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Hermanus Wine Tour — Private Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Tasting
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, Cape Whale Coast Half-Day 4–5 hrs · Full-Day 5–7 hrs (Hermanus) · 9 hrs (Cape Town)
Private departures daily — dates confirmed by our teamWe aim to reply to enquiries within 24 hours
From
From R950 pp (Half-Day) · R1,300 pp (Full-Day)
Based on 6 guests sharing a private vehicle. Solo travellers welcome — see full 1–6 guest pricing.
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The Experience
An unforgettable journey through one of South Africa's most breathtaking landscapes
The Hemel-en-Aarde ("Heaven and Earth") Valley behind Hermanus is one of South Africa's premier cool-climate wine regions and internationally recognised for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We offer two private Hermanus wine tour options on this page: a Half-Day Hermanus Wine Tour (4–5 hours, 2–3 wineries) for guests already staying in Hermanus, Onrus, Sandbaai, Vermont or Voëlklip — perfect for cruise passengers, couples, families and anyone with limited time or combining wine tasting with whale watching — and a Full-Day Hermanus Wine Tour (5–7 hours, 3–4 wineries) with an optional Cape Town Departure. Both tours visit the valley's most celebrated boutique estates — Hamilton Russell, Creation, Newton Johnson, Bouchard Finlayson, Ataraxia, La Vierge, Spookfontein and Domaine des Dieux — with a scenic drive up the R320, cellar tours, mountain-and-vineyard viewpoints and flexible itineraries tailored around your group. Please note: the Half-Day Hermanus Wine Tour is NOT available from Cape Town — Cape Town guests should choose the Full-Day tour with our Cape Town Departure package.
From the moment we collect you, every detail is taken care of. Travel in comfort with a passionate local guide, uncover hidden corners, and connect with the people, wildlife and wild beauty that make this corner of the world so deeply loved. This isn't sightseeing — it's storytelling, slowed down to your pace.
At a glance
Essential information
Duration
Half-Day 4–5 hrs · Full-Day 5–7 hrs (Hermanus) · 9 hrs (Cape Town)
Fitness Level
Easy — relaxed vineyard day
Meeting Point
Hotel or guesthouse pickup in Hermanus (or Cape Town on request)
Best Season
Year-round · harvest Feb–Apr · pairs with whale season Jun–Nov
Group Size
1–6 guests (private vehicle)
Difficulty
Easy
What's in the box
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Private local guide-driver
- Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel / guesthouse pickup and drop-off in Hermanus
- Bottled water on board
- Flexible, customisable wine farm itinerary
- Local recommendations for lunch and add-ons
Not included
- Wine tasting fees (paid directly at each estate)
- Lunch
- Personal wine purchases
- Gratuities
- Cape Town return transfer (available as an add-on — see Cape Town Departure pricing)
Gallery
A glimpse of what awaits
Itinerary
Your day, hour by hour
09h30
Hermanus hotel pickup
Door-to-door pickup from your Hermanus hotel or guesthouse in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. (Cape Town pickup available with the Cape Town Departure package.)
09h45
Scenic R320 Hemel-en-Aarde drive
A short, spectacular drive out of Hermanus and up the R320 into the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley — 'Heaven and Earth' — one of South Africa's premier cool-climate wine regions.
10h00
First wine farm — flagship tasting
Begin at one of the valley's flagship estates such as Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Bouchard Finlayson or Creation Wines. Guided tasting of the estate's signature Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
11h30
Second wine farm — cellar & pairing
Cellar tour and optional chocolate, charcuterie or MCC pairing at estates like Creation Wines, Ataraxia or Newton Johnson, high on the ridge with sweeping valley and ocean views.
13h00
Vineyard lunch stop
Long, relaxed lunch at a Hemel-en-Aarde wine estate restaurant (own account) — options range from casual bistro to award-winning fine dining, all with panoramic vineyard views.
14h30
Third wine farm — boutique tasting
A third curated tasting at a smaller, family-owned estate such as La Vierge, Spookfontein, Domaine des Dieux or Sumaridge. Optional fourth stop if time allows.
16h00
Mountain & vineyard viewpoints
Scenic photo stops at some of the valley's best mountain and vineyard viewpoints on the way back down the R320.
16h30
Return to Hermanus
Drop-off at your Hermanus accommodation. Cape Town Departure guests are driven back to Cape Town, arriving approximately 18h30.
