1h30m – Horse Trail At Wine Valley Adventures
4.9
10 Ratings
Simondium
Join Wine Valley Adventures for a thrilling 1.5-hour horse trail and explore the stunning nature, wine, and cuisine just 40 minutes away from Cape Town Airport!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vrede en Lust Wine Estate - Enjoy our 1h30m Horse Trail at the historic Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, nestled in the foothills of the Simonsberg in South Africa’s most celebrated Franschhoek wine valley. A unique way to explore the area at a gentle pace allowing you to take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This trail is slightly longer and meanders under the oak trees through the vineyards of the working farm and along the river.
Any riders arriving late will forfeit time out of their booking. A minimum of 2 riders is required for a ride to go out. Group size limited to 15 riders. For larger parties, please contact us so we can accommodate your needs. No under 8’s on horses. This service is weather dependent. All of our trails are led by experienced guides, ensuring a safe and memorable experience. We are conscious about the environment, we respect nature and adhere to strict operating guidelines to protect the amazing space we operate in.
We do not allow any rider over 95kg on a horse and reserve the right to put a rider on a scale should we feel that they are over the weight limit. If you are over the weight limit when making the booking you will not be liable for a refund.
What's Included
- Use of horse
- Use of helmet
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from activities
Additional Information
Wine Valley Adventures is devoted to delving into nature, equine experiences, delectable wines and true-to-form culinary delights, serving up an unbeatable journey just 40 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
Join us for an unrivaled off-road exploration unlike any other! We proffer a distinct adventure for guests of every lifestyle and every age. Meet Michelle, the proprietor, as she imparts wisdom from over three decades of operation, revealing her prized insights into the internationally renowned wine regions of Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch!
- Minimum age is 6 years
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, epilepsy or other serious medical conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Location
Vrede en Lust Wine Estate
Departure Point: Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, Franschhoek
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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X757kodanielw
Nov 16, 2023
Fantastic experience - What a fantastic experience- Michelle and her horses were wonderful, we had a great afternoon and highly recommend this!
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Leelie
Dec 27, 2022
Wonderful, memorable - We had a large group 15 riders 7 on ATVs and 8 on horseback. Super well accommodated for both. Great staff. It was hot but they provisioned us well for the heat. We rode as 3 families with kids and adults. All the staff were delightful. Very much a family feel of the operation in the best possible sense of the term. Would HIGHLY recommend. It is dusty but that is part of the climate recommend sunglasses as a result.
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Ianbriggs57
Nov 27, 2022
Fab experience - We couldn’t praise our hosts here enough, we are three older middle aged people with little or no riding experience and Michelle and her niece made sure we had a great safe experience. We rode through the vineyards and bush with plenty of chat about what we saw , pointing out things of interest.we would recommend 1000%
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Naturefun
Oct 2, 2022
A memorable experience with family - We enjoyed sharing the trial ride with our kids. They never rode horses before and was a bit scared at first, but with the great guidance of owner Michelle and exceptionally well trained horses they quickly became confident riders. It is definitely recomendable and we had a great experience all together. The beautiful farm with its incredible views is the perfect setting. We also enjoyed the company of their friendly Jack Russel, Lexi leading the way!
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Eedybeedy
Apr 21, 2022
Horse power in the wine lands - Looking for a family activity in Cape Town, we read about the combination of a dedicated horse breeder/rider and the film industry and decided to try it out. It was definitely worth the trip. The horses are very well looked after with lots of space and love.
Thanks for a fantastic (and fast) ride!
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Daniel
Jul 27, 2021
Unforgettable Experience with Michelle and Wine Valley Adventures! - What a wonderful experience! We had a beach ride scheduled with another provider that was cancelled, and so our guide arranged for us to ride with Wine Valley Adventures. He told us "this will be much better than the place your travel agent booked". And he was so right! My daughter and I spent an unforgettable 1.5 hours with Michelle, the owner, riding through the vineyards of wine country. It was beautiful, Michelle was tremendous, so fun, energetic, and informative. This was not just a trail ride, but we were able to canter for long stretches (only because we wanted to, she does the rides for all levels). Combine this with a trip to wine country (sample the wines AFTER your ride!) and you will have one spectacular day. Riding with Wine Country Adventures and Michelle was literally the highlight of our 2 week trip to South Africa.
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Maren_w
Oct 17, 2019
Horse Trail In Capetown's Winearea - We had a wonderful horsetrail in the beautiful scenery of Paarl! Michelle was super nice and caring and all horses were very well trained and absolutely healthy. Best trip ever!!
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Jan
Oct 28, 2018
The horses are amazing - The most wonderful tour you can book if you want to relax from busy Cape Town. Spending 2 hours with the wonderful horses of Michelle will be a time you never forget.
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Curiousmeerkatjie
Jan 19, 2022
Lovely ride on a gorgeous farm - I booked the 1.5 hour horse trail with Wine Valley Adventures.
There are some stunning horses at Rheebokskloof. I think these horses know they are fabulous since they walk with a swagger. You won't be riding Black Beauty but it is worth having a look
Anyhow..back to the horse trail experience. On arrival a friendly member of the team accompanied me to a nearby paddock and showed me the foals - it was such a treat.
My guide for the ride was Pigeon - the owner Michelle was not at the property.
I am an experienced rider. Despite this we only cantered once or twice. I would have liked to see a bit more of this gorgeous farm. Maybe we did the same loop they would do if you book the one hour horse trail. I think I spent R850 and I would therefore recommend that you rather do the one or two hour trails which might offer better value if that is a concern.
I got to spend the morning with my favourite animal in the world and therefore I highly recommend this experience.
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