Evening Horse Trail Stellenbosch: Sunset Ride with Wine & Snacks

Ride into an African sunset at a gentle pace through working wine estates.

An evening horseback ride through the Franschhoek wine valley, timed around the full moon and ending at a lookout point with sundowners and snacks. The ride lasts around two and a half to three hours at a pace suited to your abilities, crossing the foothills of the Simonsberg near Vrede en Lust Wine Estate. Children from age 8 can join. The experience runs subject to favorable weather, with an alternative date offered if poor conditions force a cancellation.

The experience

You ride out from Wine Valley Adventures into the foothills of the Simonsberg, moving at a speed that matches your riding ability. The route crosses working farms and vineyard land in the Franschhoek valley, one of South Africa's three world-famous wine regions. The operator has been running trails here for over 30 years and plans each ride around the full moon, so the light and the landscape shift as the evening deepens. Bottled water comes with you, and a helmet is provided.

The ride builds toward the lookout point at Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, where you stop to watch the sunset and take in the views across the valley. Here you get sundowners (a drink and snacks) to mark the end of the day. The whole outing runs two and a half to three hours depending on pace and the group. A maximum of 15 people ride together, and the experience is subject to weather. If conditions turn poor, you can reschedule for another date.

What’s included

• Helmet.
• use of horse.
• bottled water.
• snacks and drinks at the lookout point.
• guide leading the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 95 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

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?The fixed evening departure at 5pm suits travelers with an afternoon free after arriving in the region. The gentle pace means you don't need riding experience, and children from age 8 can join the same group as adults.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Under 8: 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.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I've booked?

The ride is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, the operator will offer you an alternative date to reschedule.

Do I need riding experience to join?

No prior experience is required. The speed of the ride adjusts to match your riding ability, so beginners and experienced riders can both join the same group.

What's included in the sundowners stop?

At the lookout point, you get a drink and snacks to enjoy while watching the sunset over the valley. Bottled water is also provided throughout the ride.

How far is this from Cape Town?

Wine Valley Adventures is about 40 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, making it easy to fit into a first afternoon or a free day during your stay.