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Ultimate Cape Verde Expedition: Discover Sal, São Vicente and Santo Antão in 14 Days

14 days
Start and end in Sal
5.0
19 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 4 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Santa Maria

    Start point
    41, Sal, Cape Verde (Sal Island Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
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  2. Day 2

    Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic Cape Verdean lunch with local family)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch with local family experiencing authentic Cape Verdean cuisine
    • Off-road trip to Shark Bay with lemon shark encounter in shallow waters
    • Float in mineral-rich thermal waters at Pedra de Lume natural salt lake
    Landmarks
    Shark Bay
    Pedra de Lume
  3. Day 3

    São Vicente to Sea Turtle Snorkeling

    Included Activities

    • Flight transfer to São Vicente Island
    • Sea turtle snorkeling adventure with expert guide
    • Snorkeling gear provision and safety briefing
    • Boat trip to turtle observation site
    • Educational introduction to sea turtle life and conservation
    Landmarks
    São Vicente Island
  4. Day 4

    Mindelo, Monte Verde, and Baia das Gatas

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Mindelo including markets, colonial buildings, fishing market, and church
    • Scenic drive to Monte Verde Natural Park
    • Endemic plant viewing and local tea tasting at Monte Verde
    • Visit to Salamansa fishing village
    • Swimming or relaxation at Baia das Gatas beach
    • Lunch
    • Sand dunes exploration along Norte Baia-Calhau road
    Landmarks
    Mindelo
    Monte Verde Natural Park
    Baia das Gatas
    Salamansa
  5. Day 5

    Santo Antão Hiking and Grogue Distillery

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from São Vicente to Santo Antão
    • Hiking adventure from Cova Natural Park extinct volcano crater
    • Crater edge hike with panoramic views of Paúl Valley and ocean
    • Guided descent through agricultural plantations with flora and fauna education
    • Lunch
    • Visit to traditional rum distillery
    • Grogue tasting and production process learning
    Landmarks
    Cova Natural Park
    Paúl Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Ponta do Sol

    Optional Activities

    • Walking exploration of Ponta do Sol streets and traditional architecture
    • Visit to Church of Nossa Senhora das Dores
    • Dining at local restaurants
    • Cultural interaction with locals
    Landmarks
    Ponta do Sol
    Church of Nossa Senhora das Dores
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  7. Day 7

    Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha Coastal Hike

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in local settlement)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike from Ponta do Sol Cruzinha with scenic coastal views
    • Hike to Fontainhas village
    • Visit to Praia das Aranhas black-sand beach
    • Travel through Corvo and Formiguinhas
    • Visit to Cruzinha fishing village
    • Lunch at local settlement
    Landmarks
    Fontainhas
    Praia das Aranhas
    Cruzinha
  8. Day 8

    Santo Antão to São Vicente

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Santo Antão to São Vicente
  9. Day 9

    Free Day in Mindelo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Laginha Beach
    • Discover Mindelo at own pace
    • Swimming in Atlantic Ocean
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Laginha Beach
  10. Day 10

    São Vicente to Sal Island

    Included Activities

    • Flight transfer to Sal Island
  11. Day 11

    Free Beach Day in Sal

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation in Sal
    • Swimming and water activities
  12. Day 12

    Free Beach Day in Sal

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation in Sal
    • Swimming and water activities
  13. Day 13

    Free Beach Day in Sal

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation in Sal
    • Swimming and water activities
  14. Day 14

    Departure from Sal

    End point
    41, Palmeira, Sal, Cape Verde (Sal Island Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at accommodation
    • Airport transfer
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(19 reviews)

Number of tours

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Age Range

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Reviews from other tours by BuCountry Tours

  • Christian
    November 29th, 2025
    5
    Excellent tour of Cape Verde's must-see islands, very good guides who live their island. Good hotels, reactive people...
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  • Conny
    November 10th, 2025
    5
    The trip completely fulfilled our wishes. Everything in the program was done The nature was beautiful The guides...
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  • Sonja
    March 13th, 2025
    5
    Everything was super organized, worked out perfectly and was just great fun.

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    Jackie

    Asked on August 19th, 2025

    Interested in tour in Cape Verde

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    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      Total for 2 adults: €3,996. Initial deposit: A minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm the reservation (€399.6). Final payment must be paid at least 35 days before the tour departure date.

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    Steven

    Asked on June 16th, 2025

    Are there comfortable double rooms with private bathrooms and good beds?

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    • BuCountry ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      We work with carefully selected partners who offer comfortable double rooms with private bathrooms (including shower and toilet) and quality beds. The activities included are shared group experiences, but we can adapt the program to include more free time or private activities for just the two of you.

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Tour ID: 280205

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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.
  • Visa
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 14th, 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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