The tour begins in Cape Town and winds through the rugged scenery of the Little Karoo, along the legendary Garden Route, and ends in Addo Elephant National Park on the Eastern Cape. This route is perfect for discerning travellers seeking a combination of adventure and creature comforts, such as well-appointed and charming accommodation. Enjoy plenty of easy cycling though stunning scenery, plus many other activities, including hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park and the Robberg Peninsula near Plettenberg Bay, exploring the ancient Cango Caves, soaking up the flavour of the Klein Karoo, wine tasting in Stellenbosch, and tracking the “Big Five” on safari in Addo Elephant National Park.
This tour offers mainly easy rides throughout the trip as well as some moderate terrain for those who are a bit fitter and want some extra mileage. It is ideal for casual or novice cyclists and is definitely suitable for enthusiastic cyclists.
The rides are mainly on tar roads, but one or two rides are on dirt roads. Most days the rides have extra sections available for those feeling like they want do more. The tour operator has chosen quiet scenic roads on the whole, so that the cycling is relaxed and you can enjoy soaking up the scenery.
As this tour is private with your own personalised experienced tour leader and vehicle you have freedom of choice of various activities and there is a certain amount of customisation possible. The tour runs with a minimum of 2 persons and discounts are offered for larger groups so the tour is also perfect for a group of friends or colleagues to enjoy the incredible Garden Route with a personal guide.
Note that the standard accommodation included in this tour is 3-4 star, however, it is possible to upgrade as an optional extra if preferred to make this a full-on luxury experience all round. Contact us if you wish to enquire about this possibility.