Vineyards & Coastal 2-day Vespa Ride

Ride a Vespa 300cc from Cape Town into the heart of the Cape Winelands, through historic Stellenbosch and beneath the ancient oaks of Boschendal. After a farm-to-table lunch, discover Franschhoek’s Huguenot heritage before sweeping over its mountain pass, past the vast waters of Theewaterskloof and through the vineyards of Hemel-en-Aarde to the ocean at Hermanus.

The following morning, trade vineyards for wild fynbos, African penguins and empty beaches. Then follow the curves of Clarence Drive with mountains rising on one side and False Bay stretching endlessly on the other before a retro road-trip lunch and the ride home.

Two extraordinary days. One boutique coastal overnight. Every meal, entrance and carefully chosen stop included.

Summer departures (Sunday through Thursday) – Small groups – From R16,950 per person sharing

Detailed Time Itinerary

Day 1 — Cape Town to Hermanus via the Cape Winelands

8:30 AM — Arrival at Cape Vespa Rentals, Cape Town

Meet your guides over coffee in the colourful heart of Cape Town.

Welcome coffee, introductions, safety briefing and Vespa familiarisation.

9:15 AM — Departure from Cape Town

10:15 AM — Arrival in Stellenbosch

Walk the historic centre with its Cape Dutch architecture, Dorp Street & the Oom Samie se Winkel shop.

11:00 AM — Departure from Stellenbosch

11:30 AM — Arrival at Boschendal Wine Estate

Visit one of South Africa’s oldest and most iconic wine estates.

Farm lunch (free-range butter chicken, malva pudding, a soft drink and coffee).

1:30 PM — Departure from Boschendal

1:50 PM — Arrival in Franschhoek

Learn about the history of the “French Corner” with a guided tour through the Huguenot Memorial Museum and stroll the picturesque town with its art galleries.

3:15 PM — Departure from Franschhoek

Scenic ride over Franschhoek Pass, and along the Theewaterskloof dam including photo stops with views over town. We drive through Villiersdorp and continue along the Theewaterskloofdam and cross the scenic Hemel en Aarde Valley famous for its high-quality wines before arriving in Hermanus.

5:30 PM — Arrival in Hermanus

Hotel check-in, dinner and free-time.

Day 2: Hermanus to Cape Town via the Coastal Road (Betty’s Bay, Clarence Drive, Gordon’s Bay)

8:45 AM — Depart from Hermanus

Breakfast at the accommodation, and departure.

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Visit of the Harold Porter Botanical Garden

Learn about the fynbos and take in the lush coastal vegetation, part of the Floral Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage.

10:30 AM — Depart to Betties Bay

10:45 AM — Arrival at the Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betties Bay

10:45 AM to 11:30 AM — Visit of the Stony Point Penguin Colony

Learn about the critically endangered African penguin while observing them from the boardwalk in this unusual and off the beaten path mainland colony.

11:30 AM — Departure to Pringle Bay (10-minute ride)

11:45 AM — Pringle Bay

30-minute beach walk, photograph time and a quick look at the village.

12:15 PM to 1:15 PM — Clarence Drive

Riding the Vespa along Clarence Drive for the most scenic coastal road of South Africa, with mountains on one side and False Bay on the other, and it has numerous stopping areas. Take in stunning Kogel Bay and the mountains and False Bay.

1:15 –2:15 PM — Lunch at The Grille Shack

Vintage seaside café, Burger, cold drink and coffee.

2:15 PM — Depart to Cape Town via Gordon’s Bay, Somerset West and the N1

4:30 PM — Arrival in Cape Town

Return Vespas, final goodbye and photo handover.