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Cape Verde: Essence of São Vicente and Santo Antão, 4 Days

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Overview

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Portuguese
English
French
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96 hours

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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.

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

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Round-trip Ferry ticket (São Vicente – Santo Antão – São Vicente);

All entrance frees;

Local assistance 24 hours a day.

All Fees and Taxes

Hotel pick up and drop off for all the tours;

Custom and private airport/port Transfers; Luggage Transfers;

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

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival in São Vicente - Airport Transfer to Mindelo – Hotel check-in

Accommodations

Solar Windelo in Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar; Check in starts from 2 pm.

1

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 Not Applicable
2

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 Not Applicable
3

Sao Vicente

Overnight in Mindelo.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Full-day discovery of Santo Antão from São Vicente

Accommodations

Solar Windelo in Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

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 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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 Not Applicable
3

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 Not Applicable
4

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 Not Applicable
5

Ponta Do Sol

Move on to the charming coastal village of Ponta de Sol and meet the local fishermen.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
6

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 Not Applicable
7

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 Not Applicable
8

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 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Ful day São Vicente island Tour

Accommodations

Solar Windelo in Mindelo (São Vicente Island) or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

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 Not Applicable
2

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 hour • Admission Included
3

Mercado de Peixe

Visit to the fish market

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Musee Cesaria Evora

Discover Cesária Evora Museum

30 minutes • Admission Included
5

Torre de Belem

Walk through this spetacular Torre

Admission Not Applicable
6

Igrja N. Sra da Luz Mindelo

Pass through the church. Optional entrance!

Admission Not Applicable
7

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 Not Applicable
8

Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
9

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 Not Applicable
10

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 hour • Admission Not Applicable
11

Mindelo

The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Goodbye Cabo Verde

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

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 Not Applicable
2

Take your international flight back and say goodbye to "La Morabeza Crioula"! Hotel check-out time: 12h00 ;

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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