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Cape Winelands by Motorcycle

From quiet country roads to the wine valleys.

Full day (7h) Moderate€399 per rider
📍Distance~210 km
⏱️DurationFull day (about 7h)
🏔️DifficultyModerate (3/5)
🌤️SeasonYear-round
👥FormatPrivate or shared departure
🌡️Temperature15–30°C

About the tour

A day of quiet back roads, where farmland soon replaces the city and the traffic thins. The mountains gradually draw closer, then the wine valleys take over, with their estates and oak-lined streets. The riding, the scenery and the moments you share set the pace of the day, and Mathis photographs them along the way.

Your itinerary

Start and finish: Cape Town

  1. MORNING

    Country roads to Philadelphia

    We leave Cape Town on country roads to Philadelphia, then continue to Spice Route for a first stop overlooking the Winelands.

  2. MIDDAY

    The Franschhoek valley

    We ride into the Franschhoek valley, surrounded by mountains, for a lunch break.

  3. AFTERNOON

    Stellenbosch

    The road crosses Helshoogte Pass to Stellenbosch. The day ends with the return to central Cape Town.

What’s included

  • Rental of an adventure or cruiser motorcycle (for example a BMW F 850 GS or Harley-Davidson Iron 883), through our partners
  • Guided by Mathis
  • Photographs of your trip, delivered within 48 hours of the end of your day ride or tour
  • A helmet, jacket and gloves
  • Pre-ride briefing
  • Motorcycle insurance, under the rental terms

What’s not included

  • Meals, drinks and any wine tastings
  • Fuel for your motorcycle
  • Personal travel insurance (compulsory, arranged by each participant)
  • Passenger supplement quoted separately
Moderate · 3/5 — Paved roads, with bends and a mountain pass. Previous motorcycle riding experience and confidence riding through curves are required.

Practical information

Detailed programme

Sent a few days before departure, adjusted to conditions at the time. The stated duration includes stops.

Meeting point

The place and time are confirmed before the ride.

Motorcycle

Models named are examples, subject to availability from our partners. Your proposed motorcycle is confirmed with you before you book. · Explore the motorcycles

Format and dates

Dates on request, as a private tour for your group or a shared departure. The terms of your chosen option are confirmed before booking.

Languages

Guided in English or French

Payment

Deposit requested once your dates are confirmed. Adjusted terms for late bookings.

PhiladelphiaSpice RouteFranschhoekStellenbosch

€399 per rider

The more riders, the lower the price

  • 1 rider: €399
  • 2 riders: €359 per rider
  • 3 or more riders: €339 per rider

Price applies to riders on the same booking and date.

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