What to do and see in Hermanus, Western Cape: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

Walkerbay Adventures has been operating adventure tours in Hermanus since 1999. We specialize in sea kayaking tours in Walker Bay whale sanctuary and we can assist you with reservations of every adventure tour operated in Hermanus, some of them offered at discounted rates. We offer helpful assistance with reservations and inquiries, and advice on anything about Hermanus.

Percy Tours specialize in organizing completely individualised Holidays, Tours, 100's of Activities, Adventures and visits to Attractions; Excursions, Vacations and Accommodation across the entire spectrum of the Hermanus and Cape Town regions, while also offering high comfort in our fleet of luxury Chauffeur Tour Guide driven modern Air/Con vehicles, allowing you to explore the incredibly pretty scenery. Wine Tours, Whale watching, Great White Shark cage diving, Quad Biking thro Vineyards, Safaris, Kayaking, Flower reserves, Tree Top canopy slides, Cessna light-plane flights over the Whales, Paintball, African animals, nature, cuisine, cultural experiences, Cape Town area explorations, Cape Point, scenic road trips and all sorts of adventure activities and much more chilled-out pursuits too for all the family......

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We offer Bike rentals, mountain bike tours, electric city bike hire, electric mountain bike tours, electric mountain bike rentals, full suspension mountain bike rentals, city bike hire, electric mountain bike wine tours, fat bike rentals, bike hire in and around the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus'.

Tucked away between the picturesque mountain of the Hemel and Aarde Valley near Hermanus is Heaven & Earth Horse Trail Rides on Karweyderskraal Farm. Whether you would like to enjoy a slow gaited walk or an adventurous outride on horseback, we offer a variety of trails with scenic mountain views and wine tasting on spectacular wine estates.

Neptune's Divers and cruises offers an variety activities. Our 36ft catamaran Ocean Quest offers all inclusive sunset cruises, Eco Tours, Scuba Diving excursions, PADI scuba diving and freediving courses, half day and full day charters and also film crew support on request. We also outsource activities like whale watching, Kayaking, paragliding, wine tours, shark cage diving, scenic flights and a variety of other activities.

The Book Collector is an antiquarian bookstore in the cultural heart of the seaside village of Hermanus from where it sells and ships literary treasures to book lovers and collectors across the world. The store prides itself on its collection of Africana and Militaria. Works on South Africa’s political and cultural history – in both English and Afrikaans – are popular choices for locals and tourists alike. Apart from the Literary Classics, the store’s shelves are piled ceiling-high with works on History, Politics, Travel and Exploration, Archeology, Mythology, Religion, Esoterica, Self-Help, Psychology, Philosophy, Biographies, Business, Science, Wild Life, Gardening, Cooking, Music, Art, as well as Arts and Crafts, and even Pets. It also has some hard-to-find Car and Motorcycle Manuals. This quaint little book shop also has a fine selection of First Editions and Signed copies. Popular fiction can be found on the Daily Sale Table. Come and Explore!

Two of the most important attractions in South Africa are safari and wine. The picturesque Hemel and Aarde valley famous for its boutique wineries is just a stone’s throw from Hermanus town centre. By combining a safari experience with our wine tour Hermanus Wine Hoppers’ hop on hop off service truly offers their visitors a unique experience with a fleet of 3 converted safari style vehicles.

BOAT BASED WHALE WATCHING IN HERMANUS. Our memorable whale-watching trips are informative and educational. We mostly encounter the Southern Right whales, seals, penguins and marine birds, and often see dolphins, Bryde’s and Humpback whales on many of our trips. The purpose-built catamaran, Miroshca complies with all safety regulations and provides spectacular viewing and comfort. Qualified, experienced skipper with Whale Specialist and Interpreter guide on board- Light refreshments included- DVD of tour available- Licensed permit holder. Daily Departures: 9h00; 12h00 & 15h00. Weather Permitting. Bookings Advisable.