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Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 6
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Praia

    Start point
    Praia, Cape Verde (Custom and private arrival airport Transfer)
  2. Day 2

    Cidade Velha

    Meals
    Lunch (Local delights at typical seafront restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour hike from Calabaceira valley
    • Visit to local rum-making distillery with interaction with local farmers
    • Visit to São Francisco Convent
    • Visit to Banana Street
    • Visit to Nossa Senhora do Rosário church
    • Visit to former slave market
    • Visit to ruins of Sé Catedral
    • Visit to Royal Fortress of São Filipe
    • Lunch at seafront restaurant
    Landmarks
    Calabaceira Valley
    Cidade Velha
    São Francisco Convent
    Sé Catedral
    Royal Fortress of São Filipe
  3. Day 3

    Serra Malgueta Natural Park - Tarrafal Beach

    Meals
    Picnic (Picnic lunch in the middle of the forest)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Assomada Market
    • Trek through Serra Malgueta Natural Park
    • Guided tour of local flora and fauna
    • Picnic lunch in the forest
    • Free time at Tarrafal Beach
    Landmarks
    Assomada Market
    Serra Malgueta Natural Park
    Tarrafal Beach
  4. Day 4

    São Filipe - Chã das Caldeiras

    Meals
    Lunch (Local atmosphere lunch at a restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to São Filipe and exploration of colonial town with colorful houses
    • Visit to Municipal Museum
    • Visit to villages of Achada Furna and Cabeça Fundão
    • Visit to Chã das Caldeiras National Park
    • Lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting of local Fogo wines
    Landmarks
    São Filipe
    Municipal Museum
    Chã das Caldeiras National Park
    Fogo Volcano
  5. Day 5

    Pico do Fogo Volcano Climb

    Meals
    Picnic (Picnic at summit with 360-degree panoramic views)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Pico do Fogo volcano
    • Summit of Pico do Fogo (2829 meters)
    • Crater exploration
    • Picnic at summit
    Landmarks
    Pico do Fogo
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  6. Day 6

    Mindelo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation), Dinner (Local delights at popular restaurant with live music)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to hotel in Mindelo
    • Evening dinner at popular restaurant with live music

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon meal at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mindelo
  7. Day 7

    Santo Antão

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike of Cova Natural Park (extinct volcano crater)
    • View of Paul valley and ocean from crater edge
    • Learn about native flora and fauna during hike
    • Visit to traditional rum distillery with Grogue tasting
    Landmarks
    Cova Natural Park
    Paul Valley
    Ponta do Sol
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  8. Day 8

    Santo Antão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on the shore)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at accommodation
    • Walk from Ponta do Sol along rocky cliffs with ocean views
    • Visit to Fontainhas village
    • Visit to Praia das Aranhas black sand beach
    • Swimming at Praia das Aranhas (depending on sea conditions)
    • Picnic on the shore
    • Hike to Cruzinha fishing village with volcanic rock and ocean views
    Landmarks
    Ponta do Sol
    Fontainhas
    Praia das Aranhas
    Cruzinha
  9. Day 9

    Mindelo - Calhau Valley - Salamansa - Baía das Gatas - Monte Verde - São Pedro

    Meals
    Lunch (Well-deserved lunch in Salamansa with No Stress Vibe)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Mindelo, historic and culturally-rich city
    • Visit to Avenida Marginal
    • Visit to Praia da Bote
    • Visit to island's first popular African market
    • Drive through Calhau Valley
    • Lunch in Salamansa
    • Stroll through Baía das Gatas village
    • Visit to Monte Verde Natural Park
    Landmarks
    Mindelo
    Praia da Bote
    Calhau Valley
    Baía das Gatas
    Monte Verde Natural Park
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  10. Day 10

    Mindelo Free Day

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Laginha Beach
    Landmarks
    Laginha Beach
    Mindelo
  11. Day 11

