Cape Town and the Garden Route










Cape Town and the Garden Route
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Summary
This tour of sunny South Africa hits all the high notes. Start with a 3-night stay in iconic Cape Town. Seek out the Winelands, explore the city. Perhaps add a trip up Table Mountain or Robben Island to the list. Spot whales & sharks and stop over in southern coast hamlets like Hermanus and Mossel Bay. See the Big Five & more in Knysna and hit the trails in Tsitsikamma. Encounter the arid beauty of the Karoo and up the ante with adrenaline activities along the way. This is RSA at her best.
Please note this tour forms the first leg of our South Africa Escape 14-day tour.
What’s Included
Accommodation
- 8 nights' accommodation in twin rooms with private en-suite facilities
- Single travelers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room
Meals
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard

Extras
- Services of your Expat Explore tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip
- All taxes and fees included
- Free Expat Explore tour souvenir – a memorable gift of your once in a lifetime trip
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
15 Experiences!
- Traditional meal as welcome dinner in Cape Town
- Take a driving tour of the city of Cape Town
- Visit and explore the V&A Waterfront
- Cape Winelands; taste South African wine
- Visit and explore Stellenbosch
- Visit Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast route
- Visit and explore Swellendam
- Visit an Aloe Vera Farm in Hessequa region
- Visit Pinnacle Point Caves, Mossel Bay
- Game Drive at Botlierskop Game Drive; spot the Big 5
- Visit Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma National park
- Experience the Eastern Cape Coast
- Visit Klein Karoo ostrich farm
- Sit down for a traditional Great Karoo meal
a Cape Town city tour, a wine tasting experience in the heart of the Cape winelands, a game drive in Botlierskop private game reserve, and many more!
These are just some of our experiences please View Full Itinerary to see them allAccommodation
Accommodation in Cape Town


Accommodation in Hermanus


Accommodation in Mossel Bay


Accommodation in Garden Route




Accommodation in Eastern Cape


Accommodation in Oudtshoorn




Itinerary
12:15 hrs & 14:45 hrs
Check in from 17:00 hrs
18:00 hrs (subject to traffic)
DAY 1: Arrive in Cape Town

Wamkelekile e iKapa! Welcome to Cape Town! The Mother city is South Africa's oldest city and one of three official capital cities. For flights arriving today, an Expat Explore team member will meet and greet you at Cape Town airport. A complementary airport transfer is offered at selected times to take you to our starting hotel in the city. If you arrive early enough you'll have some free time to explore Cape Town and its many tourist attractions. This evening you will meet and greet your tour leader as well as your fellow travellers from all over the world. Enjoy a welcoming party at the hotel with an included dinner.
Experiences
Meet your tour leader and fellow tour mates at your hotel in Cape Town. This evening you'll all have dinner to get acquainted before your adventure begins.
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
DAY 2: Cape Town city tour

On your first full day in the Republic of South Africa, we take you on a driving tour of Cape Town. Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the beautiful St George's cathedral, and the colourful Cape Malay quarters. Also set foot in the Company's Gardens (the oldest garden in SA!). The afternoon is then yours free to explore the city; we'll drop you off at the beautiful V&A Waterfront, the perfect base to grab a spot of lunch in the heart of the city. After lunch, why not take a cable car ride up to Table mountain, one of the official 'New 7 Wonders of Nature'?
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Accommodationi
StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
Optional Excursions
- Helicopter Flight i R1450
- Langa Experience i R900
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 3: Cape Town: Optional Free Day

Today you have the whole day to explore Cape Town on your own. Some of the most famous attractions include Robben Island and the Two Oceans Aquarium. You can also go wine tasting in Constantia or visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Ask your tour leader for ideas!
If you want a planned adventure, you can join us on the optional day trip to Cape Point. The area is protected as a nature reserve and about an hour's drive from Cape Town, on the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula. Discover the Cape Floral Kingdom and beautiful landscapes. Next, visit the penguins at Boulder's Beach and stop with free time for lunch in Kalk Bay. On the way back, travel along Chapman's Peak drive to see the stunning views out over the Atlantic ocean.
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Accommodationi
StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
Optional Excursions
- Cape Peninsula Day Trip i R1300
- Langa Experience i R900
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 4: Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus

Today we're off to the Cape Winelands! South Africa has 100, 000+ hectares of vineyards. The wine industry is also the oldest outside of Europe. Top wine varieties include Chardonnay and Shiraz. There is also a cultivar called Pinotage, which is unique to SA. We have breakfast and then go on a drive through this beautiful area. A wine specialist leads us in a tasting of local wines and tells us more about South African varietals. Then we have a tasty traditional lunch in the vineyards.
After lunch, drive to Stellenbosch, a beautiful university town. It was settled by French Huguenots in the 1600s and has a rich history. We go on a walk to see Cape Dutch architecture, boutiques and art galleries. Before we leave, we have one more wine tasting. At the end of the day head to Hermanus, where you have the evening to yourself.
Experiences
Cape Winelands - Enjoy a wine tasting and included lunch at a wine farm in the famous winelands region of the Western Cape.
Stellenbosch - Take some free time to explore the historical university town, admire the mix of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture, the tree lined streets and relaxing coffee shops.
Hermanus - Savour the stunning coastal views as we make our way to Hermanus, where you’ll have a free evening to explore this delightful town on the Cape Whale Coast Route - if you’re lucky and here in the right season you’ll even be able to spot whales from the beach!
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Accommodationi
Windsor Hotel
Optional Excursions
- Dinner with a South African family i R400
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 5: Hermanus - Swellendam - Mossel Bay

