AWOL Tours

15/10/2026

Travel has changed since 2002. And so have we!

After 24 years of creating cycling and hiking adventures in Cape Town and beyond, we’ve given the AWOL website a fresh look, with a simpler way to explore our tours, find your kind of adventure and start planning your next trip.

The website may be new, but the local knowledge, personal touch and love for adventure remain the same.

Take a look around and tell us what you think 😀

https://awoltours.co.za/blog/2026/10/15/a-new-look-for-awol-evolving-with-the-way-people-travel/

07/10/2026

A few days in the Cederberg with this brilliant group from Ireland.

Think rugged trails, towering sandstone formations, ancient rock art, and some seriously spectacular views along the way.

The Cederberg certainly knows how to put on a show!

And we’ll let one of our guests sum it up:

“We had a wonderful time in Cederberg. That climb, via the narrow crack to the Arch, is a wonderful hike. Rod and Oliver were marvellous guides. The accommodation and food in Kromrivier was the best on our 3-week trip.”

Fancy seeing it for yourself? Send us a message to start planning.

30/09/2026

https://www.awoltours.co.za/blog/2026/08/28/ride-the-cape-town-cycle-tour-on-a-comfortable-giant-escape-hybrid/

🚴 Doing the Cape Town Cycle Tour in 2027?

AWOL Tours has Giant Escape hybrid bikes available to hire, giving you a comfortable, reliable ride for the big day, without the challenge of travelling with your own bike.

📅 14 March 2027

The Cape Town Cycle Tour returns on Sunday 14 March 2027, with cyclists taking on either the iconic 109 km route around the Cape Peninsula or the more accessible 42 km event. If you have your Cycle Tour entry but still need a bicycle, AWOL Tours is offering a limited number of Giant Escape hybrid

28/09/2026

Forget the road. Let’s take the trail.

Cape Town is stacked with MTB trails. From flowing singletrack and berms to technical sections and grin-inducing descents.

Whether you’re looking to find your flow or test your legs on something more gnarly, there’s a trail with your name on it.

Mountain biking with AWOL.

22/09/2026

The Cape Winelands aren’t just famous for their vineyards. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are home to some of South Africa’s most celebrated restaurants, making them the perfect places to combine two of life’s greatest pleasures: cycling and eating.

Ride through beautiful vineyards and mountain landscapes, then stop to enjoy exceptional local food, seasonal produce and, of course, a little w**e along the way.

Because when the scenery is this good and the food is this delicious, the occasional uphill is worth it.

Pedal. Taste. Explore.

17/09/2026

Spring brings an explosion of colour to Table Mountain.
So remember, don’t just look up at the views, look down, too. 👀

If you’re hiking Table Mountain in spring, don’t just look up at the views. Look down, too. Spring is one of the most exciting times to explore the mountain, as the fynbos begins to burst into flower. Table Mountain National Park forms part of the Cape Floral Region, the smallest of the world’...

15/09/2026

Love Cape Town, adventure travel, people and making sales happen? We’re hiring.

AWOL Tours is looking for a Tour Consultant to join our team at Battery Park, V&A Waterfront.

If you have experience in tours & sales, reservations or marketing, and you’re confident turning enquiries into bookings and relationships into business, we’d like to hear from you.

Full job details and how to apply are on LinkedIn:

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please tag them or share this post.

Apply for Tourism Consultant at AWOL Tours in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Full-time Mid-Senior level role. See responsibilities, qualifications, and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

08/09/2026

Every traveller is different. Every adventure should be too.
From experienced young riders to slightly more cautious moms, our guides know how to tailor an experience so everyone can enjoy the journey. Safe, fun, personal and packed with plenty of memorable moments along the way.
Thank you for this wonderful review and for sharing your AWOL adventure with us. 💛

27/08/2026

On 1 September, Philippe Angellier is setting off from Brussels on one very long ride to Cape Town. 🚴‍♂️🌍

That’s 14,000 km, 16 countries and two continents, all to raise funds for Masicorp and Songezo Jim Cycling Academy, two organisations that hold a very special place in the AWOL Tours story.

We’ll be keeping an eye on Philippe’s journey as he makes his way toward us, one kilometre at a time.

Safe travels, Philippe! We’ll be cheering you on all the way to Cape Town. 👏 #

Want to follow along or support the fundraiser?
https://www.brusselscapetown.com/