Combine an adrenaline morning on the Atlantis Dunes with curated tastings at Durbanville and De Grendel estates — all in an eight-hour, hotel-inclusive day from Cape Town. Expect sand-sculpted riding, guided winery conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at diamond cutting in the city.
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Salt-laced wind lifts sand into temporary arches as riders cone up on the Atlantis Dunes — the afternoon’s slow pivot toward vineyards and tasting rooms begins where the land still feels raw and wind-formed.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Light-to-moderate fitness—able to mount and control an ATV for short bursts and walk at tasting venues.
Wildlife
History
The Western Cape’s wine culture dates to 17th-century Dutch settlement, while the dune systems reflect millennia of coastal deposition and wind reworking.
Conservation
Riders are expected to stay on designated tracks to limit dune erosion; wineries emphasize water-wise practices and responsible tasting to reduce waste.
Reserve your spot on the Quadbiking And Stellenbosch wine Tasting today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Protect your eyes from sand
Wear wraparound sunglasses or goggles during the dune section; sand and glare are common on open ATVs.
Layer for coastal changeability
Mornings can be cool and windy, afternoons warm — bring a light windbreaker that packs small.
Hydrate between tastings
Carry a refillable water bottle; alcohol and sun dehydrate quickly on full-day excursions.
Listen to the safety briefing
Follow the guide’s ATV instructions and stick to marked routes to reduce erosion risk and avoid fines.
Closed-toe shoes (sturdy trainers or boots)
Protects feet while mounting quads and walking winery gravel.
Sunglasses or goggles
Shields eyes from sand and coastal glare during dune rides.
summer
Light windbreaker
Blocks wind on the dunes and layers easily for cooler mornings.
spring
Small daypack with water bottle
Carries water, camera, and any personal items for the full-day tour.