This morning you can still enjoy free time in Hermanus before setting off for the Garden Route! Between June and November, there are lots of whales in the water, and you can spot them from the shore! You can also join in on the optional shark cage diving experience. SA is known for Great White Sharks and you can see them up close in Gansbaai.
Making our way to Mossel Bay, we will stop en-route for lunch, before paying a visit to the third-oldest town in South Africa, Swellendam. This was the original trade route to the north. You can taste some real Boerekos (farmer's food) or even some Springbok (game) carpaccio. Outside of Albertinia, we stop at the Cape Aloe Vera farm. You can taste aloe tea and try body products made from this special medicinal plant. We also learn more about its many uses. Then leave for Mossel Bay, a popular coastal village. On our way to the hotel, we stop at Pinnacle caves. Fossils of 170,000+ years have been found at this ancient site.
Experiences
Swellendam - enjoy free time in the third-oldest town in the Republic of South Africa. Check out the incredible architecture of the Dutch Reformed Church - a striking mix of Italian Baroque and French Gothic influences, with an Eastern dome and Cape Dutch facades.
Aloe Vera farm - Stop at one of the original aloe factories in the Hessequa region. Sample various Aloe Vera products, walk around in the indigenous garden (with 17 species of aloe) and drink some Aloe tea!
Mossel Bay - Visit Pinnacle Point Caves, a Provincial Heritage Site where human bones of between 40,000 and 170,000 years ago have been discovered. The discoveries have led to further studies by the Institute of Human Origins.
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Accommodationi
Oceans Hotel
Optional Excursions
- Shark Cage Diving i R2250
- Whale and Eco Trip i R1290
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 6: Garden Route: Game Drive - Knysna - Garden Route

The first South African wildlife experience awaits at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. You will have the chance to see wildebeest, rhinos, giraffes, elephants and lions on a safari with the group.
Spend lunch time in Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route. Jump aboard a unique paddle-boat for an optional lunch cruise of the lagoon. Alternatively, choose to explore the harbour and eat at a local restaurant. After lunch there are some more animal encounters! You have the choice of two optional excursions - roam free with the monkeys at Monkeyland, or visit Birds of Eden, the world's largest free flight aviary and bird sanctuary.
Experiences
Botlierskop Game Drive - Get to know the garden route wildlife on an open vehicle safari truck in Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Sightings include buffalo, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippos, rhinoceros and lions!
Knysna - Experience the laid-back yet stylish vibe of Knysna. A small and quaint town known as "the beating heart" of the Garden Route. Get off at the Knysna waterfront - an ideal location with unique and trendy stores, water activities and the most divine dining options.
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Optional Excursions
- Monkeyland i R280
- Birds of Eden i R280
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 7: Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape

Today you can get adventurous in the Garden Route National Park. The Tsitsikamma forest is filled with rivers, gorges and mountains. There are lots of fun things to do in this beautiful place. You can go on a zipline tour through the trees or bungee-jump off the Bloukrans bridge. Or stay on the ground to go on a guided bush walk to learn more about the region's fauna and flora.
Drive to the Storms River mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park, where you can hike through the forest, take a seaside walk and cross the longest suspension bridge in South Africa. This afternoon head to the Eastern Cape coast. This area is known for great weather and long, sandy beaches.
Experiences
Storms River mouth, Tsitsikamma National Park - A suspension bridge and lookout trail that meanders along the most spectacular ocean and forest landscapes. The highlight of the walk is a famous 77m long suspension bridge over the Storms River bridge. As you walk keep an eye out for the Knysna Lourie bird, Cape Clawless Otter and dolphins.
Eastern Cape - Surfers and beach lovers from the world over flock to the Eastern Cape every year. It offers over 800 km of breathtaking coastline, perfect mild weather, nature walks and some of the best swimming and surfing beaches in South Africa. Did you know the Eastern Cape was Nelson Mandela's home province?
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Optional Excursions
- Bloukrans Bungee Jump i R1400
- Tree Canopy Zip-lining i R660
- Tsitsikamma Hike i R210
- Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Trail Drive i R335
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 8: Fruit Route: Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Excursion

Today brings a whole new landscape as you head into a semi-desert area. The Karoo is a very unique place known as the 'land of the thirst'. The scenic Route 62 takes you through the Langkloof. Here you'll see many fruit and vegetable farms along the road and among the foothills of the epic Kouga and Tsitsikamma mountains. In Oudtshoorn, visit a working ostrich farm to take a tour and learn more about these big birds.
On the way to tonight's accommodation there is also the option to visit the Cango Caves - these dripstone caverns are over 20 million years old! This evening brings a delicious Karoo dinner at our lodge.
Experiences
Visit a Klein Karoo ostrich farm - Take a guided tour which covers the history of ostrich farming, farming practices and the breeding cycle of these special Karoo ostriches. Also get the opportunity to meet ostrich adults and chicks for a special up-close experience.
Karoo Dinner - Taste true Karoo Lamb prepared the traditional South African way. Lamb in the Great Karoo has a very distinct taste due to the fragrant shrubs and grasses sheep feed on in this region. The meat has been scientifically proven to have a unique herby flavour, unlike anywhere else in South Africa and perhaps the world.
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Optional Excursions
- Star Gazing i R370
- Cango Caves Heritage Tour i R120
- Cango Caves Adventure Tour i R180
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 9: George - Cape Town

