Curated Journeys & Seamless Transfers
Tours and Transfers
Transfers
The Living Journey Collection offers airport hotel transfers and point to point city transfers. Our branded vehicles are well maintained, clean and comfortable. All of our drivers are trained to a high level and our guides are fully qualified and registered. Please let us know your airport collection requirements for a quote once you have confirmed your reservation at the hotel. We can also assist with city transfers, scheduled and tailor-made tours.
Tours
We are in proud partnership with Platinum Tours and operate all of our transfers and tours in-house so we are very confident of the quality and pricing. Our branded vehicles are clean and maintained to a high standard. All of our drivers are trained to a very high level, and our guides are all fully qualified and registered.
Please let us know your airport collection requirements by email once you have confirmed your reservation at the hotel. In addition to airport transfers, we offer a wide range of tours, all of which can be tailor-made to our guest’s specific needs and interests.
The Mother City
There is no better way to see and understand the vibe of the Mother City than under the watchful eye of a local tour guide. This tour is a great way of orientating yourself around the city and learning the history of all the very many cultures that live together.
- Your bespoke tour may include options such as:
- The Castle of Good Hope, the Bo-Kaap area, and District Six.
The Township
Throughout South Africa, townships are a way of life to many, and over the years they have grown and developed into being their own micro economies. There is a strength of community within the townships that is very much worthwhile seeing and experiencing.
- Your bespoke tour may include options such as:
- Experience township life with a guide who will not only explain the various aspects and history of the townships but will also introduce you to local township residents, explain the lifestyle, the history, and some of the most significant landmarks.
- Half-Day Tour
Offered through any of our hotels and includes a drive into the local township which is generally on the outskirts of town.
The Fynbos
This tour gives wonderful insight into the unique and delightful botanicals that the Western Cape has to offer and is unrepeatable in any other destination in the world; the indigenous Gingko Trees at the Company Garden, the horticultural foresight of Babylonstoren and the once off combination of art and nature at the Dylan Lewis Garden are just some of the highlights.
- Your bespoke tour may include options such as:
- The Company Garden
- The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
- Babylonstoren
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
The Peninsula
Wild and wonderful and should never be missed. Cape Point is often incorrectly described as the Southernmost point of Africa but correctly described as the most dramatic point from which to get a sense of being at the end of the earth; only 1000 km from Antarctica.
- Your bespoke tour may include options such as:
- A wonderful drive along the Atlantic Coastline, Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak Drive (weather dependent), Cape Point National Park, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, Simonstown and Muizenberg
The Big Splash
Hermanus, known as the Whale Capital of the world,
is about a two-hour drive from Cape Town, and just over an hour from Franschhoek.
The whale season is typically between May and November but even outside this time there is plenty to do in Hermanus including shark cage diving, water safaris, and simply enjoying this unique little charming town.
- Trip Includes:
- This is a transfer only tour; it includes a relaxing drive through some of the most interesting, vast and colourful agricultural land in the Western Cape.
Fine Art, Design & Shopping Tours
We recently launched curated art, shop and design tours in collaboration with ART ROUTE.
This exciting new service invites our guests to explore Cape Town, the Winelands and into the Overberg beyond the standard ‘Must Do’ list. Tours are led by highly knowledgeable guides who have access to opening doors that the public would not normally be able to enter.
Be it an interest to visit Cape Town’s thriving multi-cultural craft and design ateliers or a lust for knowledge about the continent’s fast-growing art scene, a day in the company of a skilled guide will be truly memorable.
Plan an ART ROUTE expedition at the time of your booking or chat to your hotel hospitality ambassador upon arrival. A chauffeur drive from our fleet is also available.
The Grape
The Cape offers a wealth of world-class wine valleys to explore. Whether you prefer the valleys close to Cape Town (Stellenbosch, Constantia, and Franschhoek) or those in and around the Hermanus area (Hemel-en-Aarde and Elgin), you are guaranteed to be delighted and excited by your experience.
Visit beautiful, historical estates and learn about winemaking, ranging from the very traditional to the highly modern. Experience tastings of wine, grappa, gin, or brandy.
It is possible to spend a lifetime in the winelands and still discover something new every day. We strongly recommend allowing us to assist you in planning an unforgettable day.
- Your bespoke tour may include options such as:
- Tour of the winelands, the local towns and guide around the area.
The Design Experience
We have hand-picked unusual, authentic, and talented shops and workshops to visit – whether your passion lies in ceramics, leather, clothing, or jewelry, we have something for you. The tour finishes with a private consultation with one of the team at Uwe Koetter, one of the most respected gemologists in South Africa.
- Your bespoke tour may include options such as:
- Starts with a glass of Sparking Wine in the hotel before being whisked away to some of the finest design attractions in this former Design Capital of the World city.
The Safari
Cape Town is not typically known for its safaris, with the most impressive wildlife parks located in the south and northeast of South Africa. However, within a few hours of Cape Town, there are several outstanding private wildlife reserves that offer an excellent introduction to South Africa’s ‘Big Five’, including the Aquila Game Reserve and the Inverdoorn Game Reserve.
Please speak with a member of our guest service team to determine the best option for you and to receive details on pricing.
- Trip Includes:
- This is a transfer only tour; and includes a relaxing drive along the Karoo Mountains into a unique Renosterveld and Mountain Fynbos landscape with breathtaking colours and unforgettable views.
