Curated by One Day Cape Tours — small-group, fully-hosted, the most-booked day out of Arabella.
About this experience
An exclusive Hermanus day curated by One Day Cape Tours that brings together the jewels of this coastal town with its surrounding wine country. Four iconic local tastings at the best venues in town, the Cliff Path walk, and a pontoon cruise on South Africa's largest fresh-water lagoon at Benguela Cove. Bespoke, personal — the perfect Hermanus day.
09:00 pickup at Arabella in a modern air-conditioned Toyota Quantum. 10:00 Perlemoen Restaurant on the Old Harbour for an off-menu abalone tasting paired with Creation wines (Hemel-en-Aarde, ranked 7th in the World's Best Vineyards). 11:00 guided walk along the famous Hermanus Cliff Path — Gearing's Point, the War Memorial, and the village. 12:00 a private deck tasting above Ficks tidal pool. 13:30 Benguela Cove on the Bot River Lagoon — 30-minute pontoon cruise through the Kogelberg UNESCO Biosphere followed by a seasonal lunch on the water's edge. 16:00 drop-off back at Arabella.
A glimpse of the day
Imagery courtesy of One Day Cape Tours.
Your day, hour by hour
- 09:00Door-to-door pickup
Modern air-conditioned Toyota Quantum collects you from the Arabella lobby with your local guide-driver.
- 10:00Perlemoen, Old Harbour
Off-menu abalone tasting on the Old Harbour deck, paired with Creation wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde valley (ranked 7th in the World's Best Vineyards).
- 11:00Hermanus Cliff Path
Guided walk past Gearing's Point and the War Memorial — the best land-based whale-watching path on Earth in season.
- 12:00Ficks tidal pool tasting
A private deck tasting above the iconic Ficks tidal pool, with the Atlantic at your feet.
- 13:30Benguela Cove pontoon + lunch
30-minute pontoon cruise across the Bot River Lagoon through the Kogelberg UNESCO Biosphere, then a seasonal lunch on the water's edge.
- 16:00Drop-off at Arabella
Same-day delivery of any wines you've ordered, at cellar-door prices, straight to your room.
Highlights
- ✓Perlemoen Old Harbour · abalone + Creation wines
- ✓Hermanus Cliff Path & Gearing's Point
- ✓Ficks tidal pool · private-deck tasting
- ✓Benguela Cove pontoon cruise + lunch
- ✓Wines available at cellar-door prices, delivered to your room same day
What's included
- +Door-to-door pickup in a luxury Toyota Quantum
- +Local guide-driver
- +All four tastings & venue access
- +Lunch at Benguela Cove
- +Pontoon cruise on Bot River Lagoon
What to bring
- ·Layers — coastal weather changes fast
- ·Comfortable walking shoes
- ·Sunscreen, sunglasses
- ·Camera
Things to know
- 📍 Meeting point: Arabella Hotel & Spa lobby
- 🗓 Best season: Year-round · Jun–Nov for Southern Right whales
- 🥾 Fitness: Light · ~900m flat Cliff Path walk (van available)
- 👶 Minimum age: 12 years
- ♿ Accessibility: Tell us about any mobility needs or disabilities at checkout — we'll share them with the operator in advance so they can prepare.
- 💳 Payment: Secure card payment, instant confirmation
Frequently asked questions
How do I confirm my booking?+
Pay securely by card and you'll receive instant confirmation by email with a booking reference, an add-to-calendar file, and the operator's contact details.
What's the cancellation policy?+
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your departure for a full refund. Inside 48 hours the booking is non-refundable, but you can change the date or transfer the booking to another person — manage it any time from the Manage Booking page.
What if the weather is bad?+
If your operator cancels for safety or weather, you'll be offered a free reschedule or a full refund — no questions asked. Light rain or wind usually does not affect departures.
Are children welcome?+
This activity has a minimum age of 12. Younger children unfortunately can't be accommodated for safety reasons.
Where do we meet?+
Arabella Hotel & Spa lobby. Full meeting instructions, a map link and the operator's mobile number are included in your confirmation email.
Can I pay in cash on the day?+
No — all bookings are pre-paid by card to secure your seats. This is what allows us to give you instant confirmation.
Cancellation & changes
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund. Inside 48 hours, the booking is non-refundable but can be rescheduled or transferred to another guest. Manage your booking any time at /manage.
Disclaimer of liability
overberg.activities operates as a booking aggregator. The activity is provided by One Day Cape Tours, an independent operator. By booking you accept that all outdoor activities carry inherent risk and that you participate at your own risk. The operator's own safety briefings, waivers and indemnities apply on the day.
You must disclose any medical conditions, pregnancy, mobility limitations, or recent injuries at the time of booking (in the field provided) so the operator can assess suitability. Misrepresenting your fitness, age or medical status may void the booking and any insurance cover.
Full terms and the complete disclaimer of liability are available on our Terms & Conditions page.