There is far more happening in this apparently sleepy town than at first meets the eye, so take this opportunity to experience for yourself all that the ‘jewel of the Karoo' has to offer. Lindsay Steyn is your accredited tour guide and can put together a tailor made tour package for both the Western and Eastern Cape.

Here are some of the most popular tour packages available to you…

Cycle down the Swartberg Pass: We take you all the way up to the Swartberg Pass and you get to cycle down. This includes bicycles, safety gear, water bottles and back-up!

Three Passes Tour: Starting early in the morning, we drop you off at Meiringspoort where you cycle 17km's downhill through the poort , then on to Montague Pass where you do an easy 6km's uphill and 14km's downhill. Finally, we get to see what you're made of and tackle the mighty Swartberg Pass which is 1.5km's uphill and 19km's downhill. This includes all bicycles, safety gear, water bottles and back-up. Picnic lunches can also be arranged.

Visit Gamkaskloof ‘Die Hel': Visit the lost community of Gamkaskloof a.k.a Die Hel. Although this is a mere 50km to arrive at the valley, it takes the entire day. We leave after breakfast where we go up the highest point of the Swartberg Pass, ‘Die Top'. Then we head off for the trip deep down below in the valley via 4x4. On arrival, we go through the valley for a historical talk on the area and the people and look at the houses. Then we go for lunch to Annetjie Joubert's kiosk – one of the original inhabitants of the valley. Afterwards, we head back to Prince Albert! This includes refreshments and lunch.

Sunset Tours: View the magnificence of the Karoo when we take you across the Karoo planes and high up on a hill to view the sensational sunset that the Karoo has to offer. This includes wine, various cheeses and other snacks.

Hike down the mountain: Once again we take you up the Swartberg Mountain where you get to choose between a 8km's and 19km's hiking trail. Then, you hike down to the water stream where a couple of cold one's await us. This includes a map and a walking permit – but tour guide is an optional extra.

While visiting Prince Albert, it is worth while to explore the town and discover the riches hidden away in the Karoo.