Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach

4.9
(13 reviews)
Pedra Badejo, Cape Verde

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the interior and coast of Santiago Island, the best way to discover Cape Verde’s culture, history, and landscapes. After morning pickup, travel to São Domingos, Órgãos, and Picos to admire impressive mountains. Continue to Assomada City to visit the local market and experience daily island life. Stop at Good Entry to see the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde, the 700 - year-old Kapok tree. Visit Serra Malagueta Natural Park for breathtaking views from 1,000 meters above sea level. Head to Tarrafal City to explore the historic concentration camp, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy time for swimming and lunch. In the afternoon, drive along the east coast to the Rabelados village, then continue through Calheta to Pedra Badejo to see the country’s largest banana plantation. This tour combines nature, culture, history, and beach time for an authentic Santiago Island experience.

What's Included

Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Eco Center

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Assomada Market

    Assomada Market

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Serra de Malagueta

    Serra da Malagueta Natural Park

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Resistance Museum

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Tarrafal Beach

    Tarrafal Beach

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Rabelado Community

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Calheta de Sao Miguel

    St. Michael's Calheta

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Pedra Badejo

    Whiting Stone

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Assomada Market

    Market day Wednesday and Saturday

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by RURAL TOURS

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

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