Ilios Travel
Ilios Travel is a full-service tour and transport operator specialising in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng areas of South Africa. The company has earned an enviable reputation for the quality and depth of its service. Ilios remains fully committed to the development of responsible and sustainable tourism by providing an unforgettable, high-quality experience to visitors as well as actively infusing much needed knowledge and capital into our economy and society.
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- Languages spoken
- english
Contact Details
- Tel: +27 (0) 21 697 4056
- Fax: +27 (0) 21 697 4090
- Email: mohamed@ilios.co.za
- Website: www.ilios.co.za
Address
- 3 Kendal Road
- Lansdowne
- 7780
Half Day City & Table Mountain Tour
Explore the city
Including all the `must-sees` of any Cape Town day tour, this option is a geographical and cultural extravaganza, showing you Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.Tour includes a trip up Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included), a visit to the Company Gardens, the SA Museum, the Castle of Good Hope, the vibrant & arty flea market at Greenmarket Square, a stop at the V&A Waterfront and a drive through the picturesque Bo-Kaap.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Cape Point & Peninsular Tour
Explore the city
This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnifi ent beaches, breathtaking views, and pic-turesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way.The tour takes you along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay (optional seal island boat trip-weather permitting; not included), via Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point, Simon’s Town & the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and ends with a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.Note: The drive via Chapman’s Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg will be used as an alternative route when necessary.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Half Day Cape of Good Hope Tour
Explore the city
For those with limited time, we off er a tour to Cape Point and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony as a half day option.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Half Day Cape Winelands Tour
Wine Tours
For those with limited time, we off er a tour to the Cape Winelands as a half day option.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Cape Winelands Tour
Wine Tours
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads.Spend some time at leisure in the heart of Stellenbosch before a wine & chocolate tasting at the Waterford Estate. Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek for a wine tasting, and possibly Shnapps as well, at Cape Chamonix in their “Blacksmith’s Cottage”. Lunch stop (not included). Final tasting at a Paarl estate.Note: Alternative estates may be visited over weekends and public holidays.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Half Day Walk to Freedom Tour
Explore the city
For those with limited time, we off er the Walk to Freedom Tour as a half day option including visits to the “Malay Quarter”, District Six & District Six Museum, the Cape Flats and Townships and a community project. The half day option excludes the visit to Robben Island.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Cape Highlights Tour
Explore the city
This tour encapsulates the best that the Cape has to off er – magnifi cent beaches, breathtaking views, historic & picturesque coastal villages, superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads are to be seen along the way.Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay (optional seal island boat trip - weather permitting; not included), via Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point, Simon’s Town & the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. Lunch stop (not included). Enjoy a cellar tour & wine tasting in Stellenbosch.Note: The drive via Chapman’s Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg will be used as an alternative route when necessary.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Walk to Freedom Tour
Explore the city
This tour off ers a wealth of insight into South Africa’s history & past injustices, the legacy of the struggle and the promise of reconstruction & development initiatives under way at present.Explore the unique culture & personality of the Cape Muslim community and their contribution to South Africa’s development. Visit District Six & the living museum. Travel to the Cape Flats & Townships. Stop at a local community based empowerment project. Depart on the ferry from the V&A Waterfront for a guided tour of Robben Island and the prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated.Note: Robben Island visit is weather permitting and subject to availability.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Cape Riviera & Whales
Adventure and Activity Tours
August to November is usually the best time to see the Southern Right Whale in our waters. Walker Bay’s Hermanus is an ideal place for whale watching.Depart Cape Town via Elgin – heart of the apple industry – en route to Hermanus. Visit the Old Harbour Museum. Enjoy a wine tasting at the Hamilton Russell Vineyards (not included in cost). Visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and return to Cape Town via the coastal route which off ers wondrous views of the False Bay coastline.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Boat Based Whale Watching
Adventure and Activity Tours
Depart Cape Town and travel to Kleinbaai. The boat trip takes you to Dyer Island, Geyser Rock, and the world renowned Shark Alley. See various bird species including the African Penguin, a 60’000 strong seal colony, Great White sharks, Bryde’s whales, Humpback whales and dolphins. Return to shore and enjoy a warm drink while watching a DVD of your day before returning to Cape Town.Note: This activity is strictly weather permitting. Self Drive – boat departure times 09h15, 11h15, 11h45 and 14h15 (arrival 1 hour before departure time)Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Shark Cage Diving
Adventure and Activity Tours
Depart Cape Town and travel to Kleinbaai. Enjoy a continental breakfast before the boat launch around 08h30. The anchor is lowered, the cage goes into the water, a scent trail is made, final preparations for the diving are made and the rest of the day is spent watching, diving and enjoying the day. Also visit Dyer Island, depending on the tide and sea conditions. After about 3 to 4 hours, head back to land.Note: This activity is strictly weather permitting. Self Drive – boat departure times 09h00 (arrival 1 hour before departure time)Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Sand Boarding & Quad Biking
Adventure and Activity Tours
