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Western Cape Yoga Tour

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Detailed Trip Description

In this tour, we will visit Allesverloren, Theuniskraal, Twee Jonge Gezellen, and Rijks Ridge. Visit to the local arts and crafts market. Visit to Monkeyland. A trip on board Ocean Safaris, Bungy jumping, Canopy Tours/Tree Swinging, a trip to Oudtshoorn, and much more activity in Western Cape.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Cape Town

 
Commercial Flight

Depart for Cape Town.


Day 2 - Cape Town

 
Hotel

Arrive Cape Town International Airport where the group will be met by a representative and transferred to Riebeek West, situated in the heart of the Swartland, a pleasant one-hour drive from Cape Town.
Upon arrival, check in to the Riebeek Valley Hotel, a luxurious country hotel surrounded by mountains, vineyards, orchards and solitude. It is a small, intimate hotel, offering 16 luxury en-suite rooms in a tranquil haven.
The philosophy behind the Riebeek Valley Hotel is that of creating a balanced lifestyle getaway. Here guests have the choice of how they spend their precious leisure time. The hotel facilitates the needs of their guests in their chosen leisure activity whilst understanding the necessity to be flexible in this stressful modern day environment.

Relaxation

Balance your energy with any one of their treatments or energise and tone with Thai-Chi. Treatments include: Shiatsu • Full Body Massage • Reflexology and Foot & Calf Massage • Reiki • Neck & Back Massage • Indian Head Massages • Tai-Chi Classes. They offer combinations of these in various forms of balancing therapy. The spiritual garden has a compelling allure for early morning meditation or a relaxing evening stroll. Revive your body in the indoor saline pool.

Food and Dining

The sweeping lawns provide the ideal location for guests to enjoy relaxed lunches or take afternoon tea. Mac's Poolside Bar & Terrace with its built-in braai areas beside the extensive outdoor swimming pool is, the perfect place to enjoy alfresco meals and sundowners on the sun-drenched terrace or the submerged tables in the pool waters.

Wine

The hotel houses the elegant Bishops Restaurant where the hotel's resident gourmet chef provides inspirational fusion cuisine and country classics in a fine dining room. The adjacent Riebeek Wine Bar overlooking the vines is the perfect spot to enjoy a wine tasting or savour a pre-dinner drink.

Relaxation

Rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore your surroundings, enjoy a massage treatment or relax by the pool.

Sightseeing

Afternoon Woyo Session.

Food and Dining

Enjoy a barbeque dinner tonight at Mac’s Poolside Bar and Terrace adjacent to the pool and overlooking the valley.

Hotel

Overnight Riebeek Valley Hotel.


Day 3 - Cape Town

 
Wine

After a leisurely breakfast, you will be taken on a wine and olive tasting in the surrounding areas of Riebeek Kasteel and Tulbagh. Wineries visited will include Allesverloren, Theuniskraal, Twee Jonge Gezellen and Rijks Ridge.

Food and Dining

Ample time will be allowed to explore these quaint towns followed by lunch at one of the Western Cape’s most popular restaurants, Paddagang. This famous restaurant dates back to the 1800\'s, provides real and authentic Boland Cuisine and is world renowned for dishes such as Smoor Snoek, Waterblommetjiebredie and Boboti. It is situated in the famous Church Street of Tulbagh, the very same street that was completely restored after the 1969 earthquake. The setting is perfect. Choose to eat inside the stately and gracious old Cape Dutch National Monument, or sit outside under the vine-covered pergola on the patio. Remember to sample their selection of wines with their very unique “Padda” [frog] labels.

Hotel

Upon your return to the hotel, prepare for your afternoon Yoga session.

Food and Dining

For dinner tonight, you will be taken to The Barn, a local restaurant within walking distance of the hotel.

Hotel

Overnight Riebeek Valley Hotel.


Day 4 - Cape Town

 
Relaxation

After breakfast, morning Woyo session. At leisure after your Woyo session.

Adventure

Afternoon Yoga session, followed by a sunset tractor trailer ride. This experience incorporates a mini game drive on one of the local farmer’s farms followed by sundowners half-way up the mountain to view the Riebeek Valley.

Food and Dining

Return to your hotel to enjoy dinner at the elegant Bishops Restaurant.

Hotel

Overnight Riebeek Valley Hotel


Day 5 - Cape Town

 
Relaxation

After a leisurely breakfast, you will have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy a walk through the vineyards to view the bushman paintings on the property, horse riding, hiking, a visit to the local arts and craft market or simply to be pampered at the hotel.

Adventure

Afternoon Yoga session.

Food and Dining

Enjoy cocktails on the roof of the hotel overlooking the Valley, before experiencing a Mystical Nights dinner them in the garden of the hotel.

Hotel

Overnight Riebeek Valley Hotel.


Day 6 - Cape Town

 
Wine

After an early breakfast, depart along the famous Route 62 towards the Garden Route and your next destination, Plettenberg Bay. En route, stop at Fraai Uitzicht Historic Wine and Guest Farm for lunch.

