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Full-Day Private Hermanus Whale Watching Tour from Capetown

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Full-Day Private Hermanus Whale Watching Tour from Capetown

About this activity

Private day tours allow for the flexibility to tailor tours based on travelers interests and to spend more time on the highlights of choice.

Whale watching has earned Hermanus the title of best destination in the world for land-based whale watching. They can be seen from the rocks, cliffpaths and vantage points.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Itchy Feet Tours and Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Vehicle fuel
  • Included: Expert guidance for the duration of the trip.
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Hermanus shared, boat based whale watching.

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees: Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Sir Lowry's Pass

    30 min

    A scenic mountain pass that crosses the Hottentots-Holland Range. At the start of the pass, you can look back for a panoramic view at the low-lying area that stretches out towards Cape Town.

  2. Hermanus

    6 hours

    Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Hermanus is most famous for the incredible Southern Right Whales that come into the bay seeking sanctuary in the cold winter months. It is renowned for offering the best shore-based whale watching in the world. From the shore you have a good chance of seeing these gentle giants at play in the water.

  3. Stony Point Nature Reserve

    one hour Admission not included

    See the cool and charismatic African Penguins, up-close in their natural habitat by means of boardwalks that wind through the reserve

  4. Gordon's Bay

    30 min

    This beautiful, coastal drive stretches between the towns of Rooi Els and Gordons Bay, hugging the wild turquoise Cape coastline all the way.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
  • The Portswood Hotel
  • Cape Town Hollow
  • SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
  • Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • The Village Lodge
  • Fountains Hotel by Neighbourgood
  • Dysart Boutique Hotel
  • Upperbloem
  • Salama Lodge
  • The Capital 15 on Orange
  • Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place

and 174 more pickup points

We pick up all travelers from their specified accommodation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Full-Day Private Hermanus Whale Watching Tour from Capetown

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