Top Cape Verde Day Trips

Sal Island has beautiful beaches and towns waiting to be explored but going on your own takes a lot of planning and researching. Instead, book this Sal Island Full-Day Tour from Santa Maria and go with a guide who knows the best places to stop and see. Fit in Palmeira, Espargos, and Pedra Lume in just a couple of hours and return to Santa Maria when this tour is over.

This tour was created for travelers with a short stay on the island, and seeks to maximize the places to visit on the island in a day trip, a mix of history, gastronomy, culture, and beautiful landscapes of the island's interior with breathtaking valleys and mountains and white sandy beaches.

It will be a unique experience, with local guides, we know our island better than anyone. With us, it's a stress-free ride and you'll be directly helping the local economy.

When you book a tour or other activity with me, you get to see all the beautiful places of Sal. I guarantee a fun and educational trip. I am from here so I can tell you all the ins and outs. It is not a problem to have mixed backgrounds with the tour because I speak many languages!

Discover the best of Cape Verde’s São Vicente island on this half-day excursion. Join a small group and visit several points of interest including the highest point on the island—Monte Verde—and the markets of Mindelo. You also make a stop at Cats Bay (Baía das Gatas) for a quick swim in the blue-green waters.

Have a typical breakfast with a local family; Dive into the blue, crystal-clear waters; Experience the local production of goat cheese with locals: Marvel at dunes formed from desert sands; Visit the local craft center and meet locals.

Sal Island is one of the highlights of Cape Verde, but with no public transport, it’s tricky to get around without your own wheels. On this tour, skip the hassle of renting a car and let a local guide drive you to all the top attractions—and some lesser-known viewpoints. Marvel at natural wonders, including Shark Bay and Buracona Blue Eye, visit Kite Beach and Murdeira Bay, and float in the Pedra de Lume Salt Lake.

Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the interior and coast of Santiago Island, the best way to discover Cape Verde’s culture, history, and landscapes. After morning pickup, travel to São Domingos, Órgãos, and Picos to admire impressive mountains. Continue to Assomada City to visit the local market and experience daily island life. Stop at Good Entry to see the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde, the 700 - year-old Kapok tree. Visit Serra Malagueta Natural Park for breathtaking views from 1,000 meters above sea level. Head to Tarrafal City to explore the historic concentration camp, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy time for swimming and lunch. In the afternoon, drive along the east coast to the Rabelados village, then continue through Calheta to Pedra Badejo to see the country’s largest banana plantation. This tour combines nature, culture, history, and beach time for an authentic Santiago Island experience.

Discover the beauty of Santo Antão with one of our flexible full-day excursions. Your local guide will take you on a full-day island tour, bringing the Island’s stories to life. You can choose from 4 different options to best suit your travel plans and activity level 2 Island Highlights by Car: * From São Vicente: Includes harbor transfers and roundtrip ferry tickets. * From Santo Antão (Porto Novo): Ideal if you’ve already booked ferry tickets or are staying on the island. 2 Trekking Options: * From São Vicente: Includes harbor transfers and roundtrip ferry tickets. * From Santo Antão (Porto Novo): Perfect for those already on the island or with ferry tickets booked.

Peace of Mind! We do not deal with big-size group bookings. Our small-size tours guarantee a personalized approach. Unless it is required. Book with the locals! Unlike many travel operators dealing with trips and holidays to Boa Vista we are located here, and we are from Boa Vista. All the members of our team have an intimate knowledge of this region and can share their first-hand knowledge and experience with you. We are locals ourselves, wishing to share with all visitors the beauty of our homeland!

This tour is ideal for those who want to get around like a local in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Discover the best restaurants, bars, and cafes in Praia, learn about the city's history and culture, and find out what to do and see on a visit to Santiago Island. This tour is the perfect way to make the most of your stay in this lively port city.

On our Full Day Excursion on Santo Antão we know you will be enamored by the lush vegetation, mountain peaks, valleys, charming villages, simple lifestyle and hardworking spirit of the people, and culture which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter! Choose to see the Highlights by car in one day. You will have an amazing day with our local, experienced guide, who will show you the best of Santo Antão. If you would like to customize any option of the your excursion, you may contact us.

