Hermanus Short Break

Enjoy three relaxing days in the small seaside town of Hermanus. This quaint town offers some of the best land based whale watching in the world.

South Africa > Hermanus

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3 Days, 2 Nights

During your time in Hermanus, you’ll transfer to Gansbaai for a boat based eco marine trip. From January to July you’ll be searching for African penguins, Seals, Dolphins, Great White Sharks, and various bird species. Also Humpback and Brydes Whales.  From July - December the focus will be on searching for Southern Right Whales. Enjoy a day at leisure before returning to Cape Town.

Highlights

  • 2 nights accommodation in the quaint town of Hermanus
  • Full day Marine Cruise

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cape Town - Hermanus

Transfer to Hermanus. Remainder of the day at leisure. Hermanus offers the best shore based whale watching in the world, mainly during August to November. Southern Right whales frequent Walker Bay, between June and December, the best time to have the unique experience of watching whales spyhopping, breaching and lobtailing from the cliff paths. Overnight Hermanus.

Day 2 - Hermanus

After breakfast, transfer to Gansbaai for a boat based eco marine trip (Jan-Jun), searching for African Penguins, Seals, Dolphins, Great White Sharks, various bird species, Humpback and Brydes Whales. From Jul-Dec the focus will be on searching for Southern Right Whales. Return to Hermanus in the afternoon.

Hermanus - Cape Town

Day at leisure until transfer to Cape Town city or Cape Town airport.

Details

  • 2 nights accommodation in Hermanus
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Full day Marine Cruise
     

 

 

Group Size

Minimum 2

Dates

Daily,  year round;  August - November is peak season for Southern Right Whale viewing.

Price

From $240 per person twin share

Trip Terms

Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share. Single supplements apply.  Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices.  Airlines frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges. Prices are current at time of posting (2/29/12) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed.

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This Vacation

Hermanus Short Break

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South Africa
Hermanus

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Escorted Tours
Family Friendly
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Unique Eco-Adventures

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