11 days tour

Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islan

$ 1,691 .75 USD

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Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islan

This tour includes:

Guide

Guiding Service (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish); For groups with less than 4 travelers, the bilingual driver himself may be the guide.

Meals

Meals included are 10 Breakfast; 5 Picnics, 8 lunches and 1 diner; Vegetarian food option on request; We do not include all meals in the package to make your trip more flexible. Take this opportunity to choose between the restaurants near your accommodation and try Cape Verdean cuisine according to your preference. Your travel representative will be delighted to help if needed.

Flights

Domestic Flights (Praia/Fogo/São Vicente); •For domestic flights, each traveler is entitled to take a suitcase of up to 23 kg and a backpack of up to 5 kg.

Others

Tours as mentioned in the program; Domestic Flights (Praia/Fogo/São Vicente); Round-trip Ferry ticket (São Vicente – Santo Antão – São Vicente); All entrance frees; Service charges and VAT; Others mentioned in the tour description; Local assistance 24 hours a day.

Transport

Custom and private arrival and departure airport Transfers; Luggage transfers; Hotel pick up and drop off for all tours; Round-trip Ferry ticket (São Vicente – Santo Antão – São Vicente);

Accommodation

Standard room category in double/twin sharing basis. •03 nights at Casa Sodade in Praia (Santiago Island) or similar •02 nights at Casa Mariza 2.0 In Chã das Caldeiras (Fogo Island) or similar •01 night at Solar Windelo In Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar •02 nights at Hotel Tiduca in Ponta do Sol (Santo Antão Island) or similar •02 nights at Aquiles Eco-Hotel in Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar

Not included:

Others

Visa or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA). We recommend checking with your local embassy whether you need a visa or TSA only (TSA: https://www.ease.gov.cv/ or pay upon arrival €32 per person); International Flights; Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2,5 Euros/Person/Night); Sevices not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses.

Optional

IMPORTANT INFORMATION / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO •This tour starts and ends in Praia (Santiago Island) and ends in Mindelo (São Vicente Island); •The rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st •Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, comfortable and hikingshoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, water and sunscreen; •Lunch includes fish, meet or main dish + dessert + water. •Hotel check in starts from 14h00 / Hotel check-out time: 12h00 •Printed or electronic vouchers requested. •We reserve the right to alter the order of the itinerary or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. The same will be informed to the traveler before departure. •We reserve the right to claim from the travelers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of domestic flights or Ferry. •Due to the early pick up on the Day 4, the hotel in Praia will provide a lunch box instead of a breakfast. •Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights

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Itinerary of your trip Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islan

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival - Airport Transfer (Praia Airport To Hotel In Praia) – Hotel Check In
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival - Airport Transfer (Praia Airport To Hotel In Praia) – Hotel Check In

      After disembarking, be welcomed by Your travel representative, who will be waiting for you at Nelson Mandela International Airport with a sign displaying your name, as informed by you. Then, enjoy a private and custom transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Our team will take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. Overnight in Praia.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Santiago Island: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit To Cidade Velha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Santiago Island: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit To Cidade Velha

      After being collected from your accommodation in Praia, depart toward the small village of Calabaceira. Start your 3-hour hike from the top of the valley, with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging in its interior. Follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and explore the green valley famous for both its baobab trees mentioned by Charles Darwin and its use as an escape route for slaves during slavery. Next, discover the local fauna and flora and experience the production of a local rum-making distillery (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st). There, get in touch with local farmers and their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango trees, cassava, banana, and more. Arrive in Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the São Francisco Convent, the famous Banana Street and Nossa Senhora do Rosário church. Have a break for lunch and savor local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. After lunch, visit the former slave market, the ruins of the Sé Catedral, and the Royal Fortress of São Filipe. From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates. Overnight in Praia.