This is the last day of this wonderful tour of the Garden Route. Make your way back to Cape Town with our driver for the end of the tour.
Experiences
Travel back to Cape Town for the end of the tour; make sure you have exchanged contact details with your new found travel friends, and share your amazing tour memories with us using the hashtag #ExpatExplore!
Included Meals
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town
Wamkelekile e iKapa! Welcome to Cape Town! The Mother city is South Africa's oldest city and one of three official capital cities. For flights arriving today, an Expat Explore team member will meet and greet you at Cape Town airport. A complementary airport transfer is offered at selected times to take you to our starting hotel in the city. If you arrive early enough you'll have some free time to explore Cape Town and its many tourist attractions. This evening you will meet and greet your tour leader as well as your fellow travellers from all over the world. Enjoy a welcoming party at the hotel with an included dinner.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 2: Cape Town city tour
On your first full day in the Republic of South Africa, we take you on a driving tour of Cape Town. Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the beautiful St George's cathedral, and the colourful Cape Malay quarters. Also set foot in the Company's Gardens (the oldest garden in SA!). The afternoon is then yours free to explore the city; we'll drop you off at the beautiful V&A Waterfront, the perfect base to grab a spot of lunch in the heart of the city. After lunch, why not take a cable car ride up to Table mountain, one of the official 'New 7 Wonders of Nature'?
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 3: Cape Town: Optional Free Day
Today you have the whole day to explore Cape Town on your own. Some of the most famous attractions include Robben Island and the Two Oceans Aquarium. You can also go wine tasting in Constantia or visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Ask your tour leader for ideas!
If you want a planned adventure, you can join us on the optional day trip to Cape Point. The area is protected as a nature reserve and about an hour's drive from Cape Town, on the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula. Discover the Cape Floral Kingdom and beautiful landscapes. Next, visit the penguins at Boulder's Beach and stop with free time for lunch in Kalk Bay. On the way back, travel along Chapman's Peak drive to see the stunning views out over the Atlantic ocean.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 4: Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus
Today we're off to the Cape Winelands! South Africa has 100, 000+ hectares of vineyards. The wine industry is also the oldest outside of Europe. Top wine varieties include Chardonnay and Shiraz. There is also a cultivar called Pinotage, which is unique to SA. We have breakfast and then go on a drive through this beautiful area. A wine specialist leads us in a tasting of local wines and tells us more about South African varietals. Then we have a tasty traditional lunch in the vineyards.
After lunch, drive to Stellenbosch, a beautiful university town. It was settled by French Huguenots in the 1600s and has a rich history. We go on a walk to see Cape Dutch architecture, boutiques and art galleries. Before we leave, we have one more wine tasting. At the end of the day head to Hermanus, where you have the evening to yourself.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 5: Hermanus - Swellendam - Mossel Bay
This morning you can still enjoy free time in Hermanus before setting off for the Garden Route! Between June and November, there are lots of whales in the water, and you can spot them from the shore! You can also join in on the optional shark cage diving experience. SA is known for Great White Sharks and you can see them up close in Gansbaai.
Making our way to Mossel Bay, we will stop en-route for lunch, before paying a visit to the third-oldest town in South Africa, Swellendam. This was the original trade route to the north. You can taste some real Boerekos (farmer's food) or even some Springbok (game) carpaccio. Outside of Albertinia, we stop at the Cape Aloe Vera farm. You can taste aloe tea and try body products made from this special medicinal plant. We also learn more about its many uses. Then leave for Mossel Bay, a popular coastal village. On our way to the hotel, we stop at Pinnacle caves. Fossils of 170,000+ years have been found at this ancient site.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 6: Garden Route: Game Drive - Knysna - Garden Route
The first South African wildlife experience awaits at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. You will have the chance to see wildebeest, rhinos, giraffes, elephants and lions on a safari with the group.
Spend lunch time in Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route. Jump aboard a unique paddle-boat for an optional lunch cruise of the lagoon. Alternatively, choose to explore the harbour and eat at a local restaurant. After lunch there are some more animal encounters! You have the choice of two optional excursions - roam free with the monkeys at Monkeyland, or visit Birds of Eden, the world's largest free flight aviary and bird sanctuary.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 7: Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape
Today you can get adventurous in the Garden Route National Park. The Tsitsikamma forest is filled with rivers, gorges and mountains. There are lots of fun things to do in this beautiful place. You can go on a zipline tour through the trees or bungee-jump off the Bloukrans bridge. Or stay on the ground to go on a guided bush walk to learn more about the region's fauna and flora.
Drive to the Storms River mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park, where you can hike through the forest, take a seaside walk and cross the longest suspension bridge in South Africa. This afternoon head to the Eastern Cape coast. This area is known for great weather and long, sandy beaches.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 8: Fruit Route: Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Excursion
Today brings a whole new landscape as you head into a semi-desert area. The Karoo is a very unique place known as the 'land of the thirst'. The scenic Route 62 takes you through the Langkloof. Here you'll see many fruit and vegetable farms along the road and among the foothills of the epic Kouga and Tsitsikamma mountains. In Oudtshoorn, visit a working ostrich farm to take a tour and learn more about these big birds.
On the way to tonight's accommodation there is also the option to visit the Cango Caves - these dripstone caverns are over 20 million years old! This evening brings a delicious Karoo dinner at our lodge.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 9: George - Cape Town
This is the last day of this wonderful tour of the Garden Route. Make your way back to Cape Town with our driver for the end of the tour.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:


Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town
Wamkelekile e iKapa! Welcome to Cape Town! The Mother city is South Africa's oldest city and one of three official capital cities. For flights arriving today, an Expat Explore team member will meet and greet you at Cape Town airport. A complementary airport transfer is offered at selected times to take you to our starting hotel in the city. If you arrive early enough you'll have some free time to explore Cape Town and its many tourist attractions. This evening you will meet and greet your tour leader as well as your fellow travellers from all over the world. Enjoy a welcoming party at the hotel with an included dinner.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 2: Cape Town city tour
On your first full day in the Republic of South Africa, we take you on a driving tour of Cape Town. Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the beautiful St George's cathedral, and the colourful Cape Malay quarters. Also set foot in the Company's Gardens (the oldest garden in SA!). The afternoon is then yours free to explore the city; we'll drop you off at the beautiful V&A Waterfront, the perfect base to grab a spot of lunch in the heart of the city. After lunch, why not take a cable car ride up to Table mountain, one of the official 'New 7 Wonders of Nature'?
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 3: Cape Town: Optional Free Day
Today you have the whole day to explore Cape Town on your own. Some of the most famous attractions include Robben Island and the Two Oceans Aquarium. You can also go wine tasting in Constantia or visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Ask your tour leader for ideas!
If you want a planned adventure, you can join us on the optional day trip to Cape Point. The area is protected as a nature reserve and about an hour's drive from Cape Town, on the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula. Discover the Cape Floral Kingdom and beautiful landscapes. Next, visit the penguins at Boulder's Beach and stop with free time for lunch in Kalk Bay. On the way back, travel along Chapman's Peak drive to see the stunning views out over the Atlantic ocean.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 4: Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus
Today we're off to the Cape Winelands! South Africa has 100, 000+ hectares of vineyards. The wine industry is also the oldest outside of Europe. Top wine varieties include Chardonnay and Shiraz. There is also a cultivar called Pinotage, which is unique to SA. We have breakfast and then go on a drive through this beautiful area. A wine specialist leads us in a tasting of local wines and tells us more about South African varietals. Then we have a tasty traditional lunch in the vineyards.
After lunch, drive to Stellenbosch, a beautiful university town. It was settled by French Huguenots in the 1600s and has a rich history. We go on a walk to see Cape Dutch architecture, boutiques and art galleries. Before we leave, we have one more wine tasting. At the end of the day head to Hermanus, where you have the evening to yourself.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 5: Hermanus - Swellendam - Mossel Bay
This morning you can still enjoy free time in Hermanus before setting off for the Garden Route! Between June and November, there are lots of whales in the water, and you can spot them from the shore! You can also join in on the optional shark cage diving experience. SA is known for Great White Sharks and you can see them up close in Gansbaai.
Making our way to Mossel Bay, we will stop en-route for lunch, before paying a visit to the third-oldest town in South Africa, Swellendam. This was the original trade route to the north. You can taste some real Boerekos (farmer's food) or even some Springbok (game) carpaccio. Outside of Albertinia, we stop at the Cape Aloe Vera farm. You can taste aloe tea and try body products made from this special medicinal plant. We also learn more about its many uses. Then leave for Mossel Bay, a popular coastal village. On our way to the hotel, we stop at Pinnacle caves. Fossils of 170,000+ years have been found at this ancient site.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 6: Garden Route: Game Drive - Knysna - Garden Route
The first South African wildlife experience awaits at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. You will have the chance to see wildebeest, rhinos, giraffes, elephants and lions on a safari with the group.
Spend lunch time in Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route. Jump aboard a unique paddle-boat for an optional lunch cruise of the lagoon. Alternatively, choose to explore the harbour and eat at a local restaurant. After lunch there are some more animal encounters! You have the choice of two optional excursions - roam free with the monkeys at Monkeyland, or visit Birds of Eden, the world's largest free flight aviary and bird sanctuary.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 7: Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape
Today you can get adventurous in the Garden Route National Park. The Tsitsikamma forest is filled with rivers, gorges and mountains. There are lots of fun things to do in this beautiful place. You can go on a zipline tour through the trees or bungee-jump off the Bloukrans bridge. Or stay on the ground to go on a guided bush walk to learn more about the region's fauna and flora.
Drive to the Storms River mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park, where you can hike through the forest, take a seaside walk and cross the longest suspension bridge in South Africa. This afternoon head to the Eastern Cape coast. This area is known for great weather and long, sandy beaches.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 8: Fruit Route: Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Excursion
Today brings a whole new landscape as you head into a semi-desert area. The Karoo is a very unique place known as the 'land of the thirst'. The scenic Route 62 takes you through the Langkloof. Here you'll see many fruit and vegetable farms along the road and among the foothills of the epic Kouga and Tsitsikamma mountains. In Oudtshoorn, visit a working ostrich farm to take a tour and learn more about these big birds.
On the way to tonight's accommodation there is also the option to visit the Cango Caves - these dripstone caverns are over 20 million years old! This evening brings a delicious Karoo dinner at our lodge.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:

Day 9: George - Cape Town
This is the last day of this wonderful tour of the Garden Route. Make your way back to Cape Town with our driver for the end of the tour.
- Breakfast:
- Lunch:
- Dinner:
Optionals
- Cape Peninsula Day Trip
- Helicopter Flight
- Langa Experience
- Dinner with a South African family
- Shark Cage Diving
- Whale and Eco Trip
- Monkeyland
- Birds of Eden
- Bloukrans Bungee Jump
- Tree Canopy Zip-lining
- Tsitsikamma Hike
- Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Trail Drive
- Star Gazing
- Cango Caves Heritage Tour
- Cango Caves Adventure Tour

We take a scenic drive along the coast from Cape Town to Cape Point. When we arrive you can walk up to the old lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman funicular. This little railway runs from the car park to the upper lighthouse through dense fynbos shrubland. Enjoy the view, grab a snack and join the group again as we head for Boulder’s Beach. Here we take time to stroll around and see the famous African penguins. Stop for lunch in the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay. Sit back and enjoy the coastal views on the beautiful drive back to Cape Town.

