From Praia: Full-day Private and Guided Maio Island Tour

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14 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Embark on a beautiful two-hour ferry trip from Santiago Island. Discover the lesser-known paradise of Cape Verde, Maio Island. Explore São José Fortress, agricultural and fishing areas, sand dunes, and the Handcraft Center.

What's Included

Liability insurance
Guide/Driver
Round-trip port transfers in Praia and Maio
Transportation
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Round-trip ferry tickets
Lunch
Round-trip Flight tickets

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address in the city of Praia. The ferry ticket is not included in the tour price. We recommend that you book this tour only after booking your ferry tickets.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • Praia (Pass by)

    Get picked-up at your hotel in Praia and embark on a beautiful two-hour ferry trip to Maio.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Upon arrival, be trasnfered to a local restaurant and enjoy a breackfast at your expense. Start your discovery from the Eco-Museum, and learn about the history of the colonization of the island, rooted in the exploitation of salt and coal. Move on to Porto Inglês Salinas wetland and have a chance to see the locals producing Salt. Please, note that the €2 per person for Eco-Museum entrance is not included.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Morro

    Next, head to Morro village known for its small colonial houses built with pyramid-shaped tiles.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Your tour progresses to the locality of Calheta, where a visit to its handcraft center gives you the opportunity to buy local souvenirs. Continue towards Morrinho village and walk throughout the white sand dunes brought by the wind from the Sahara desert. After that, head to Pedro Vaz village followed by a break for a delicious lunch

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Then, drive to Vila do Maio and there visit São José Fortress, built to protect the island from pirate attacks.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Vila do Maio

    Finally, enjoy a dip at Bitchirotcha, the most beautiful beach on the island, and then take the ferry back to Santiago Island.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Praia

    The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotel pickup from Praia starts 1 hour before your ferry's scheduled departure time.
  • Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen.
  • The ferry ticket or flight ticket are not included in the tour price. We recommend that you book this tour only after booking your ferry or flight tickets.
Supplied by Bu Country Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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