our half-day wine tour. The day was SUPER windy, and our guide adjusted our plans to make sure everyone was comfortable. Our guide was very knowledgable about the vineyards we went to as well as the history of the area. It was our first time in South Africa and our guise was clearly proud of his country and the wines they produce. The ride was at a laid back pace, so we had lots of time to ask questions and take pictures. The tastings were lead by informative hosts and we sampled a nice variety of wines.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re so pleased to read that you had a memorable experience on our Stellenbosch Half Day Winelands Cycle Tour. Our guides are passionate about making each tour comfortable and enjoyable, and it’s fantastic to know that you appreciated the laid-back pace and had plenty of opportunities to take in the scenery, ask questions, and truly enjoy the experience. We're also delighted that you enjoyed learning about South Africa’s wines and the local history of Stellenbosch - it’s a beautiful region that we’re very proud to showcase. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we hope to welcome you back on another bicycle tour in the future!
Very nice concept, nice with the atb through the vineyards. Make sure you can deliver some physical tension then it is no problem to participate. Guidance is very helpful and helps children and "weaker" climbs. For the children there is a separate kiddie tasting.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your guided MTB tour through the vineyards and found our guides helpful. Our aim is to ensure everyone, from children to less experienced riders, has a fantastic time. We appreciate your feedback and we hope we can welcome you and your family back again in the future!
My colleagues and I, representing Delaire Graff had the pleasure of a half-day excursion with the brilliant and well-informed local guide Eon. The bike ride among the vineyards was a thrilling and astonishing experience. However, the standard and expertise demonstrated by the wine farms on this excursion were subpar and unprofessional. The wine farms may have been captivating, but our guide Eon outshone them with his engaging, fun, and instructive presence. This experience is highly suggested for those in search of an adrenaline rush alongside the acquisition of knowledge about the winelands and the indulgence of fine wines.
Dear Kurtley Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the bicycle tour and your experience with our guide Eon. We do appreciate your feedback regarding the wine farms. Your comments will help us to ensure every aspect of our tours exceeds our guests' expectations. We hope to welcome you and your colleagues again for another adventure in the future!
Ask for Carlo if you can!! What a great experience to experience the wine lands. We had so much fun as a family of 4 thanks again!!
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Carlyn. We are so happy to hear that you had such a fun family experience on our tour! We shared your feedback with Carlo and he was delighted.
Very nice route through the vineyards, beautiful views, lovely stop neethlingshof . Also a wonderful week in which to drink
Many thanks for leaving us this nice review. We are so glad you enjoyed the vineyard views and the tasting at Neethlingshof, and we hope we can welcome you back in the future.
Friendly guide, nice tour and lovely wineries. It is sometimes easy to kick but do well. Beautiful surroundings highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words of recommendation in your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your bicycle tour.
This tour ended up not being a good fit for us. It’s not really the fault of the company— everything was as described and it should have been a lovely experience. But they did not indicate how strenuous it would be or what level of riding ability you would need, so I assumed it would be “all levels” and it was not. I just wish I knew I had to request an e-bike in advance— I wrongly assumed I would be able to do that on-site. I would have been fine with an e-bike upgrade but I have not had experience with managing 2 sets of gears and this ride was beyond what I was capable of. Our guide was very kind and understanding.
Hi Kristen, Thank you so much for taking the time to give this feedback. This is really valuable to help us to continuously improve. We have taken this on-board, and are going to ensure guests are adequately briefed on terrain & overall fitness / skill levels required, so they have ample opportunity to choose the correct bike for them. Thanks again for coming on one of our tours!
