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13 Day itinerary in Cape Verde, Africa

4 Islands Tour : Santiago - Sao Vicente - Santo Antao - S...

Discovery of 4 authentic islands, a complete panorama of the archipelago included 3 nights spent on each island. On every island, visit the must-see landmarks on a private tour, with our English-speaking local guides. Excursion tour programs are adapted to all physical levels. This tour includes 2 d... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Praia

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Enjoy the views from mirador of Pico da Cruz

2

Tour of the village of Cidade Velha: its typical square, its port, the ruins of its cathedral,

3

Enjoy a refreshing swim and lunch in Tarrafal

4

Admire Garça valley, which descends to the small fishing village of Cruzinha

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival

Arrival and overnight in Praia (Santiago Island)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Pestana Trópico
Day 2

place Praia and Cidade Velha excursion

Visit of the city of Praia: meeting on the plateau with our guide, on the program discovery of the "Plateau", the historical center of Praia, the Sucupira market, and the museum of marine archaeology. After lunch in a restaurant in Praia, we head west. The site of Cidade Velha was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. It is the first colonial city built by Europeans in the tropics. The site is located about 12 km from Praia, on the west coast. The magnificent site of Cidade Velha is dominated by a citadel built in 1587 after the attack of the famous privateer Sir Francis Drake. A visit to Fort Real will give you an insight into its history. From the top of the fort, visitors can enjoy a splendid view of the bay. The visit continues on foot with a tour of the village of Cidade Velha: its typical square, its port, the ruins of its cathedral, the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario, the Franciscan monastery, the Pilori square. Duration: about 7 hours. Transport included from Praia. Lunch included.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Pestana Trópico
Day 3

place From Praia to Tarrafal

Tour of the island excursion. From Praia to Tarrafal, go through the interior of the island and return via the east coast. Departure in the direction of the mountain road. Passage to Sao Domingos, then visit of the botanical garden. We then head towards Assomada with a stop at its famous market. This lively ride then continues through the Serra Malagueta and its natural park to reach the former penitentiary of Chào Bom (visit of the site planned). After a swim and lunch in Tarrafal, return to Praia along the east coast, passing through the villages of Rabelados and Pedra Badejo. Duration: about 7 hours. Meals: Lunch included. Return transport included from Praia (about 160km traveled).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Pestana Trópico
Day 4

place Flight Santiago to Sao Vicente

Flight Santiago / Sao Vicente (50' flight), settlement in Mindelo (Sao Vicente Island).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Terra Lodge
Day 5

place Tour Sao Vicente

"Integral" excursion. To discover all the facets of Sao Vicente in one day. Morning dedicated to the visit of Mindelo on foot (buildings, market...). Then a tour by vehicle in the suburbs of the city. After lunch, departure for a tour of the island. In order, visit Sao Pedro, Ribeira de Julião, Ribeira do Calhau, Calhau. Access to Praia Grande and Praia do Norte and continuation to the famous beach of Baia das Gatas. Stop at the top of Monte Verde, the highest point of the island to admire, if the weather allows it, the superb view of the bay of Mindelo. Duration: about 7 hours. Return transport included from Mindelo. Lunch included.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Terra Lodge
Day 6

place Ferry connection to Santo Antao and excursion

The ferry connection to Santo Antao and excursion "la Traversée". On arrival in Porto Novo, our guide will be waiting for you to show you the mythical Corda road ("estrada da corda"). This road climbs to 1300 meters and then plunges down the other side of the island. If the weather allows it, stop at the mirador of Pico da Cruz to admire the exceptional view of the Paul Valley. Then stop at the Cova crater where a walk of about 1 hour will be proposed. Return to the village of Espongeiro for a tasting of local products (goat cheese and puntche). Lunch will be taken in the village of Corda, which gave its name to this mythical route. Finally, we finish the descent by vehicle, with several photos stops in Cha de Mato, Delgadin.... To arrive on the north coast of the island in the early afternoon. Duration: about 5h30. Private transport included from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol. Lunch included.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: B&B Coração Ponta do Sol - Santo Antão
Day 7

