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Green turtle at the turtle bay

Explore the beautiful landscapes of Boa Vista on our half-day tour. Experience sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunes, and get up close with turtles and (baby) lemon or nurse sharks in their natural habitats at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay. Stand in de beautiful caves at Praia Varandinha and white sandy beach of Santa Monica. Finish of the tour with a tastings of traditional (alcoholic) drinks like Grogue and Pontche at a village bar in the first settlement. This tour is the ideal combi of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, wildlife and culture, with round-trip hotel transport included for your convenience. - Half-day tour showcasing Boa Vista's natural beauty and wildlife - Visit Turtle Bay and Shark Bay to see turtles and (baby) lemon/nurse sharks in their natural habitat - Enjoy sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunesdunes - Taste grogue & pontche in Boa Vista's first village, Povoçao Velha - Friendly local guides, who help you make memories of a lifetime

Boa Vista 4x4: Sharks, Turtles, Caves, Sandboard & Tasting tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Full Day Island Highlights Best of São Vicente

Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Fisherwoman at the fish market of Mindelo

Half Day Island Tour, Sao Vicente, 4h

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Boa Vista Island: 4-Hour Rabil, Viana Desert & Shipwreck Tour

Boa Vista Island: 4-Hour Rabil, Viana Desert & Shipwreck Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Catamaran Makaira Half Day Tour

Enjoy a 3-hour tour on your beautiful Catamaran Makaira. Meet us at Porto de Palmeira, where your team will greet you. We offer hotel transfers to the departure point. After a quick check-in, we’ll transport you to the Catamaran Makaira using a dinghy. Onboard, find your perfect spot to relax in comfort. Your team will start with a safety briefing at the Porto de Palmeira. Sail along the west coast towards Monte Leão. Look out for sea turtles and, with luck, dolphins. We’ll stop for a swim in crystal-clear waters and snorkeling to explore marine life. Dolphins may also be spotted along the way. Enjoy good music, snacks, and drinks throughout the trip. We return to Porto de Palmeira at the end of the tour.

Catamaran Makaira Half Day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente, Half day

Have the opportunity to Marvel at our beautiful contrasting coasts, take time for a swim. Experience life on the lived-in Villages of São Vicente. Visit the highest point on the Island and enjoy the views with a cup of coffee or tea at the Tea House Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde. Witness our Islands breathtaking arid landscapes, rugged mountains, oasis valleys, tranquil villages and stunning coastal beaches, it is a MUST SEE Island! It will be our pleasure to explore with you!

Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente, Half day

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4

Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Panoramic View at Salt Lake of Pedra de Lume

Explore Sal Island at your own pace on a private half-day 4×4 tour! Visit top highlights like the Blue Eye, Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, and Shark Bay with the comfort of hotel pickup and a knowledgeable local guide. Travel in a private vehicle (4×4 or mini-bus), enjoy flexible itineraries, and discover Cape Verde’s culture and history along the way. Perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a fun, personalized adventure.

Sal Island Highlights - Private Half-Day Tour with Local Guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

3 hoursFree Cancellation

S.Vicente: Tour of the city center and rural villages

This excursion was created to offer the traveler a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in boarding and boarding, it offers the traveler a unique opportunity to visit the city center of Mindelo and discover its essence, it also allows the traveler to visit the highest point on the island at Monte Verde and enjoy one of the best rural views on the island. It also allows the traveler to visit a small fishing village and walk barefoot on Salamansa beach.

S.Vicente: Tour of the city center and rural villages

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Portão de Nós Ilha - Cidade Velha

Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Having a fantastic day with us!

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.

Shore Excursion São Vicente, Mindelo 4h or 6h

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the charm of São Vicente on this full-day private tour that begins with pickup from your accommodation in Mindelo. Explore Mindelo's historical sites, including Cesária Évora's house and the panoramic Fortin viewpoint. Dive into local culture at the Fish Market, then venture into the lush greenery of Calhau Valley. Enjoy a relaxing break in the fishing village of Salamansa and take in the views from Gatas Bay and Laginha Beach.

Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Lemon Shark Experience from Sal

Lemon Shark Experience from Sal

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake

The desolate beauty of inland Sal is in stark contrast to the white sands of its coast. On this off-road safari, you'll explore Murdeira Bay, the Buracona lagoon, the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa and Pedra de Lume. Beyond the most popular sights, you'll also get a glimpse of local life in Palmeira and Espargos. Rodrigo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘I've lived on Sal all my life, and I'm still fascinated by my island's colourful street art. It's a vivid reflection of our culture and our daily lives.'

Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Santa Maria Visit to the salt mine and blu eye and and shark bay

We will pick you up from your hotel by minibus at 9:00 AM. We will begin the tour traveling south on Sal Island, where we will see the Santa Maria pier and the salt flats. We will continue our tour through the Terra Boa desert, whose landscapes will surprise us with a curious mirage. Our next stop will be in the island's administrative capital, Espargos, where you will have an hour of free time to enjoy lunch on your own. With our energies recharged, we will climb to a famous viewpoint to admire the views of the island. The tour continues towards the shores of Parda Bay, famous for being the natural habitat of lemon sharks. Nearby are the Pedra de Luma salt flats. In the vicinity, there are a series of lagoons where, like in the Dead Sea, you can float in the waters. A perfect opportunity to tone your skin naturally!

Santa Maria Visit to the salt mine and blu eye and and shark bay

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Intimate cruises on VIP motorboat - Cabo Verde, Sal, Santa Maria

Discover the beauty of Sal Island on an exclusive, intimate cruise aboard the new Sea Ray 210. The boat is equipped with a water sports tower! We are also the ONLY vessel on the island to offer such intimate cruises for up to six people, providing a unique and exceptional VIP experience! Half-Day Morning or Afternoon Cruise Choose a half-day Premium Relax cruise along the south, southwest, or west coast of Sal, with unlimited drinks, fruit, snacks, music, relaxation, swimming, and snorkeling. During the cruise, you'll see unique sites: a shell graveyard, a nature reserve visible from the ocean; the most beautiful beach on Ponta Preta; Bikini Beach; Black Beach; and, if you enjoy snorkeling, a sunken ship or the underwater statue of Jesus – just to name a few. NOTE: This cruise is available for a minimum of 2 people.

Intimate cruises on VIP motorboat - Cabo Verde, Sal, Santa Maria

Private Island tour ( Full day)- Shark bay, Salt lake, blue eye.

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.

Private Island tour ( Full day)- Shark bay, Salt lake, blue eye.

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Guided turtle tour in a group in Boa Vista

This excursion is a must for guests visiting Boavista from July to October!! Starting in November, we offer the tour to see slipperies and bring them into the water, so save them from their enemies the crab! We conduct the excursion in a small group. and each guest will see the entire process of laying eggs. In addition, each participant has enough time to take photos and/or film. We conduct our own Turtlewatch tours and do not give our guests to an agency. Turtlewatch runs from mid-July to November! Reserve your seats now!

Guided turtle tour in a group in Boa Vista

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Sodade catamaran with the floating swimming pool.

Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Like Locals: Banana Plantation, and Cuscuz with locals

Like Locals: Banana Plantation, and Cuscuz with locals

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

São Pedro experience (hiking & snorkeling with turtles)

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.

São Pedro experience (hiking & snorkeling with turtles)

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Descent of Grand Pico 2829 m

This excursion is ideal for adventurers and mountain lovers. Many people travel to Cape Verde and come to the island of Fogo especially to climb the majestic volcano "Pico de Fogo". This ascent allows you to reach... the highest point in Cape Verde! This magnificent volcano still in activity rises to 2829 meters above sea level. The level of difficulty of this climb is difficult. You need to be in good physical condition. You will be accompanied by an experienced local mountain guide. In terms of sensations, the climb can be a challenge for some. But be aware that a great reward awaits you at the top: total tranquility and a spectacular panoramic view. The descent of the volcano on the volcanic ash is very pleasant and jovial. This excursion provides enthusiasm and strong emotions. You will love! IMPORTANT: Minimum of participants: 2 people

7. Ascension of VOLCAN Grand Pico to FOGO

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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