Experience one of the most scenic cities in the world from the air! After taking off from the V&A Waterfront you'll be greeted with magnificent views of Table Mountain, and then fly over the city bowl, Cape Town Stadium & Green Point, the four beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, and the incredible Twelve Apostles.
Please note: this optional excursion must be pre-booked prior to your tour departure - please contact our customer service team to book.

Explore one of the historic neighbourhoods in Cape Town, South Africa. Local guides (who were born and bred in Langa) will give you an authentic look into the lives of people living in the community. Langa is rich in culture, history and tradition.
Experience different parts of the neighbourhood, activities and interact with the people including artists, baristas and start-up business owners.
Please note: this optional excursion must be pre-booked prior to your tour departure - please contact our customer service team to book.

Experience a traditional South African braai dinner with local people from Hermanus. They will be your verbal tour guides for whales, sharks, fynbos, wine and “kak praat”. A traditional braai, the South African version of barbecuing, is an informal gathering of friends of the family accompanied by delicious food and good times! Typical dishes you will get to try may include snoek fish, roosterkoek bread rolls, lamb chops, chicken kebabs, boerewors sausages and crumble made with Amarula, a South African liqueur. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included.

Gansbaai is known as one of the best places to see Great White sharks up close on a South African tour. If you choose to go on this adventure, you will be picked up early in the morning and taken to Gansbaai. Guests are accompanied by trained professionals and lowered into the water in a sturdy cage. If conditions are good you will be able to see a real, live shark in the flesh. It is the thrill of a lifetime. This exhilarating outing is followed by breakfast and coffee at the harbour nearby.
Wetsuits, goggles and transport are included. Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Land-based whale watching is a popular pastime along South Africa's southern coast. The town of Hermanus is known as one of the 12 best whale-watching spots in the world. The area around Walker Bay is the mating and breeding ground of Southern Right whales. These majestic animals migrate here from the Antarctic around June. The best time to look out for whales is between September and November. You may also be fortunate enough to spot the Marine Big 5 here - Southern Right/Humpback/Bryde's Whales, Great White Shark, Cape Fur Seals, the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The onboard biologist and experienced crew promise an education, life-changing experience.
Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Monkeyland is a primate sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay. It's the first of its kind in world where different primate species roam free in one space. Daily monkey safaris allow guests to view 500+ resident primates. It's truly wonderful to see these creatures in their forest home! Monkeyland is Fair trade certified. This means the sanctuary is committed to fair and responsible tourism practices. By supporting Fairtrade providers, you help bring about sustainable tourism in South Africa.

Birds of Eden is a very unique Fairtrade bird sanctuary. There is a huge dome net covering 2km of boardwalks, ponds, dams and an amphitheatre that seats 200. This makes it the world's largest free-flight aviary at 50m high. Here you can view more than 200 species of birds throughout 23,000 square meters of forest.

Bloukrans Bungy is the world’s highest commercial bungy bridge. The Bloukrans Bridge is 216 meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. We know you are thinking: Yikes! But, it is operated by trained professionals and governed by strict safety protocols. The only thing standing between you and the ultimate adrenaline rush is taking that step over the ledge...Not too fond of heights? You can also watch the adrenaline junkies do the jump from a viewing point.

The Tsitsikamma rainforest is a majestic place. Some of the giant Yellowwood trees that grow here are more than 700 years old! A canopy tour is a great way to see the forest from a different perspective. You are strapped into a harness and travel along a zipline from one platform to the next. The entire process is managed by trained professionals. It is an adrenaline jolt of note! You will also learn a lot about the forest ecology and enjoy wonderful scenery. If you can handle heights, this outing is highly recommended.

Discover the secrets of the spectacular Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest. As you enter the forest you will encounter Hard Pear trees, Giant Yellow Woods and other interesting Forest Flora. Stand next to a giant Outeniqua Yellow wood and feel like a dwarf against this unique creation. You will encounter beautiful Tree Ferns hundreds of years old. The walk starts and ends at the Storms River Adventure Centre in Storms River Village. For most of the way this short walk (2km) traverses through five-star forests.

Journey with us down the old Storms River Pass, and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially-designed vehicle. Follow the elephant trail, passing yellowwoods and stinkwoods, while hearing about the history of the area and the indigenous flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious tea at a beautiful picnic site next to the Storms River, where wagons travelled more than a century ago.

Stargazing is best enjoyed in areas with clear skies and low light pollution. Places like Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo are far away from big cities with lots of lights. A local expert takes us out into the field to introduce us to the night sky. This is a great way to learn more about the southern hemisphere's stars! You'll also find out how the native people used it to navigate at night.

The Cango Caves outside of Oudtshoorn are located in the Precambrian limestones at the foothills of the Swartberg range. The system of tunnels and chamber go on for 4km. Paintings and artefacts have been found that show the caves were in use as early as the Stone Age. The Heritage Tour is conducted by experienced guides in English. You will see amazing stalactites, helictites and more.

Be prepared to crawl, duck and squeeze your way through a fascinating subterranean world! The Adventure tour offers intrepid thrill-seekers an expedition deeper into the Cango Caves system than the Heritage Tour. Jacob's ladder, with over 200 steps, leads through the Grand Hall into the Avenue, and then onto the low confines of Lumbago Alley, the Devil's Chimney and the Tunnel of Love! You'll see epic stalagmites, helictites, roof crystals and small grottos.

Cape Peninsula Day Trip
We take a scenic drive along the coast from Cape Town to Cape Point. When we arrive you can walk up to the old lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman funicular. This little railway runs from the car park to the upper lighthouse through dense fynbos shrubland. Enjoy the view, grab a snack and join the group again as we head for Boulder’s Beach. Here we take time to stroll around and see the famous African penguins. Stop for lunch in the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay. Sit back and enjoy the coastal views on the beautiful drive back to Cape Town.

