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GROUP EXPERIENCE (GROOT DRAKENSTEIN)

Franschhoek

Activity Description

Please note groups exceeding 32 guests cannot be accommodated on this service.

Groups experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Simonsberg Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards, stopping at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates. The itinerary covers up to three wine estates in the Simonsberg Valley, each with a character as rich and individual as the wines they produce. Several of the wine estates on the itinerary boast world-class restaurants and a lunch or picnic stop can be included upon request.

FORMAT
Groups will visit up to 3 wine estates in the Franschhoek Valley over the course of the day by double-decker tram and open-air tram bus.

ITINERARY SELECTION
ITINERARY 1 (Start @ 10:35 am)
Plaisir (Wine Tasting)
Allée Bleue (Lunch)
Zorgvliet (Wine Tasting)

ITINERARY 2 (Start @ 11:35 am)
Plaisir (Lunch)
Zorgvliet (Wine Tasting)
Allée Bleue (Wine Tasting)

ITINERARY 3 (Start @ 10:35 am)
Plaisir (Wine Tasting)
Zorgvliet (Lunch)
Allée Bleue (Wine Tasting)

*Please note all lunch bookings will be subject to availability.

KINDLY ENSURE TO SELECT A SPECIFIC ITINERARY WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING.

The tour is strictly a wine-tasting experience and does not host celebration events such as birthdays or bachelor/bachelorette parties as the estates visited are primarily wine-tasting venues and not party venues. In order to properly exercise their duties, the Franschhoek Wine Tram staff members place a legitimate expectation on all guests not to behave in an unacceptably loud, disruptive, offensive, or intoxicated manner. Should any such behaviour be exhibited the Franschhoek Wine Tram reserves its right to suspend or withdraw its services. All vehicles are fitted with CCTV and monitored throughout the service.

CANCELLATION POLICY (All services including chauffeur/transfer services):
5 days + = 100% REFUND
Less than 5 days before scheduled TIME SLOT = No Refund

Please send a cancellation email to info@winetram.co.za including your booking ID on the subject to request a refund.

Passengers may dine at one of several restaurants on the tour. To avoid disappointment, it is highly recommended that passengers make reservations for lunch/picnic at least 24-48 hours in advance. Food or open alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the tour though food and drinks are available for purchase at the wine estates. Wine tastings can be purchased at each wine estate directly.

Tickets are to be collected on the day of your tour. Please be at the Ticket Office +/-20 minutes prior to your departure time.

Please take note that pets are not permitted on the tour.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenThe service runs daily except for 24th December, 25th December, 31st December and 1st January.
WhereDrakenstein Station. Please see location details below: Drakenstein Station -33.856118, 18.976446 Link to Maps: https://www.google.co.za/maps/place/Groot-Drakenstein/@-33.8204636,18.9791936,12z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sdrakenstein+station!3m4!1s0x0:0xd65629ece21073e!8m2!3d-33.8633244!4d18.9769506 Where can I park my car? Groot Drakenstein ticket office can park their cars at the station located on the corner of the R45 and R310 roads.
WeatherBoth the tram and tram-bus are fairly well protected from the rain but on the rare occasion the service may be cancelled due to weather conditions or mechanical problems without notice in which case full refunds will be issued.
What to WearWe will be travelling with open blinds and windows for your safety, please wear warm comfortable clothes & shoes on cold days.
Things to BringBooking confirmation, water & sunscreen
Guests or Spectators

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsAll transport during the Experience, excluding chauffeur service.
Exclusions

All wine-tasting fees and lunch
Chauffer/Transfer – Please note transfers are added at an additional cost to your booking.

Notes

DEPARTURE – 10:35 AM from the Groot Drakenstein Station, Ticket Office.

PLEASE NOTE ALL TASTINGS AND LUNCHES ARE SETTLED WITH THE ESTATES DIRECTLY.

KINDLY ENSURE TO SELECT A SPECIFIC ITINERARY WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING.

Please note all our tours are not wheelchair friendly as the vehicles are all safari-type vehicles. All clients travelling with us need to be mobile due to stairs in all vehicles as well as accessibility at the wine estates. Please contact our offices (info@winetram.co.za or 021 300 0338) for personalised options.

Customer Reviews

Excellent time! - Roy Muasya


Special Thanks to our guide, Very friendly and helpful stuff. We enjoy our day,and definitely will be back again. - Inna Tur


It was time for our company's annual yearend function, and we decided on your wine tram experience. Everybody present had a lovely time. Just wished we had more time spend on the tram itself as the different estates was very closed to each other, but overall we had a lovely experience. Our tour guide was also awesome, big ups to Desne. Thank you again for hosting our group. - Hortec (Janobia)


We had an excellent time. Everybody enjoyed the whole day, our bus was perfectly on time,. the same with the tram. Our guide was great, helpful and very professional. We will definitely do this in future again on a different line. Great atmosphere on the bus and the tram. Welldone - Louise Visagie




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