Adventure

Fraai Uitzicht dates back to 1798 and lies in the heart of the Robertson Wine Valley. Its award-winning Restaurant provide hearty home-cooked dishes prepared with personal attention, using fresh ingredients from the vegetable and herb garden and complimented by a selection of the best wines from the Robertson Wine Valley. Spectacular views across the vineyards to the distant Sonderend Mountains, informal décor with a traditional AGA stove all adds to the charm, which encourages guests to return time after time.

River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Time permitting, you will be taken on a river cruise near Bonnievale on board the Breede River Goose while sampling the wines of the area.

Sightseeing

Arrive in Plettenberg Bay where you will be accommodated at two lodges, Tranquility Lodge and Lily Pond Country Lodge, both situated in the tranquil Nature’s Valley area. Tranquility is situated 2 minutes from the beach while Lily Pond is situated within a forest area and surrounded by enchanting lily ponds.

Sightseeing

Inspired by the natural surroundings in Nature’s Valley, Tranquility was born out of the love for the area’s amazing natural heritage of wonderful beaches, seas, mountains and forests. The Lodge is situated in the hamlet of Natures Valley on the Garden Route – a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area boasts spectacular beaches, magnificent hiking trails, top birding sites & a full range of surf, rock or fly-fishing opportunities.

Relaxation

The lodge itself is something to behold – blending so naturally into its surroundings, it’s as though nature created it Herself. There are a total of seven rooms of which one is the honeymoon suite. A swimming pool, private outside hot pool, double sea kayaks for the energetic and holistic health treatments are available at the Lodge.

Sightseeing

Lily Pond Country Lodge, with its unique architectural design and contemporary décor is owner managed by Niels and Margret who will welcome you with their friendly Dutch hospitality. Lily Pond is surrounded by 12 hectares of magnificent indigenous forest and unique lily ponds and is renowned for its excellent food and utterly relaxed atmosphere with personalized attention. Experience the tranquillity of unspoiled nature with breathtaking views of the colourful lily ponds and indigenous forest as well as an abundant bird- and butterfly life from the nature island in one of the ponds, or try the walking trails in the forest.

Sightseeing

Lily Pond has six individually decorated bedrooms, each one spacious and luxuriously appointed with their own private patio.

Cooking Classes

Margret offers very creative culinary cooking. You will be utterly surprised by their delicious fusion kitchen. Barbeque facilities are available on the leisure deck.

Food and Dining

Breakfast, lunches and dinners are served on the cozy patio. Beaches, hiking trails, horse riding, whale & dolphin watching, polo, golf-courses, Storms River and Monkey Land nearby. English, Dutch, German and French spoken. Nature\'s Valley beach is a 7-minute drive away.

Adventure

Upon arrival in Nature’s Valley, you will have a few moments at leisure, before departing for the beach and your afternoon Yoga session. This will be followed by a Beach Barbeque.

Hotel

Overnight Lily Pond & Tranquility Lodge


Day 7 - Plettenberg Bay

 
Adventure

After an early breakfast, depart for Botlierskop Game Farm near Mossel Bay. Here you can enjoy a 3-hour game drive followed by lunch. Situated in the Malaria free Western Cape, Botlierskop Game Farm is blessed with a great diversity of habitat and wildlife. Visitors have an excellent chance of experiencing close encounters with rhinos, lions, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, rare black impala and many more, in an exhilarating 3-hour guided game drive. This unique 4x4 game viewing drive is a stimulating mix of bush craft and exciting game viewing for the adventure seeker. There are currently more than 20 species of animals on Botlierskop Game Farm, and more than 600 animals in total, including a lion sanctuary where the four orphaned lions, Tau, Ngala, Karata and Shamwari can be viewed. Combine this with a radiant birdlife and breathtaking surroundings and you have an unforgettable destination.

Food and Dining

The elegant thatched-roof restaurant, warm hospitality and traditional South African delicacies, provides the perfect setting for a unique dining experience.

Sightseeing

Upon your return, enjoy an afternoon Yoga session in the forest at Lily Pond.

Food and Dining

Sundowners to be enjoyed on the island at Lily Pond, followed by a sumptuous meal on the deck overlooking the ponds and forest.

Hotel

Overnight Lily Pond & Tranquility Lodge.


Day 8 - Plettenberg Bay

 
Beach

After a leisurely breakfast, morning Woyo session to take place on the beach.

Sightseeing

Rest of the day at leisure. A trip to the town of Plettenberg Bay or Knysna can be arranged.

Adventure

Afternoon Yoga session in the forest.

Food and Dining

A special evening awaits you as you are taken to a local home in Plettenberg Bay for dinner with the locals and who knows, maybe a new friendship or two will be forged…

Hotel

Overnight Lily Pond & Tranquility Lodge.


Day 9 - Plettenberg Bay

 
Relaxation

A day at leisure.

