Full-day Maio Island Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Have a typical breakfast with a local family;
Dive into the blue, crystal-clear waters;
Experience the local production of goat cheese with locals:
Marvel at dunes formed from desert sands;
Visit the local craft center and meet locals.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up included from anywhere in Maio Island.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Get picked up in your accommodation and depart toward the city center. Start your discovery from the Eco-Museum. There, learn about the history of the colonization of the island, rooted in the exploitation of salt, which was exported to several countries such as Brazil until the 19th century. After, visit the Salinas wetland of Porto Inglês and have a chance to see the locals producing Salt.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Morro

    Next, drive to Morro village and have a typical breakfast with a local family including the famous Cape Verdean Cuscuz.

    1 hour • 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 some souvenirs. Then, continue towards the agricultural and fishing areas until the Morrinho dunes. There, have an easy walk throughout the white sand dunes brought by the wind from the Sahara desert.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Drive to Pedro Vaz village, the first village to be inhabited, and take a break for a delicious lunch (at your own expense) at a typical, local restaurant. In Ribeira João, experience the local production of goat cheese with locals.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Vila do Maio

    Then, drive back to the capital and there visit São José Fortress, built in the 18th century to protect the island from pirate attacks and Our Lady of Grace Church. The visit ends with a dip at the most beautiful on the island, Bitchirotcha Beach. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bu Country Tours

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Nature Walks
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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