Helicopter Flight
Experience one of the most scenic cities in the world from the air! After taking off from the V&A Waterfront you'll be greeted with magnificent views of Table Mountain, and then fly over the city bowl, Cape Town Stadium & Green Point, the four beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, and the incredible Twelve Apostles.
Please note: this optional excursion must be pre-booked prior to your tour departure - please contact our customer service team to book.

Langa Experience
Explore one of the historic neighbourhoods in Cape Town, South Africa. Local guides (who were born and bred in Langa) will give you an authentic look into the lives of people living in the community. Langa is rich in culture, history and tradition.
Experience different parts of the neighbourhood, activities and interact with the people including artists, baristas and start-up business owners.
Please note: this optional excursion must be pre-booked prior to your tour departure - please contact our customer service team to book.

Dinner with a South African family
Experience a traditional South African braai dinner with local people from Hermanus. They will be your verbal tour guides for whales, sharks, fynbos, wine and “kak praat”. A traditional braai, the South African version of barbecuing, is an informal gathering of friends of the family accompanied by delicious food and good times! Typical dishes you will get to try may include snoek fish, roosterkoek bread rolls, lamb chops, chicken kebabs, boerewors sausages and crumble made with Amarula, a South African liqueur. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included.

Shark Cage Diving
Gansbaai is known as one of the best places to see Great White sharks up close on a South African tour. If you choose to go on this adventure, you will be picked up early in the morning and taken to Gansbaai. Guests are accompanied by trained professionals and lowered into the water in a sturdy cage. If conditions are good you will be able to see a real, live shark in the flesh. It is the thrill of a lifetime. This exhilarating outing is followed by breakfast and coffee at the harbour nearby.
Wetsuits, goggles and transport are included. Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Whale and Eco Trip
Land-based whale watching is a popular pastime along South Africa's southern coast. The town of Hermanus is known as one of the 12 best whale-watching spots in the world. The area around Walker Bay is the mating and breeding ground of Southern Right whales. These majestic animals migrate here from the Antarctic around June. The best time to look out for whales is between September and November. You may also be fortunate enough to spot the Marine Big 5 here - Southern Right/Humpback/Bryde's Whales, Great White Shark, Cape Fur Seals, the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The onboard biologist and experienced crew promise an education, life-changing experience.
Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Monkeyland
Monkeyland is a primate sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay. It's the first of its kind in world where different primate species roam free in one space. Daily monkey safaris allow guests to view 500+ resident primates. It's truly wonderful to see these creatures in their forest home! Monkeyland is Fair trade certified. This means the sanctuary is committed to fair and responsible tourism practices. By supporting Fairtrade providers, you help bring about sustainable tourism in South Africa.

Birds of Eden
Birds of Eden is a very unique Fairtrade bird sanctuary. There is a huge dome net covering 2km of boardwalks, ponds, dams and an amphitheatre that seats 200. This makes it the world's largest free-flight aviary at 50m high. Here you can view more than 200 species of birds throughout 23,000 square meters of forest.

Bloukrans Bungee Jump
Bloukrans Bungy is the world’s highest commercial bungy bridge. The Bloukrans Bridge is 216 meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. We know you are thinking: Yikes! But, it is operated by trained professionals and governed by strict safety protocols. The only thing standing between you and the ultimate adrenaline rush is taking that step over the ledge...Not too fond of heights? You can also watch the adrenaline junkies do the jump from a viewing point.

Tree Canopy Zip-lining
The Tsitsikamma rainforest is a majestic place. Some of the giant Yellowwood trees that grow here are more than 700 years old! A canopy tour is a great way to see the forest from a different perspective. You are strapped into a harness and travel along a zipline from one platform to the next. The entire process is managed by trained professionals. It is an adrenaline jolt of note! You will also learn a lot about the forest ecology and enjoy wonderful scenery. If you can handle heights, this outing is highly recommended.
Tsitsikamma Hike
Discover the secrets of the spectacular Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest. As you enter the forest you will encounter Hard Pear trees, Giant Yellow Woods and other interesting Forest Flora. Stand next to a giant Outeniqua Yellow wood and feel like a dwarf against this unique creation. You will encounter beautiful Tree Ferns hundreds of years old. The walk starts and ends at the Storms River Adventure Centre in Storms River Village. For most of the way this short walk (2km) traverses through five-star forests.

Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Trail Drive
Journey with us down the old Storms River Pass, and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially-designed vehicle. Follow the elephant trail, passing yellowwoods and stinkwoods, while hearing about the history of the area and the indigenous flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious tea at a beautiful picnic site next to the Storms River, where wagons travelled more than a century ago.

Star Gazing
Stargazing is best enjoyed in areas with clear skies and low light pollution. Places like Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo are far away from big cities with lots of lights. A local expert takes us out into the field to introduce us to the night sky. This is a great way to learn more about the southern hemisphere's stars! You'll also find out how the native people used it to navigate at night.

Cango Caves Heritage Tour
The Cango Caves outside of Oudtshoorn are located in the Precambrian limestones at the foothills of the Swartberg range. The system of tunnels and chamber go on for 4km. Paintings and artefacts have been found that show the caves were in use as early as the Stone Age. The Heritage Tour is conducted by experienced guides in English. You will see amazing stalactites, helictites and more.

