Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour
Defy gravity and hover over the Stellenbosch winelands in a hot air balloon. Depending on the wind direction, you will drift towards the Paarl or the Stellenbosch countryside but still get splendid views of the entire winelands' terrain and the kilometer high Table Mountain from either side. With nobody knowing the landing location! We will keep in touch with your pilot to arrange your pick-up at the end of the balloon flight. After the inclusive breakfast, the tour will go straight into Stellenbosch for an orientation of one of South Africa's most historic towns before carrying on to Lanzerac wines, Delaire Graff wine and Franschhoek. The wine tastings will vary between southeast facing and southwest facing grape varietals of both the Banhoek and Franschhoek valley. In the end, your tour will travel for an hour back to Cape town past the Drakenstein Correctional service where you may take a picture with a life size bronze sculpture of Nelson Mandela before drop off at your hotel.
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Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour
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What's included in Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour
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Klein Joosternberg is the starting point for your Hot air balloon experience. Once the balloon is heated, you will take off and enjoy the views of the Stellenbosch winelands. The Simonsberg mountain and the Paarl rock mountain will also be in sight. The flight takes about an hour before you land and then brought back to the starting point for your inclusive breakfast. DISCLAIMER: The tour will proceed to wine tasting section should the hot air balloon ride be cancelled due to bad weather. In the event that the hot air balloon is cancelled, you will have an option to claim a refund of the balloon part of the tour or reschedule to the next available day. We are also happy to arrange return transfers from Cape Town to the Balloon starting point at minimal costs.
Stellenbosch
Nestled between the Stellenbosch hills and the Jonkershoek Mountain is South Africa's second oldest colonial town, Stellenbosch! Whitewashed Cape Dutch style homes from as early as the 17th century makes a beeline along the old streets of Stellenbosch, giving one a nostalgic feeling of an era gone by. Dutch devised furrows and English oak trees graces the old town, creating an atmosphere endemic to this corner of South Africa. In the heart of the historic village are museums for those wanting to travel back in time, Art galleries for art connoisseurs and other different types of shops and cafes for an ordinary visitor. Upon arriving in Stellenbosch, your tour guide will give you an orientation of the town before he drops you off at the heart of the town and allow you a much-needed opportunity to walk around and feel the pulse of this majestic, and historic town under your feet.
Lanzerac Wine Estate
Lanzerac is one of the very oldest wine making estates in South Africa. Lying a few minutes just outside the Stellenbosch town, their lands have been used for the growing vineyards since the twilight of the 17th century. Today, through the experience acquired over 3 centuries, Lanzerac continues to make world class wines and alos boast of being the first farm to bottle a South African wine called Pinotage. A variety of tasting options are offered here, and you will have the opportunity to experience the wine and chocolate pairing option.
Inclusions
- Wine tasting fees
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hot air Balloon
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note : Travel time is already included in the 10-hour tour duration.
- Children under 1,2 meters in height can not take part
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pickup times are coordinated the night before start time. Please prepare for an early morning start.
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Ticket Redemption
1. Pickup times are coordinated the night before start time. Please prepare for an early morning flight 2. DO NOT BE LATE (You will forfeit your ticket if you are late) 3. Do not wear a dress 4. Do not wear high heel shoes 5. Do not wear white (it will get dirty) 6. Bring your camera 7. Bring a smile We look forward to welcoming you onto the balloon with us 8. Should the Balloon flight get cancelled due to bad weather while already on site, the tour will continue to Stellenbosch for the wine tasting section of the full day tour. 9. In the event that the balloon flight is cancelled while already on site, you may either opt to get a refund for the balloon flight or reschedule the flight to the next available day (return transfers can be arranged at minimal cost)
