The Garden Route 10 Days

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  Megan

  Asked on February 10th, 2026

  If i only reach cape town on 15 Aug, possible to join the tour?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    Yes, that would be possible as the Tour allows 3 days in Cape Town at the start. We offer options of shared dorms or private en-suite twin/double rooms within the Backpacker lodges. These can often surprise you with the level and quality of accommodation provided. And then the 3rd option is really lovely deluxe guesthouses and small boutique style hotels instead of the backpacker lodges. Prices for 14th August departure: Dorms: $1425 per person, Twin room: $1480 per person, Guest house: $2015 per person.
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    Megan

    Traveler•Written February 2026

    Can i check if i arrive on 15 Aug, will it be cheaper for hostel private room for 2? Also, how many people will be on the tour? At Hermanus, am i able to go whale watching as it is during season in August.
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    There is a maximum of 12 people on this tour and I can calculate a discount for one less day if you want to start on 15th. You are correct that August is a good time for spotting whales at Hermanus, you can often spot them from the shore but you will have the opportunity to do an optional whale watching boat excursion.
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    Megan

    Traveler•Written February 2026

    How much is it for hostel private ensuite room for 2 pax if we start on 15 August?
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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2026

    Yes, we can reduce the trip price to USD $1427 per person.
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  Kate

  Asked on April 28th, 2025

  Could we do both optional Cape Town activities (Winelands & Cape Peninsula)? One each day for the two free days in Cape Town and what would be the cost? Could we schedule a return ride to the airport on Thursday 8/14 included in the tour price? Also, since we will three more days at the end of the tour is there a chance to schedule any activities those days - we would be interested in going to Table Mountain and Lion's Head/Signal Hill and having guided hiking. And if so, approximate costs? Could we have examples of the likely accommodations for both the Backpacker hotels and more deluxe accommodations (and any additional costs so we would have an idea of any added costs? Would we be able to leave some luggage in a secure location at hotel in Cape Town while we travel the Garden Route? We would want to do a whale watching excursion in Hermanus, would we be missing other activities listed to do this?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2025

    We don't arrange trips in Cape Town other than the ones listed: One Day Cape Winelands group tour - R1400 per person, One Day Cape Peninsula group tour - R1550 per person. Whale watching - R1320 per person, on the Monday only, you don't miss any activities. You can easily arrange Cape Town activities by booking online or with accommodation reception. We usually book the same accommodation at the start and end so you can leave your luggage in the start hostel/guesthouse.
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  Chelsea

  Asked on March 24th, 2025

  Can I join this tour in 1 Nov

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2025

    We have a group tour from the 7th of Nov 2025 to the 16th of Nov 2025. Group tour prices: Backpacker Shared Dorm - A$2050.00 per person, Backpacker twin/dbl - A$2280.00 per person, Deluxe guesthouse - A$3075.00 per person
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  Christine

  Asked on July 9th, 2024

  I need to book a private single but I don't see this option

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2024

    On this trip, Tour Radar lists the backpacker shared dorm rooms option. Then, we can also assist with two additional accommodation levels. These are: - backpacker private room option. Tour price at A$2065 and the mandatory single supplement of A$545. - guesthouse level option. Tour price at A$2575 and the mandatory single supplement of A$685.
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  Jacqueline

  Asked on July 6th, 2024

  I am interested in the 10 day Garden Route tour of South Africa. I will be traveling with my parents. I want to book tickets for all 3 of us together but when i go to book the accommodation it is not letting choose 3 people per room. I would love to stay close to where my parents are staying since they are on the older side. How do i solve this issue? Second question is diet - both my parents I eat only fish and chicken for non-vegetarian. If you have a beef or pork dish, will there be a chicken option?

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2024

    We do not offer our guest house level for December trips as this is peak season. We can offer private rooms in the backpacks which may accommodate 3 adults in a room. As for your dietary needs we will be able to accommodate your needs.
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  Vanessa

  Asked on May 23rd, 2024

  Is it possible to book this trip for a single person? Every time I try to assign a room for one person, it says the room type is only for two people.

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    Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2024

    We offer this trip on 3 levels of accommodation: Shared backpacker dorm rooms, Private backpacker dorm rooms with single supplement mandatory, and Guest house accommodation with single supplement mandatory.