place Day trip to discover the Ribeira de Torre

Excursion "the Tropical Valleys of the North". Day trip to discover the Ribeira de Torre and the famous tropical valley of Paul, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Cape Verde. Our guide and his driver will accompany you to the Ribeira da Torre where a walk of about 1 hour is planned. Then we take the coastal road to the village of Vila das Pombas to take the road up the Paul valley to the village of Cabo de Ribeira. A short walk is also planned in the Paul Valley. Visit of a "trapiche" in the village of Eito (in activity from January to July), tasting and possibility to buy "grogue" and "ponche". Lunch will be taken in the village of "Vila das Pombas". Return to your accommodation by public transport. Duration: about 7 hours, including about 2 hours of easy walking. Transport included from Ponta do Sol (private on the way out, collective on the way back). Lunch included

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: B&B Coração Ponta do Sol - Santo Antão
Day 8

place Discovery of the Ribeira Grande

Excursion "The North in Depth". Discovery of the Ribeira Grande and its various adjoining valleys, up to the steep Garça valley, which descends to the small fishing village of Cruzinha, located on the seashore. On the way, a stop in the pretty village of Cha d'Igreja. On the way back, we will have lunch at the Pires family farm, near Coculi, where we will enjoy a good meal, learn about farming methods and see the diversity of the products grown. Arrive at Ponta do Sol in the early afternoon. On arrival, a walk will be proposed to go and overlook the small village of Fontainhas, one of the most beautiful on the island, perched above the void. Duration: about 6h30. Return transport included from Ponta do Sol. Lunch included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: B&B Coração Ponta do Sol - Santo Antão
Day 9

place Ferry boat back to Sao Vicente, overnight in Mindelo

Ferry boat back to Sao Vicente, overnight in Mindelo

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Terra Lodge
Day 10

place Flight Sao Vicente to Sal

Flight Sao Vicente / Sal (duration 50'), installation in Santa Maria

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Hotel Morabeza
Day 11

place Sal Island Excursion

Island tour excursion. Onboard a 4x4 pick-up, our guide accompanies you to discover the main points of interest of the island. First, stop in Palmeira. Stroll through this authentic town with its colorful houses and port. Then we go to the Buracona site, a strange natural cavity of volcanic origin. A pleasure for the eyes! Direction Terra Boa, in the north of the island, where you can see mirages and mini-tornadoes when the wind is strong. We'll go to the "Mirador" of Espargos, which gives us a panoramic view of the city and the island. We will then head for the Pedra Lume salt pans: located on the eastern side of the island, in the crater, where seawater evaporates in a natural salt pan. Possibility of bathing. On the way back, we will stop at Murdeira, to enjoy a beautiful view of Monte Leao and we will finish with a stop at Ponta Preta, the world-famous windsurfing spot. Duration: 4 hours. Entrance fees to the different sites included. Transport by private pickup from Santa Maria included.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Hotel Morabeza
Day 12

place Free Day

Free day. Many activities are possible: snorkeling, catamaran, surfing, diving, quad biking...

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Hotel Morabeza
Day 13

place Departure

Return flight from Sal

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Pestana Trópico
  • Terra Lodge
  • B&B Coração Ponta do Sol - Santo Antão
  • Hotel Morabeza

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (13)
  • Lunch (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport pick up Pria, Santiago
  • Flight Santiago to Sao Vicente
  • Ferry from Sao Vicente to Santo Antao
  • Ferry from Santo Antao to Sao Vicente
  • Flight from Sao Vicente to Sal
  • Airport drop off Sal

Activities expand_less

  • Praia and Cidade Velha excursion
  • Tour of the island excursion from Praia to Tarrafal
  • Tour of the island of Sao Vicente
  • Santo Antao island excursion
  • Day trip to discover the Ribeira de Torre
  • Discovery of the Ribeira Grande
  • Santa Maria Island tour excursion

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Tourism Taxes
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Optional Activities
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers

About Laurent

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With a degree in tourism and a passion for travel, I have had the opportunity to discover parts of the world. I settled in Cape Verde in 2014 and learned to discover this magnificent archipelago both on land and underwater!

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