Cango Caves Adventure Tour
Be prepared to crawl, duck and squeeze your way through a fascinating subterranean world! The Adventure tour offers intrepid thrill-seekers an expedition deeper into the Cango Caves system than the Heritage Tour. Jacob's ladder, with over 200 steps, leads through the Grand Hall into the Avenue, and then onto the low confines of Lumbago Alley, the Devil's Chimney and the Tunnel of Love! You'll see epic stalagmites, helictites, roof crystals and small grottos.
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Additional Information
- Visa & Passport
- On Tour Costs
- Room Sharing
- Free Time
- Plugs & Adapters
- Pre-Departure Info
- Excluded
- Traveller Comfort
- Visa & Passport
- On Tour Costs
- Room Sharing
- Free Time
- Plugs & Adapters
- Pre-Departure Info
- Excluded
- Traveller Comfort
Certain nationalities may require a visa for this tour. Please see our visas page for more information. It is your responsibility to contact the relevant embassies to confirm your visa requirements. We can provide support documentation upon request, please contact us for more information.
This should be valid for at least six months after you have returned home from your trip. You should also have at least two blank pages as visas and entry/exit stamps can take up a whole page.
Please refer to the tour itinerary for full details of the activities and meals that are included in the tour cost, and those which are optional/extra. We would recommend budgeting 200-350 ZAR per day (this excludes optional excursions).
Please note, by default all rooms are twin bed rooms.
- Partners: When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in a room (unless you specifically request us not to). If you are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) and we are unable to secure a triple room then the remaining traveler will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender.
- Single Travelers: If you are travelling alone there is no compulsory charge - you will share a twin room with another passenger of the same gender. There is an optional single supplement/private room upgrade available for single travellers who wish to have a private room. This can be added at the time of booking or by contacting our customer services team. Please note that the room provided may be a single room with a single bed.
- Triple Room requests: We can generally provide a triple room on request; however it is not guaranteed to be available in every destination. Please contact our customer services team to request a triple room. Please note that in some hotels, the triple may be a double and a single bed, or the third bed may be a pull-out or bunk-bed. Where we cannot provide a triple room the rooming will consist of one twin room and the third passenger sharing with another single traveller of the same gender.
In some destinations you will have a full free day, where you can choose to join our optional excursions or explore on your own.
Socket C requires plug type C. Socket M requires plug type M. Socket N is compatible with plug types C and N.
A travel multi-adapter that includes plug type C and M will allow you to use all socket types encountered on this tour.

Your tour starts and finishes in Cape Town. Please have a look at our essential tour information page for detailed information.
Travel to the start point and from the end point is not included. We recommend using Sky Scanner to find the best deals on international flights.
Travel insuranceFor a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. All passengers travelling on an Expat Explore tour are required to have valid travel insurance cover, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance - if you need assistance please contact our Customer Service team who will be able to put you in touch with our travel insurance partners.
We welcome all travellers on our tours but we would like to ensure your comfort and enjoyment, so please ensure that you are happy with the below information and level of fitness required.
Expat Explore tries to be as accommodating as possible, however, our tours are unfortunately not designed for people travelling with wheelchairs or severe mobility issues.
Our tours are fast paced because they are designed for you to see the most a destination has to offer. We also want to ensure that you explore as much as possible, which may require long periods without stops on the coach as we drive to new destinations.We offer walking tours in most cities (up to 3 hours), and a wheelchair is not always a practical option as there are often cobbled streets and stairs on these tours.
For travellers in wheelchairs, you will only be able to store your wheelchair under the coach with the other luggage. Thus, on the long drives between cities you will not necessarily have access to your wheelchair if we make a quick bathroom stop along the way. Please note that travelling with a wheelchair could prove difficult as our coaches don't have wheelchair lifts, as such you will need to be able to board and alight the coach on your own.
With regards to our accommodation, not all hotels have lifts and this can potentially mean having to carry bags up and down stairs.
For more information regarding traveller fitness please see our Terms and Conditions.
Visa & Passport
Certain nationalities may require a visa for this tour. Please see our visas page for more information. It is your responsibility to contact the relevant embassies to confirm your visa requirements. We can provide support documentation upon request, please contact us for more information.
This should be valid for at least six months after you have returned home from your trip. You should also have at least two blank pages as visas and entry/exit stamps can take up a whole page.
On Tour Costs
Please refer to the tour itinerary for full details of the activities and meals that are included in the tour cost, and those which are optional/extra. We would recommend budgeting 200-350 ZAR per day (this excludes optional excursions).
Room Sharing
Please note, by default all rooms are twin bed rooms.
- Partners: When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in a room (unless you specifically request us not to). If you are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) and we are unable to secure a triple room then the remaining traveler will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender.
- Single Travelers: If you are travelling alone there is no compulsory charge - you will share a twin room with another passenger of the same gender. There is an optional single supplement/private room upgrade available for single travellers who wish to have a private room. This can be added at the time of booking or by contacting our customer services team. Please note that the room provided may be a single room with a single bed.
- Triple Room requests: We can generally provide a triple room on request; however it is not guaranteed to be available in every destination. Please contact our customer services team to request a triple room. Please note that in some hotels, the triple may be a double and a single bed, or the third bed may be a pull-out or bunk-bed. Where we cannot provide a triple room the rooming will consist of one twin room and the third passenger sharing with another single traveller of the same gender.
Free Time
In some destinations you will have a full free day, where you can choose to join our optional excursions or explore on your own.
Plugs & Adapters

