8 Day itinerary in Cape Verde, Africa
Two Islands Tour of Santiago and Boa Vista
Discover 2 Islands with 2 different moods. Santiago Island's nature and authenticity with a tour program focused on the meeting of local farmers and the understanding of their way of living. With a varied collection of landscapes to admire, pages of history to tell you, beaches where you can sunbath... Read More
By Laurent
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader
starting point
Santiago
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Nature & Wildlife
Culture & Heritage
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Tour Cidade Velha which has been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Walking tour in the valley of Ribeira Riba
Discovery of local farmers’s life, living near from the sugar cane fields and mangotrees
Snorkeling at Santa Monica beach
Tour Cidade Velha which has been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Walking tour in the valley of Ribeira Riba
Discovery of local farmers’s life, living near from the sugar cane fields and mangotrees
Snorkeling at Santa Monica beach
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival to Santiago Island
Arrival and night in Praia (Santiago Island)
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: TURIMAR Residence
Day 2
Half Day at Cidade Velha
tour of « Cidade Velha » (1/2 day). The site of Cidade Velha has been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2009. It is the major cultural site of the country. Then 1-hour transfer to reach the mountain area of Rui Vaz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Quinta Da Montanha
Day 3
Tour of Orgaos and surroundings
A full day trip of immersion into a preserved environment, far from the breakneck pace of modern times. Discovery of local farmers’ life, living near from the sugar cane fields and mango trees.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Quinta Da Montanha
Day 4
Tour East Coast
Tour « East Coast ». Walking tour in the valley of Ribeira Riba whereby, throughout the season, fruits and vegetables are produced to feed and sustain the island of Santiago.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Quinta Da Montanha
Day 5
Flight Santiago to Boa
Flight from Santiago to Boa Vista
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Migrante Guesthouse
Day 6
Beaches and Snorkeling at Santa Monica
tour « Beaches and Snorkeling at Santa Monica ». An outing to the south of the island to reach one of the the most beautiful beach in the world: Praia Santa Monica and try snorkeling.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Migrante Guesthouse
Day 7
Free Day
Free day. Enjoy the beach or go take a walk in the Viana desert dunes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Migrante Guesthouse
Day 8
Flight Boa Vista to Santiago Island
Return flight and departure from Boa Vista.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- TURIMAR Residence
- Quinta Da Montanha
- Migrante Guesthouse
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
- Lunch (6)
- Dinner (6)
Transport
- Airport Pick up / Drop off Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport
- Flight from Santiago Island and Boa Vista
- Flight Boa Vista to Santiago Island
Not Included
- Meals not specified as included
- International Flights
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
About Laurent
TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
Rural home stays
Snorkeling/Diving
Hiking
Meet local people
Visit markets
Purposeful Travel
Nature & Wildlife
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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