Optional Activities
Sightseeing

Optional activities such as a visit to Monkeyland, a trip on board Ocean Safaris, Bungy jumping, Canopy Tours/Tree Swinging, a trip to Oudtshoorn, etc. available.

Food and Dining

Dinner at Tranquility Lodge.

Hotel

Overnight Lily Pond & Tranquility Lodge.


Day 10 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a Yoga session. Rest of the day at leisure until you depart for your dinner venue. Tonight you will take the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe to Kaaimans Grotto for am awesome candle-lit dinner in a natural cave.

Adventure

The Grotto is a natural cave, approximately 65 meters deep with a roof height of 10 meters. The cave has been left in its natural condition and has been made easily accessible with wooden decking throughout. The mouth of the cave is approximately 8 meters above sea level and provides spectacular views across the Ocean and Kaaimans River mouth. The venue is absolutely unique and can be reached by train only. Lighting by lanterns and candles provide natural soft light and creates a relaxing, very informal atmosphere.

Hotel

Overnight Lily Pond & Tranquility Lodge


Day 11 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

After an early breakfast, depart via the N2 highway to Cape Town, stopping en route at Swellendam for lunch. Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa, having celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1995. This charming town, nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountain, is famous not only for its youngberries, but also for its eclectic architecture, fascinating past and great outdoor life. The Koornlands River, ancient oak trees and stately, whitewashed homesteads add to its charm.

Sightseeing

Arrive in Somerset West, approximately 20 minutes from Cape Town, where you will check in to Ongegund Lodge. Against the backdrop of the picturesque Hottentots Holland mountains just above Sir Lowry\'s Pass Village lies Myrtle Grove and Ongegund Lodge, one of the first farms in this area. It is set in idyllic surroundings with a restful atmosphere and a fantastic view of False Bay and the mountains.

Sightseeing

The farm has quite an interesting history to it. In the early days of the Cape many wagons took the rough and arduous pass over the Hottentots Holland mountains to the Overberg and interior of the South African country. There was a great need for outspan places where weary travellers with their dozens of wagons and large spans of oxen could overnight. One of these outspans was in the Hottentots Holland mountains on the farm "Ongegund". The farm\'s history is intertwined with its two neighbours, "De Fortuin" dating back to 1711, and "Knorhoek", granted in 1790 to Thomas Knoetze who already owned "Ongegund". From 1842 Ongegund\'s name changed to "Myrtle Grove".

Situated between the beautiful mountains of the Helderberg, Ongegund is centrally located between Somerset West, Gordon’s Bay and the best of the Cape Winelands. The Lodge offers guests luxurious and modern facilities in their main building which dates back to 1790. Accommodation is provided in en-suite double and single rooms, family rooms, self-catering rooms and a loft room with lounge.

Adventure

This afternoon, a trailer ride through the vineyards will take you to a viewpoint where you will be able to see across the whole of False Bay. Here you can enjoy an incredible Yoga session as the sun sets.

Food and Dining

A themed dinner to be enjoyed at Ongegund.

Hotel

Overnight Ongegund Lodge.


Day 12 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

After breakfast, you will be taken to a horse farm in the picturesque Franschhoek area, where an atunement session with horses can be enjoyed. This is an amazing experience and could even be considered a spiritual journey, as you are given the opportunity to connect to these magnificent animals on a completely different level. The local Horse Whisperer will also fascinate you with his presentation.

Sightseeing

Lunch to be enjoyed on the farm where after you will have some time at leisure to explore the quaint village of Franschhoek.

Adventure

Your afternoon Yoga session will take place in the garden of yet another horse farm, The Sanctuary, set in the Drakenstein Valley near Franschhoek.

Food and Dining

This will be followed by sundowners and dinner at the beautiful Cape Dutch style private home on The Sanctuary.

Optional Drumming Session
Performing Arts

An optional drumming session can be incorporated into the evening’s activities.

Hotel

Overnight Ongegund Lodge.


Day 13 - Cape Town

 
Relaxation

A day at leisure.

Optional Excursions
Sightseeing

Optional excursions such as a Winelands tour or Peninsula tour will be available.

Sightseeing

This afternoon you depart for Cape Town and the spectacular Table Mountain where an incredible Yoga session will take place in one of the private venues on top of Table Mountain. This will be followed by oysters and champagne as you enjoy the awesome sunset.

Food and Dining

Dinner tonight will be at leisure. You will be taken to the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where dinner can be enjoyed at any of the numerous restaurants.

Hotel

Overnight Ongegund Lodge.


Day 14 - Cape Town

 
Adventure

After breakfast, enjoy a morning Yoga session. Rest of the day at leisure.

Optional Excursions
Sightseeing

Optional excursions available.

Food and Dining

An incredible dinner option underneath the stars in Ongegund’s garden to be enjoyed.

Hotel

Overnight Ongegund Lodge.


Day 15 - Cape Town

 
Airport Transfer

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for Cape Town International Airport and your flight back home.


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