Day 6: Oh, the Winelands!
A day in and around Stellenbosch means pedaling past sun-kissed vineyards on a morning bicycle trek through the idyllic countryside of South Africa’s most celebrated wine district… sampling local artisan cheese, tasty dried fruits and – naturally – excellent local wine on a roadside picnic … visiting a historic Stellenbosch winery for a tasting… and gaining insights on South African politics at a local lecture. Not to mention some of the things you might choose to do on your own, like searching the region’s lovely boutiques for that perfect piece of African art or jewelry… stopping for a meal in a charming café or bistro… going for a hike or a trail ride. Whatever your passion, it all makes for a pretty amazing day in the Winelands!
Hotel: d’Ouwe Werf, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity Level: Today’s mountain bike journey through the wine district will be mostly along gravel and dirt paths and some paved roads, and may be hilly at times; it will cover about 10 kilometers over a three-hour period, with rest stops along the way.
