Full-day Private Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach Penguins Tour

Name: Full-day Private Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach Penguins Tour
Brand: Hotspots2c
SKU: 2362b155-ecda-4808-947e-ee9328fb5bcf

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Summary

Get picked up at your hotel in or near the Cape Town city center. Climb into a private vehicle with your personal guide and head out of the city. Take in the pretty harbor at Hout Bay, teeming with colorful fishing boats. Browse for handmade souvenirs to bring home from craft markets. Soak up the sun on the beach. Choose an optional cruise to Duiker Island (own expense) on a glass-bottomed boat to see a colony of Cape fur seals. Take the scenic route along Chapman's Peak Drive as it curls along the coast. Head for Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to see local wildlife and some of the most dramatic coastline views. Hike to the lighthouse atop Cape Point. Stop at Boulders Beach to see the colony of African penguins that make their home there. Get a chance to see these wild birds up close, including their nests, without disturbing them. Return to Cape Town in the early evening, traveling along the Muizenberg beach route. Enjoy the flexibility to create an itinerary with your guide that is suited to the interests of your group. This is an ideal tour for a family with children or a group of friends with particular interests.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore the beautiful Cape Peninsula on this sightseeing private tour from Cape Town. Ideal for families with young children, couples or group of friends that want a more relaxed and flexible experience. With your own private and professional local guide, travel to Hout Bay and enjoy free time to wander independently or see the seals on Duiker Island. Then, cruise along Chapman’s Peak Drive to the Cape of Good Hope. Along the way, stop at Cape Point to admire the jagged scenery and wander amid the fynbos. Visit Boulders Beach, where you can get up close to African penguins.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local English-speaking professional tour guide (unless the foreign language guide upgrade option is booked)
1x Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Chapman's Peak Drive
Entry/Admission - Cape Point Nature Reserve
Optional admission to Boulders Beach Penguin Reserve (about R150 per person)
Optional Duiker Island cruise (about R80 per person)
Food and drinks
Entry/Admission - Duiker Island
Entry/Admission - Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

This tour will adhere to the TOURISM INDUSTRY STANDARD COVID-19 SAFE PROTOCOLS during the time of the pandemic as prescribed by TBCSA aligned with the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. The protocols will be updated on an on-going basis in line with pandemic status in South Africa.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Hotspots2c

About operator:

Hotspots2c tours make it easy for you to see the best holiday spots of Southern Africa. We know the local tourism hotspots and will point you towards the must-see attractions, best overnight stops and must-do activities. Our local guides will take you off-the-beaten-track and even show you some local secrets along the way. Our flexible scheduled group, private or tailor-made tour packages offer the freedom to choose where you want to go, how you want to get there and which optional activities you want to add-on to your experience.