What to bring
Come prepared
- Comfortable, smart-casual clothing
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Light jacket (Hemel-en-Aarde can be cool even in summer)
- Camera
- Card or cash for tasting fees and lunch
Best time to visit
When to go
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a genuine year-round wine destination. February to April is harvest season with vineyards at their most photogenic; September to November combines new-vintage tastings with Southern Right whales just over the ridge in Walker Bay; December to March is warm, dry and perfect for outdoor cellar-door tastings and vineyard lunches.
Best for: Serious wine lovers, couples, honeymooners and small private groups looking for the definitive Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine tasting experience.
Private group tour. Hotel pickup is included from selected areas. Lunch, entrance fees, activities and gratuity are excluded unless stated. Request an exact quote based on your group size.
Standard Cape Town-area private full-day sightseeing tours: R4,600 total for 1–2 guests, then +R1,000 for each additional guest up to 12 (R14,600). 13+ guests: enquire for quote. Half-day, specialist, long-distance and third-party tours have separate rates.
Excludes lunch, entrance fees and gratuity unless specifically stated.
Transparent Pricing
Private Tour Pricing Explained
This is a private tour for your group only. Solo travellers are welcome. The listed vehicle and guide price depends on your group size. Attraction and activity costs are separate unless explicitly included.
- No minimum guest number — solo travellers welcome
- Private vehicle for 1–6 guests
- Price changes with group size — see table below
- Advertised 'from' price is based on 6 guests sharing
Private vehicle + driver-guide
| Guests | Total private tour price | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | R2,600 | R1,300 pp |
| 3 guests | R3,900 | R1,300 pp |
| 4 guests | R5,200 | R1,300 pp |
| 5 guests | R6,500 | R1,300 pp |
| 6 guestsAdvertised "from" rate | R7,800 | R1,300 pp |
2 guests
Private group total
R1,300
pp
3 guests
Private group total
R1,300
pp
4 guests
Private group total
R1,300
pp
5 guests
Private group total
R1,300
pp
6 guests
Private group total
Advertised "from" rate
R1,300
pp
Half-Day Hermanus Wine Tour — Hermanus Guests Only
A relaxed private half-day wine tasting through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, ideal for guests already staying in Hermanus, Onrus, Sandbaai, Vermont, Voëlklip or the surrounding areas. Approximately 4–5 hours with morning or afternoon departures. Visits 2–3 award-winning wineries (Creation, Newton Johnson, Hamilton Russell, Ataraxia, Bouchard Finlayson, La Vierge, Spookfontein or Domaine des Dieux — subject to availability and your preferences). Includes collection & drop-off within Hermanus, private vehicle, local guide and bottled water. Excludes tasting fees, food, personal purchases and gratuities. IMPORTANT: This half-day tour is NOT available from Cape Town — Cape Town guests should book the Full-Day Hermanus Wine Tour above.
| Guests | Estimated full package — per person |
|---|---|
| 2 guests | R950 pp pp |
| 3 guests | R850 pp pp |
| 4 guests | R750 pp pp |
| 5 guests | R700 pp pp |
| 6 guestsAdvertised "from" rate | R700 pp pp |
2 guests
R950 pp pp
3 guests
R850 pp pp
4 guests
R750 pp pp
5 guests
R700 pp pp
6 guests
R700 pp pp
To book the Half-Day Hermanus Wine Tour, WhatsApp +44 7478 051277 or email info@southafricanadventures.com with the message: 'Hi South African Adventures, I'd like to book the Half-Day Hermanus Wine Tour. Please send me availability and pricing.'
Cape Town Departure — Private Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Tour
Add door-to-door private transport from your Cape Town hotel to Hermanus and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Minimum 4 guests. Includes the wine tour above plus return private transfer, driver-guide and hotel pickup/drop-off.
| Guests | Estimated full package — per person |
|---|---|
| 4 guests | R2,950 pp pp |
| 5 guests | R2,750 pp pp |
| 6 guestsAdvertised "from" rate | R2,550 pp pp |
4 guests
R2,950 pp pp
5 guests
R2,750 pp pp
6 guests
R2,550 pp pp
Wine tasting fees paid at the cellar door. Lunch on own account.
Important: Prices exclude lunch, entrance fees and gratuity unless specifically stated in your final quote.
Prices are shown in South African Rand and are subject to final confirmation before booking.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where you'll be
Location & meeting point
Hotel or guesthouse pickup in Hermanus (or Cape Town on request) — Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, Cape Whale Coast
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