8-Day Vacation in Cape Town

Set aside 8 days to get acquainted with Cape Town’s rich history and otherworldly landscape on this South African adventure. This vacation includes:

• Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) or Toronto (YYZ) via Emirates
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 6 nights of superior accommodations at Protea Hotel Sea Point in Cape Town
• Hotel porterage
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
• Cape Town city tour
• Services of English-speaking driver/guide
• Breakfast daily

Days 1–3: Arrival and Guided Tour of Cape Town 

Take an overnight flight via Emirates Airlines to Cape Town, the legislative capital and cosmopolitan center of South Africa. Cape Town’s diverse landscape is surrounded by white-sand beaches and dominated by Table Mountain, a 3,500-foot behemoth that provides stunning views of the cityscape (it’s even featured on Cape Town’s flag). On Day 3, the group takes a half-day guided tour of the city. 

• Castle of Good Hope: Tour this 17th-century fortress to see giant cannons on the ramparts, and remnants of the original moat at ground level.
• Table Mountain Cableway: Ride a cable car to the summit of the mountain, which is covered with wildflowers and shiny silvertrees. Look down and you’ll see the city and distant Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela served out his prison sentence.
• Protea Hotel Sea Point: Spend 6 nights in a superior room at this award-winning hotel set just a few hundred feet from the shore. You can while away a day in the swimming pool before dining at the onsite steak house.

Days 4–8: Leisure Time in Cape Town

Spend the remainder of the trip exploring at your leisure. Below, you’ll find a couple of our suggestions, and some side trips you can schedule with the tour company (extra fees apply). On Day 8, you’ll board a plane for your flight back home. 

• Visit the trendy Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (called the V&A for short) for shopping, dining, and people watching in Cape Town’s working harbor, which dates back to 1860.
• Eat like a local: Start out with bobotie, a traditional Malay dish similar to meatloaf garnished with chutney and a baked egg. For dessert, nibble koeksisters, but be warned: the braided and fried pastry can be very sweet.
• Cape Point full-day tour: Board a boat that sails along the scenic Atlantic coast, past Cape Point and to the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (US$75 or C$90 per person). You may also take a ride on Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most stunning roadways in the world.
• Winelands full-day tour: This optional tour takes you through the valleys and vineyards about an hour’s drive east of Cape Town. You’ll enjoy tours and tastings at three wineries as well as a tour of the picturesque town of Stellenbosch (US$75 or C$90 per person).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is only available from New York (JFK) and Toronto (YYZ).

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip in Cape Town and Kruger National Park for a supplemental cost at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The departure dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible to reserve your spot and avoid this issue. If Indus Travels is unable to book your trip for the available date, Groupon will refund your voucher upon request before the book by date.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Each traveler (including children) must purchase a Groupon Voucher.
 

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