BESPOKE TOURS

The Glen hotel has teamed up with Graham from G-Tours to offer you the best personal tours in the Cape.

Graham Haywood, professional tour guide and managing director of G Tours, has had a love affair with the Cape for many years. Today it is his mission to share his intimate knowledge of this fascinating region with discerning individuals and small groups, making every excursion an exclusive and memorable experience. Luxury, every kilometer of the way. In a perfect world, all sightseeing tours would be this special. No cramming into a tour bus or inferior vehicle. Instead, G Tours transport you to the destination of your choice in the luxury of either a Chrysler Grand Voyager, a Mercedes Sprinter or, for a highly personalised experience, a Mercedes SLK.

Some of the tours below can be adjusted to include :
• Township tours eg Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Langa – POA
• Milnerton, Blouberg and Melkbos Strand
• Shark diving (aquarium)
• Sunset boat trips / dinner aboard a boat in the harbour or along the coastline
• Theatre/ concerts
• Helicopter trips over the peninsula
• One day trip to dive with the Great White Shark
• Experience "flying" at Thunder City and many other exciting aviation treats!

Table Mountain & Cape Point One Day Tour
Start the day by going up Table Mountain by cable car for the magnificent views and the “must see” experience. Drive via historic Simonstown, the main naval base for the SA navy, and stop to visit the penguin-breeding colony at the picturesque Boulders Beach. Walk with the penguins, or if daring enough, swim with the penguins in the sea. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit the most South Western tip of Africa, and the old Cape Point Lighthouse. The return journey will be on the Western side of the peninsula, via Scarborough and Kommetjie. Visit the Groot Constantia wine estate in Constantia - home of Simon van Stel, the first governor of the Cape. Explore the fishing village of Hout Bay, and (time permitting) enjoy a glass bottomed boat trip to Seal Island. Return to the hotel via the scenic Atlantic coast.

These prices exclude Cableway ride (R130pp), but include entrance fees to Boulders and Cape Point Nature Reserve.
Boat trip (optional) to Seal Island (R150 pp). Excludes lunch and refreshments.

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KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS & Cape Point One Day Tour
Start the day visiting the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, covering over 500 hectares of Table Mountain, this is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Drive via historic Simonstown, the main naval base for the SA navy, and stop to visit the penguin-breeding colony at the picturesque Boulders Beach. Walk with the penguins, or if daring enough, swim with the penguins in the sea. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit the most South Western tip of Africa, and the old Cape Point Lighthouse. The return journey will be on the Western side of the peninsula, via Scarborough and Kommetjie. Visit the Groot Constantia wine estate in Constantia - home of Simon van Stel, the first governor of the Cape. Explore the fishing village of Hout Bay, and (time permitting) enjoy a glass bottomed boat trip to Seal Island. Return to the hotel via the scenic Atlantic coast.

Prices include entrance fees to the gardens, Boulders and Cape Point Nature Reserve.
Boat trip (optional) to Seal Island (R150 pp). Excludes lunch and refreshments.

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CAPE TOWN CITY HALF Day Tour
Buildings of special and historical interest will be pointed out on the drive through Cape Town city. A tour of the Castle of Good Hope, the first recorded building in South Africa, demonstrates the many influences which have shaped South Africa's history. Drive via District Six to the original Government Gardens. A short walk in these gardens allows for viewing of Parliament, national galleries, museums and other historic buildings. Time for specific interest tours is allowed eg natural history, cultural galleries or museums. A short drive to the Bo Kaap museum, in the old Malay quarter of Cape Town, highlights a group of people who have contributed much to the culture of Cape Town. Drive up to Signal Hill for a magical 360 degree view, including view of Robben Island.

Prices include entrance to Castle and museums. Excludes lunch and refreshments.

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CAPE TOWN CITY, ROBBEN ISLAND & AQUARIUM ONE Day Tour
Buildings of special and historical interest will be pointed out on the drive through Cape Town city. A tour of the Castle of Good Hope, the first recorded building in South Africa, demonstrates the many influences which have shaped South Africa's history. Drive via District Six to the original Government Gardens. A short walk in these gardens allows for viewing of Parliament, national galleries, museums and other historic buildings. Time for specific interest tours is allowed eg natural history, cultural galleries or museums. A short drive to the Bo Kaap museum, in the old Malay quarter of Cape Town, highlights a group of people who have contributed much to the culture of Cape Town. Drive up to Signal Hill for a magical 360 degree view, including view of Robben Island. Continue down to the V & A Waterfront and the Nelson Mandela Gateway, where one can board a catamaran to cross Table Bay to visit Robben Island. The Two Oceans aquarium can be visited either before or after Robben Island, and it's recommended that a taxi be taken back to the hotel to allow for time to enjoy the full Waterfront experience.

Prices include entrance to Castle and museums. Excludes Robben Island (R150pp) and Aquarium (R76pp).
Excludes lunch and refreshments.

