Wine walks and fresh air. What could be better?  Add in McGregor culture, a trained guide, and visits to local wine farms – Lord’s Wines, McGregor Wines, Bemind Wyne, and Tanagra Wine – with all accommodation and meals provided and you’re guaranteed to have a fun and relaxing 3 days made in heaven.

Hike a moderate 10 – 15 km a day with friends or join a group of 6-20 persons and let Fossil Hills do the rest – while you rest! The farm previously was a part of McGregor winery and so named after the many ancient fossils found there.

Benefit from the many relaxing activities also on offer on the wine farm in total privacy: hot tubs, birdwatching, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and more.

Itinerary

Day 1 Monday:

• From 16:00 – check in at Pinotage/Tango Guesthouse (Fossil Hills Accommodation)
• 18:00 – welcoming drink, canapés, briefing
• 18:30 – scenery slideshow (birds/animals/plants in the area)
• 19:00 – main meal @ Pinotage House/Venue
• 20:00 – dessert with grappa • Coffee/tea • We hike not to escape life, but for life not to escape us!

Day 2 Tuesday: More/less 13km (rocky terrain)

• From 7:15 – continental breakfast at Pinotage House Venue
• 07:45 –guided hike starts on the way to Lords cellar (stop at Tierhoek forest for a picnic, optional: bring aqua shoes/crocs), transport from Pinotage House to starting point.
• Wine tasting and lunch at Lords Cellar
• Transport back to Pinotage House
• Leisure time on Fossil Hills Farm OR in McGregor, see things-to-do-list (own transport)
• Dinner in McGregor (transport included)
• At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling!

Day 3 Wednesday: more/less 10km (moderate)

• From 7:15 – continental breakfast at Pinotage House Venue
• 07:45 – guided hike starts on the way to Kleinberg hiking route, searching for fossils at Fossil Hills, beautiful vineyards viewpoint and on the way to McGregor cellar.
• Wine tasting and platter for lunch at McGregor cellar
• Leisure time on farm OR in McGregor, see things to do list (own transport)
• 17:00 Wine tasting at Bemind cellar in McGregor (transport included)
• Dinner in McGregor (transport included)
• The best view comes after the hardest climb.

Day 4 Thursday: more/less 8km (lite)

• From 7:15 – breakfast at Pinotage House Venue and book out (bags need to be packed and rooms vacated so that we can clean rooms)
• 07:45 – guided hike starts on Fossil Hills farm, searching for fossils, bird watching, on the way to Tanagra cellar for wine tasting.
• Walk to Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary for lunch and donkey tour.
• Walk back to Pinotage House, shower if needed, end of tour…
• Have a safe trip back, tell your friends about your experience!
• Hope to see you back soon.
• Remember your wine!

Included:

• Accommodation x 3 nights at Fossil Hills
• Breakfast x 3
• Lunch x 3
• Dinner x 3
• Wine tasting x 4
• Transport where needed on the wine hiking route.
• Transport to dinner in McGregor and back
• Park fees
• Trained guide
• Leisure time on Fossil Hills Farm (hot tubs, mountain bikes, kayaks and kanoes, picnic spots, hiking routes, fishing rods, chill with a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful scenery)

Not included:

• Snacks and drinks while walking
• Transport from Tango Guesthouse to Pinotage House/Venue (base), 1km
• Extra drinks at restaurants and cellars, other than the set menu
• Leisure time in McGregor (Tebaldi’s spa and restaurant, Art Walk, Pottery Workshop, Massage, Olive Farm, Shops: Made in McGregor, The Blend, candle shop, coffee shops)
• See list of things to do in McGregor / visit our McGregor Tourism app.
• These bookings need to be made in advance by the guest themselves at the McGregor Tourism office or at the specific business directly.
• Pre drinks in McGregor (Jimmy’s Pub, Saggy Stone, Whiskey Bar, Tebaldi’s, @The Courtyard)

What to bring:

• Long/3quarter tights for single track trails, or long socks
• Snacks and drinks for energy along the way
• Water bottle
• Comfortable walking trail shoes
• Rain jacket (always prepare for bad weather)
• Small backpack for snacks and drinks and long sleeve clothing
• Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Optional: aqua/water shoes/crocs (for day 1)
• Optional: walking stick and small binoculars (bird watching)
• Less is more …travel light, live light, be the light, spread the light.
• REMEMBER: there are no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing

In The Media

Step & sip through McGregor | News24

Terms & conditions:

• Minimum of 6 guests per walk to start a tour date (maximum 20); less than 6 guests will be put on a waiting list until we reach our minimum.
• Midweek bookings, Mondays-Thursdays, excluding school holidays.
• The scheduled trail program may differ due to weather conditions or availability.
• All extra drinks other than what is provided with your meal will be an optional extra.

Dates 2023:

• 22 – 25 May
• 12 – 15 June
• 24 – 27 July
• 7 – 10 August
• 21 – 24 August
• 4 – 7 September
• 18 – 21 September
• 16 – 19 October
• 23 – 26 October
• 30 Oct – 2 Nov
• 6 – 9 November
• 20 – 23 November
• 4 – 7 December

Dates 2024:

• 5 – 8 February
• 19 – 22 February
• 4 – 7 March
• 18 – 22 March
• 15 – 18 April
• 29 Apr – 2 May
• 13 – 16 May
• 27 – 30 May
• 10 – 13 June
• 17 – 20 June
• 24 – 27 June
• 12 – 15 August
• 26 – 29 August
• 9 – 12 September
• 23 – 26 September
• 7 – 10 October
• 21 – 24 October
• 30 Oct – 2 Nov
• 4 – 7 November
• 18 – 21 November
• 25 – 28 November
• 25 – 28 November
• 2 – 5 December
• 9 – 12 December

Rates 2023:

• R6500.00 per person sharing.
• R7500.00 per person single.

Rates 2024 (from 1 March 2024):

• R6950.00 per person sharing.
• R7950.00 per person single.

Admin Fee:

• R55.00 once off per reservation.