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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 12
- Age range 18 to 65
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Winner Tour of the Year Award 2019 - South Africa
- Spot colonies endangered penguins
- Relax in the seaside town of Hermanus
- Be brave and go shark cage diving
- Enjoy unforgettable wine tastings
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas
- Day 2 Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn
- Day 3 Oudtshoorn – Wilderness – Sedgefield
- Day 4 Sedgefield - Knysna - Tsitsikamma - Addo
- Day 5 Addo – Wilderness
- Day 6 Wilderness/Sedgefield - Cape Town
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Earthstompers Adventures
Number of tours
3
Age Range
18 to 65 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
100%
Earthstompers Adventures is a South African tour company, established in...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- PMPaula· March 18th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishOverall, we were very happy with the trip and are glad that we booked it. The guided tour gave us the opportunity to see a lot in just a few days and we always felt safe. We experienced lots of great things and got to know nice people. We had booked Double Room Backpacker and were very happy with it, always very nice rooms. Even when one of us was unwell, Mark (tour guide) supported us well. However, it has to be said that the many activities also put time pressure on us. The evening before, the tour guide drew up a schedule for the next day. We were often no longer on schedule after the first activity and then had to rush a bit or had less time at the other stops. On the other hand, this is understandable as we had to arrive at the accommodation on time in the evening. We also underestimated how much you actually sit in the car. On some days, it felt like we were just sitting in the car. However, this is also understandable as you have to cover a lot of distance on the Garden Route. We would also have liked better communication from the tour guide. Basically, there were always clear instructions, but we would have liked more information. Many people asked questions and Mark had difficulty answering everything at the same time, which led to confusion on several occasions and ultimately we weren't sure what the plan was. In general, we thought that the tour was a bit more active, as this was also stated in the description. However, our tour group also included pensioners who had little interest in hiking, for example, which we thought was a shame. On one day, for example, we went on a hike in pairs, as we had informed ourselves independently.Show moreTrip date: March 2025
Veronique· February 1st, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishGreat tour, lots of great places and spots!!! Great accommodations!!! A lot of program, a little more time to do it yourself would have been nice.Show moreTrip date: January 2025- Jodie· January 14th, 2025The tour itself was great and a good experience. I would not recommend it for solo American traveler as the tour guide apparently had a bad experience with Americans and I wasn't able to change his mind on the stereotype.Show more
Earthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewGood day, Jodie Thank you very much for your review. We're so happy that you enjoyed your Garden Route & Addo tour with us over the December holidays in South Africa. We are disappointed to hear that you and your guide were not aligned and that you... Show moreTrip date: December 2024 - Chitradevi· December 26th, 2024I had an amazing tour! Gareth was amazing and knows what he is doing. He goes all the way out to please us! The itenary is good too. I loved all the accomodation chosen!Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- LKLuca· December 19th, 2024Amazing tour and best tour guide one can wish forShow moreTrip date: December 2024
- Omar· November 26th, 2024Me & my mother took this tour back in early May, with Gareth being our tour guide. I'm a little late on writing this review but rather late than never! I just want to say that it was amazing. We were astonished by how good all the food was. It was a steal! The sights and activities were excellent, including the company of the travel mates. Lastly, our guide Gareth, I really liked his attitude and how straightforward he was, a good sense of humor too. Couldn't recommend this tour of the Garden Route enough, 10/10!Show more
Trip date: May 2024 - MVManzi· October 24th, 2024This tour was amazing. So much was packed into 6 days, but it never felt like we were rushing through things.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Denise· September 27th, 2024This trip was one of the best trips of my life! All the stops, meals & accommodations were spectral! Gareth made the trip out of the world.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- bianca margarida· September 22nd, 2024Excellent guide (Eli is very knowledge) i will recommend this tour if u don't have much time in Cape Town and u don't want miss anything.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Kate· August 11th, 2024Travelling with Earthstompers was nothing short of amazing. Everything was planned to perfection, it was a complete stress free experience. The planned day to day activities were diverse and catered to everyone’s interests especially the optional activities. The accommodation was of a good standard for a backpacking tour and the meals included were nice and catered for different needs such as vegetarians. Our guide, Christine went above and beyond for the whole group, she was fantastic! She was chatty, knowledgable, fun and always had a smile on her face. Christine put huge effort into ensuring we all had an amazing experience, encouraged bonding and conversation among the group and took lots of memorable photos for us along the way. I truly could not fault her! I would highly recommended Earth Stompers to anyone travelling to South Africa.Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for the wonderful review, Kate! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Garden Route & Addo tour! Christine is an exceptional guide whom we're very lucky to have as part of our team of superguides. We'll be sure to pass your... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Timotheus
Asked on February 24th, 2025What are the approximate costs for lunches and minor expenses?
Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025Lunches can be anything from R50-R150, ranging from on-the-go to sit-down lunches. Cool drinks/water is about R15 with beers/ciders/wine at approximately R20-R25. Other expenses can include curios, gifts, and snacks.
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Muhammad
Asked on January 15th, 2025Is it possible to bring a regular suitcase when staying in backpacker accommodations? Are there luggage restrictions during the trip?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
Whether you book guesthouse or backpacker accommodation, our luggage trailers are specifically designed for each passenger to have one suitcase and one 'carry-on'-sized piece of luggage. Suitcase size is limited to the dimension of 67 cm (26 in) by 45 cm (18 in), and carry on is limited to the dimension of 48 cm (19 in) by 32 cm (13 in). There are generally not porters or staff available to assist with luggage – your luggage should be of a size and weight you can comfortably manage yourself. Hard or soft suitcases are fine.
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Nathan
Asked on January 13th, 2025I was wondering how the safety was ensured if it's backpackers or guesthouses stays ?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
We make use of small owner run accommodation that we have selected over the years for their cleanliness, unique setting, and atmosphere.
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Katie
Asked on January 10th, 2025Would you have an option or alternative without the canoeing?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
The paddle up the Touw River is beautiful and a highlight for guests. Our guides have experience and you will be in safe hands. If you wish to not participate in this activity, you can chat to your guide on tour and you can hike all the way to the waterfall.
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Marlene
Asked on December 17th, 2024Can you cater for a low gluten diet? I am gluten intolerant, not coeliac. There can be a little gluten in the meal and the occasional regular biscuit/cake, but i cannot eat cereal, bread, pizza, pasta, couscous, etc for my main meals (I also cannot eat oats or tapioca flour, which are in some gluten-free replacements). It would be useful if you could let me know!
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
We are able to cater for vegetarian and vegan diets but not strict vegan, gluten-free, lactose free or halal diets. Breakfasts always have a fruit/yogurt option. Most places are happy to offer Gluten Free bread with breakfast. We mostly make use of our small owner run accommodation service providers for providing our groups with local meals. Gluten are being used in all kitchens on a daily basis and there can always be a small risk of cross contamination even when attempting to provide a gluten free option.
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Marlene
Traveler•Written December 2024Is the 6th to 11th Jan trip definitely running? And can you tell me the demographics of those currently booked on the trip (eg, age, sex, and whether they are booked as a group/couple or solo)? I would book the single room option. Are there any discounts available for late booking for example?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
Our tour is guaranteed to depart on 6 January. So far we have 7 confirmed guests, they are British, Australian, German and New Zealand with 3 solo travellers. Ages are 20's, 30's & 50's. I am unable to offer any discount for this tour as we believe all guests should pay the same rate for our tour.
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Uwe
Asked on December 6th, 2024How is customer support handled during the tour?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
Customer support is available throughout the tour, with guides and tour operators accessible for any inquiries or concerns.
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Marjorie
Asked on November 27th, 2024Can special diet requests be accommodated?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, special diet requests can be accommodated with prior notice.
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Scott
Asked on November 12th, 2024When would we be able to add optional extras like sandboarding and the open-top safari to the itinerary?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
Once booking is made we will send you a booking form on which you can mark which optional extra activities you would like to add. All activities, except for the Shark Cage Dive, will be paid direct to the supplier. Guests who wish to join the optional sunrise game drive will pay cash direct to the guide who will then inform the office to book.
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Alex
Asked on November 8th, 2024Was wondering if it was possible to have a private room at the backpacker/hostel accommodations? We love hostels but are in our late 30s now and would need our own room.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
We make use of small owner run accommodations and can definitely accommodate you in a private ensuite room. We offer 2 types of accommodation on our Garden Route Tours, backpackers have more of a social vibe and are better for clients looking for a bit of atmosphere. Guesthouses are a more private, quieter, luxurious experience. Backpacker and guesthouse clients travel together in the same tour vehicle.
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Alex
Traveler•Written November 2024Does this tour pass through or stop in Elizabeth City? My wife would really like to get a T-shirt from there.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
We take a maximum of 12 guests on tour and if we have more enquiries we will then have 2 tours on the road. The first tour goes to Port Elizabeth but second tour does not go to Port Elizabeth. We place guests on tours according to accommodation availability so for now I am unable to say on which tour you would be.
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Jesse
Asked on November 7th, 2024Can I pay for the Addo Game Drive in USD?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
Unfortunately, the Addo Game Drive can only be paid in South African Rand.
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