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WINELANDS ONE Day Tour
Driving to Paarl via Agter Paarl (a scenic detour), the first port of call is the Laborie wine estate (belonging to KWV). Taste some international award winning wines. Continue to Franschhoek, and en route view the prison from which Nelson Mandela was finally released. Franschhoek is named after the French Huguenots who arrived in the Cape and contributed significantly to making the cape wine industry world class. Visit selected estates in this region. After lunch visit the French Huguenot Memorial, and continue to the second oldest town in South Africa - Stellenbosch. Visit the museum (consisting of 4 original houses), and enjoy exploring two more old Cape wine estates in the Stellenbosch region. (Order of the route may vary depending on individual requirements - or conditions).

Other options available: Constantia or Durbanville or Grabouw/Elgin wine region.
Prices include wine tastings at different wine estates.
Excludes lunch and refreshments.

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WEST COAST ONE Day Tour
Head off North to the West Coast Fossil Park, and tour the habitat rehabilitation and fossil digs. Continue via Vredenburg to the picturesque tiny fishing village of Paternoster, visiting the little shop with historical artifacts and delicacies of the local culture. Drive the short distance to the Columbine Lighthouse and Nature Reserve. En route back to Cape Town go via Saldanha to the Geelbek Nature Reserve on the Langebaan Lagoon. Depart for Cape Town with a photo stop at Bloubergstrand for the classical view of Table Mountain.

Prices will then include transport, entrance fees to Fossil Park, Geelbek and Columbine Nature Reserves and Lighthouse.
Excludes lunch and refreshments.

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HERMANUS ONE Day Tour
Drive up the scenic Sir Lowreys Pass and continue to the wheat growing area of Caledon. Travel through Shaw’s mountain pass into the beautiful Hemel and Aarde valley to reach Hermanus. Hermanus is a fishing village with two harbours - the old harbour (now a museum), and the functioning new harbour. This is a prime whale viewing area during the months from July to October. The whales can be viewed from numerous restaurants or an easy walk along the Walker Bay coastline. The drive back to Cape Town is via the scenic coastal route and Gordons Bay.

Includes transport and entrance fees.
Excludes lunch and refreshments

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Cape Agulhas / Hermanus TWO DAY TOUR
Drive up the scenic Sir Lowreys Pass and continue to the wheat growing area of Caledon. Stop at the little farming town of Bredasdorp, and visit SA’s only shipwreck museum before driving on to the coast. Struisbaai, a small fishing village, is famous for its old fishermen's cottages. A short drive to Cape Agulhas - the southern most tip of the African continent. (34°39’ South), and stand with one foot in the Indian Ocean, and one foot in the Atlantic Ocean. Climb to the top of the Cape Agulhas lighthouse, and view the rugged coastline - the cause of many shipwrecks. Leave for Hermanus traveling through Shaw’s mountain pass into the beautiful Hemel and Aarde valley. Hermanus is a seaside fishing town with two harbours - the old harbour (now a museum), and the functioning new harbour. This is a prime whale viewing area during the months from July to October. The whales can be viewed from numerous restaurants or an easy walk along the Walker Bay coastline. Overnight accommodation is in either the Marine hotel or a luxury bed & breakfast. The following day, the adrenalin adventurers can have the unique experience of diving in a cage and encountering the Great White Shark. Hermanus offers beautiful walks (mountain reserve and coastal walks), fishing, shopping and has numerous little museums and art galleries. The leisurely drive back will be via the scenic coastal route, Cape Hangklip, along the False Bay coastline to Gordons Bay and on to Cape Town.

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West Coast / Cederberg / Bushman Paintings THREE OR FOUR DAY TOURS
Head off North to the West Coast Fossil Park, and tour the habitat rehabilitation and fossil digs. Continue via Citrusdal and Clanwilliam to Bushmans Kloof Lodge (SA Natural Heritage site - world’s largest open air gallery of bushman art, and a wildlife sanctuary). Enjoy excellent hospitality for one or two days exploring this unique destination, which includes game drives, visits to pristine bushman rock art sites, and endemic flora and fauna. Leave for a total change of scenery and atmosphere to visit the coastal fishing town of Lamberts Bay, with its famous Bird Island - home to thousands of Cape Gannets. Continue south (past St Helena - fishing and surfing) to the picturesque tiny fishing village of Paternoster, and visit the little shop with historical artifacts and delicacies of the local culture. Drive the short distance to the Columbine Lighthouse and Nature Reserve. Overnight at the luxury Blue Bay Lodge in Saldanha and enjoy walking along the beach - just 50 paces from the hotel. The next day explore Saldanha harbour, and the islands by boat. Travel to the nearby Langebaan Lagoon and visit the Geelbek Nature Reserve - famous for its wetland flora and birds. Depart for Cape Town with a photo stop at Bloubergstrand for the classical view of Table Mountain.

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For further information please email phil@glenhotel.co.za