Itinerary
- Day 1
Praia
After landing at Nelson Mandela International Airport, your travel representative will meet you holding a sign with your name. You'll get a private transfer to your accommodation in Praia with full security and professional service. Your team will fill you in on everything about your stay and what to expect.
- Start point
- Praia, Cape Verde (Custom and private arrival airport Transfer (Nelson Mandela International Airport - Hotel in Praia))
- Day 2
Cidade Velha - Praia
Following breakfast, you'll head to the small village of Calabaceira for a hiking trail through a green valley known for baobab trees and history. At a local rum-making distillery, you'll meet farmers and learn how they grow sugar cane, mango, cassava and bananas. Then to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can walk through the São Francisco Convent, Banana Street, Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, and Pilourinho. After lunch at a seafront restaurant, you'll see the ruins of the Sé Catedral and the Royal Fortress of São Filipe.
- 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
Start at the traditional Assomada Market watching locals and browsing the vibrant stalls. Then head to Serra Malagueta Natural Park for trekking through the landscapes, where you'll see over 124 plant species and 19 bird species. During lunch in the forest, your guide shares details about the local flora and fauna. Later you'll have free time to relax at Tarrafal Beach before returning to 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
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Nelson Mandela International Airport for a 35-minute domestic flight to Fogo Island. In São Filipe, the island's capital, you can walk around and see the charming colorful colonial houses called Sobrados. You'll visit the small Municipal Museum for local history, then head inland to Achada Furna and Cabeça Fundão to learn about houses submerged by the 2014 volcanic eruption. At Chã das Caldeiras National Park, you'll get views of the active volcano and Cape Verde's highest mountain, and enjoy lunch with some of the world's best local wines.
- 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
Your guide picks you up and you'll walk to the foot of the Fogo volcano. Climbing begins with your guide setting the pace to match your fitness level. After 3 hours, you'll reach Pico do Fogo at 2,829 meters, Cape Verde's highest mountain and the third highest in the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a picnic at the peak with 360-degree views over Fogo Island. Then comes the thrilling descent down steep volcanic ash slopes, sinking knee-high in Lapilli for an unforgettable experience.
- 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
Your hotel pickup starts a hiking adventure through the north's protected forest and descent paths. You'll cross the steep northeast side of the volcano with views of neighboring Santiago Island. Walking through small residences built on lava rock terraces, you'll pass banana, orange and coffee plantations. After passing by Pai António, you'll arrive at Mosteiros, known for coffee, grape, cotton and purgueira crops. Following lunch in a local setting, you'll transfer to Salinas de São José natural pool for a refreshing dip if the weather allows, then head to São Filipe for the night.
- 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
After breakfast at your accommodation, you'll have free time based on your flight schedule. Check out and transfer to Fogo Airport for your return flight to Santiago. Once at Praia Airport, you'll transfer to the City Center for lunch. The Plateau district offers a walking tour through Jaime Mota Military Barracks, past the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square. Visit the Municipal Market to meet locals and see local fruits and vegetables. In the evening, head to a local restaurant for live music and Katxupa, Cape Verde's famous slow-cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat.
- 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
After breakfast at your accommodation, you'll have free time based on your flight schedule. Check out from the hotel and transfer to Nelson Mandela International Airport for your international flight home. You'll say goodbye to Cape Verde.
- End point
- Praia, Cape Verde (Custom and private arrival airport Transfer (Hotel in Praia - Nelson Mandela International Airport))
- Meals
- Breakfast