Pre-Departure Info
Your tour starts and finishes in Cape Town. Please have a look at our essential tour information page for detailed information.
Excluded
Travel to the start point and from the end point is not included. We recommend using Sky Scanner to find the best deals on international flights.
Travel insuranceFor a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. All passengers travelling on an Expat Explore tour are required to have valid travel insurance cover, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance - if you need assistance please contact our Customer Service team who will be able to put you in touch with our travel insurance partners.
Traveller Comfort
We welcome all travellers on our tours but we would like to ensure your comfort and enjoyment, so please ensure that you are happy with the below information and level of fitness required.
Expat Explore tries to be as accommodating as possible, however, our tours are unfortunately not designed for people travelling with wheelchairs or severe mobility issues.
Our tours are fast paced because they are designed for you to see the most a destination has to offer. We also want to ensure that you explore as much as possible, which may require long periods without stops on the coach as we drive to new destinations.We offer walking tours in most cities (up to 3 hours), and a wheelchair is not always a practical option as there are often cobbled streets and stairs on these tours.
For travellers in wheelchairs, you will only be able to store your wheelchair under the coach with the other luggage. Thus, on the long drives between cities you will not necessarily have access to your wheelchair if we make a quick bathroom stop along the way. Please note that travelling with a wheelchair could prove difficult as our coaches don't have wheelchair lifts, as such you will need to be able to board and alight the coach on your own.
With regards to our accommodation, not all hotels have lifts and this can potentially mean having to carry bags up and down stairs.
For more information regarding traveller fitness please see our Terms and Conditions.
Have a question?
Are children allowed on your tours?
Our tours are not suitable for children under the age of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.
Are international flights included in the tour price?
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. We recommend Skyscanner for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.
Your tour includes an internal flight from George to Johannesburg. Please ensure you provide us with your passport details after you have made your booking so that we can arrange your flight ticket.
Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option, which is a meal without meat. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.
Can you provide a triple room?
We can generally provide a triple room on request; however it is not guaranteed to be available in every destination. Please contact our customer services team to request a triple room.
Please note that in some hotels, the triple room may consist of a double bed and a single bed, or a double bed and a pull-out or bunk-bed. Where we cannot provide a triple room the rooming will consist of one twin room and the third passenger sharing with another single traveller of the same gender.
Can you send me a quote?
The price shown on the website for your departure date on the day you book is the price you will pay. If you would like to make a group booking for 10 or more people please contact us.
Do I need a visa?
Please see our visas page and the pre-departure planning section for more information.
Do I need to change money before the tour?
Please make sure you bring with you for the start of the tour the local currency(ies) you will need for at least the first three days, as there may not be an opportunity to change currency at the very beginning of the tour. You should budget for any optional excursions you wish to do in this period (see 'Optional Excursions' tab above, these are paid in cash on tour unless stated otherwise) and non-included meals.
We don’t recommend carrying large amounts of cash with you on tour; you are better off withdrawing enough cash to last you for the next 5-7 days, rather than carrying enough cash to last you for the entirety of the tour. Please refer to your pre-departure information for more information on the currencies you will require for your particular itinerary.
When changing money please ensure that you are not given high denomination notes (for example €200 and €500 notes), as you will find most shops and restaurants will refuse to accept them, and your Expat Explore tour leader cannot accept them as payment for optional excursions.
Do you have on-tour luggage storage facilities?
No, we do not have these facilities. For security reasons you will be required to keep your belongings with you at all times. Please bear this in mind when you are deciding what to bring.
How can I get the documents I need to apply for my visa?
Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.
How do I book/pay?
You can book online through our website or call our customer service team to make a booking over the phone. You must pay a deposit of the greater of 10% or 50 GBP (or equivalent if booking in a currency other than GBP) via our online payment platform to secure your place. You can pay the remaining amount up to 45 days before departure, with a debit/credit card or with a bank transfer.
How many other people will be on my tour?
It depends on how many other people book! There could be up to 51 other passengers, so you will have the opportunity to make lots of friends!
How much luggage can I bring?
Due to weight and space limitations, you are allowed to bring one main piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg, and one small soft bag for hand luggage. On all tours, you will have to carry your own luggage (e.g. into hotels and up to your room if hotels don’t have elevators). Please bear this in mind when you are deciding what to pack.
Is my deposit refundable?
Your deposit payment secures your place(s) on the tour and the price you pay. Your deposit paid at the time of booking is non-refundable. Our full Terms and Conditions can be viewed online.
Is travel insurance compulsory?
Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. Please refer to our travel Terms & Conditions for more specific information. For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from one of our preferred travel insurance partners, please click here
What about room sharing & single supplements?
If you are travelling alone there is no compulsory charge - you will share a twin room with another passenger of the same gender.
There is an optional single supplement/private room upgrade available for single travellers who wish to have a private room. This can be added at the time of booking or by contacting our customer services team. Please note that the room provided may be a single room with a single bed.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour price includes accommodation for the duration of the tour; transport by private coach; breakfasts, lunches and dinners as per your itinerary and guided walking tours and excursions as per your itinerary. On top of this, you will have a tour leader to assist you along the way with great tips and handy advice! Please refer to the ‘Included’ section of the itinerary where a full breakdown is given.
What is the average age of your groups?
We have a very wide range of ages on our tours, and do not restrict our passengers to certain age groups or limits. A positive attitude and an open mind are more important than a number!
What level of fitness do I need to participate in these tours?
All travellers are required to carry their own bags, get on and off the coach and use public transport. Our city walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down lots of steps. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
What time does each day start on tour?
Generally, we like to make an early start, so that you can spend more time at each destination. On your free days, you can have a lie in if you wish!
Where does my tour depart from?
Please see the 'Tour Start & End Points' tab at the beginning of the Help Section for more information on the start and end points, and meeting times.
Who will be my tour leader?
Our tour leaders come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds and interests. They are all confident and well-travelled, with an in-depth knowledge of the destinations they are working in, and a passion for helping you make the most out of your Expat Explore tour.
Will I get confirmation of my payment?
As soon as your payment has been processed by our accounts team, we will send you a confirmation email. Please note this may take up to 5 working days, depending on your method of payment.