Winelands Constantia Cycling Tour

Guests are met at the historic Groot Constantia Estate. We mountain bike through the lush Constantia Valley where Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel, started the wine industry of South Africa dating back to the 17th century.  You will be introduced to a full array of the valley’s award winning wines, and you will learn about the region’s rich history.

From here we have an option of cycling on tarred roads through the suburbs to the next wine estate or taking a newly opened entry level mountain biking trail through the Constantia Greenbelt. We cover about 15-20 km on fairly flat terrain with max 120 meters of climbing in the duration of the tour.

Along the route you will pass a Kramat (mosque) built for the slaves that the Dutch East India Company imported from South East Asia. The route meanders through the sophisticated Constantia suburb that has some of the finest structures of the Cape Dutch architecture. In the tour you will indulge with some of the most well-balanced wines that South Africa is proud of. Vineyards like Buitenverwachting, Groot Constantia, Constantia Uitsig and Steenberg will open their doors, and cellars, for us. Come, experience the oldest wine region of South Africa – on a bicycle!

Includes

• DEAT qualified Tour Guide with relevant cycling experience
• Front suspension Silverback Spectra-Comp-Air-Fork and Helmets
• Snacks and water
• Entrance fees
• Optional upgrade to electric mtb Giant – Talon E+ 1 – 2738 (1) or full suspension bike for additional R500)

Exludes:

• Lunch at local restaurant at guests own expense
• Transfers

What should you bring?

• Wear light weight & comfortable clothing suitable for cycling
• Shoes for cycling
• Sunscreen, sunglasses & cap/hat
• Windbreaker
• Camera!