Cape Verde · FULL-DAY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel Sal in a small group of up to 10 with a guide such as Alejandro or Miguel. Visit Santa Maria, Murdeira, Palmeira, Buracona, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume, with lunch in a local home, hotel transfers, and a clean minibus included.
“Excellent. Well worth the money payed. Our toy guide was fun and had great knowledge of the island”
Travel across Sal with a local guide such as Danilson, Hamilton, John, or Cula. Visit Ponta Preta, Murdeira, Espargos, Palmeira, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, and shark bay. Hotel or port pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees, lunch, and one drink are included, though the lunch details should be confirmed before booking.
“We had an amazing experience on this tour John the tour guide is very helpful and experienced. Our much was freshly prepared and even though the weather was cloudy every experience was memorable.”
Spend eight hours circling Sal with a local guide, stopping at Ponta Preta, Espargos, Palmeira, Buracona, Terra Boa, Baia de Parda, and Pedra de Lume. You can swim in salt pools, watch lemon sharks, and see the Blue Eye. Group tours include lunch and entry fees, while private tours charge extra.
“Deze tour zou ik echt iedereen willen aanraden die naar Sal gaat. Je kijkt je ogen uit, vanaf het moment dat je opgehaald wordt totdat je weer terug bij je ophaalpunt bent. Complimenten aan onze tour guide Antonio D. want hij wist op alle vragen antwoord te geven en maakte zelfs grapjes als: kom we gaan nú zwemmen (bij Miragem/Fata Morgana). En dat in 4 verschillende talen! 👌🏼”
Spend six hours touring São Vicente from Mindelo with a multilingual guide such as Sonia, Danny, Paulo, Rui, or Carlos. Walk through Mindelo, visit markets, climb Monte Verde, see Salamansa and Calhau, swim at Baía das Gatas, and stop for a local lunch. Most travel is by van, with short walks and scenic stops.
“very good way to see Mindelo and island of São Vicente.”
Start in Mindelo with its markets, church, colonial buildings, and Fortin views, then head through Calhau Valley to Salamansa, Baía das Gatas, Sahara-supplied dunes, and Monte Verde. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. Private and small-group trips include transport, pickup, and time for a swim.
“Everything was perfect. There is really nothing to improve. Our guide, Elder was very thorough and kind. We saw everything!”
Spend eight hours crossing Boa Vista with a local guide, stopping at Morro de Areia, Varandinha, Santa Monica, Povoação Velha, Sal Rei, Cabo Santa Maria, and Viana Desert. You will have time for swimming, sandboarding, lunch, local shopping, and a look at Rabil pottery. Guides speak English, Italian, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.
“Il tour é stato molto bello. Ci hanno prelevato direttamente dall’hotel e tutte le guide erano molto gentili e disponibili!! I posti che abbiamo visto sono i più famosi di Boavista. Il pranzo era incluso ed é stato eccezionale. Tutto ottimo”
Explore São Vicente with a local guide such as Danny, Lino, Raquel, or Carlos on a six-hour small-group tour. Visit Mindelo’s markets, Monte Verde’s 750-meter summit, Baía das Gatas, and Calhau. Hotel pickup, transport, and tea or coffee are included, while lunch needs checking before you book.
“Journée incroyable en compagnie de Rachel et son chauffeur. Nous avons découvert le coeur de Sao Vicente, la chaleur de ses habitants et la cuisine généreuse de ce pays. C'est la troisième île que nous avons visité au Cap Vert et cette visite fût la plus mémorable. Je vous conseille vraiment cette journée de découverte”
Spend about 6.5 hours aboard Lucy, a comfortable sailing yacht from Santa Maria. With no more than 8 people, you’ll sail Sal’s southwest coast, enjoy lunch, snacks, an open bar, WiFi, and optional snorkeling. Wildlife may include dolphins, turtles, flying fish, rays, or whales.
“Journée magique !… des dizaines de dauphins… un équipage adorable et aux petits soins…. Très bon repas Un bémol, cela manque d’explications pour tirer la chasse d’eau dans les toilettes”
Spend seven hours crossing Santo Antão by road, from the 1,000-meter Cova de Paúl crater to Fontainhas, Ponta de Sol, and the green Paúl Valley. You will stop for photos, meet fishermen, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and taste grogue. Guides may include Riva, Mitch Adams, Itza, Ivan, or Maira.
“Nous avons passé une excellente journée grâce à notre adorable guide Riva et à ses multiples compétences, tant sur l’histoire , la culture, l’agriculture , etc. de l’île . Merci”
Spend about seven hours touring Sal by private transport, with stops at Santa Maria, Murdeira, Palmeira, Buracona, Espargos, Pedra de Lume, and Sharkbay. Your local guide explains island life, fishing, salt production, and Cape Verdean culture. Lunch and entry fees cost extra. Groups are limited to eight.
“Eddie was an amazing tour guide from start to finish this tour is worth every single penny. You can see the entire island in half a day with Eddie, he even took us to a great spot to see the Salt plains. Communication was 10/10 and I knew exactly Read more”
This private Union Tour takes you from Santa Maria to Sal Island’s fishing villages, salt lakes, Blue Eye Cave, and Pedra de Lume. Guides such as Mario and Daniel explain local life and island history. Expect a long day, hotel pickup, a lunch stop, and several short scenic visits for $31.02 per person.
“Great tour, but could have done without the coffee break and lunch at a restaurant hidden away in an Espargos industrial area.”
Spend 6 to 7 hours seeing São Vicente with a local guide, from Mindelo’s markets and Cesária Évora Museum to Monte Verde, Salamansa, Baía das Gatas, Calhau, and Madeiral Valley. A shared air-conditioned van, three-course lunch, and hotel pickup make this a practical choice for a first day on the island.
“Had a good time to understand Sao Vincent Island. Lovely scenic drive and nature. Enjoyed local food at restaurant.”
This 7 to 8 hour island tour links Boa Vista’s best-known sights, including Morro de Areia, Santa Monica, Pavoacao Velha, Sal Rei, Cabo Santa Maria, and Deserto de Viana. Expect off-road driving, beach time, sand dunes, a local lunch stop, and a group of up to 32 people. Guides such as Jorge and Ze Ramos have been praised for their local insight.
“Wir können diesen Ausflug nur empfehlen. Diese Ganztagestour bietet einen tollen Überblick über die Sehenswürdigkeiten, die Boa Vista zu bieten hat. Fahrer und deutschsprachiger Reiseleiter waren top. Die Fahrt ging meisten Off-Road. Preis - Leistung ist völlig in Ordnung.”
Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing Santo Antão with a local guide, visiting Cova Crater, Delgadinho, Ribeira Grande, Ponta do Sol, and Paul Valley. Coffee, tea, lunch, water, entry fees, and a short walk are included. Guide Natcha has earned special praise for patient explanations and a friendly approach. Pickup is offered, but private transport is not included.
“Paseo por valle Paul y cerveza en bar local . Guia experto y conocedor de la zona. Recorrido por lo mejor de la isla”
Spend seven hours exploring northeastern Boa Vista with a local guide. Visit Fonte Vicente Oasis and abandoned Curral Velho, swim at João Barrosa or Ervatão Beach when conditions allow, enjoy lunch in Fundo das Figueiras, then walk across the white dunes of Viana Desert. Pickup and drop-off are included from Rabil or Sal Rei.
“notre guide Jayson nous a fournit beaucoup d'explications ce qui nous a permis d'apprendre beaucoup de choses sur boa vista. je recommande ce tour qui permet de voir des lieux magnifiques. et la bonne humeur de Jayson !”
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