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Want an experience of a lifetime?
Well with this tour you are sure to get it! This tour will starting in Mindelo, S. Vicente and will have you explore this charming town. Here you will learn about the culture and history through our guided tour guides and attractions. You will also have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of those preparing for carnival in the evening. After exploring the town of Mindelo, we will take the ferry and set for an adventure in the neighbour island Santo Antão. This luscious island is every hiker and nature lover's paradise. We will explore the island highlights before enjoying a nice lunch (included with the tour). After which we will head back to the ferry point to get a ferry back to Mindelo where we will enjoy a good vantage point of the carnival parades and dance the night away!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us infront of the Café Royal Suites hotel
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
On this day we take you on a mini tour of Mindelo, the city with the best carnival! Here you will be able to see groups preparing for the big evening event alongside how the town looks without the crowds of people. We will meet infront of the Café Royal Suites, Mindelo before walking to the Palácio do Povo (People's palace), formerly known as the Palácio do Governo (Government's palace). It is now a public building in the city centre of Mindelo in Cape Verde with it's attractive bright pink colour, its hard to miss! It is situated at the eastern end of Rua Libertadores de África and was built in 1874, when there were plans to move the capital of Cape Verde to Mindelo.
Admission ticket free -
1Torre de Belem
Our next destination is a 5 minute walk and is a replica of the one in Lisbon, Torre de Belem. This monument once housed the harbor master's office. The building was restored by the Portuguese government in 2002. Here you will be able to enter the tower and adjacent museum.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Praia da Laginha
We will walk down to the beach front and stop by Laginha beach, one of the islands most beautiful and popular beaches where we will relax and wait for the ferry.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Porto Novo
We will take a 1 hour ferry ride to the neighbouring island Santo Antao. This Island boasts of lush green mountain peaks, valleys, charming villages, vegetation, with the hardworking spirit, and simplicity of the people and culture which cannot truly be justified by words, but must be taken when you visit! We will have hours to explore this new islands seeing some of it's highlights including; Old Road Cova-Krater Pico da Cruz Ribeira Grande Ribeira de Torre and more! Be sure to bring your hiking boots and camera, the landscape here is phenomenal.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
After the ferry back to mindelo, we will walk to our Suite in Café Royal where we will have the best view of the carnival parades. Street views are also optional. Our tour will end here where we can party the night away!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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