Cape Town Explorer | 2025

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • FAQ
  • Dates

In just 4 days, you’ll go from catching the mountain-top views (from a cable car) to exploring the nooks and crannies of Cape Town’s streets with a local guide. But that’s not all. You’ll also learn all about Apartheid, take a South African cooking class, taste authentic wine, and even kayak with penguins! It’s just one city, but it’ll keep you satisfied for days.

Highlights
  • Ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking 360° views.
  • Explore the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood and the historical sites of Cape Town's city center.
  • Visit the bustling V&A Waterfront for scenic harbour views.
  • Take a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to the south-western tip of Africa, Cape Point.
  • Visit Boulders Beach to see a colony of African penguins and enjoy the opportunity to kayak with them.
  • Experience a MasterChef-style cooking class in Cape Town.
  • Enjoy wine tasting with stunning views to round off your day.
Dining Summary
  • 2 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
  • Cape Town: Cable the Table! Take a scenic ride to the top of one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of Nature’ for 360° views of Cape Town.
  • Cape Town: Bo-Kaap. The City Centre. V&A Waterfront. This tour takes in all the historical sites & attractions of the Mother City.
  • Cape Town: Stroll around the scenic harbour and enjoy some Insta-worthy views, at South Africa's most-visited attraction.
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and dinner are not included in the tour package.
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as a township tour, kayaking with penguins, and wine tasting are not included.
Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not covered.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be arranged separately.
Destinations
  • Africa
  • South Africa
Tour Types
  • Sightseeing
  • Canoeing-Kayaking
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Wine Tasting
  • Cultural
  • Foodie and Wine Tours

Location: Cape Town

Buckle up, explorers. Our adventure through South Africa’s shining capital begins today. Drop your bags off at the hotel where you’ll meet your Trip Manager & Contiki fam. Tonight, we'll grab walkabout dinner. Spend some time with your new crew. Eat your heart out (and catch some sleep!). We've got a full day of exploring tomorrow.<br/>

Accommodation: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Location: Cape Town

Morning! It’s time to leave your breakfast table for another one. Today we’re riding a cable car to the very top of Table Mountain! After that, we’ll explore Cape Town’s hotspots (with a local guide, ofc). You’re free to spend the rest of the day however you like. How about visiting V&A Waterfront? Or taking a township tour to learn more about the Apartheid period? Whatever you do, don’t forget to save some space in your tummy for a MasterChef-style cooking class that you definitely wouldn’t wanna miss.<br/>

Accommodation: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Cape Town

Wanna take advantage of Cape Town’s coolest local excursions? Today’s the day. You can choose to ride along the scenic cliffs of Chapman’s Peak, all the way down to south-western tip of Africa (AKA Cape Point). And then, we'll stop off at Boulders Beach to admire a colony of adorable African penguins - with a chance to go kayaking with them too! What next? How 'bout wine tasting (with a view) to round off an incredible day?<br/>

Accommodation: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Cape Town

It’s time to say goodbye, but not before one final breakfast with your crew. Do we wanna leave Cape Town? Nope. But do we have another awesome destination waiting for us? Definitely. So, don't forget to keep in touch for a brand new adventure!<br/>

Included
  • Breakfast
    -Enjoy 2 breakfasts during your stay in Cape Town.
  • Cable Car Ride
    -Take a scenic ride to the top of Table Mountain for 360° views of Cape Town.
  • City Tour
    -Explore Cape Town's historical sites and attractions including Bo-Kaap, the City Centre, and V&A Waterfront.
  • Scenic Harbour Stroll
    -Stroll around the scenic harbour and enjoy views at South Africa's most-visited attraction.
  • Accommodation
    -Stay at the Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar) during your tour.
  • Local Transportation
    -Explore Cape Town with convenient local transportation, including a scenic cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain and guided tours of the city's hotspots.

Not Included
  • Lunch and Dinner
    -Lunch and dinner are not included in the tour package.
  • Optional Excursions
    -Optional excursions such as a township tour, kayaking with penguins, and wine tasting are not included.
  • Personal Expenses
    -Any personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not covered.
  • Travel Insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be arranged separately.
The tour includes 2 breakfasts during the stay in Cape Town. Lunch and dinner are not included in the tour package.
Yes, optional excursions such as a township tour, kayaking with penguins, and wine tasting are available but not included in the tour package.
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package and is recommended to be arranged separately.
Included activities are a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, a city tour of Cape Town's historical sites and attractions, and a scenic harbour stroll at the V&A Waterfront.
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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The tour includes convenient local transportation, such as a scenic cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain and guided tours of Cape Town's hotspots.
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Guests will stay at the Waterfront Breakwater Lodge or a similar accommodation, which offers comfortable lodging with easy access to Cape Town's attractions and scenic views.
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

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13-Jul-2025
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13-Jul-2025
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27-Jul-2025
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10-Aug-2025
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24-Aug-2025
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24-Aug-2025
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24-Aug-2025
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28-Sep-2025
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28-Sep-2025
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28-Sep-2025
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05-Oct-2025
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12-Oct-2025
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12-Oct-2025
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19-Oct-2025
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19-Oct-2025
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19-Oct-2025
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26-Oct-2025
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26-Oct-2025
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26-Oct-2025
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02-Nov-2025
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02-Nov-2025
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02-Nov-2025
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09-Nov-2025
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09-Nov-2025
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09-Nov-2025
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23-Nov-2025
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23-Nov-2025
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23-Nov-2025
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21-Dec-2025
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21-Dec-2025
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21-Dec-2025
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This tour is operated by Contiki

4 days from £340 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Cape Town
Finish:Cape Town
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: AACEA20
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