Santo Antão: Full-day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater
Overview
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Explore Santo Antão's highlights on this full-day tour from your accommodation. Enjoy breathtaking views of Cova Natural Park and Paúl volcano crater above 1000 meters high. Visit a distillery and taste the famous local rum called “Grogue”.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Porto Novo
Get picked up at your accommodation in Porto Novo or others listed locations and drive through the mountains until your reach Cova Natural Park
Cova - Krater
Have your first stop at Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl. There, have a panoramic view of the extinct volcano above 1000 meters in height and enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the immense and green round plain inside of the crater used as agricultural fields.
Options
Private Tour
Private Tour Pickup included
Shared Group Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Lunch
The Grogue tasting it is optional and is not included in the price.
Pickup points
Pedracin Village
Near Boca de Coruja Ribeira Grande Cape Verde
Tienne Del Mar
Rua Agustinho Neto Paul Cape Verde
AldeaPanoramica
Cha de Fazenda, Cabo de Ribeira Paul Cape Verde
Tiduca Hotel
Boca de Pistola Ponta Do Sol Cape Verde
Hotel Blue Bell
Cp 2, Ponta Do Sol Cape Verde
Residencial Ponta do Sol
CP 5, Rua, Ribeira Grande Cape Verde
Chez Samira
Estrada Para Cha de Pedras Aguada de Cha de Pedras Ribeira Grande Cape Verde
Residencial Luatur
Rua Do Mercado, Povoacao 07 Ribeira Grande Cape Verde
Hotel Santantao Art Resort
Avenida Marginal do Abufadouro Porto Novo Cape Verde
Luatur
Ribeira Grande Cape Verde
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not To Be Missed!
Renee E,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour shows Santo Antao in all its beauty. From the mountains to the ocean the views were exquisite. My guide Issa (sp?) was knowledgeable and friendly. The driver was a pleasure as well. A wonderful way to take in this magical island.
Lush nature, beautiful terraces, colorful villages and kindness of the Cape Verdeans!!! No stress
emmarusq,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice day with Iann. He knows very well his island and the different sites. He was very accommodating with us and knew how to adapt to our wishes and even orient us on the activities to do the next day (hiking, waterfall, etc...) A tailor-made program!! Thanks. We recommend!!
Not regretting a second
jamh51,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The way to start your stay in Sao Antao. You immediately get a good idea of what is possible on the island. Excellent guide.
Tour of the most spectacular places in Santo Antão
Escape58622684666,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the island of Santo Antão with Riva, our guide, who was just great. You can see that he is passionate about his work and that he knows the island like his pocket. He answered all our questions and gave us lots of information about the history and culture of the island. The tour was great, we were able to observe much of the magical places on the island. Thanks again to Riva for this tour of the island. We strongly recommend this authentic and memorable experience!
Green Cape Verde
moniquekI9381VD,Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super day!! Top driver and tour guide. Lots of explanations, patient if you didn't understand something and all questions were welcome. Respectful, honest, good guys
Magnificent hike!!
M5152JWnoram,Dec 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magnificent hike with a guide speaking excellent French, very friendly, passionate and exciting. The Paul Valley is a must-see. I asked to stop for lunch and the guide was very flexible and took me to a fantastic family restaurant. It was the best meal I had on Sao Antao. Unfortunately I don't remember the name anymore. I recommend this company and this excursion.
Excellent Agency - They are focused on you
Pepe M,Aug 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent everything from BU Country Tours. Very experienced guide and a wonderful treatment to us. We have lot of problems with our arrival to Cape Verde and they were very flexible and helpful with us to adapt at our changing times. It was a completely pleasure to visit Sao Vicente and Santo Antao with BU. 100% RECOMMENDABLE.
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