Hermanus Wine Walks
Fynbos & Wine Day Walk
The Hermanus wine walks, allow one to explore the beautiful bio diverse reserves and estates and many of the numerous vineyards. Scattered throughout the Hemel en Aarde valley 3 Km from the quaint town of Hermanus. Many vineyards in the Hemel en Aarde valley allow walks through and across their farms and offer light lunches and meals with their vineyards best.
Walks & Trails | Distance (km) |
Time (hours) |
Difficulty |
Scenic Wine Ramble |
5 |
2.5 -3 |
easy mostly downhill |
Fernkloof & Wine Walk |
10 |
4-5 |
moderate |
Galpin Peak Wine Hike |
13 |
5-6 |
moderate with 5 km ascent |
Hemel & Aarde Valley walk | 10-11 | 4 | mostly flat |
Overnight Trails
Hemel & Aarde Valley Slackpack trail | Distance (km) |
Time (hours) |
Difficulty |
Day 1 | 16 km | 6 hrs | moderate |
Day 2 | 15 km | hrs | easy to moderate |
Hermanus Wine Walks
A Guided Hermanus wine walk from 2-4 days within the fynbos, vineyards and olive groves of the Hemel & Aarde Valley in the Overberg. The Hermanus wine walk is in the Hemel & Aarde Valley which starts about 3 km from Hermanus town and heads northeast to Caledon along the R320, dotted with vineyards, berry farms and farm-stalls to visit. Explore the beautiful bio diverse reserves and estates , sample award winning wines and overnight in comfortable guest-houses and farms.
Wine Walks
Many of the numerous vineyards scattered throughout the Hemel en Aarde valley offer walks through and across their farms and offer light lunches and meals with their vineyards best. Its possible to do day walks with lunch stops or longer hikes of one day or longer with dinner and overnight accommodation at the wine estates or guesthouses, self catering chalets or B&B’s. All these options are tailor-made to suite fitness levels and special interest groups. Feel free to contact us for more options.
Hermanus wine walks
Using Hermanus as a base
You may prefer to enjoy the option of hiking the vineyards and olive groves of the Hemel & Aarde Valley during the day, and also enjoying the night life of the many open-air restaurants and coffee shops with the possibility of seeing our annual visitors the Southern Right Whale. We can arrange accommodation in one of the many hotels or B and B’s. Hermanus also has an abundance of other marine life to enjoy, Brydes, Minkie and Humpback Whales, Bottelnose and common Dolphins, pods of over 500 have been seen feeding from the Cliff Path.
Another option to consider is the many exciting cycling routes the area has to offer in the Hemel & Aarde Valley, we have a very well equipped cycle shop where one is able to hire a mountain bike and equipment required to suit your needs.
Hike and Walk prices
Our 2 to 3 hour hike or walk is R 500.00 per person minimum 2 people there is a charge of R 250.00 per additional person.
Half day or part thereof, includes tea, coffee and muffins. R 700.00 per person minimum 2 people. There is a charge of R 350.00 per additional person.
Exceeding 5 hours include tea or coffee and muffins in the morning and a packed lunch with fruit juice for lunch; please contact us for a quote.
Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, unfortunately the world we live in has changed forever. Please note that all the prices quoted are subject to change because of local and global conditions.
Obviously we will try our best to stick to the the prices as quoted throughout this vast website. Any changes will be communicated at the time of booking, and your booking confirmation price will remain fixed.
Hike and Walk Prices
Our 2 to 3 hour hike or walk is R 500.00 per person minimum 2 people there is a charge of R 250.00 per additional person.
Half day or part thereof, includes tea, coffee and muffins. R 700.00 per person minimum 2 people. There is a charge of R 350.00 per additional person.
Exceeding 5 hours include tea or coffee and muffins in the morning and a packed lunch with fruit juice for lunch; please contact us for a quote.
Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, unfortunately the world we live in has changed forever. Please note that all the prices quoted are subject to change because of local and global conditions.
Obviously we will try our best to stick to the the prices as quoted throughout this vast website. Any changes will be communicated at the time of booking, and your booking confirmation price will remain fixed.
Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, unfortunately the world we live in has changed forever. Please note that all the prices quoted are subject to change because of local and global conditions.
Obviously we will try our best to stick to the the prices as quoted throughout this vast website. Any changes will be communicated at the time of booking, and your booking confirmation price will remain fixed.
As a result there have been many additional restrictions placed on us (Africansunroad.com) by our suppliers and providers, some of which we have been required to pass on down the line, and we trust that you understand.
Please be advised that all quotes expire after 14 days from the date they are sent, thereafter amended prices may apply.
Please provide the following items for your walk or hike
- Day pack
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Suitable hiking/walking boots or shoes
- Water bottle
- Binoculars/camera
- Medication if required
Please have a look at our longer Wine Walk packages below