is it a hotel room with private bathroom? is it possible to have a room for 3 with private bathroom?

We offer this trip on 3 accommodation levels: - dorm rooms wth shared bathrooms - backpacker level rooms with private bathrooms - can accommodate 3 people in most locations - guesthouse level rooms with private rooms - can accommodate maximum 2 per room

Are there alternative accomodation options other than the backpackers? We would like something more comfortable and are not interested in staying at a backpackers

We offer this trip at two accommodation levels. 1)backpack and 2) guesthouse. The backpack level is priced from A$A$1955.00 per person based on private rooms - 2 per room, and the guesthouse level is priced from A$2355.00 per person, 2 per room.

is it possible to join the journey on saturday 11.th november and therefor pay a little less? I'll be in Cape town bevor and I have my accommodation until saturday morning. So I just need to change the accommodation and need no transfer.

We are unable to offer a discount for joining the trip a day after the trip start date. We have space on our 10th of Nov 2023 till 17th of Nov 2023 departure priced at $1385.00 per person sharing basis, in the Deluxe guesthouse and the backpacker shared dorm option is priced at $945.00 per person sharing basis.

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The Garden Route - 8 days

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From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

Cape Town
Hermanus
Tsitsikamma National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
Port Elizabeth

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Highlights

Explore Cape Town's historical landmarks
See penguins at Betties Bay
Taste wines on Route 62
Canoe through Wilderness National Park
Go on safari in Addo Elephant National Park

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive in Cape Town
Day 2 Free Day in Cape Town
Day 3 Free Day in Cape Town
Day 4 Cape Coast- Hermanus, Betties Bay, Cape Agulhas, Shark Cage Diving
Day 5 Route 62, Winery Stop, Ostrich Farm
Day 6 Wilderness National Park and Knysna
Day 7 Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
Day 8 Safari in Addo Elephant National Park, Transfer to Port Elizabeth

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Trip date: September 2023

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Ali
Asked on October 21st, 2024
is it a hotel room with private bathroom? is it possible to have a room for 3 with private bathroom?
Accommodation
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  We offer this trip on 3 accommodation levels: - dorm rooms wth shared bathrooms - backpacker level rooms with private bathrooms - can accommodate 3 people in most locations - guesthouse level rooms with private rooms - can accommodate maximum 2 per room
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Virginia
Asked on May 12th, 2024
Are there alternative accomodation options other than the backpackers? We would like something more comfortable and are not interested in staying at a backpackers
Accommodation
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  We offer this trip at two accommodation levels. 1)backpack and 2) guesthouse. The backpack level is priced from A$A$1955.00 per person based on private rooms - 2 per room, and the guesthouse level is priced from A$2355.00 per person, 2 per room.
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Kate
Asked on July 26th, 2023
is it possible to join the journey on saturday 11.th november and therefor pay a little less? I'll be in Cape town bevor and I have my accommodation until saturday morning. So I just need to change the accommodation and need no transfer.
Price / Availability
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- Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2023
  We are unable to offer a discount for joining the trip a day after the trip start date. We have space on our 10th of Nov 2023 till 17th of Nov 2023 departure priced at $1385.00 per person sharing basis, in the Deluxe guesthouse and the backpacker shared dorm option is priced at $945.00 per person sharing basis.

From

NZ $1,915 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before January 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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