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Cape Town Day Trip Beauty
If you consider the innumerable things one can do in Cape Town as a tourist - especially for those visitors on a short stopover - then a Cape Town day trip is the perfect treat. You can take a walk through the historical city or hike up the ancient mountain. There are tour operators that can cater for all your requirements even if it's to go mountain biking through the Winelands or a quick visit to the beautiful beaches.
You can plan your own trip or leave it to reputable tour companies to do it for you. Whatever you decide you can't go wrong with a day trip. The city may be small but there is a lot to do and see.
Originally the city was established as a refreshment station for the merchant ships plying their trade to the Far East. A garden was started where fruits and vegetables could be grown and sold to the crews of these ships. It is here in the old gardens that you can start your day trip. They lie at the bottom of Table Mountain close to where Parliament is situated. The gardens are no longer for growing sustainable fruit and vegetables but have more of a botanical interest now.
Mainly consisting of sandstone, Table Mountain rises just over one kilometre above sea level. It is Cape Town's most recognisable feature and a point of reference when you lose your way in the bustling city. There are two ways to get to the top of the mountain. One is the easiest, via the cable car which allows visitors a panoramic view while ascending to the upper cable station. The second is by foot through the numerous hiking trails which eventually lead to the top.
With facilities, amenities, and places of interest all within a stone's throw; Cape Town is the ideal holiday spot. Travellers can achieve a lot very quickly. Even with limited time visitors can easily take in so many of the sights and sounds of Cape Town. There are few places on earth that you can go from one thousand metres above a city to a grandiose wine farm within an hour.
Horseback riding, mountain biking, paragliding, kite surfing, hang-gliding, bungee jumping, shark cage diving, hiking, abseiling - these are just a few of the physical activities tourists can participate in when planning a day trip in Cape Town. Besides the wonderful attractions the city has to offer there are also the superb wine farms and fine wines that are easily accessible.
Learn more about Cape Town day trips, then visit Wow Cape Town Tours' site on how to choose the best Cape Town Tours for your needs.