How is the Winelands Meander Cycle Tour different from the Half Day Tour?

The Winelands Meander Cycle Tour offers a more immersive full-day experience. You'll visit three carefully selected wine estates, enjoy an additional wine tasting and pairing experience, and have time to stop for a leisurely à la carte lunch (for your own account). It's the ideal choice for guests wanting to spend more time exploring the Franschhoek Valley.

Is the Franschhoek Winelands Meander suitable for beginners?

Yes. This tour is suitable for recreational cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness. Guests should be comfortable cycling at least 10km, including sections on gravel roads and uneven terrain. The pace is relaxed, with plenty of opportunities to stop, enjoy the scenery, and experience the wineries along the route.

Lunch is not included in the tour price. During the tour, we'll stop at one of the wine estates where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy an à la carte lunch at your own expense while taking in the beautiful surroundings.

Which wineries will we visit?

The tour visits three carefully selected Franschhoek wine estates, each offering its own unique wines and tasting experiences. While we aim to follow the advertised itinerary, the wineries visited may occasionally vary depending on availability and the operating schedules of individual estates. More information about the wineries included can be found on the tour page.

Why choose the Winelands Meander Cycle Tour?

The Winelands Meander Cycle Tour is perfect for guests who want a relaxed full-day experience in the Franschhoek Valley. Combining scenic cycling, three wine tastings, a leisurely lunch stop, and spectacular mountain views, it offers the ideal balance of outdoor adventure and world-class wine without the time commitment or inclusions of our luxury tours.

Distance

20km

Duration

Full Day

Difficulty

Age Limit

16+

Location

Franschhoek

Lunch

For your account

Tour Stops

Franschhoek Winelands Meander Cycle Tour

Explore the timeless beauty of the Franschhoek Valley on a relaxed six-hour guided Winelands cycling tour which visits three of its most celebrated wine estates. Follow scenic vineyard trails beside the Franschhoek River, framed by towering mountains and tree-lined avenues. Enjoy tastings at each stop and a delicious à la carte lunch to round off the day (lunch for your own account). This leisurely cycle through the valley blends gentle adventure, world-class wine, and authentic local charm - the essence of Franschhoek in motion.

TOUR START/END POINT

Basse Provence Country Estate - Franschhoek

TOUR MEETING TIME

10h00

TOUR END TIME

16h00

Transfers

Bookable Online - Subject to availability

INCLUDED

- Fully Guided Tour 1 guide per 10 guests
- Mountain Bike and Helmet rental
- Bottled water & a light snack
- All Wine tastings on route (3 estates visited) including a pairing experience.

NOT INCLUDED

- Lunch (We will stop at an estate en route for lunch at clients own account)
- Gratuities to Guides
- Additional wine purchases made on the day

Bicycle Type

Mountain Bike

Activity Type

Cycling

Stops on tour Subject to change

La Bri Wines,
Rickety Bridge Wine Estate,
Grande Provence,
or Backsberg.

R 1645

Per person

Calendar

Available

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More About This Tour

Experience the beauty of Franschhoek on a bicycle wine tour that combines gentle cycling with world-class wine tastings. Just a short drive from Cape Town, this picturesque valley is home to some of South Africa’s finest wine estates, influenced by the French Huguenots who settled here in the 1600s. Today, their legacy lives on in the region’s exceptional wines and charming vineyard landscapes. Our tour follows scenic trails through rolling vineyards, stopping at Grande Provence, La Bri, and Rickety Bridge Wine Estates. Each winery offers a unique tasting experience, from historic cellars to interesting pairings. Along the way, soak in breathtaking mountain views and enjoy the fresh air as you cycle through Franschhoek village, passing landmarks like the Huguenot Monument. The tour ends at Paulina’s Restaurant on Rickety Bridge, where guests can relax over a bistro-style lunch (on own account). With its leisurely pace and stunning scenery, this Franschhoek wine tour is perfect for all fitness levels, offering a memorable way to explore one of the Cape Winelands’ most celebrated regions.

Reviews

Isabella Toledo

09 Apr 2026