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Essence of São Vicente and Santo Antão, 4 Days 3 Nights

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Start and end in São Pedro
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 6
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Mindelo

    Arrival in Mindelo
    Start point
    São Pedro, São Vicente, Cape Verde (Custom and private arrival airport Transfer (Césária Evora International Airporto - Mindelo))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mindelo on your own
    • Enjoy live music at restaurants near hotel
    • Taste local Cape Verdean delights
    Landmarks
    Cesária Évora International Airport
    Mindelo
  3. Day 2

    Santo Antão Day Trip

    Santo Antão Day Trip
    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Porto Novo, Santo Antão
    • Drive through mountains to Cova de Paul volcanic crater
    • Visit Delgadin mountaintop
    • Visit coastal village of Ponta de Sol
    • Visit Fontainhas village
    • Explore Vale de Paul valley
    • Ferry transfer back to São Vicente
    Landmarks
    Mindelo Harbor
    Porto Novo
    Cova de Paul
    Ribeira da Torre Valley
    Delgadin
    Ponta de Sol
    Fontainhas
    Vale de Paul
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  4. Day 3

    Mindelo City and Island Exploration

    Mindelo City and Island Exploration
    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mindelo church
    • Visit municipal market
    • Panoramic view from Fortin
    • Visit Avenida Marginal and Praia da Bote
    • Visit African market
    • Drive through Calhau Valley
    • Visit fishing village Salamansa
    • Visit Baía das Gatas
    • Visit white sand dunes
    • Visit Monte Verde Natural Park
    Landmarks
    Mindelo Church
    Mindelo Municipal Market
    Fortin
    Avenida Marginal
    Praia da Bote
    African Market
    Calhau Valley
    Salamansa
    Baía das Gatas
    Monte Verde Natural Park
  5. Day 4

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    São Pedro, São Vicente, Cape Verde (Custom and private departure airport Transfer (Mindelo - Césária Evora International Airporto))
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Laginha Beach (if evening flight)
    Landmarks
    Laginha Beach
    Cesária Évora International Airport

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  • Christian5.0•November 2025
    Excellent tour of Cape Verde's must-see islands, very good guides who live their island. Good hotels, reactive people...
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    The trip completely fulfilled our wishes. Everything in the program was done The nature was beautiful The guides...
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  • Sonja5.0•March 2025
    Everything was super organized, worked out perfectly and was just great fun.

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    Asked on March 5th, 2022

    We are attending an event in Praia on Sunday June 19. We would love to spend time in Sao Vincent etc. starting on Monday June 20 but we can't seem to find any way to get from Pria to Sao Vicent without going back through Lisbon, Portugal. Is there any kind of transportation available between the islands?

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      There is domestic flights between the islands. At the moment the availability is not in the system but we can pre-book it for your to guarantee your seats! You can book your flight from Lisbon to Praia and from Sao Vicente to Lisbon, the domestic flights we will take care of it. The extra price for the tickets is 155 euros per ticket one way.

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