      DURATION: Every day from 9 am to 3 pm (6 hours)

      ROUTE FILE     

      Extension: 4500 meters                      Ascent/Descent: ~300 m                 Difficult degree: Easy                         

      Total Walking Duration: 2 hours       Path quality: Mediun tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Full Trekking In Serra Malagueta Natural Park + Assomada Market + Tarrafal Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Full Trekking In Serra Malagueta Natural Park + Assomada Market + Tarrafal Beach

      The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Praia and heads inland to the traditional Assomada Market. Wander around the vibrant stalls and soak up the hustle and bustle of this island hub whilst watching the locals haggle for produce (on Wednesdays and Saturdays only). Drive to Serra Malgueta Natural Park next, where your trekking adventure awaits. Follow your guide as you head into the luscious landscapes of the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, which covers 774-hectacres. The park is home to the Serra Malagueta mountain range as well as over 124 species of plant, and 19 species of bird. Throughout the trek, listen to your guide share information about the local flora and fauna, many of which can only be found here in the park. There’s also the opportunity to see wildlife, including playful monkeys, a variety of reptiles, and colorful butterflies. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the forest. After lunch, continue the walk to the end of the trail, then drive to Tarrafal Beach where you can spend some free time chilling on the shore. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return journey to Praia. Overnight in Praia.


      DURATION Every day from 9 am to 5 pm (8 hours)

      ROUTE FILE      

      Extension: 4200 meters (1 way)               Ascent/Descent: ~200 m                 Difficult degree: Easy                         

      Total Walking Duration: 3-4hours             Path quality: Flat, wide and safe.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Fogo Island Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Fogo Island Tour

      Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then be picked up and transferred to Nelson Mandela International Airport for your 35-minute flight to Fogo Island. Upon arrival, depart toward São Filipe, the capital of the island. There, explore “Sobrados” and wander around this charming little town lined with colorful colonial houses. Next, head to the small Municipal Museum and appreciate the simplicity of the objects that portray the local history. Head inland to the small villages of Achada Furna and Cabeça Fundão. There, learn about the history of the residents who had their houses submerged by the lava from the recent volcanic eruption of 2014. Arrive at Chã das Caldeiras National Park and admire un interrupted views of the volcano and rugged surrounding landscape. Marvel with an amazing view from the foot of Cape Verde’s highest mountain, the active volcano, one of the best attractions in the country. After that, take a break for the well-deserved lunch in a local atmosphere and buy or taste at your expense one of the best wines in the world.  Overnight in Chã das Caldeiras, Fogo.  


      DURATION Every day from 8 am to 3 pm (7 hours)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Fogo Island: Full Volcano Hiking From Chã Das Caldeiras
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Fogo Island: Full Volcano Hiking From Chã Das Caldeiras

      Get picked up at your accommodation in Chã das Caldeiras and walk with your guide until reaching the foot of the Volcano. Start the climb and let your local guide adjust the rate of climbing according to your skills. After 3 hours, reach the highest peak in Cape Verde. From Pico do Fogo, the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, with 2829 meters of altitude, enjoy one of the most steep and spectacular volcanic cones in the world, the last eruption occurred in 2014. After that, take a break for the well-deserved picnic, contemplating an unforgettable 360-degree panoramic view over the entire island of Fogo and start the fun part of the day. Take a walk through the crater and feel the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds. Then, start descending the steep descent of ash for half an hour, sinking your knee-high in Lapilli, a lifetime experience. After doing one of the best things to do in Cape Verde, the tour ends by returning to your accommodation in Chã das Caldeiras. Overnight in Fogo.  


      DURATION: Every day, from 6 am to 1 pm.

      ROUTE FILE   

      Extension: 9 Km                                      Ascent:  ~2800 m                             Difficult degree: Difficult                       

      Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5hours     Path quality: Tilted and Narrow. Ramping up steeply through ash and sliding

  • Day 6 Day 6: Check Out – Transfer Out – Flight (Fogo – São Vicente) – Check In Mindelo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Check Out – Transfer Out – Flight (Fogo – São Vicente) – Check In Mindelo

      Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and get prepared to discover your next destination, São Vicente Island. Enjoy a private transfer from Chã das Caldeiras to Fogo Airport and then, catch your flight São Vicente. Land at Cesária Évora International Airport and be transfered to your hotel in Mindelo. Enjoy the quiet afternoon time vibe and relish a local dish at a local restaurant. In the evening, be picked up at your accommodation and depart toward one of the most popular restaurant of Mindelo. There, enjoy live music and relish local delights. The tour concludes with the evening transfer back to your accommodation. Overnight in Mindelo.  

