Cape Town

Twelve Apostles: Helicopter rides and fine fynbos picnics

Take to the skies with The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa's helicopter tours or embark on a fynbos walking trail in style. Image: Supplied

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is one of Cape Town’s seaside gems offering magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Resting on the slopes of the magnificent Twelve Apostles mountain range, the iconic hotel which boasts being a UNESCO World Heritage Site is surrounded by the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. This luxurious boutique hotel is located on the coastal road towards Hout Bay and is a mere 15-minute drive from the city centre.

Apart from offering the finest in accommodation and culinary spoils, The Twelve Apostles also offers the truly luxurious adventure of a helicopter tour or a perfect picnic while exploring the hotel’s scenic Fynbos Trail.

Twelve Apostles Helicopter Tour

Savour unforgettable views with a helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront over the scenic Atlantic Seaboard, before landing on The Twelve Apostles’ private helipad.

Opt to experience the flight in singularity, taking in the views as you soar above Cape Town and the rugged landscape of the iconic Table Mountain National Park, or personalise your experience with a lunch or massage on arrival at the hotel.

A selection of curated food experiences ranges from sushi and wine pairings to the popular “Tea by the Sea”.

Take flight with The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa’s scenic helicopter tours. Image: Supplied

Tailormade helicopter experience

Standalone flight with no inclusions: R1 730
Two-course lunch and wine pairing: R1 760
Seafood sharing platter, paired with a sommelier choice of Bouchard Finlayson wine: R2 640
Tea by the Sea including a gin cocktail prepared by our mixologist: R1 980
Sushi platter paired with a sommelier choice of Bouchard Finlayson: R1 870
60-minute massage at The Twelve Apostles Spa: R2 830

Terms and conditions

Minimum of two guests is required to qualify per package.
Offer inclusions are non-refundable or transferable.
Flights are weather-dependent and the routing may be reversed or rescheduled.
Set departure flight times from the V&A Waterfront at 12:30 and 16:30.

View the full brochure for The Twelve Apostles helicopter tours HERE.

For bookings, call 021 437 9000 or e-mail concierge@12apostles.co.za.

Panoramic picnics on Fynbos Trail

Picnic anyone? Image: Supplied

The Twelve Apostles Fynbos Trail — a 3km guided trail, that takes approximately 60 minutes — combines leisure with adventure in the unique floral kingdom of the Table Mountain National Park.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa guests can enjoy direct access to this remarkable World Heritage Site, with marked paths leading through the hotel’s indigenous gardens and up onto the mountain. Pick up a luxury picnic, prepared by the hotel’s chefs and head out onto the trails for an open-air adventure!

A handful of secluded picnic sites within the hotel’s fynbos gardens also offer wonderful mountain and ocean views, with plenty of outdoor space and fresh air for keeping children entertained.

One of these panoramic picnics would of course provide the perfect romantic backdrop for a Valentine’s Day date!

Find more information on The Twelve Apostles Fynbos Trail or luxury picnic experiences, as well as make bookings, HERE.

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