    Departure from Mindelo

    End point
    São Vicente, Cape Verde (Custom and private departure airport transfer (Mindelo - Cesária Evora International Airport))
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at accommodation
    • Transfer to Cesária Évora International Airport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    4.8
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  • M
    January 31st, 2025
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    The trip was fantastic. The circuit was in line with what we were looking for and we were not disappointed at all. We...
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  • Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days reviewer 2
    April 22nd, 2023
    BU Country Tours is by far the most outstanding tour company I've ever had to deal with. They provided exceptional...
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    Reply from: BuCountry Tours
    Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are delighted to hear that Bu CountryTours is the best tour company you have ever dealt with. Providing exceptional service and assistance, along with genuine kindness and consideration, is what we strive for every day. We are pleased that our communication and flexibility met your expectations and that the meticulous planning and execution of your trip contributed to a memorable experience. Thank you for recommending a visit to the beautiful Cape Verde Archipelago. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures.
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  • J
    October 28th, 2022
    Cape Verde is an incredible destination and BU Country Tours was one of the best tour companies I've had the pleasure...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: BuCountry Tours
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you found Cape Verde to be an incredible destination and that Bu CountryTours was one of the best tour companies you’ve worked with. We pride ourselves on being helpful, kind, and considerate, and it’s great to know that our efforts facilitated a free flow of information and dialogue, allowing us to adjust arrangements as needed. Your satisfaction with the organization and the delivery of the tour as discussed means a lot to us. Your strong recommendation is deeply appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable trip. Take the journey, and you will not be disappointed!
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  • N
    November 7th, 2021
    It has been such an amazing experience to discover Cape Verde with the wonderful people from BuCountry Tours. I would...
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    Traveled in October 2021
    Reply from: BuCountry Tours
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience discovering Cape Verde with us at BuCountry Tours. We strive to make every tour memorable and enjoyable for our guests, and we're delighted that we could contribute to making the most of your trip to these beautiful islands. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we truly appreciate it. If you ever decide to return to Cape Verde for more adventures, we'd be honored to have you join us aga
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    Michael

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    what options are there to extend the tour and include Dakar and perhaps other areas of west Africa? Could you fly into Dakar from the US and depart from Dakar. We could do a total of about 14 days starting with your December 18 start date for Cape Verde

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    Tour Details
    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      At the moment, our itineraries include exclusively the islands of Cape Verde. We do not yet offer the possibility of extending the program to other African countries, such as Dakar.
      However, we would be delighted to provide a quotation for an itinerary covering the islands of Cape Verde, starting on December 18, 2026.
      Should you wish, we can also customize the program and include additional islands within the archipelago, according to your preferences and the time available.

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    Wendy

    Asked on August 19th, 2025

    Is this tour in Cape Verde suitable for two travelers?

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    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      The Cape Verde tour is scheduled for two adults from December 19 to 29, 2025. Total price for 2 adults is €3,400. Initial deposit of 10% (€340) is required to confirm reservation.

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    Maria

    Asked on July 19th, 2025

    Is there availability for the tour departing the 19th of December? Is there a single room option? Are there many booked on the tour?

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    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      Departure on December 19, 2025: Yes, we currently have availability for this date. Single room option: Yes, a single room is available for a supplement of €498. At the moment, we don't have any bookings yet, but we believe that interested travelers will soon join this tour.

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    Peter

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    Do you run this trip in the fall? I.e. October/November?

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    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, we do run this trip in the fall, in October and November. Do you already have your travel dates set? We are available to organize the details according to your preferences.

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      Peter

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      We are still planning on this trip, now in January 2025. Please keep our file.

    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      We confirm that we will keep your file updated with the new plan for January 2025. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further information or adjustments.

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    Matt

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    which foods are included? It's marked: 10 breakfasts (those are clear), 5 picnics, 8 "almuerzos" (lunches, I suppose) and 1 dinner. Could you say to me which days are the picnics and the lunch included?

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Also if there are vaccines recommended (I have read that there are no mandatory vaccines)

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      To buy our international flights, does it matter the time to arriovel to Praia? I mean: I don't know yet which possibilities od flights are there from Madrid: could we arrive at any time?

    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Included meals: The 10 breakfasts are included for each day of your stay. As for the picnics and lunches, they are included on the following days: lunches on days 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9; picnics on days 3 and 5; and dinner on day 6.

    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Vaccines: As you mentioned, there are no mandatory vaccines, but we recommend routine vaccines such as Hepatitis A and B, tetanus, and others according to your doctor's advice.

    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      International flights: There are no restrictions on the time of arrival in Praia. You can arrive at any time. However, if your flight arrives in the early hours of the 10th, it will be necessary to book an extra hotel night (the night of the 9th), as check-in on the 10th starts from 2:00 PM.

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    Sally

    Asked on November 13th, 2024

    Would it be possible to join one of the trips - the 1/24/25 and finish our trip 1 day early?

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    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      We can customize the trip for you, starting on 24/01 and ending one day earlier, i.e., on the 2nd, totaling 10 days.

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      Sally

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Could the cost of the tour be based on two fewer nights (and meals) for both of us in San Vicente that we can't otherwise use?

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      Sally

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Would it be possible to join the scheduled trip that begins 1 week earlier, starting on January 17?

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    Carol

    Asked on October 29th, 2024

    Does the price cover everything, including flights, accommodation, and food? How many people can we expect on this group of the trip?

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    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      The price includes domestic flights, accommodation, breakfast, and some meals as indicated in the program. As for the number of participants, the group can accommodate up to 6 people.

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    Muhammad

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    Does this tour Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days operate in March 2025? If so, what dates?

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      Muhammad

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      What is additional cost for solo traveler, not sharing a hotel room?

    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, it is possible to do the tour in March 2025. We have availability for any date that is convenient for you. The cost for a solo traveler, without sharing a hotel room, is 2708 euros.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Cape Verde. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with BuCountry Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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