Cape Town: Quad Bike, Helicopter & Champagne Sunset Cruise

One Day, Three Ways to See Cape Town, From Sand to Sky to Sea

You start with quad biking through Atlantis Dunes north of Cape Town, then take a helicopter ride over Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Seaboard from the V&A Waterfront. The day ends with a champagne sunset cruise along the coastline. Hotel pickup and drop-off, accredited guide, and all activity fees are included. You just show up at 7:45am ready to move.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cape Town adventure and sunset cruise

• Hotel pick-up at 7:45 AM
• Drive past PetroSA Milnerton Refinery
• Drive past Dunoon township
• Drive past Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
• Quad biking at Atlantis Dunes
• Visit Cape Town Diamond Factory
• Helicopter ride from V&A Waterfront
• Champagne sunset cruise from V&A Waterfront
• Return to hotel drop-off

The experience

The quad bike operator at Atlantis Dunes didn't say much when we arrived, just handed over the helmet and pointed at the dunes stretching north of Cape Town. That's the thing about this day. It moves fast and doesn't wait for you to catch your breath. You're picked up from your hotel at 7:45am, and by mid-morning you're throttling through sand with Table Mountain visible in the distance, the Atlantic wind in your face. The Atlantis Dunes sit northwest of the city, and the terrain is raw. Nothing manicured, just open landscape and the kind of quiet you don't get in town. The quad biking fee is included, so you show up, ride, and move on to the next thing.

After the dunes, the day shifts. You head to the V&A Waterfront, where a helicopter is waiting. This is the part that stays with you: the rotors spinning, the city dropping away beneath you, and then Robben Island sliding past on one side, the Atlantic Seaboard on the other. Cape Point appears small from up there. Table Mountain fills the window. It's maybe 30 minutes in the air, but it rewrites how you see the place. The guide sits up front, and the noise means you're not talking much, just looking. When you land, your legs feel a little strange.

The champagne sunset cruise happens next, still from the waterfront. You board a catamaran (air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, the whole thing organized), and sail out as the light starts turning gold. The champagne is real, the views are real, and by the time the sun hits the water, you've done quad biking, helicopter flying, and now you're floating on the Atlantic with a glass in your hand. It's the kind of ending that feels deliberate, like someone thought through the order of things. The boat turns back before dark, and you're dropped at your hotel by evening, still a little buzzing from the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• quad biking at Atlantis Dunes with all fees covered.
• helicopter ride over Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Seaboard.
• champagne sunset cruise aboard a catamaran.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• accredited tour guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by african macaw dmc and Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to pack three different Cape Town experiences into one day without arranging transport, activity bookings, or timing between stops. The fixed schedule is what makes it possible to quad bike, fly, and sail all before sunset.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What time does the day start and finish?

Hotel pickup is at 7:45am for an 8:00am departure. You're returned to your hotel by evening after the sunset cruise.

Is the champagne included in the price?

Yes, champagne is included on the sunset cruise.

Do I need quad biking experience?

No, the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, including beginners.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, quad biking fee, helicopter ride, champagne sunset cruise, bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle, and an accredited tour guide.

Where does the helicopter depart from?

The helicopter ride departs from the V&A Waterfront after the quad biking portion of the day.

What if the weather is bad?

Helicopter flights depend on weather conditions. Contact the operator about their rescheduling or refund policy for poor visibility or high winds.