Here you can find lots of important information about the Hermanus Camino
Go to www.hermanuscamino.com – click on the “Book Now” button and then click on the orange banner.
Scroll through the calendar until you find a suitable 'green/available starting date' which will be either a Sunday, Monday or a Tuesday - click on this date to ascertain the number of spots available and then book for 1-12 people.
We take a max of 12 guests - price displayed is either 'per person sharing' or 'per person with single occupancy'.
A 'red starting date' means that we are full for that particular Camino. If the starting date is blank (-), then we are not able to run a Camino for that week.
You will need to book all 12 spots to have your own exclusive group.
Click on the “About the Camino” button on our homepage for all relevant information.
The Hermanus Camino is a 'slackpacking' walk and is ALL inclusive, including selected drinks.
The Hermanus Camino is predominantly a walk and not a hike. We have an overall moderate grading. Day 3 does involve some steep inclines and declines, but nothing dangerous and no drop-offs.
The average age of all our walkers is about 60 and we have many guests in their 70's.
80% of our walkers are female, and our oldest man has been 83 and the oldest woman 80.
The Camino is generally recommended for ages 10-75.
You will be obliged to register and sign an indemnity form. If you do not sign your indemnity form then unfortunately you will not be able to join us on the Hermanus Camino.
Our respect for the environment enforces a zero tolerance for any destruction of the fauna & flora. The farms are working farms and the sampling of any grown product is strictly prohibited. Please take any litter with you.
Contact Irene@suregiltedge.com (071 575 6121) for all your flight and airport transfer requirements.
If driving to the start, then your cars will be securely parked for the duration of the 5 nights at the 1st night’s accommodation. We will keep the keys in case of any eventuality.
Arrival time on day 1 is between 4-5pm – arrange flights/transfers accordingly – it is approximately 1.5hrs from Cape Town.
Your Camino finishes at Burgundy restaurant in Hermanus at 2pm – you will then be transferred to your vehicle at 2:30pm, so if you are needing a flight out of Cape Town, then book for no earlier than 5pm.
If you are getting a transfer, we can arrange for you and your luggage to be collected directly from Burgundy at 2pm.
We have organised discounted rates at the Windsor Hotel for all our Camino walkers to use either before or after the Camino – highly recommended. Send them a mail on info@windsorhotel.co.za and quote the reference 'Hermanus Camino' to claim your discount.
EFT payments are to be settled within 7 days of booking. If we do not receive your deposit within this time frame, your booking will automatically be cancelled. The balance of your payment is due no later than 30 days before arrival.
A full refund of the deposit is applicable if the trip is cancelled 31 days or more prior to your Camino start date. There is strictly no refund during the 30 days before arrival. Consider travel insurance for complete peace of mind.
Hermanus has a very temperate climate and we recommend all the advertised dates as good walking months – we do not operate during the rainy season (late June/July) and during the peak school holiday period (Easter/Christmas).
There are lots of dams/pools/sea to swim in during the summer months, but the Fynbos is spectacular in the winter months and the Southern Right whales make an appearance from Aug-Nov.
You are signing up for an unforgettable experience no matter the time of the year.
We cater for all dietary requirements. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or other. We will send you a mail asking for this info prior to your arrival.
We suggest the following items, besides basic clothing etc:
There is Wi-Fi or cell phone reception throughout most of the journey.
We will create a 'Whatsapp' group for all participants before your Camino starts - this is for communication and safety - also for sharing your photographs and new memories together.
We welcome any corporate bookings. We are Vat registered which is a perfect excuse to save 15% on our already great value package.
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