This fun filled full day adventure takes you through the basics of sand boarding to cruising down the dunes at high speeds that will get your adrenaline fl owing! This is followed by a high powered guided sand dune quad bike experience where you can speed up, down and along the face of the dunes!Morning transfer to the Atlantis sand dune. You will then receive a safety briefing. After your sand boarding experience, break for lunch (packed) before the quad biking begins.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
30 Minute Two Oceans Helicopter Flip
Adventure and Activity Tours
Experience the beauty of Cape Town from the sky. Enjoy a scenic flight along the Atlantic Seaboard, to the white sands of Clifton and along the splendid Twelve Apostles and rugged beauty of Llandudno.Your exclusive trip will take you over the ‘Republic of Hout Bay’ and give you a magnifi cent view of Seal Island. Continue over the heart stopping curves of Chapman’s Peak and the extensive lagoon laced stretches of Noordhoek beach and inland through Sun Valley to the fi shing village of Fish Hoek, along Muizenberg and past the lush Constantia Valley.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Safari
Nature and wildlife
Enjoy an unforgettable African Big Five Safari in a malaria-free environment approximately 2 hours drive from Cape Town. The Africa Big Five and a large variety of re-introduced game can be viewed in their natural habitat.Early morning transfer to the game reserve. A buffet breakfast is followed by a safari. Search out the Big Five. In addition you may also see wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, springbok, lynx, rhebok, baboon and others. After your game drive enjoy a buff et lunch before returning to Cape Town.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Cape Arts & Culture
People and culture
Explore the aesthetic production of South Africa, Africa and further afield whilst learning about the history and culture of art in the Cape. This tour marries historical Cape and architecture with the world of art through visits to the Company Gardens which is home to the SA National Gallery, the Cape Gallery, Casa Labia – a national monument in Muizenberg and Kalk Bay Gallery. The programme boasts awe-inspiring scenery along the Cape Peninsula. Magnifi cent beaches, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Full Day Wine Country Tour
Wine Tours
Visit the heart of the Cape Winelands in a special way, starting off with 1,5hr horse-back or quadbiking trail which offer panoramic views of the Wellington, the Drakenstein Mountains and over the Rhebokskloof Wine Estate in Paarl. This is followed by a tasting before continuing to Franschhoek - the culinary capital of the Cape. It is therefore only fitting that we enjoy lunch here after the second wine tasting of the day at Haute Cabriere. Time is made available to imbibe the charming atmosphere of the French colonial town before ending the day with a tasting at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate on the Stellenbosch wine route.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Cycling Cape of Good Hope
Adventure and Activity Tours
For the energetic traveler who appreciates nature, this tour off ers an alternative to simply watching the scenic splendour of the Cape Peninsula pass you by, allowing you time to cycle a section of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to an array of fynbos, over 250 species of birds, buck, baboons and Cape mountain zebra. Enjoy the views from the Cape Point Lighthouse before visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach. Time & tide permitting, enjoy an afternoon swim on a semiprivate beach before returning to your hotel.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Sea Kayaking & Cape Point Tour
Adventure and Activity Tours
There is no better way to experience the False Bay coastline other than a morning sea kayaking experience. Paddle past the civilian and Naval Harbour of Simon’s Town and out to Boulders Beach.The double kayaks are very stable and perfect for those with no paddling experience. After visiting the penguins you stop (time & tide permitting) on a lovely semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming and snorkeling (equipment provided). The latter part of the day sees you visiting the Cape of GoodHope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, then on via Chapman’s Peak Drive to Hout Bay and ending at your hotel in the late afternoon.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Home Hosted Dinner
People and culture
Home hosted dinners are a great way to enjoy home cooked meals with local people. A welcome addition to any itinerary, experience typical South African cuisine and wine with South African families and especially learn about life in South Africa. You will enjoy an authentic home cooked meal in a relaxed and comfortable environment, with fascinating conversation, all prepared by your host family. Host families are located across the Cape Peninsula – from Bothasig in the north east, right across the Cape Flats and the townships, through to the Southern Suburbs.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Hiking Table Mountain & City Tour
Adventure and Activity Tours
A splendid way to get to know the Mother City intimately, starting with a hike on the geographical formation which guards her – Table Mountain. The walk begins at the upper cable station and traverses the entire front table to Maclears Beacon – the highest point at 1087m. The walk returns via a different route providing a variety of vistas. The entire walk takes about 2 hours. Note: If the cable car is not operational on the day, and depending on clients’ fitness levels, the walk would be adapted accordingly.After lunch (to own account), explore the history, architecture and culture which makes Cape Town the colourful and vibrant city it is today. Visit the Malay Quarter, Company Gardens, The SA Museum and the Castle of Good Hope.Pick-up Points
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Rate: R0 - R250
Saturday in the life of a Capetonian
People and culture
Enjoy the vibrant, warm hearted village in the heart of Woodstock where Cape Town’s talented people come together to share, collaborate and show off their heart-felt passion. This is the Old Biscuit Mill. Drive through the Mother City en route to retail lifestyle outlets at the trendy Cape Quarter Village located below Signal Hill. Enjoy lunch (to own account) at one of the restaurants here before proceeding to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for further retail therapy. End the day either with a sunset cruise or a trip up Table Mountain for sundowners (to own account) by aerial cable car. This is how we celebrate life in the Mother City.Pick-up Points
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