Bike Tours Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch

This unique E-Bike tour meanders through some of the best wine land scenery in South Africa. We cycle from Stellenbosch to Boschendal via Idas Valey and the Banhoek Conservancy trails. You will have time to enjoy a coffee or snack at Boschendal before our bus takes us back to Stellenbosch.

NB. Riders need to have intermediate mountain biking skills to do the tour and a general fitness level is required. Activity level 2/5
Distance is about 25km with 650m climb elevation

Itinerary
• Start at 9:00 from our office in Stellenbosch
• Cycle mostly jeep tracks and mountain bike trails over the Helshoogte Pass into the Banhoek Valley
• Enjoy fantastic views and sites along the way.
• Learn about small mission stations and local people living in the Banghoek Valley.
• Get a chance to spot Eland and Blue Wildebeest as we cycle along multiple mountain streams in the Banhoek Conservancy.
• Enjoy lunch or coffee at Boschendal (own account)
• Transport back to Stellenbosch by vehicle and bike trailer


This tour is travel safe and adheres to all Covid 19 prevention Protocols.
Please provide us with your height in booking notes so we can supply you with the correct bike size.

Location - Adventureshop Stellenbosch at the Ou Landbousaal
1 Noordwal-Wes Road, Stellenbosch
+27 72 641 7303

When - Available Monday to Sunday

Weather - Service is weather dependent and will be cancelled in case of extreme rain or extreme heat.

Wear - Cycling pants recommended, otherwise we can supply gel seats
Comfortable clothes for cycling, no jeans!
Thin waterproof top (apple jacket) in case of rain
Comfortable trainers, no sandals

Bring - Please bring your own water bottle, you can fill up at our water fountain (we try to cut down on single use plastics)
Cycling pants recommended, otherwise we can supply gel seats
Comfortable clothes for cycling, no jeans!

This tour combines the beautiful scenery and sites of Historic Stellenbosch with excellent wine pairings and some healthy outdoor exercise.

The tour starts 9:00 at the Adventureshop office. Each rider will collect a bike and helmet to suit their size. E-Bikes also available. The guide will have space in the backpack for those who would like to buy wine en-route.
The tour starts with a historic tour of Stellenbosch, visiting some of the historic sites in town. We will cycle through Stellenbosch and head to the scenic Jonkershoek valley. A winding road through oak and poplar forests will take you to a wine estate nestled in the valley bottom, here you can take in the stunning views while doing wine tasting of award winning wines on an island in a lake.
On the way out of the valley, you will stop at another wine estate which sports beautiful grounds and historic Cape Dutch architecture. Here we will do a cellar tour before we start our Chocolate and Wine pairing that will make your taste buds tingle.

After the tasting we will head back into Stellenbosch Town via the Stellenbosch University before ending the tour again at our office

There are some variations to the route, with varying levels of difficulty so the tour can be tailored to suit your cycling ability. Family tours can also be booked.
NEW: Option to do the tour on an E- bike at an additional cost.

Children under 3 years are free (cycle in baby seat with parents). Children in a buggy or half bike. Children who cycle on their own, full rate. Children will do Chocolate and Ice tea tasting.

Enjoy the Historic Town of Stellenbosch and its Vineyards by bicycle

Location - Adventureshop Stellenbosch Office at the Ou Landbousaal, 1 Noordwal-Wes, Stellenbosch +27 72 641 7303

When - Closed on Good Friday Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Weather - Weather permitting

Wear - Wear something comfortable with comfortable shoes as you will be cycling (No dresses and high heels please ladies)

Bring - Bring your camera, sunscreen, comfortable clothes to cycle in.

No spectators allowed

This unique E-Bike tour meanders through some of the best wine land scenery in South Africa. We cycle from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek. Meet local people and taste some of the great cuisine this region has to offer before our bus takes us back to Stellenbosch.

NB. Riders need to have intermediate mountain biking skills to do the tour and a general fitness level is required. Activity level 3/5
Distance is about 50km with 850m climb elevation

Itinerary
• Start at 9:00 from our office in Stellenbosch
• Cycle mostly jeep tracks and mountain bike trails over the Helshoogte Pass, a route used by the first Dutch and French families who settled in the Olifantshoek valley in 1688. Later known as Franschhoek.
• Enjoy fantastic views and sites along the way.
• Learn about small mission stations and local people living in the Banghoek Valley.
• Get a chance to spot Eland and Blue Wildebeest as we cycle along multiple mountain streams in the Banhoek Conservancy.
• Enjoy lunch and wine on a Franschhoek Wine estate
• Have time to explore the beautiful town of Franschhoek.
• Transport back to Stellenbosch by vehicle


Please provide us with your height in booking notes

Location - Adventureshop Stellenbosch
Ou Landbousaal, 1 Noordwal-Wes Street
Stellenbosch
+27 72 641 7303

When - Available Monday to Saturday
Closed on Christmas, Good Friday and New years eve.
For Sunday bookings, please contact us to check availability

Weather - Service is weather dependent and will be cancelled in case of extreme rain or extreme heat.

Wear - Cycling pants recommended, otherwise we can supply gel seats
Comfortable clothes for cycling, no jeans!
Comfortable trainers, no sandals

Bring - Please bring your own water bottle, you can fill up at our water fountain (we try to cut down on single use plastics)
Cycling pants recommended, otherwise we can supply gel seats
Comfortable clothes for cycling, no jeans!