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Vine Hopper Stellenbosch: routes, stops and tickets
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We list 3 Vine Hopper ticket options in Stellenbosch, from 8 hr. Vine Hopper is a hop-on hop-off wine tour owned and run by The Adventureshop in Stellenbosch, using minibuses between wine estates. This guide covers 3 routes, its 17 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes3
- Stops17
- Tickets3
Route and stops
- Northern Route
- Southern Route
- Eastern Route
Minibus circuit to estates north of Stellenbosch, including Simonsig and Delheim, running on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Northern Route
Visits estates on the slopes of the Helderberg, including Kleine Zalze and Alto, running on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and on Sundays according to some sources.
Southern Route
Heads toward the Helshoogte pass and its wine farms, from Lanzerac out to Boschendal, running Monday to Friday.
Eastern Route
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate Vine Hopper Stellenbosch 4.6 out of 5 from 162 reviews.
This was a great way to spend a full day travelling around wineries in the Stellenbosch wineries area. We got to see 5 of the 7 main wineries and sample their wines, although I am not a drinker, I really enjoyed the tour and was in awe of the fantastic setting of each winery and the scenery surroundings. Well worth a visit, even for a non drinker like myself.
We had a great tour with Marchell on the Northern route, best by far is Delheim the views were amazing and wines even better! Thank Marchell for getting us back to Spier Farm. Highly recommend.
Very different vineyards, all beautiful. Pickup from Hotel and flexibility en route. Marshal is a terrific guide/driver.
Best time to ride
Autumn harvest and spring give pleasant weather and green or golden vineyards, while midsummer is hot and best handled with shade-heavy tasting stops.
Who it suits
- Families
- Several estates have restaurants and grounds, though tastings are aimed at adults.
- Couples
- Choosing four or so farms for a relaxed day suits a wine-focused outing.
- Seniors
- Minibus transfers between farms and flexible timing avoid driving and long walks.
- First-time visitors
- The three routes make it easy to sample different parts of the Stellenbosch winelands without a car.
Tips before you go
- Each route visits up to six estates, but the operator advises choosing fewer for a relaxed day.
- A later start means fewer estates, as farms close in the late afternoon.
- Tastings are paid at each farm, not on the bus.
- A two-day option lets you ride two different routes.
Sights along the way
Stellenbosch town centre, Helshoogte Pass, Helderberg Mountains, Simonsig, Delheim, Kleine Zalze, Lanzerac, Boschendal, Spier, Neethlingshof.
Top-ranked in Stellenbosch: Delaire Graff Estate, Spier Wine Farm, Waterford Estate, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Jordan Wine Estate. All things to do in Stellenbosch.
Questions about Vine Hopper Stellenbosch
Who operates Vine Hopper?
The Adventureshop in Stellenbosch owns and operates it.
How many routes are there?
Three: Northern, Southern and Eastern, each with up to six wine estates.
Which days does the Northern Route run?
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Are wine tastings included?
Operator and resale pages say tastings are paid for at the farms you choose.
Can I choose which estates to visit?
Yes, riders pick the farms and how long to stay at each.
How many Vine Hopper ticket options are there in Stellenbosch?
We list 3 Vine Hopper ticket options in Stellenbosch, lasting 8 hr, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 162 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.