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NAVY LINE - TRAM FIRST

GROOT DRAKENSTEIN

Extensive roadworks in Franschhoek, Drakenstein, Simondium, and Klapmuts may cause delays. Please factor this into your travel plans to the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Service may be affected on your booking day.

Activity Description

DEPARTURE TIMES
All departure times are scheduled leaving from the Franschhoek Terminal with the shuttle bus to Groot Drakenstein.

Franschhoek Shuttle Departure Times
08:45 am | 09:45 am | 10:45 am | 11:45 pm

Groot Drakenstein Departure Times
(when traveling directly to Groot Drakenstein Terminal)
09:14 am | 10:14 am | 11:14 am | 12:14 pm

SPECIAL NOTE
As Boschendal estate is large, allow 2 hours at this venue. A farm vehicle will take you through a working estate to the wine-tasting area, which is +/- 20 min from the tram platform.

Estate Closures:
04 & 05 December 2026: Zorgvliet

Restaurant Closures:
Boschendal, The Werf closed, however Deli is open
03 & 06 December 2026: Zorgvliet

The tour is strictly a wine-tasting experience and does not host celebration events such as birthdays or bachelor/bachelorette parties as the estates visited are primarily wine-tasting venues and not party venues. In order to properly exercise their duties, the Franschhoek Wine Tram staff members place a legitimate expectation on all guests not to behave in an unacceptably loud, disruptive, offensive, or intoxicated manner. Should any such behaviour be exhibited the Franschhoek Wine Tram reserves its right to suspend or withdraw its services. All vehicles are fitted with CCTV and monitored throughout the service.

CANCELLATION POLICY (All services including chauffeur/transfer services):
24 hours + = 100% REFUND
Less than 24 hours before scheduled TIME SLOT = No Refund

Please send a cancellation email to info@winetram.co.za including your booking ID on the subject to request a refund.

Passengers may dine at one of several restaurants on the tour. To avoid disappointment, it is highly recommended that passengers make reservations for lunch/picnic at least 24-48 hours in advance. Food or open alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the tour though food and drinks are available for purchase at the wine estates. Wine tastings can be purchased at each wine estate directly. Kindly take into consideration that some wine estates are cashless and require card payments only.

Tickets are to be collected on the day of your tour. Please be at the Ticket Office +/-20 minutes prior to your departure time.

Please take note that pets are not permitted on the tour.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenThe service runs daily except for 24th December, 25th December, 31st December and 1st January.
WhereYour tour starts and ends at Groot Drakenstein Terminal -33.856118, 18.976446 | Link to Maps: http://bit.ly/3w6PKeQ *Please note we do have a complimentary shuttle running from our Franschhoek Terminal to the Groot Drakenstein Terminal* Franschhoek Terminal Location. -33.90542982880409, 19.114123116025237 | Link to Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pfp694GwUeY5X6TU8 ____________________________________________ *DEPARTURE TIMES* All departure times are scheduled leaving from the Franschhoek Terminal with the shuttle bus to Groot Drakenstein. ____________________________________________ Take note of the Franschhoek Shuttle Departure Times 08:45 am | 09:45 am | 10:45 am | 11:45 am ____________________________________________ Take note of the Groot Drakenstein Departure Times (when traveling directly to Groot Drakenstein Terminal) 09:14 am | 10:14 am | 11:14 am | 12:14 pm
WeatherBoth the tram and tram-bus are fairly well protected from the rain but on the rare occasion, the service may be cancelled due to weather conditions or mechanical problems without notice in which case full refunds will be issued.
What to WearFor a pleasant journey, we kindly request that all our guests wear suitable footwear while travelling with us. Comfortable clothes and shoes are advised for your own safety and comfort. Moreover, when it's chilly outside, we advise dressing warmly since our vehicles have open blinds and windows (though they are enclosed on rainy days).
Things to BringBooking confirmation.
Guests or Spectators

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Transportation from the ticket office to each of the wine estates on your route.
You will also receive a daily offerings card which will include any specials/discounts for the day.

Exclusions

Wine tasting, lunch, and other activities at each stop.
Chauffeur/Transfer – Please note transfers are added at an additional cost to your booking.

Notes

Please note all our tours are not wheelchair friendly as the vehicles are all safari-type vehicles. All clients traveling with us need to be mobile due to stairs in all vehicles as well as accessibility at the wine estates. Please contact our offices (info@winetram.co.za or 021 300 0338) for personalized options.

Customer Reviews

Our Wine Tram experience was phenomenal! From start to finish, every vineyard we stopped at had its own beauty and uniqueness. The hospitality and staff were amazing. We stopped off at 4 different vineyards and enjoyed a picnic at one, walk at the other and wine tasting too. Overall, a very great experience. - Maryam


What a wonderful day we had! Everything went smoothly and everyone was so knowledgable and friendly. I would definitely do it again! - Daria


We had a fantastic time on the navy line with the staff offering us great advice on how to manage the visits with the limited time we had. Keep up the great work Tony - Anthony


We had a fantastic time on the wine tram celebrating my husbands 40th birthday. Everyone was friendly and the wine and pairings were great! We had a lovely day. - Laura


We had a fantastic time traveling with Navy Line. The shuttle and all the other arrangements were perfect. The wineries are all beautiful and the wine is delicious. We'll be back! Thank you and best regards from us. - Steffen




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