Full Day Horse Riding Trail with Wine Tastings in Franschhoek

Franschhoek Experience Gifts: Explore the beauty of Franschhoek by horseback and sample the region's best wines during this scenic full day nature trail from Vrede en Lust Wine Estate. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the vineyards, pointing out the scenery and local grape cultivars of the region.

Your experience begins at the beautiful Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek. There, you'll be introduced to your experienced guide and noble steed for the journey ahead. This horse riding trail is suitable for all levels, so no matter your skill level you will be paired with a horse that is suitable for you. After a brief introduction, you'll begin your tranquil trail through the rolling green hills and vineyards of postcard-worthy Franschhoek. As you slowly trot through the scenery, take a moment to absorb the gorgeous surroundings, including Simonsberg Nature Reserve. Your expert guide will lead the group, pointing out the local grape cultivars that create the region's famous wine. Next, you'll descend into the valley and sample wine from local vineyards.

This Full Day Horse Riding Trail with Wine Tastings in Franschhoek is the perfect experience gift for the outdoorsy type in your life, and makes a fun addition to your next Franschhoek visit.

This trail is perfect for the adventurous spirit! The full day wine tour is truly the ultimate way to experience the magnificent Cape Winelands Wine Route. We will take you through some of the most scenic country sides and high into the mountains traversing through various Wine Estates and nature reserves. Depending on your riding ability, we will ride at all paces during this ride covering some of the most popular wine Estates including; Vrede en Lust, Babylonstoren, Plaisir De Merle, and Anura.

We will have winetastings at two of the above estates and lunch (for own account). The estates chosen will be a surprise for you and will obviously depend on your riding abilities, but I can assure you it will exceed all expectations. What better way to explore the winelands and secrete culinary taste sensations, but on horseback. This is like no other as you get to ride privately deep into these beautiful farms not normally open the public. This ride offers ample opportunities for trots and canters and even the odd gallop however the overall pace is determined by the riders’ level of confidence and safety always comes first.