Montagu Weekend Itinerary: A 3-Day Slow Travel Guide | In Abundance

A different way to experience Montagu

There’s a quieter way to travel—one that isn’t rushed or over-planned. A stay at In Abundance invites you to experience Montagu slowly, where each day unfolds naturally and every moment feels considered.

If you’re planning a weekend away, here’s how to spend three beautifully balanced days in this valley.

Day 1: Arrive and unwind

Your stay begins the moment you arrive. Bags unpacked, shoulders drop, and the pace shifts.

Ease into your first afternoon with an in-house massage—no driving, no scheduling, just time to settle. As the sun lowers, dinner is served on the stoep. The kind of evening where conversation flows easily and the outside world fades.

Day 2: Explore Montagu at your own pace

Start with a slow breakfast before heading into town.

Montagu is best explored on foot. A guided walk like a Flying Feet tour offers insight into the town’s history, architecture, and quiet charm. From there, follow what feels right—whether it’s a relaxed lunch spot, a boutique store, or simply wandering.

In the afternoon, make your way to a local wine farm. Montagu’s surrounding valley is home to understated but exceptional producers, where tastings feel personal rather than rushed.

End the day with an intimate dinner back at your accommodation.

Day 3: Wine, water, and wide-open spaces

This is where the valley truly opens up.

A visit to Viljoensdrift Wine Estate is a must. Pack a picnic basket and drift along the Breede River—one of the most peaceful ways to experience the landscape.

Alternatively, spend time at Rietvallei Wine Estate, where generations of winemaking meet relaxed, sun-soaked tastings.

Return in the late afternoon for a grazing board and a slow evening in.