FAQ's
When is the best time
to do the Wellington Wine Walk?
Due to its Mediterranean climate, Cape Town is a
pleasure to visit throughout the year. Bear in mind that the days can be
very hot for walking between December and March, therefore the
Wellington Wine Walk season starts towards the end of March and ends at
the end of November.
How far is Wellington from Cape Town?
We are about 72 km (an hour's drive) from
Cape Town along good tarred roads.
When do I get my detailed itinerary?
A detailed itinerary will be sent to you when
you have paid the balance of your payment about a month before your
walk.
How can I get more information?
You can contact us with your query by selecting
contact us and clicking on the e-mail link to send us an e-mail.
What's included in my
Wellington Wine Walk package?
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Accommodation at selected guest houses in the Wellington and Paarl
valleys– all including dinner, bed and breakfast.
*
Tour guide fees for the duration of your walk (SATOUR accredited guides
based in Wellington)
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All meals and refreshments during the walk, including bottled water
*
Tastings
*
Transport of one medium-sized piece of luggage per person between guest
houses
What's
not included in my Wellington Wine Walk package?
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Additional beverages and refreshments
*
Mini-bar items
*
Telephone calls
*
Laundry
What
must I bring?
*
Tick spray – very
important (e.g. Bayticol or Tabard)
*
Worn-in hiking boots or shoes, and socks
*
Light windcheater or rainwear
*
Small daypack
*
Swimsuit
*
Sun-block
* Stick
*
Camera (and binoculars)
*
Cash for ad hoc purchases during the walk
How
fit should I be?
You should be
moderately fit to do this walk. There is no strenuous climbing but we do
have a few sharp up and downhill sections. A stick can be very useful. You need to carry your own
daypack with your personal items as well as your water.
Is
there someone who can help with First Aid should I require it?
Our guides are competent to perform basic first
aid and will carry the necessary kit.
In the case of a
medical emergency which warrants immediate
medical intervention, occurring while on the walk, an ambulance
and qualified medical persons will be brought to the guest for further
attention. Please note that this will be to the guests personal account.
Please note: If you
have any allergies (e.g. bees, pollen etc.), please remember to bring
your anti-allergy medication. You will be responsible for informing the
guide of any medical condition you may have and for carrying your own
prescribed medication.
Can
I get a lift to the next guest house with the luggage transport vehicle?
Our service provider who transfers the luggage
each day is not licenced to transport people
Should anyone require individual transport
during the 3 days of the walk, due to medical condition (or other), we
would need to call on an external taxi service to assist with this and
this would be for your own account.
Do
I need personal insurance?
We
suggest that you take out personal insurance to cover medical expenses,
personal accident, loss or damage to personal property, loss of money,
loss of or damage to luggage, etc. We do not take responsibility for
these items.
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