ATV Riding in Franschhoek: Vineyard Trail at Vrede en Lust

Ride through working vineyards under oak trees, then eat or taste wine on the estate

ATV riding at Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek's foothills: you operate the quad bike on a 90-minute trail that winds through vineyards, under oak trees and along the river, at a pace that lets you take in the mountain views. The guide rides with you. Helmet is provided. Children from age 5 can ride (ages 5–15 ride with an adult on a second bike, charged separately). Minimum age for solo riding is 8. Lunch at Rhebok restaurant or a wine tasting on the estate follows the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Quad bike trail and estate visit

• Ride quad bike trail for 1h30m
• Explore vineyards and river
• Enjoy lunch or wine tasting

The experience

You arrive at Vrede en Lust, a working farm in the Simonsberg foothills, and get fitted with a helmet. The guide briefs you on the quad bike, then leads you out onto a trail that meanders through the estate's own vineyards, under mature oak trees, and alongside the river. The pace is gentle (this is not a speed run), so you can actually look around at the mountains and valleys as you ride. The whole ride takes 90 minutes.

The trail itself is the point: you're operating the bike, not watching someone else drive, and the route stays on the working farm so you see how the vineyard actually sits in the landscape. Children aged 5 to 15 ride with an adult on a second quad (charged as an extra booking), while kids 8 and up can ride solo. The guide stays with the group throughout.

After you finish, the estate has two options: lunch at Rhebok restaurant on the property, or a wine tasting. Both happen on-site, so you can move straight from the trail to the table without leaving the grounds. Weather can cancel the ride, but the operator will offer you an alternative date if that happens.

What’s included

• Use of quad bike.
• helmet.
• guide throughout the ride.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English15:00

Guide in English10:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “ROADWORKS ALERT: Expect delays of up to 40min due to roadworks. Set your Google Maps arrival 40min earlier than your booking time. Guests must arrive 30min early for a safety briefing.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Wine Valley Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the 10am departure if you're arriving in Franschhoek in the morning and want to ride before lunch. The 3pm slot works if you'd rather explore the wine estate first and ride in the afternoon. Either way, you're operating the bike yourself on a working farm, not sitting as a passenger on a tour vehicle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can my 10-year-old ride the quad bike alone, or do they have to ride with me?

Children aged 8 and up can ride solo on their own quad bike. Ages 5 to 7 must ride with an adult on a second bike, which is booked and charged separately at R200 per quad.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day we're booked?

The ride is subject to favorable weather and may be canceled if conditions are poor. If that happens, the operator will offer you an alternative date to reschedule.

Is the trail difficult to ride, or is it suitable for beginners?

The trail is designed at a gentle pace and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You don't need prior ATV experience. The guide will brief you on the bike before you start.

What's included after the ride ends?

The ride itself includes the quad bike, helmet and guide. After you finish, you can choose either lunch at Rhebok restaurant on the estate or a wine tasting. Both happen on-site and are separate bookings.

How long is the actual riding time?

The trail takes 90 minutes from start to finish, riding through the vineyards, oak groves and along the river at a pace that lets you take in the views.