Stellenbosch E-Bike Wine Tour: Two Wineries in Banhoek Valley

Ride through vineyards, taste at two small wineries, skip the traffic

A private half-day e-bike tour of Stellenbosch's Banhoek Valley with an accredited wine guide, covering 15–25 kilometres on electric bikes through private vineyards and away from main roads. You stop to taste wine at two award-winning family-owned boutique wineries and learn about the valley's wine history and vine seasons. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and includes the e-bike, helmet, bottled water and guide. You arrive 15 minutes early at Banhoek Lodge on Helshoogte Road to be fitted and briefed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private E-bike wine tour in Stellenbosch

• Arrive at Banhoek Lodge
• Receive bike and helmet briefing
• Start guided bike tour with wine guide
• Cycle to Zorgvliet winery for wine tasting
• Bike through vineyards to Thelema winery
• Enjoy second wine tasting at Thelema
• Return to Banhoek Lodge end point

The experience

You start at Banhoek Lodge on Helshoogte Road, where you arrive 15 minutes early to get fitted to your electric bike, collect your helmet, and hear a briefing from your accredited wine guide. The e-bike lets you cover the rolling terrain without the strain of a standard bike, so the focus stays on the valley and the stops ahead rather than the pedalling. The route runs through private vineyards and away from traffic, which means you spend the morning on quiet roads surrounded by mountains and vines instead of dodging cars on main routes.

Your guide leads you to Zorgvliet for the first wine tasting, talking through the winery's history, the seasons of the vines and what you're tasting as you go. After cycling onward through more private vineyard roads, you reach Thelema, a small boutique winery, for the second tasting of the day. The two stops are woven into the cycling itself: the time on the bike and the time at each winery are calculated together across the 4 to 5 hours, so you're not rushing between them.

The tour ends back at Banhoek Lodge, where you return your bike and helmet. Your guide speaks English and is accredited to lead wine tastings, so the commentary goes beyond the basics. You can park your car safely at the lodge for the duration of the tour.

What’s included

• Electric mountain e-bike and helmet.
• accredited wine guide speaking English.
• wine tastings at two family-owned boutique wineries.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• safe car parking at Banhoek Lodge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Winelands Guide

Is this one for you?The e-bike handles the valley's rolling terrain, so you cover 15–25 kilometres without the strain of a standard bike. This suits a half-day when you want to see the Banhoek Valley and taste wine without spending the afternoon pedalling uphill.

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Top questions

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.

How far do you actually cycle on this e-bike tour?

The route covers 15 to 25 kilometres total, split across the 4 to 5 hour tour. The electric bike handles the valley's rolling terrain, so the distance is manageable even if you don't cycle regularly.

What happens at the two wineries?

Zorgvliet and Thelema are both family-owned, award-winning boutique wineries where you stop to taste their wines. Your accredited guide walks you through the winery's history, the vine seasons and what you're tasting at each stop.

Do you cycle on main roads or stay on quiet routes?

The entire route runs through private vineyards and away from traffic and main roads, so you're cycling on quieter terrain surrounded by mountains and vines the whole time.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the electric bike and helmet, bottled water throughout the day, entry to both wineries for tastings, and your accredited wine guide for the full 4 to 5 hours. Wine purchases beyond the included tastings are optional.

Where do you meet and how early should you arrive?

You meet at Banhoek Lodge on Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, where you can park your car safely. Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts so the guide can fit you to the correct bike size, provide your helmet and run through the day's briefing.

Is this tour suitable if you haven't cycled in a while?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The electric bike removes the strain of pedalling uphill, and the pace is guided rather than rushed, so the focus stays on the wine and the valley rather than the effort.