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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
If you visit Santiago Island on a cruise ship (Aida, tui Meinshiff Visits, Europa 2, MsN), and have a day available, then this day trip is perfect. It refers to a one-day excursion across the island and offers a perfect combination of the best sights and attractions, such as the capital Praia, the markets of Assomada, the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, the beach of Tarrafal, and the east coast as well as, important information about the history of people, their culture, fauna and flora, land and people, gastronomy and scenery.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will find your guide at the exit of the cruise terminal in Praia, you need to walk 3-5 minutes to the exit gate, your guide will mark with the logo of the agency Cape Verde Tours.
Itinerary
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Praia (Pass by)
The excursion starts in the main streets of the country's economic and political capital, and along the road your guide will inform you about the main highlights of the city.
Admission ticket free -
1Sao Domingos
Depending on the cruise ship schedule, we can visit a small traditional market for local fruits and vegetables and learn about the everyday life of the inhabitants of the rural town.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Pico de Antonia
Here we will take a photostop and admire the beauty of the landscape with high mountains and deep valleys as well as small houses hanging on the hills. Here you can also admire one of the 7 natural wonders of Santiago Island.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Assomada
Assomada is the second largest city on the island and capital in the north and interior of the island, on Wednesdays and Saturdays you can visit a large street market throughout the city, which is a great tourist attraction.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Serra de Malagueta
One of the island’s natural parks is located at 800 m altitude, where you will get to know the fauna and flora of the island and admire one of the most beautiful and impressive volcanic and mountainous landscapes, with striking elevation differences in the region of the Serra-Malagueta mountains.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tarrafal Beach
Tarrafal is a fishing village located on the far north coast of Santiago Island, a small fishing village with one of the most beautiful beaches with white sand and crystal clear waters of the island. Depending on the schedule of the cruise ship, we have free time on the beach and can enjoy a Maracujá capipirinha and have a local lunch.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pedra Badejo
After lunch we will sail along the east coast of the island and admire the coastal beauty, passing some fishing villages, with a photo stop and a stop at the large banana and coconut plantation before returning to the ship.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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