Cape Verde: Essence of São Vicente and Santo Antão, 4 Days

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Discover São Vicente, known as the most welcoming and attractive island in the country. Embark on a beautiful one-hour ferry trip to Santo Antão, enjoy breathtaking views of Paúl Volcano Crater above 1000 meters high and explore one of the most beautiful villages in the world, Fontainhas.

What's Included

Round-trip Ferry ticket (São Vicente – Santo Antão – São Vicente);
All entrance frees;
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Local assistance 24 hours a day.
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pick up and drop off for all the tours;
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Custom and private airport/port Transfers; Luggage Transfers;
Accommodation (3 Nights); Standard room category in double/twin sharing basis.
Tours as mentioned in the program;
International Flights;
Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
Travel insurance;
Visa or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA);
Sevices not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses.

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in São Vicente - Airport Transfer to Mindelo – Hotel check-in

    3 stops
  • 1

    After disembarking, head to the main exit and meet Your professional guide who will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mindelo

    Then, enjoy a private transfer from Cesária Évora International Airport to your accommodation in Mindelo. Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. In the evening, feel free to explore Mindelo on your own. Known as the most vibrant city in Cape Verde, be sure to enjoy live music in one of the restaurants close to the hotel. Feel the warmth of Morna and taste the local delights.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sao Vicente

    Overnight in Mindelo.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Full-day discovery of Santo Antão from São Vicente

    8 stops
  • 4
    Mindelo

    Explore Santo Antão's highlights on this day trip from your hotel in São Vicente. Be transferred to Mindelo harbor and then start a 1-hour ferry trip to Porto Novo in Santo Antão.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road

    Upon arrival, drive through the mountains to Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl, an extinct volcano above 1000 meters over sea level.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Cova - Krater

    see locals in their agricultural fields from 1,100 meters above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the immense and green round plain within the crater.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Ribeira Grande

    Head to Delgadin, a perfect mountaintop to admire the natural towers carved in the famous valley of Ribeira da Torre.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Ponta Do Sol

    Move on to the charming coastal village of Ponta de Sol and meet the local fishermen.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Monte Fontainhas

    Then, drive to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Paul Tal

    After a delicious lunch, head to Cape Verde's greenest valley, Vale de Paúl. Marvel at the authentic Cape Verdean environment, surrounded by greenery, thatched-roof houses and stunning landscapes.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Finally, take your ferry back to São Vicente and the tour ends with the disembarkation at your accommodation. Overnight in São Vicente.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Ful day São Vicente island Tour

    11 stops
  • 12
    Mindelo

    Get picked up from your accommodation and depart towards Mindelo city center. Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente

    Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora's house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Mercado de Peixe

    Visit to the fish market

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Musee Cesaria Evora

    Discover Cesária Evora Museum

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Torre de Belem

    Walk through this spetacular Torre

    Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Igrja N. Sra da Luz Mindelo

    Pass through the church. Optional entrance!

    Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Calhau

    The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established. Then, drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the green Calhau Valley until the fishing village of Salamansa.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19

    Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 20

    Next, visit the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll through its shallow lagoons and then move on to the white sand dunes by the sea.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Monte Verde

    Drive to Monte Verde Natural Park, admire the stunning landscape of the entire island, and take beautiful photos of other Cape Verde islands.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Mindelo

    The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Goodbye Cabo Verde

    2 stops
  • 23
    Mindelo

    Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. If you have an envenning flight then chill out on the white sand of the most picturesque and beautiful beach on the Island, Laginha Beach, known for its white sand and turquoise waters. Check out from the accommodation in Mindelo and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Cesária Évora international airport.

    Admission ticket free
  • 24

    Take your international flight back and say goodbye to "La Morabeza Crioula"! Hotel check-out time: 12h00 ;

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • • This tour starts and ends in Mindelo (São Vicente Island);
  • • Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, comfortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen;
  • • For groups with less than 4 travelers, the bilingual driver himself may be the guide;
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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