Travel Desk

The aim of The Collection In-House Travel Service is to maximize your South African experience to the fullest extent with its wealth of local knowledge and experience. We understand that each guest has different expectations and we therefore offer a wide variety of tours and activities in and around the Overberg area with or without personal guides.

We also arrange stylish and perfectly planned transport by using hand-picked drivers who provide continuity and safety and who are dedicated and interested hosts. We would gladly assist you with any other travelling arrangements such as hotel, air and car rental bookings.

See In and Around Hermanus

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Southern Right Whales can be spotted on the South African coastline from June to early December. Whale watching can be enjoyed from various vantage points throughout the hotel or take an adventure on a boat trip in one of our bays.

Air Charters

Available on request for special whale watching and scenic tours of the Walker Bay coastline and beyond

Arts and Crafts

The market at Lemm's Corner on Saturday mornings provides a wonderful selection of handcrafted goods and artworks. There is also a plethora of interesting art galleries throughout Greater Hermanus.

Shark Viewing and Fishing Charters

The fisherman can take his pick - from rocky headlands, sandy beaches, off shore angling and lagoons, to trout fishing in the De Bos Dam.

Hemel en Aarde Valley and Wine Tours

The wine region lies in the Glen Vauloch Mountains on the outskirts of Hermanus. Treat yourself to a unique wine tour amongst some the southernmost vineyards in the world.

Hiking and Fynbos Viewing

Fernkloof Nature Reserve is one of the six floral kingdoms of the world. Walk on paths that hug the coastline from the new harbour to Grotto beach.

Beaches

Hermanus has kilometres of pristine beaches, tidal pools and sheltered coves, as well as excellent waves for the avid surfer.

Bird Watching

A bird lover's paradise. A bird hide on the Klein River Lagoon offers glimpses of approximately 130 species.

Old Harbour

A focal point of the village. Take a walk down memory lane with remnants of old fishing days and the World War One Memorial with canons astride.

Perlemoen (Abalone) Hatchery

Researching the aquaculture of abalone, an edible marine mollusc, which is dived commercially, mass harvested and exported to the Far East. Daily tours are available.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Divers may explore various reefs, the marine reserve and several wrecks along the coast.

Sport

Hermanus Golf Club and Arabella Golf Estate boast world class golf. Bowling, squash and tennis are locally accessible. A fully equipped gym is also available five minutes walk from the hotel. For the more adventurous - why not paraglide off the top of Rotary Way. Bicycles are also available for hire.

Whale and Dolphin Watching