7 days tour

Cape Verde: Wonders Of Santiago Island - 7 Days 6 Nights

Cape Verde: Wonders Of Santiago Island - 7 Days 6 Nights

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

Bu Country Tours guarantees that all of its excursion services are carried out in compliance with the health safety measures required by WHO. We have always been in the first line when it comes to the safety and protection of our guests. Here are some of the measures that will be taken during the materialization of the services: Social distancing enforced throughout experience; Face masks required for guides/staff and travelers in public areas and inside of the transportation; All our vehicles together with the equipment provided for the land excursions are sanitized between use; The number of participants are reduced by up to 50 %;

Transport

Custom and private arrival and departure airport Transfers; Luggage transfers; Hotel pick up and drop off for all tours;

Guide

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

Accommodation

04 nights at Casa Sodade in Praia (Santiago Island) or similar 02 nights at Hotel Vista Mar in Tarrafal (Santiago Island) or similar Standard room category in double/twin sharing basis. Hotel check in starts from 14h00 / Hotel check-out time: 12h00

Others

Two day guided tours as mentioned in the program; All entrance frees; Service charges and VAT; Others mentioned in the tour description; Local assistance 24 hours a day.

Meals

Meals included are 6 Breakfast; 2 lunches and 1 diner; Lunch or diner includes fish, meet or main dish + dessert + water. 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.

Not included:

Optional

IMPORTANT INFORMATION / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO โ€ขThis tour starts and ends in Praia (Santiago Island); โ€ขThe rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st โ€ขPlease bring passport, sandals/flip flops, comfortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, water and sunscreen; โ€ขPrinted or electronic vouchers requested. โ€ขWe 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.

Others

Travel insurance; Visa or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA); International Flights; Pre and post-tour accommodation; Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night); Sevices not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses.

Insurance

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Cape Verde: Wonders Of Santiago Island - 7 Days 6 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival โ€“ Airport Transfer โ€“ Hotel Check In
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival โ€“ Airport Transfer โ€“ 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 transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Praia. 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: Praia City Tour & Highlights Of Cidade Velha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Praia City Tour & Highlights Of Cidade Velha

      After a tasty breakfast, be picked up from your accommodation and then head towards Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse. Take stunning pictures of the Lighthouse surrounded by the large cannons installed to protect the island from the attack of pirates. Make your way to the historical center of Plateau and take a walking tour throughout the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, the Presidential Palace and The Alexandre Albuquerque Main Square and the colorfull Municipal Market. Next, explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, the Sucupira Market followed by a cenic drive to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, visit all its highlights such as the Royal Fortress of Sรฃo Filipe, the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, the fishermenโ€™s bay, the old slave market in Pelourinho, the famous Rua das Bananas with its traditional houses, Nossa Senhora do Rosรกrio church and, finally, the Convent of Sรฃo Francisco. At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city, and taste local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel. Overnight in Praia.

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

  • Day 3 Day 3: Scenic Tour To Banana Plantation, Natural Park And Run Distillery
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Scenic Tour To Banana Plantation, Natural Park And Run Distillery

      Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then be prepared to discover the natural beauty of the northern and eastern areas of Santiago Island. Travel for approximately 45 minutes and arrive at the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country. Take a walk inside the agricultural fields while the local guide explains the varieties of fruits and dozens of plants that exist along the route. Continue inland until the foot of the highest mountain on the island, Pico De Antรณnia and visit the local rum distillery (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st) and Lemba Lemba Eco Bar in Longueira village. Next, take a break for lunch. After lunch, visit the Monte Txota Natural Park and start an easy 15-minute walk to a must-see viewpoint. Get fantastic panoramic views of the volcano on the nearby Fogo Island and get to know the highest peak of the island. Afterwards, be returned to your hotel in Praia. Overnight in Praia.

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

  • Day 4 Day 4: Tarrafal Discovery Tour & Visit To Chรฃo Bom Concentration Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Tarrafal Discovery Tour & Visit To Chรฃo Bom Concentration Camp

      After Breakfast, be picked up at your hotel and then depart toward the interior of the island. Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisaโ€™s house. There, sample cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjรณs (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families. After breakfast, continue to the city of Assomada. Visit its famous market and admire the vibrant colors of the local fruits and vegetables (on Wednesdays and Saturdays only). Move on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level. Next, discover Santiagoโ€™s most beautiful beach at Tarrafal, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters. Take a break for lunch, and then visit the concentration Camp of Chรฃo Bom, current resistance museum, used to imprison political prisoners who fought against the dictatorship. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Tarrafal. Overnight in Tarrafal.

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

  • Day 5 Day 5: Free Day In Tarrafal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Free Day In Tarrafal

      Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then explore Tarrafal by your self. You may like to relax on the white sand of the most picturesque and beautiful beach on Santiago Island, Tarrafal Beach, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters. Overnight in Tarrafal.

  • Day 6 Day 6: From Tarrafal: Visit To Rabelados Community & Praia By Night
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: From Tarrafal: Visit To Rabelados Community & Praia By Night

      Get picked up at your accommodation and then return on the islandโ€™s east coast. Make your first stop in Espinho Branco and visit the religious community of Rabelados, the only community that still lives in thatched houses and preserves Cape Verdeโ€™s oldest customs and beliefs. There, see the local handicraft production and have the opportunity to buy handmade paintings from local artisans. Take a break for the lunch and then head between rocks and valleys to your hotel in Praia. 

      At evening, be transferred to one of the most popular restaurant of Santiago Island. There, enjoy live local music band and relish the most famous dish ever made in Cape Verde, Katxupa, a slow cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat and more. The tour concludes with the evening transfer back to your accommodation in Praia.

      DURATION: Every day, from 10 am to 3 pm and 7:30 pm to 11 pm 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Goodbye Santiago Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Goodbye Santiago Island

      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 and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Nelsom Mandela international airport. Take 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 youโ€™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

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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