Green Escapes Of Cape Verde - 4 Islands 11 Days Pack

Green Escapes Of Cape Verde - 4 Islands 11 Days Pack

This tour includes:

10x Breakfast

10x Breakfast

1x Dinner

1x Dinner

6x Lunch

6x Lunch

Accommodation included: 10 nights

Accommodation included: 10 nights

Roundtrip Ferry tickets

Roundtrip Ferry tickets

Private roundtrip airport, port and...

Private roundtrip airport, port and hotel transfers

Entry/Admission - Cidade Velha, Historic...

Entry/Admission - Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

Entry/Admission - Serra de Malagueta

Entry/Admission - Serra de Malagueta

Entry/Admission - Parque Natural do...

Entry/Admission - Parque Natural do Fogo

Not included:

International Flights;

International Flights;

Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2...

Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);

Travel insurance;

Travel insurance;

Visa (We recommend checking with...

Visa (We recommend checking with your local embassy whether you need a visa or not);

Airport/Departure Tax

Airport/Departure Tax

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About experience

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Airport Transfer (Praia Airport to Hotel in Praia) โ€“ Check in

Stop At: Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cidade da Praia - Ilha de Santiago - Caixa Postal nยบ 265, Praia, Cape Verde
Be welcomed by our professional driver and a licensed guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Enjoy a high quality private transfer to your accommodation in Praia, including free waiting time. Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay.


Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Santa Maria *** or similar
Check in starts from 2 pm.

Day 2: Santiago Island: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit to Cidade Velha

Stop At: Cidade Velha, Cidade Velha, Santiago
After being collected from your accommodation in Praia, depart toward the small village of Calabaceira. Start your 3-hour hike from the top of the valley, with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging in its interior. Follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and explore the green valley famous for both its baobab trees mentioned by Charles Darwin and its use as an escape route for slaves during slavery. Next, discover the local fauna and flora and experience the production of a local rum-making distillery (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st). There, get in touch with local farmers and their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango trees, cassava, banana, and more.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Igreja de Nossa Sra. do Rosario, Cidade Velha, Santiago 1110 Cape Verde
Arrive in Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Sรฃo Francisco Convent, the famous Banana Street and Nossa Senhora do Rosรกrio church. Have a break for lunch and savor local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. After lunch, visit the former slave market, the ruins of the Sรฉ Catedral, and the Royal Fortress of Sรฃo Filipe. From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Santa Maria ***.

Day 3: Full Trekking in Serra Malagueta Natural Park + Assomada Market + Tarrafal Beach

Stop At: Praia, Praia, Santiago
Hotel pick-up!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Serra de Malagueta, Hauptstrasse von Praia nach Tarrrafal, Santiago Cape Verde
The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Praia and heads inland to the traditional Assomada Market. Wander around the vibrant stalls and soak up the hustle and bustle of this island hub whilst watching the locals haggle for produce. Drive to Serra Malgueta Natural Park next, where your trekking adventure awaits. Follow your guide as you head into the luscious landscapes of the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, which covers 774-hectacres. The park is home to the Serra Malagueta mountain range as well as over 124 species of plant, and 19 species of bird. Throughout the trek, listen to your guide share information about the local flora and fauna, many of which can only be found here in the park. Thereโ€™s also the opportunity to see wildlife, including playful monkeys, a variety of reptiles, and colorful butterflies. Once youโ€™ve worked up a bit of an appetite, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the forest.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tarrafal Beach, Strand von Tarrafal, Tarrafal, Santiago 7110 Cape Verde
After lunch, continue the walk to the end of the trail, then drive to Tarrafal Beach where you can spend some free time chilling on the shore. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return journey to Praia.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Santa Maria ***.

Day 4: Flight (Praia - Fogo) + Full-Day Tour to Chรฃ das Caldeiras

Stop At: Praia, Praia, Santiago
The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Praia and departs towards Nelson Mandela airport for your 35-minute flight to Fogo Island.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sao Filipe, Sao Filipe, Fogo
The island was named after the imposing volcano that resides on it, which is still active today although the last eruption was in 2014. Upon arrival, visit the capital of the island, Sรฃo Filipe, and wander around this charming little town lined with colorful colonial houses. Continue the tour to Salinas Natural pool, where you can enjoy a dip and watch fishermen returning to shore with the dayโ€™s catch. Drive northwards to the village of Mosteiros and then across the eastern coast to reach the village of Cova Figueira. Enjoy a photo stop at the scenic Achada Furna and Cabeรงa Fundรฃo along the way.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cha das Caldeiras, Cha das Caldeiras, Fogo
Arrive at Chรฃ das Caldeiras National Park and admire uninterrupted views of the volcano and rugged surrounding landscape. From there, visit a local coffee plantation to taste some of the best coffee and wine in the world. Enjoy a break for lunch, and then head off into Monte Velha Forest, an area of fertile mountains and microclimates. Take a breack for a delicious lunch and head to the hotel in Chรฃ das Caldeiras.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
Accommodation included: Casa Marisa or similar ***

