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- The best Garden Route tour packages
- What people love about Garden Route Tours
- Top operators in Garden Route
- Best places to start your Garden Route tour
- Discover Garden Route tours for every budget
- Garden Route tours for every group
- Top Garden Route travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Garden Route
- Contact our Garden Route travel experts
The best Garden Route tour packages
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MelissaGarden Route travel expert at TourRadar
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
79 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good tour with basic but good overnight stays. Landscape just beautiful.”
Ingunn, traveled in September 2024
- Paddle through the staggering scenery and abundant birdlife of Wilderness
- Follow orphaned African elephants at Buffelsdrift on their trek to the waterhole
- Head deep underground to the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves
Duration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness National Park, Sedgefield Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Hotspots2c From
- US$383
Cape Town and the Garden Route
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great trip we got to see most of the animals bar a leopard, tiger so very pleased.”
Gaile, traveled in October 2022
- Discover vibrant Cape Town as well as the beautiful Cape winelands and Hermanus
- Explore the stunning Garden Route, including Knysna, Mossel Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park
- See African wildlife on an exciting Game Drive at Botlierskop
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Swellendam, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, OudtshoornSee all destinations Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Expat Explore Travel From $1,455
19% Off- US$1,185You save $270
South Africa's Garden Route
34 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Wonderful experience of the Cape of South Africa's rich and varied cultural heritage, beautiful coast line, exotic fauna and wildlife.”
JontyProut, traveled in February 2020
- Explore Cape Town's vibrant waterfront
- Hike to the Cape Point lighthouse
- Visit Robben Island and Table Mountain
Duration 12 days Destinations Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Betty's Bay, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Addo Elephant National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Explore! From
19% Off- US$2,760
4 Day Garden Route Adventure
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was fantastic! I will definitely book through this company and tour guide again.”
Kelly, traveled in August 2022
- Explore the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn
- Ride an ostrich at a local farm
- Walk the Hanging Bridge in Tsitsikamma
Duration 4 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Stormsrivier, Wilderness National Park, Sedgefield, Albertinia, Hermanus, Betty's Bay Age Range 6 to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours & Safaris From
19% Off- US$591
3 Stellenbosch to Hermanus Cycle Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour provided assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage.”
Raman, traveled in August 2020
- Cycle from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek
- Explore historic Helshoogte Pass by bike
- Enjoy lunch and wine at a Franschhoek estate
Duration 3 days Destinations Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Grabouw, Hermanus, Betty's Bay, Gordons Bay Age Range 16 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Dutch Operator Adventure Shop From
19% Off- US$865
What people love about Garden Route Tours
- 3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
Very nice tour for people who want to explore Garden Route and do not have much time for it. Nev was an excellent guide.
- Cape Town and the Garden Route
The tour was very good and was certainly made extra special by our guidel Willhem who was so passionate about his homeland. My only criticism is how much time is spent on the coach. I'm aware we need to cover vasy distances but perhaps by adding 1 extra nights accommodation on the Garden Route would make it more relaxed. Everyone was exhausted by the time we got back to Capetown as so much is included.
- South Africa's Garden Route
We just thoroughly enjoyed it despite the 3 days of cold and rain in the middle.
Top operators in Garden Route
- 4.5 (508 reviews)
"The Tour with Paul was really amazing! Learned a lot!
- Tours
- 6 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 100 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 17h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $444
- 4.5 (13,562 reviews)
"Table Mountain (walking and cable car - we managed both but didn't walk to the top), the trip leader (Werner), ziplining, Addo, every aspect of the natural world there.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 16 to 85 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 34h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $350
- 5.0 (16 reviews)
"Great introduction to the Garden Route. The loop itinerary meant we saw different scenery all the time, coast and mountains and the plains in between. The guest houses surpassed our expectations and the Garden Route Game lodge chalets were a great experience. Benjamin our guide was friendly and informative and got us to all the included excursions and the optional ones in good time to make the most of them. He also ensured we saw key towns along the route and had plenty of photo stops and opportunities to get refreshments. Included meals were tasty and good quality. Included excursions were all good experiences. We added in the optional Elephant Sanctuary and Monkeyland visits, both of which were enjoyable experiences and a chance to see these animals up close but still in a 'wild' setting. All in all a very enjoyable tour, highly recommended if you're short on time but want to see the Garden Route sights.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 8 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 20h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $218
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92 tours in Garden RouteExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Garden Route. We have 92 adventures that vary from 3 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in February, this is also the most popular time of the year.Small Group
69 tours in Garden RouteVisit Garden Route with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.Personalized
61 tours in Garden RouteCompletely define your ideal trip to Garden Route with our dedicated tour operators. Choose from over 61 different tours to start your personalization.Private
39 tours in Garden RouteEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private Garden Route tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 39 itineraries to choose from.
Top Garden Route travel itineraries to fit your plans
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Cape Town, Montagu, Barrydale, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Albertinia, Swellendam, Hermanus, Stellenbosch
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TourRadar recommends visiting:
Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, George, Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Simon's Town
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TourRadar recommends visiting:
Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Franschhoek, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park
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Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
- Solo Travelers107 tours All tours for Solo Travelers
- Couples47 tours All tours for Couples
- Seniors (50+)45 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Garden Route
- Winter 2024 / 2025Whale watching peaks along the coastline. Cooler days ideal for hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park. Fewer crowds enhance the serene experience.
- December 2024 82 tours
- January 2025 popular 108 tours
- February 2025 108 tours
- Spring 2025Wildflowers bloom brightly, best seen in Wilderness National Park. Mild weather perfect for exploring Plettenberg Bay and outdoor markets.
- March 2025 popular 107 tours
- April 2025 103 tours
- May 2025 91 tours
- Summer 2025Ideal for beach trips at Knysna and Mossel Bay. Warm weather encourages water sports and vibrant festivals. Expect larger crowds enjoying the sun.
- June 2025 93 tours
- July 2025 98 tours
- August 2025 popular 99 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025Milder temperatures perfect for Oudtshoorn's ostrich farms visits. Enjoy quiet, scenic drives through the mountains. Fewer tourists grant a more relaxing atmosphere.
- September 2025 popular 102 tours
- October 2025 102 tours
- November 2025 84 tours
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