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Abstract: YOUR ALTERNATIVE TOUR COMPANY

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If you don't want to miss out on any of the highlights of the Cape, but simply hate the prospect of an organised tour, DAYTRIPPERS is definitely for you. Our alternative, yet professional day trips are a far- cry from your average 40-seater bus tour. We run a hands-on operation and participation and interaction are key elements of all our trips, which offer excellent value for money. We also offer extended biking tours and hiking tours all over South Africa.

Tours:

· Cape Peninsula Tours - hiking and biking daily
· Winelands - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with biking on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
· Township tours - Monday to Saturdays
· Whale watching tours - Winter only. Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. With biking

CAPE POINT AND PENINSULA TOUR

With hiking and biking
Every day. Includes entrance fees & picnic lunch

Where do the two oceans meet? And why is it called "the Cape of Good Hope"? Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the splendour of the Cape Peninsula. We follow the Atlantic Seaboard, past Clifton & Camps Bay, to the fishing hamlet of Hout Bay for an optional boat cruise to Duiker Island to experience thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat (R35). We continue along the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive to Simon's Town to meet up with a colony of rare Jackass Penguins at Boulders Beach.

You would've noticed the bicycles behind the bus by now! Once inside the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, we swap four wheels for two to get some fresh air into our lungs and to build up a healthy appetite.

Our legendary scrumptious picnic lunch will then be served somewhere in the reserve... maybe at one of the stunning beaches! Are you brave enough to challenge the Atlantic?

After lunch we hike to the top lighthouse at Cape Point and then to the Cape of Good Hope. Both hikes offer breathtaking vistas and REAL fresh air! We return home via Scarborough and Kommetjie.

You will need:
· Comfortable walking shoes
· Shorts or trousers
· A sweater/windbreaker
· Sunscreen (For summer time... SPF 30+)
· Bathing costume. (Should the weather allow it, we will have lunch at one of the beaches and swimming might be possible!)

WINELANDS #1

Mon, Wed, Fri - Includes tastings & picnic lunch.

This is a truly mellow day with absolutely no exercise involved... except for the lifting of your wine glass to taste the liquid of life! During the day you will visit three regions of the Cape Winelands: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, with a tasting in each region and a cellar tour* at one of the farms. All the wine farms offer a variety of white and red cultivars, as well as their own blends & styles. We allow enough time for each tasting to fully appreciate and enjoy the winemaster's art.
We also visit the charming historical towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. All three wine regions offer the most amazing scenery and, while enjoying our legendary scrumptious picnic lunch, the spectacular views will certainly leave you with a lasting impression.

WINELANDS #2 (with biking)

Tues, Thurs, Sat* - Includes tastings and a picnic lunch

As #1, but at some point during the day, we will swap four wheels for two & cycle through the vineyards. Nothing serious, certainly not the Tour de France! Just enough to get a little exercise and make you even more thirsty!

Note: There will be no cellar tour on a Saturday due to early closings of the vineyards.

TOWNSHIP TOUR - ½ DAY

Monday - Saturday (Sundays by arrangement, min 4 pax - includes church service) R275.00

RELIGION? POLITICS? ECONOMY? TRADITIONS? HOPES? THE FUTURE? We begin in the Bo-Kaap with a drive through the Malay Quarter and a visit to the District Six Museum, then on to the Cape Flats where we go to Langa, Nyanga, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha & Crossroads, including a visit to a local shebeen for a taste of sorghum beer, the meat market, the men's hostels, a local creche, a herbalist and a craft centre.

This is an interactive tour and you will have the opportunity to speak to the local residents and possibly even be invited into their homes.

Some quotes from those who've been:

"A fascinating trip - a real eye opener to the 'true Africa'. What amazing people. A memorable morning - Thanx" Emma (London)

"Really excellent. Put a lot of pre-conceived perceptions to rest learning about the reality. Much enjoyed." Ryan

SUICIDE GORGE - KLOOFING

By arrangement only for groups of 6 or more pax
(we will take less, but the pp price will be adjusted accordingly)

Includes a packed lunch & entrance fees, plus a cold beer and snacks at the end of the day.
A fabulous, full day in the scenic Boland Mountains, which will either be a great introduction to kloofing or the pinnacle of your kloofing experiences! We hike deep into the mountain fynbos before tackling the infamous and exhilarating Suicide Gorge, following the course of this young river to Junction pool, by boulder-hopping, swimming, hiking and jumping into pools from heights of 3 to 15 m (max compulsory jump approx 3m). So, have you got a head for heights? Can you swim? Can you hike 17kms? Yes? Then join us for an unforgettable day amidst spectacular scenery - you are ensured a truly memorable experience!

You will need:
· Good walking shoes or hiking boots
· A small rucksack
· A sweater/windbreaker
· Sunscreen (total block - our African sun is fierce)
· Change of clothes to leave in the bus
· Water bottle
· Chocolate bar/energy bar

NOTE!! Bear in mind that everything will get wet!

MOUNTAIN BIKING – TABLE MOUNTAIN - ½ DAY

By arrangement - min 4 pax - R350.00pp
(we will take less, but the pp price will be adjusted accordingly)

Includes - Transport, bicycles, helmets, guide, entrance fees, drinks & snacks. Duration: approx 5 hours total
We begin with an warm- up ride on the tar along Table mountain road, then go off-road along a dirt track and up to the King’s Block House for sweeping views across the city and the Southern Suburbs. We then cycle downhill to the imposing Rhodes Memorial, where you can choose to enjoy some refreshments in the beautifully situated tea garden, before heading back via Deer Park with some exhilarating downhills and a few challenging climbs back to the bus – suitable for beginners. & experienced riders.

MOUNTAIN BIKING - TOKAI FOREST - ½ DAY

By arrangement - min 4 pax - R350.00
(we will take less, but the pp price will be adjusted accordingly)

Includes - Transport, bicycles, guide, entrance fees, drinks & snacks
Duration: approx 5 hours total
We cycle the trails of the Constantiaberg Mountains with stunning views across the Southern Suburbs to The Hottentots Holland Mountains and beyond. We cool off afterwards with drinks and snacks in the shade of the forest - probably the Peninsula’s finest off-road trail and a MUST for mountain biking enthusiasts. Includes some excellent single track – suitable for more experienced riders.

You will need:
· Comfortable walking shoes
· Shorts - preferably the cycling variety if you have them
· A sweater or windbreaker and sweatpants
· Sunblock factor 30+

TABLE MOUNTAIN HIKE

By arrangement only for groups of 4 or more pax - R325.00
Includes Transport, guiding & packed lunch

. We hike up India Venster with sweeping panoramic views across the city, the Cape Flats, Blouberg Strand, Robben Island, the Atlantic seaboard and the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy a packed lunch and stunning vistas on top of the mountain, then hike down Platteklip Gorge before transferring back to your accommodation. (Or take the cable car down - optional - own account.)

Moderate fitness required. Hike includes a few short scrambles.
Total duration approx 6 hours

You will need:
· Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
· Shorts
· A sweater or windbreaker and sweatpants
· A small backpack
· Water
· Sunblock factor 30+