  • Day 7 Day 7: Santo Antão: Hiking Cova De Paúl Volcano Crater - Ribeira De Paúl
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Santo Antão: Hiking Cova De Paúl Volcano Crater - Ribeira De Paúl

      Be picked up in São Vicente and then transferred to Mindelo harbor. Start a 1-hour ferry trip to Porto Novo in Santo Antão and upon arrival meet Your professional guide who will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Then, be transferred to the Cova Natural Park, an extinct volcano, and start one of the hikers’ favorite hike in Santo Antão. Marvel with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging within the crater, from 1,100 meters above sea level, where the locals have their agricultural fields. Head to its edge and enjoy the most breathtaking view ever, the impressive green valley of Paul that lies on the depths in front of you, in addition to the beautiful view of the ocean that lies 10 kilometers away. After that, start the zigzagging part of the hike; learn about the native flora and fauna, while crossing beautiful plantations of sugarcane, banana, mango, avocado, coconut and others. Finally, experience the production of a local rum in a traditional distillery and taste the famous “Grogue”. Overnight in Ponta do Sol.


      DURATION Every day from 6 am to 2 pm (5 - 6 hours)

      ROUTE FILE   

      Extension: ~12 Km                               Ascent: ~249 /Descent: ~1329 m     Difficult Level: Moderate                          

      Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours    Path quality: Good, narrow at the beginning and safe.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Santo Antão: Hike Ponta Do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Santo Antão: Hike Ponta Do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha

      Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing village with colorful houses. Follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea. Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic. Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and some dazzling heights to the Aranhas valley. Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle’s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore. After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village with breathtaking views of the coast and the ocean. Overnight in Ponta do Sol.


      DURATION Every day from 9 am to 4 pm (7 hours)

      ROUTE FILE    

      Extension: 15 Km                                 Ascent/Descent: ~249 m     Difficult Level: Medium                          

      Total Walking Duration: 5 - 6 hours   Path quality: Very Long, narrow at the beginning and safe.

  • Day 9 Day 9: From Santo Antão: Full-Day São Vicente Experience
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: From Santo Antão: Full-Day São Vicente Experience

      The days begins with pickup from your accommodation in Ponta do Sol and heads towards São Vicente. Upon arrival, explore the island´s capital, MIndelo, a historic and culturally-rich city bursting with charater. Continue the tour along Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote and to island´s first popular African market where the first community was established. Stroll through the colorful stalls, soak up the array of sights and scents, and mingle with the locals going about their day. From here, drive to the eastern part of the island where native animals, endemic plants, and rolling farmland can be seen along the luscious Calhau Valley. Finally, enjoy a well-deserved lunch in Salamansa with “No Stress Vibe”. After that, head to the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll along the white sand dunes that line the sea. Later, drive to Monte Verde Natural Park to admire a stunning view of the entire island as well as the o ther Cape Verde Islands. Overnight in São Pedro. 


      DURATION: Every day, from 7 am to 4 pm 

  • Day 10 Day 10: Free Day In Mindelo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Free Day In Mindelo

      Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then explore Mindelo by your self. You may like to relax on the white sand of the most picturesque and beautiful beach on the Island, Laginha Beach, known for its white sand and turquoise waters. Overnight in São Pedro.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Hotel Checkout, Transfer Out And Goodbye Cabo Verde
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Hotel Checkout, Transfer Out And Goodbye Cabo Verde

      Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. Check out from the accommodation in Mindelo and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Cesária Évora international airport. Catch your international flight back home and say goodbye to "La Morabeza Crioula".

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 14 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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