Slackpack Vine to Beach Experience
Embark on a Wine Lover’s Journey
Experience our incredible wine walks, trails, and slackpacking adventures, all nestled within the exquisite Hemel en Aarde valley. Situated amidst the stunning Overberg and Cape Fold-belt mountains, this captivating region boasts renowned wine estates like Bouchard Finlayson, Sumaridge, and Spookfontein. Bouchard is celebrated for its prestigious Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, which has garnered numerous accolades. With an impressive 90% of Hemel en Aarde’s wine farms and estates being IPW compliant, this valley is often referred to as ‘Little Burgundy’ for its exceptional production of world-class Cool Climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Join us on this unforgettable adventure, with a minimum group size of 6 people.
Overberg Wine Walk
Sculpture corner Fernkloof
Hoys koppie
Rotary 3 dams
Looking at De Kelders
On our way
Near Galpin Peak
View of Babylonstorin from the Baboon path
View of Babylonstorin mountain range from the baboon path to Aasvoelkop
Aasvoelkop trig beacon
Klein River estuary
View from Aasvoelkop
flowers for the market
Hamilton Russell tasting
Overberg Wine Walk
Bosman winery entrance
Rotary 3 dams
Looking at De Kelders
View of Babylonstorin from the Baboon path
View of Babylonstorin mountain range from the baboon path to Aasvoelkop
Aasvoelkop trig beacon
Klein River estuary
View from Aasvoelkop
Creation food and wine pairing
Slackpacking Vine to Beach
After the wine walks in the beautiful Hemel en Aarde valley we hike up the old ‘Baboon Path’ to the summit of Aasvolekop at 824 m AMS above mean sea level. This is where we have lunch and freshly brewed coffee or tea with spectacular views of the Hemel en Aarde valley to the north, Maanskynkop and Klein Rivier lagoon to the east. Looking south we have a view of Walker Bay and the pristine Grotto blue flag beach. This also gives us a view of the next days walk which takes us to ‘Sopiesklip.’ From Aasvolekop we descend through Fernkloof reserve, along the ‘pipe track’ into Voelklip and our hotel destination for the night.
Overberg vine to beach slackpack. 3 night option
| Day 1 | Arrive after lunch | Settle into accommodation | Braai and stars | Km |
| Day 2 | Hike farm accommodation to Spookfontein cottages | mostly flat – easy walk | Wine and dine | 10 |
| Day 3 | Spookfontein to Baleens Hotel Hermanus | a bit of a climb – moderate | Dinner | 12 |
| Day 4 | Baleens Hotel to Sopies Klip return- 12 km beach walk | long beach walk – moderate | Grotto beach finish | 12 |
| Total approx | 34 |
Slackpack
The Overberg vine to beach slackpack. 4 night option
| Day 1 | Arrive after lunch | Settle into accomodation | Braai and stars | Km |
| Day 2 | Hike farm accommodation In Hemel en Aarde valley to different farm accommodation |
mostly flat – easy walk
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Dinner and wine |
Km 12 |
| Day 3 | Hike farm accommodation to Spookfontein cottages | mostly flat – easy walk | Dinner and wine | 10 |
| Day 4 | Spookfontein to Baleen’s | Bit of a climb – moderate | Dinner and wine | 12 |
| Day 5 | Baleens to Sopies Klip | Beach walk – easy walk | Depart midday | 12 |
| Total distance approx | 46 |
Bedroom
View from the beach residence
Kitchenette
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Cottage
Farm Cottage
Fully equipped kitchen
bedroom
Marine briefing before the cliff path walk
Bedroom
Kitchenette
Cottage
Cottage
Farm Cottage
Fully equipped kitchen
