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     14 Day Garden Route Mountain Bike Adventure - soultouring single track pure!

     Mountain Biking in Cape Town (South Africa) with SOULTOURING
 
The ULTIMATE Garden Route mountain bike experience - bombing down the slopes of Table Mountain - tricky single track in Tokai Forest in Cape Town and spectacular scenery in Tstsikamma and the magnificent Garden Route - and not to miss the descend down the gravel road on the Swartberg pass with awsome views of the Karoo below.

Off the beaten track routes - these are organised by enthusiastic experienced local guides - we ride parts previous Cape Epic routes!

There is time to relax and enjoy wine tasting on the famous Route 62, excursions in Cape Town, swimming in the Indian and Atlantic oceans and of course a lot of chilling around the campfire.

We have full vehicle support and provide isotonic drinks and fruit for your refreshment along the way. Mountain bike hire can also be organised by us.

A SOULTOURING trip is for your body and soul, where you can experience the culture, the landscape and the people of the Western Cape. We aspire to give you a fulfilling experience, where you feel relaxed and rejuvenated and ready to take on new challenges in your life.

All tours are offered in English and German.

Tour level: moderate to difficult, for people with a reasonable fitness level
Duration: 14 day bike holiday
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   Details

  Price Includes
(MB-10297-P)
 
Full vehicle support, baggabe transport, airport pickups
3 and 4 star guest houses and working farms
5 evening meals + 1 picnic lunch
Wine tasting, and all entry into NP and rides
Starter pack with 2 complimentary bottles of wine and route maps
GPS data available
Free isotonic drinks and fruit on tour
2 experienced registered guides on trip
comprehensive tool kit for bike repairs
  Price Excludes  
  Flight
Extra meals, tips & beverages
Bike hire
Optional excursions and activities
single supplement surcharge
 
  Suitability / Level Demanding
  Minimum Age 15
  Theme Small Group Travel (Click to Search All)
  Max Group Size 12
 
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   Itinerary & Highlights

  • Day 1 mtb tour
Cape Town – Table Mountain (Single track)
Build up and get refreshed. In the afternoon we crank up some routes on Table Mountain.

• Day 2 mtb tour
Cape Town – Tokai Forest (Single track)
Ride some excellent single track among fynbos and resident baboons in the Tokai Forest. In the afternoon we visit a local wine farm, relaxing at the V&A Waterfront in the evening.

• Day 3 mtb tour
Stellenbosch – Jonkershoek (Single track)
Rough it up in the Jonkershoek Mountains/Nature Reserve. Explore Stellenbosch and sample some of the wines that this area is famous for.

• Day 4 mtb tour
Montagu – Mont Eco (Single track and gravel)
Travel along the scenic Route 62 to Montagu. MTB ride in Mont Eco Game Park. Overnight on a working Karoo farm.

• Day 5 mtb tour
Calitzdorp - Red Stone Hills (Single track and gravel)
Ride some dirt roads and great single tracks in this unique surroundings. Spend the next two nights on an old colonial farm in the Karoo.

• Day 6 mtb tour
Red Stone Hills – Swartberg Pass (Gravel)
Transfer to Prince Albert via Meiringspoort. Ride the awesome Swartberg Pass.
We visit the impressive Cango Caves and an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn.

• Day 7 mtb tour
Prince Alfred's Pass - Plettenberg Bay (Gravel)
Transfer to Uniondale. Cycle the spectacular and challenging Prince Alfred's Pass en-route to the warm Indian Ocean.

• Day 8 mtb tour
Plettenberg Bay – Harkerville Forest (Single track)
Ride the famous mountain bike routes in the Harkerville Forest. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or partake in the extreme activities (bungee jumping, black water rafting etc.) available in this area.

• Day 9 mtb tour
Knysna – Homtini Trail (Single track)
Cycle the Homtini mountain bike trail in the rain forest of the Millwood Nature Reserve. Enjoy a sunset cruise to the Knysna Heads.

• Day 10 mtb tour
Knysna – the jewel of the Garden Route
Rest day. Explore the town or take the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train to George.

• Day 11 mtb tour
Swellendam – Breede River
Afternoon paddling adventure and picnic lunch on the banks of the Breede River. Dinner is a traditional South Africa Braai. Overnight in Safari tents.

• Day 12 mtb tour
Hermanus – Shaw's Pass(gravel & tar)
Ride Shaw's Pass en-route to Hermanus with the best land-based view points for whale watching in the world. Optional whale watching boat cruise.

• Day 13 mtb tour
Grabouw – Lebanon Trail (Single track)
Get the adrenalin going while cycling the spectacular Lebanon trail through fynbos and pine forests
Traditional South African meal for dinner.

• Day 14 mtb tour
Cape Town
Make our way back to the Mother City. Transfer to accommodation or airport.

Tours in 2008

• Tour 3. Week 01.09.2008 - 14.09.2008
• Tour 4. Week 11.10.2008 - 24.10.2008
   

   Accommodation & Centre Details

  • selected B&B in Guest Huses and working farms
• safari tents on the Breede River
   
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   Holidays Extras

   
 


SOULTOURING 
Trip: 14 Day Garden Route Mountain Bike Adventure - soultouring single track pure!
Duration: 14 days
Company: SOULTOURING
Location: Cape Town
Region: South Africa, Africa
Price: From ZAR18900 p/p
Flights: Not Included
Availability: January, April, September, October,
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