Cape Town Urban Adventures - Unique day tours in over 100 cities!

Get the best views over Cape Town, and embark on one of the world’s greatest urban hikes, with this scenic climb to the top of Table Mountain. Set off from the base station of the Table Mountain Cable Way, climbing up using the dramatic Plattekloof Gorge to the top. Once there, walk to Mclear's Beacon soaking up the scenic views over Cape Town that stretch from historic Robben Island to the Cape of Good Hope. Get a final view of it all with a rotating cable car ride down to the base.

Itinerary

Set off from the base station of Table Mountain Cable Way on this hiking tour to the top of this impressive natural wonder. Listen to some of the mountain’s fascinating history, which is both a nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you start climbing the stone steps to the contour road leading to Plattekloof Gorge.

Admire the many awesome rock faces that adorn the gorge, before tackling the stone-stepped path leading to the summit some 600m above. Enjoy the pace of this moderate climb, stopping to catch your breath, and soaking up the breathtaking views, as often as our pace requires.

Continue the climb for roughly two hours to reach the flat top of the mountain. This is one of the world’s most stunning natural landmarks, and views from the top are sure to impress. Soak it all up before walking 10 minutes to the Top Cable Way Station to refresh with a cool drink. Set off at a relaxed pace on the 90-minute round trip walk to Maclear's Beacon. This walk is mainly on flat terrain and will give you great insight into the vegetation found on this flattop mountain. Admire the stunning views that take in the majestic False Bay, the sweep of the Cape Winelands far in the distance and the dramatic Cape of Good Hope.

From up here you can get a bird’s eye view of the entire peninsula with the ocean lapping around the cape far below. Arrive back at the Top Cable Way Station for the best final views of the Twelve Apostles, Atlantic Sea Board, Clifton beaches and Robben Island. The rotating cable car will entertain you with lasting vistas of Table Bay and Cape Town while descending the mountain. Relax back at the bottom of the mountain, where this unique Cape Town walking tour comes to an end.

Inclusion

Table Mountain Guide, 2 x 500ml water, light snacks, down ticket with cable car

Exclusion

Transportation from and to hotel, tips for your guide

Voucher Exchange details

Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

Confirmation of booking

Please contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

Your trip

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12

Dress Standard

Comfortable hiking shoes. Hat. Sunscreen. 2 x 500ml water. Light jacket. Light back-pack.

Tipping

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip

Child policy

Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Language

English

Cape Town Urban Adventures - Unique day tours in over 100 cities!