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Cape Verde: Essence of São Vicente and Santo Antão, 4 Days
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4 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Overview
Discover São Vicente, known as the most welcoming and attractive island in the country. Embark on a beautiful one-hour ferry trip to Santo Antão, enjoy breathtaking views of Paúl Volcano Crater above 1000 meters high and explore one of the most beautiful villages in the world, Fontainhas.
What's Included
- Round-trip Ferry ticket (São Vicente – Santo Antão – São Vicente);
- All entrance frees;
- Local assistance 24 hours a day.
- Hotel pick up and drop off for all the tours;
- Custom and private airport/port Transfers; Luggage Transfers;
- All Fees and Taxes
- Accommodation (3 Nights); Standard room category in double/twin sharing basis.
- Tours as mentioned in the program;
- International Flights;
- Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
- Travel insurance;
- Visa or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA);
- Sevices not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses.
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Arrival in São Vicente - Airport Transfer to Mindelo – Hotel check-in
3 Stops
After disembarking, head to the main exit and meet Your professional guide who will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mindelo
Then, enjoy a private transfer from Cesária Évora International Airport to your accommodation in Mindelo. Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. In the evening, feel free to explore Mindelo on your own. Known as the most vibrant city in Cape Verde, be sure to enjoy live music in one of the restaurants close to the hotel. Feel the warmth of Morna and taste the local delights.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sao Vicente
Overnight in Mindelo.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Solar Windelo in Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar; Check in starts from 2 pm.
Full-day discovery of Santo Antão from São Vicente
8 Stops
Mindelo
Explore Santo Antão's highlights on this day trip from your hotel in São Vicente. Be transferred to Mindelo harbor and then start a 1-hour ferry trip to Porto Novo in Santo Antão.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road
Upon arrival, drive through the mountains to Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl, an extinct volcano above 1000 meters over sea level.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cova - Krater
see locals in their agricultural fields from 1,100 meters above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the immense and green round plain within the crater.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ribeira Grande
Head to Delgadin, a perfect mountaintop to admire the natural towers carved in the famous valley of Ribeira da Torre.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponta Do Sol
Move on to the charming coastal village of Ponta de Sol and meet the local fishermen.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Monte Fontainhas
Then, drive to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Paul Tal
After a delicious lunch, head to Cape Verde's greenest valley, Vale de Paúl. Marvel at the authentic Cape Verdean environment, surrounded by greenery, thatched-roof houses and stunning landscapes.
2 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Santo Antao
Finally, take your ferry back to São Vicente and the tour ends with the disembarkation at your accommodation. Overnight in São Vicente.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Solar Windelo in Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Ful day São Vicente island Tour
11 Stops
Mindelo
Get picked up from your accommodation and depart towards Mindelo city center. Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente
Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora's house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mercado de Peixe
Visit to the fish market
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum Centre Cesaria Evora (NMCE)
Discover Cesária Evora Museum
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Torre de Belem
Walk through this spetacular Torre
• Admission Ticket Free
Igrja N. Sra da Luz Mindelo
Pass through the church. Optional entrance!
• Admission Ticket Free
Calhau
The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established. Then, drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the green Calhau Valley until the fishing village of Salamansa.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Next, visit the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll through its shallow lagoons and then move on to the white sand dunes by the sea.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monte Verde
Drive to Monte Verde Natural Park, admire the stunning landscape of the entire island, and take beautiful photos of other Cape Verde islands.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Mindelo
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Solar Windelo in Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Goodbye Cabo Verde
2 Stops
Mindelo
Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. If you have an envenning flight then chill out on the white sand of the most picturesque and beautiful beach on the Island, Laginha Beach, known for its white sand and turquoise waters. Check out from the accommodation in Mindelo and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Cesária Évora international airport.
• Admission Ticket Free
Take your international flight back and say goodbye to "La Morabeza Crioula"! Hotel check-out time: 12h00 ;
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • This tour starts and ends in Mindelo (São Vicente Island);
- • Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, comfortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen;
- • For groups with less than 4 travelers, the bilingual driver himself may be the guide;
- • Due to the early pick up on the Day 2, the hotel will provide a lunch box instead of a breakfast;
- • Lunch includes fish, meet or main dish + dessert + water. Vegetarian food available upon 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;
- • Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights
Operated by Bu Country Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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