Day 5: Fogo Island: Full Volcano Hiking from Chรฃ das Caldeiras

Stop At: Parque Natural do Fogo, Fogo Island, Fogo Cape Verde
Get picked up at your accommodation in Chรฃ das Caldeiras and walk with your guide until reaching the foot of the Volcano. From there, marvel with the regular view of its active volcanic cone, where the last eruption occurred in 2014. The volcano's surroundings are deep black, composed of lava and a lush green vegetation. Fallow the tour through fig, vines, apple and pear trees, as well as mustard plants.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pico Do Fogo, Cha das Caldeiras, Fogo Cape Verde
Start the climb and let your local guide adjust the rate of climbing according to your skills. After 3 hours, reach the highest peak in Cape Verde. From Pico do Fogo, the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, with 2829 meters of altitude, enjoy one of the most steep and spectacular volcanic cones in the world. After that, take a break for the well-deserved picnic, contemplating an unforgettable 360-degree panoramic view over the entire island of Fogo and start the fun part of the day. Take a walk through the crater and feel the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds. Then, start descending the steep descent of ash for half an hour, sinking your knee-high in Lapilli, a lifetime experience. After doing one of the best things to do in Cape Verde, the tour ends by returning to your accommodation in Chรฃ das Caldeiras.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
Accommodation included: Casa Marisa or similar ***

Day 6: Transfer out โ€“ Flight (Fogo โ€“ Sรฃo Vicente) โ€“ Mindelo by Night

Stop At: Fogo, Fogo
- Private Transfer from Chรฃ das Caldeiras to Fogo Airport
- Departure (Fogo โ€“ Sรฃo Vicente)
- Arrival in Cesรกria ร‰vora International Airport


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente
Private Transfer from Airport to Mindelo
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mindelo, Mindelo, Sao Vicente
Get picked up at your accommodation and depart toward one of the most popular restaurant of Mindelo. There, enjoy live music and relish the most famous dish ever made in Cape Verde, Katxupa, a slow cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat and more.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Terra Lodge ***

Day 7: Free day in Mindelo

Stop At: Praia da Laginha, Sao Vicente Cape Verde
Day off to explore by your self. You may like to relax on the white sand of the most picturesque and beautiful beach on the Island, Laginha Beach, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Terra Lodge ***

Day 8: Santo Antรฃo: Hiking Cova de Paรบl Volcano Crater - Ribeira de Paรบl

Stop At: Mindelo, Mindelo, Sao Vicente
Starting from your hotel in the city of Mindelo, head straight to the harbor. Then, embark on a beautiful one-hour ferry trip to Santo Antรฃo and enjoy the forbidding behind Mindelo, and it stunning guardian rock erupting from the harbour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Porto Novo, Porto Novo, Santo Antao
Arrive in Porto Novo and depart toward the Cova Natural Park. From the starting point, enjoy a privileged view of the volcano crater, and see locals in their agricultural fields.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cova - Krater, Bergstrasse von Santo Antao, Ribeira Grande, Santo Antao 1110 Cape Verde
Start your 4-hour hike from 1,100 meters above sea level, with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging in the interior of the Volcano Crater. Then, reach the craterโ€™s edge and have the best and the most breathtaking view ever: standing on the edge of the crater, look out over the impressive green valley of Paul that lies in the depth before you plus the beautiful ocean view that is 10 kilometers away.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Strasse ins Paul Tal Vila das Pombas, Santo Antao Cape Verde
After that, start the zigzagging part of the hike, going down via a stone path for 3 hours. During the descent, explore Cape Verdeโ€™s greenest valley, see and learn about native flora and fauna, soak up scenic views of the island's landscapes and have opportunity to see abandoned vineayrds, sugar cane and banana plantations; mango, avocados and coconut trees. Next, experience the production of a local rum-making distillery and taste the famous โ€œgrogueโ€ (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st). The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
Accommodation included: Aldeia Manga *** or similar

Day 9: Santo Antรฃo: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha - Chรฃ de Igreja

Stop At: Ponta Do Sol, Ponta Do Sol, Santo Antao
Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront fishing and village with colorful houses, follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monte Fontainhas, Santo Antao Cape Verde
Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic. Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and some dazzling heights to the Aranhas valley. Next, arrive at a beautiful black sandโ€™s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtleโ€™s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore. After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village with breathtaking views on the coast and the ocean. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return transfer to your accommodation.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Aldeia Manga or similar ***

Day 10: From Santo Antรฃo: Full-day Sรฃo Vicente Experience

Stop At: Porto Novo, Porto Novo, Santo Antao
The days begins with pickup from your accommodation in Ponta do Sol and heads towards Sรฃo Vicente.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mindelo, Mindelo, Sao Vicente
Upon arrival, explores the islandยดs capital, MIndelo, a historic and culturally-rich city bursting with charater. Continue the tour along Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote and to islandยดs first popular African market where the first community was established. Stroll through the colorful stalls, soak up the array of sights and scents, and mingle with the locals going about their day. From here, drive to the eastern part of the island where native animals, endemic plants, and rolling farmland can be seen along the luscious Calhau Valley. Finally, enjoy a well-deserved lunch in Salamansa with โ€œNo Stress Vibeโ€. After that, head to the village of Baรญa das Gatas and take a stroll along the white sand dunes that line the sea. Later, drive to Monte Verde Natural Park to admire a stunning view of the entire island as well as the o ther Cape Verde Islands. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Mindelo.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Terra Lodge or similar***

Day 11: Goodbye Cape Verde

Stop At: Cesรกria ร‰vora International Airport, Cape Verde
Enjoy free time accordinh to the flight scheduled time. After,get picked up at your accommodation in Mindelo and depart toward Cesรกria ร‰vora international airport. Take your international flight back and say goodbye longing for "La Morabeza Crioula"!!!
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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