Private helicopter wine day
Max 6 guestsWalker Bay: The Coastal Route
Whales, cool-climate Pinot and the Atlantic all the way down.
The furthest and most dramatic of our helicopter wine days — a coastal flight to Benguela Cove on the Bot River lagoon, a drive into the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, and a celebrated pairing at Creation. In season, you fly over calving southern right whales.
Best for Pinot and Chardonnay lovers, and whale-season visitors
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Region
Hemel-en-Aarde
Duration
Full day · approx. 09:00–17:40
Estates
2 estates
Style
Private
Private helicopter & pilot
Yours alone for the day
Private chauffeur on the ground
Between every estate
Flexible fallback date
If weather grounds the flight
No deposit to enquire
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Your route, your lunch, your pace
Signature moments
Three moments that make this day
Whales from the air
Roughly June to November, southern right whales calve in Walker Bay right below your flight path.
Blend your own
Taste the components at Benguela Cove, then blend and bottle a wine to take home.
Creation's pairing
A seasonal multi-course pairing on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, in Riedel glassware.
Want a different lunch or another estate? Every day is a starting point — we'll tailor it to your group.
Tailor this dayThe day at a glance
The experience
About this tour
The furthest and most dramatic of our helicopter wine days — a coastal flight to Benguela Cove on the Bot River lagoon, a drive into the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, and a celebrated pairing at Creation. In season, you fly over calving southern right whales.
In season (roughly June–November) southern right whales calve in Walker Bay and are often visible from the air on the way in and home. Creation's last seating is 15:30, so the afternoon has no slack. Benguela Cove is a cashless estate, and this coastal route is more weather-sensitive than our inland tours — we always hold a fallback date.
The route
By air and by road
Every leg of the journey, from take-off to touchdown.
- 1Flight out Flight
V&A WaterfrontKogelberg coastBenguela Cove
- 2By chauffeur Transfer
Benguela CoveR43Hemel-en-AardeCreation
- 3Flight home Flight
CreationHermanusWalker BayV&A Waterfront
What to expect
How the day works
A step-by-step walkthrough of your tour, so you know exactly how the day unfolds.
- 09:00
Meet at the V&A Waterfront helipad
- 09:15
Depart along the Kogelberg coast
Mountains dropping straight into the sea, past Betty's Bay and Kleinmond — whale territory in season.
- 09:50
Land at Benguela Cove
On the Bot River lagoon, in the Kogelberg Biosphere.
- 10:00
Cellar tour and blending session
Taste individual components and blend and bottle a wine of your own to take home.
- 12:00
Estate tasting
A seated tasting of the Benguela Cove range.
- 12:45
Lunch at Moody Lagoon
Walker Bay line fish and Overberg lamb on the veranda, over the water.
- 14:45
Drive into the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Up the R43 and into the valley — 'heaven and earth'.
- 15:15
Creation — seasonal pairing
A multi-course pairing on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, served in Riedel glassware with the valley falling away below.
- 17:00
Depart Creation
Climbing off the ridge, out over Hermanus and Walker Bay.
- 17:40
Land at the V&A Waterfront
Where you'll land
The estates on your day
2 estates, in the order you'll visit them — each chosen for its wine, its welcome, and a view worth the flight.
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Gallery
Estate
Gallery
Creation Wines
Gallery
Vineyard
Gallery
Restaurant/Wines
What's included
Included in your tour
- Private helicopter and pilot
- One-way flights: V&A to Benguela Cove, Creation to V&A
- Chauffeur, Benguela Cove to Creation
- Benguela Cove tasting and lunch
- Creation seasonal food and wine pairing
Before you fly
Good to know
The practical details, answered before you have to ask.
Weather policy
Flies only when it's safe and comfortable. If the morning call grounds the flight, your day moves to a fallback date, not a cancellation.
Group size
Two to six guests per helicopter. Larger groups can be split across two aircraft — ask us.
Pickup
Starts and ends at the V&A Waterfront helipad, Cape Town. Hotel transfers can be arranged on request.
Dietary
Tell us vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy needs ahead of booking — every estate restaurant can accommodate.
What to wear
Layers (it's cooler in the air) and flat, closed shoes for the estate gardens and cellars.
Best season
September to April for clear flying; June to November for southern right whales on the Walker Bay route.
Want something different?
Build your own helicopter wine day
Pick your own estates, route and lunch. We'll fly it your way, with the same private helicopter, pilot and chauffeur.
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Good to know
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Our pilots make the call on the morning based on conditions. If it isn't safe or comfortable to fly, we agree a fallback date with you before you book, so your day is moved, not lost.
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