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Coast & wildlife · Private tour
Southern right and humpback whales at Hermanus, with the Clarence Drive coast road, Betty’s Bay penguins and Hemel-en-Aarde wine tasting.
A scenic private day trip to Hermanus, a well-known place to see southern right and humpback whales from land or on the water.
The route follows the coastal Clarence Drive and stops at the Betty’s Bay penguin colony. You finish with wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley before returning to Cape Town.
Whales are seasonal visitors to Walker Bay. Ask us about the best dates for your trip.
Places listed for this tour. Timings depend on the day and are confirmed with your quote.
From JAP’s own tour listings. Anything not shown here, ask in your booking request and JAP will confirm it with your quote.
Our short summaries of reviews verified on Tripadvisor; each links to the original.
Tripadvisor review · Aug 2026
In their words
Pickup from your chosen location; the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town Cruise Terminal are listed meeting points.
Listed as not wheelchair accessible, not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with heart problems or serious medical conditions, and weather-dependent. Tell JAP about any needs when you book.
Send a booking request and JAP replies with availability and a quote. Nothing is charged online, and your booking is confirmed only when JAP confirms it with you.
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Prices are indicative Tripadvisor “from” prices per adult, checked 16 October 2026, and are not JAP’s direct rates.
