I would like to know if there will be any dates in late February or early March for Cape Verde tour?

The tour will be available next year, with options in both February and March. We will finalize the dates soon and send you a personalized quote for one person.

Cape Verde: Best trails of Santiago and Fogo islands

8 days

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Start and end in Praia

5.0

2 traveler reviews

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Santiago is a beautiful island, and they made sure every detail was properly covered, including delicious local food!
Mauricio, traveled in November
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Operator: BuCountry Tours
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 1 - 6
Ages 14+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Praia
Start point
Praia, Cape Verde (Custom and private arrival airport Transfer (Nelson Mandela International Airport - Hotel in Praia))
Day 2
Cidade Velha - Praia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Fish, meat or main dish + dessert + water at a typical seafront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Hiking trail in Calabaceira valley with baobab trees
- Visit to local rum-making distillery
- Visit to São Francisco Convent in Cidade Velha
- Visit to Nossa Senhora do Rosário church
- Visit to Pilourinho
- Visit to ruins of Sé Catedral
- Visit to Royal Fortress of São Filipe
- Lunch at a seafront restaurant
Landmarks
Calabaceira valley
Cidade Velha
São Francisco Convent
Nossa Senhora do Rosário church
Sé Catedral ruins
Royal Fortress of São Filipe
Day 3
Serra Malagueta Natural Park - Tarrafal Beach - Praia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the middle of the forest)
Included Activities
- Visit to Assomada Market
- Trekking in Serra Malagueta Natural Park
- Picnic lunch in the forest
- Free time at Tarrafal Beach
Landmarks
Assomada Market
Serra Malagueta Natural Park
Tarrafal Beach
Day 4
São Filipe - Chã das Caldeiras
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Fish, meat or main dish + dessert + water in a local atmosphere)
Included Activities
- Exploration of São Filipe colonial town (Sobrados)
- Visit to Municipal Museum
- Visit to Achada Furna and Cabeça Fundão villages
- Visit to Chã das Caldeiras National Park
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at your own expense
Landmarks
São Filipe
Achada Furna
Cabeça Fundão
Chã das Caldeiras National Park
Fogo volcano
Day 5
Pico do Fogo Volcano Trek - Chã das Caldeiras
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic at the summit)
Included Activities
- Guided walk to foot of Fogo volcano
- Fogo volcano trek and climb to Pico do Fogo peak
- Picnic at Pico do Fogo summit
Landmarks
Pico do Fogo
Fogo volcano
Day 6
Mosteiros Trek - São Filipe
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Fish, meat or main dish + dessert + water in a local environment)
Included Activities
- Hiking through north protected forest and volcano northeast side
- Walk through Mosteiros municipality
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Optional dip at Salinas de São José natural pool
Landmarks
Mosteiros
Pai António
Salinas de São José
Day 7
Plateau Historical Center
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Fish, meat or main dish + dessert + water), Dinner (Katxupa (slow cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat) with live local music band at a popular restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking discovery tour of Plateau historical center
- Tour through Jaime Mota Military Barracks
- Visit to Alexandre Albuquerque Square
- Visit to Municipal Market
- Dinner at a popular restaurant with live local music band
- Dinner - Katxupa (traditional Cape Verdean stew)
Landmarks
Plateau district
Jaime Mota Military Barracks
Presidential Palace
Alexandre Albuquerque Square
Municipal Market
Day 8
Departure from Praia
End point
Praia, Cape Verde (Custom and private arrival airport Transfer (Hotel in Praia - Nelson Mandela International Airport))
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Calabaceira valley
Cidade Velha
São Francisco Convent
Nossa Senhora do Rosário church
Sé Catedral ruins
Royal Fortress of São Filipe

Landmarks
Assomada Market
Serra Malagueta Natural Park
Tarrafal Beach

Landmarks
São Filipe
Achada Furna
Cabeça Fundão
Chã das Caldeiras National Park
Fogo volcano

Landmarks
Pico do Fogo
Fogo volcano

Landmarks
Mosteiros
Pai António
Salinas de São José

Landmarks
Plateau district
Jaime Mota Military Barracks
Presidential Palace
Alexandre Albuquerque Square
Municipal Market

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BuCountry Tours

(19 reviews)

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Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

57%

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
5.0

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Ursula
May 5th, 2024
5
Excellent, personalized tour, which definitely can be recommended. Little misunderstandings due to vouchers not...
Excellent, personalized tour, which definitely can be recommended. Little misunderstandings due to vouchers not always corresponding to the tour plan. Thx to very good communication with Bu Country Tours on the spot, the questions could be solved. Communication per WhatsApp ist great, provided you have Internet, which was not always the case, f.e. in Cha das Caldeiras, the Internet was not always working and this was exactly the moment, when confusion with the vouchers and the tour program became evident. With the exception of Fogo, the hikes started rather late (10:00 o´clock or later), when it was getting quite hot already. Suggestion: On the long decent from Cha das Caldeiras to Pai Antonios through wonderful countryside, it would be interesting to visit a plantation or farm and learn a bit about the life of the population there. Sometimes too much time spent with lunches in restaurants. On the last evening in Praia, I would have expected a more authentic restaurant with music and not one of the chique clubs for the jeunesse dorée. Best regards, Ursula FahringerShow more
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: BuCountry Tours
Thank you for your feedback and for recommending Bu CountryTours. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and our personalized service. We apologize for any confusion with vouchers and appreciate your understanding. We'll improve our communication, especially in areas with poor internet. Your suggestion to start hikes earlier is noted, as is the idea of visiting plantations to enhance experiences. We'll consider these for future tours. Your feedback on lunch times and restaurant choices is valuable; we aim to refine our offerings to meet expectations. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable trip with us.
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Mauricio
November 13th, 2021
5
It is certainly a pleasure to recommend Bu Country Tours as an outstanding tour operator in Cape Verde. From start to...
It is certainly a pleasure to recommend Bu Country Tours as an outstanding tour operator in Cape Verde. From start to end, Admilson and his professional team made my recent trip there an amazing experience. Santiago is a beautiful island, and they made sure every detail was properly covered, including delicious local food! I can hardly wait to return to Cabo Verde and discover some of the other islands with the guidance of Bu Country Tours. Thanks Admilson & team for your excellent performance!Show more
Traveled in November 2021
Reply from: BuCountry Tours
Thank you for your kind recommendation of Bu CountryTours as an outstanding tour operator in Cape Verde. We are delighted to hear that Admilson and our professional team made your recent trip to Santiago an amazing experience. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the beauty of Santiago and the delicious local food. We are committed to covering every detail to ensure our guests have memorable experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cabo Verde to explore more of the islands with us. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing Bu CountryTours.
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