Make the most out of your visit in São Pedro village. The little fishermen's village lays in a sheltered bay and has a beautiful beach with clear ocean water. This day trip combines all Sao Pedro's fun elements: hiking, beach time, local vibes and swimming with turtles! You'll feel refreshed after a sunny day by the ocean. To make the day complete you get to enjoy lunch with the catch of the day fish in a cosy beach restaurant.

This is a unique and authentic experience in Santiago Island, where you get to know the rural life of the islanders up close, with a short hike in the banana plantations and local fruit tastings like seasonal fruits such as coconuts, papaya, mango and sugar cane.

Day or half day tour accompanied DE a local Guide, qualified and certified by the beaches, villas and cities OF the island accompanied by information on history and culture

Discover the very best of Santiago Island on this exclusive full-day tour. Journey through spectacular mountains, fertile valleys and picturesque villages while discovering the island's rich history, vibrant culture and unique traditions. Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest colonial settlement in sub-Saharan Africa, including the impressive Fortress of São Filipe. Continue to the former Tarrafal Concentration Camp, an important historical landmark that tells the story of Cape Verde's past. Relax at the stunning Tarrafal Beach and enjoy a traditional Cape Verdean lunch with drinks at a local restaurant. End your day at the peaceful São Francisco Beach before returning to Praia. This unforgettable experience combines history, culture, authentic gastronomy and breathtaking landscapes in one remarkable journey across Santiago Island.

This full day tour has something for everyone, showcasing the culture, history, and natural beauty of the Cape Verde region. Ascend to the highest point on the island of São Vicente, Monte Verde, and visit the natural tea house with its panoramic views. You'll visit the vibrant Mercado market and the fishing village of Mercado de Peixe. Finally, stop for a swim at Baia das Gatas, home of the famous music festival.

Discover the island of Sal, along with the history and culture of Cape Verde, on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, see several attractions including Lion Mountain, the Blue Eye natural swimming pool, and the Salinas, where you can float in the salty water. You also visit small villages to learn about local life, refresh with a swim at beautiful beaches, and get close to lemon sharks in Shark Bay.

We would love to take you on a cultural pub crawl to show you our Boa Vista! Too often we hear people say: Boa Vista is boring, there is nothing to do. Especially in the evening. We want to show you otherwise and that you are actually missing out. Which better way to do that than taking you on a "cultural" Pub Crawl through town in the evening. Get to see Sal Rei through the eyes of a local. Go to places where tourists generally don't come. Let us show you the real Morabeza (hospitality) of Boa Vista! What can you expect during the tour? - Pick up at your hotel (Generally around 18:00) - A welcome shot at each bar - Trying different local spirits with a friendly local guide - Experience a minimum of 6 bars in places where tourist normally don't go. - Eat a local dinner (included) at a local Cape Verdean place. - Finish the tour off at Morabeza beach bar - Return to the hotel whenever you want!

This full day adventure dishes up Sal's highlights by land and sea. You'll start the morning with an off-road drive, ticking off places like Palmeira and the salt lake at Pedra de Lume. Then after lunch, you'll swap the 4x4 for a catamaran to cruise the shores in style.

Travel with us in a small group and experience an incomparable tour of the island with perfect service! No tourist rip-offs! We plan individually and pass on our first-hand knowledge. The Cabokaitours guides are all certified, well trained and are happy to introduce you to the country and its people. Our drivers are the best in Boavista. Whether sand or gravel roads, you are in safe hands here and can enjoy the freedom of sitting outside on the pick up! A freedom that is unique and does not exist in Europe! I'm glad you'll be on board soon!

Discover the two faces of Santiago in one day! This exclusive tour takes you from the vibrant energy of the Planalto and the Sucupira market in Praia, to the historic tranquility of the Old Town (world heritage) and the D. Maria Pia Lighthouse. An authentic dive into the Cape Verdean soul, where culture, history and stunning landscapes meet. Perfect for those who want to live the island beyond the obvious, with local guides and strategic stops for unforgettable photos.

Discover all that the island of Boa Vista has to offer on this full-day excursion from Sal Rei. Join a small group and visit the island’s key points of interest including Povoação Velha, Santa Monica Beach, the Santa Maria Cape Shipwreck, and the caves of Varandinha Beach. While you explore, your guide tells you about the history and culture of Cape Verde for a full-picture experience.