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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.
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Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente
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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!
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São Vicente: Half day, Monte Verde and Villages
4 hours 30 minutes
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Explore Sao Vicente, an island of Cape Verde, on this half-day guided tour. Take a scenic drive to the top of Monte Verde, the highest peak in Sao Vicente, and catch views of the entire city of Mindelo. Visit the bustling local produce and fish markets, and take a swim in the clear blue lagoon of Baía das Gatas.
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Half Day Island Tour, Sao Vicente, 4h
4 hours
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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.
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S.Vicente: Tour of the city center and rural villages
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Join this small group tour to get up and close with sea turtles in Sao Pedro, which starts and finishes in Mindelo. You’ll keep costs down by sharing the boat with your small group, but still have plenty of time to explore the underwater world at your own pace. All snorkeling gear is provided so you don’t need to bring that yourself. Just enjoy your time swimming with turtles.
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São Vicente: Snorkel Experience with Sea Turtle
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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.
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Discover Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Guided Trek
7 to 11 hours
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Discover the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of São Vicente on this full-day guided tour. Visit the charming town of Mindelo, known for its cultural significance, and explore the picturesque fishing village of Salamansa. Enjoy a delicious seaside lunch infused with local Cape Verdean flavors while soaking in breathtaking ocean views. Conclude your adventure at Monte Verde Peak, where you can enjoy panoramic vistas of the island's volcanic beauty and natural treasures. - Full-day tour of São Vicente, lasting 7 hours - Includes a delicious seaside lunch with a drink - Visit Mindelo, Salamansa, and Monte Verde Peak - Professional local guide with multilingual support available
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Sao Vicente Full Day Guided Tour with Seaside Lunch
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Enjoy an evening spent hiking along the mountainside path to Dona Amélia Lighthouse with the help of a guide to lead the way. Watch the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean while trying your luck spotting dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays. Includes hotel pickup from Mindelo and private transportation for a refreshing outdoor experience on São Vicente Island.
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Sunset Hike to Lighthouse, Dona Amélia, São Vicente, 2h
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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.
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Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide
5 to 6 hours
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Get to where you need to go when you arrive at Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE) with this private transfer service. After retrieving your luggage, meet your driver at the arrivals hall and head to your vehicle. Then, relax on the journey to your accommodation in Mindelo or the harbor to catch the ferry or start your cruise. Hotel pickup is included, and the service is also available in reverse.
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Airport Transfer Cesária Évora Int (VXE) to Mindelo or Vise Versa
1 to 10 hours
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Get a comprehensive tour of Sao Vicente in a single day from Mindelo. With a guide providing transportation and commentary on culture and history of the area, visit all the must-see landmarks. Highlights include the Madeiral Valley, the Monte Verde mountain, Baias das Gatas, and a city tour of Mindelo itself. A 3-course lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off ensure that all the details are taken care of and you can just focus on the sights.
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Full-Day Tour of Sao Vicente from Mindelo
6 to 7 hours
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Designed by a group of travel experts, this excursion is aimed at travelers with a short stay on the island. This excursion was created to provide the traveler with a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in pick-up and drop-off services. This tour was designed by a group of travel experts and is aimed at travelers with a short stopover on the island. This excursion was created to offer the traveler a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in embarkation and disembarkation services. First you will visit some interesting points in Mindelo and then drive out of the city to enjoy the beauty of some small fishing villages, the highest point of the island as well as some beaches to enjoy.
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Sao Vicente : Guided city tour + rural villages
4 hours
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Drive to the highest point of our Island, Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, have breathtaking panoramic views, enjoy a cup of tea (grown locally) or try the tea liquor at our Tea House. Visit our beautiful coastal beaches and villages: São Pedro, Calhau, Norte Baia, Baia das Gatas, Salamansa. Enjoy a swim or dive off of the trampolim into the clear blue lagoon at Baía das Gatas, or relax on the beach. Stop for lunch at best restaurant at fishing village near sea. Discover our Agricultural Oasis on the Island, and farm animals
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Beaches, Villages & Monte Verde, São Vicente (includes São Pedro)
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Discover the port city of Mindelo, located on Cape Verde’s São Vicente Island, on this informative walking tour. Join a small group and explore the downtown area to see top landmarks including the cultural center, the fish market, the municipal, and the best areas for Carnaval parties. Your guide also provides information on other places to explore on the island, so you have the best trip possible.
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City Walking Tour, Mindelo, Highlights
1 to 2 hours
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During the tour you will discover with a local Guide the most beautiful places on the island as well as the entire Cape Verdean culture. You will discover beautiful wild beaches, picturesque villages, the daily life of the Cape Verde people, taste the typical Cape Verde coffee or a tea from aromatic herbs grown in the foothills of Monte Verde, the island’s tallest mountain. Visit the markets, museums and explore the charms of the streets of Mindelo, known for its colonial and colorful architecture.
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Discover the charms of St. Vincent Island Cape Verde
6 hours
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This tour offers more than just sightseeing — it’s a deeply authentic experience guided by locals who call São Vicente and Santo Antão home. As specialists on these two islands, we take pride in sharing not just the highlights, but the hidden stories, cultural insights, and personal connections that make this place truly special. You'll be guided by people who genuinely care, love what they do, and are passionate about creating meaningful travel experiences. From traditional villages to breathtaking landscapes, we offer a warm, personal, and enriching journey you won’t find in a typical tour.
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Best of São Vicente & Santo Antão – 2 Days: Car, Ferry & Guide
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Wake up in the morning to a refreshing walk, travel to the highest point of São Vicente, Monte Verde. This journey will take up the mountainside of Monte Verde, with its green ambiance, endemic plants, traditional farming houses, birdlife activity, and the best panoramic views of the Island! This hike is a great adventure! The length of excursion can vary depending on your pace of walking - typically one way up is up to 2 hours, then returning on the road can be up to an hour.
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Hike Monte Verde, São Vicente, Highest point, Natural Park
2 to 3 hours
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Get the know the wonders of São Vicente with your local experts! Passionate to share with you the hidden gems of the Islands:) Ready to make memories with you on your travels.
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São Vicente: Discover 12 Voltas Walk, with Hidden Gems
2 hours
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São Vicente and its volcanic lunar landscapes are magical. Hiking along the edge of the volcano is a must! The views inside the crater are mesmerizing!! This hike is great for all ages. If you want to have a cool adventure in Sao Vicente, this is it! Travel to the coastal village of Calhau, home to our extinct volcano Viana for an exciting hike.
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Explore São Vicente: Volcano Viana Hiking Experience
2 hours 30 minutes
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Have a chance to snorkel with a sea turtle. Find out what it is like to come face to face with a sea turtle in the wild and be amazed by the unique contact with this marine creature. A true lifetime experience.
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São Vicente: Private Snorkel Experience with Sea Turtle
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Because besides going to surf beautiful deserted beaches, we take a walk around the island until we reach the beach, we will be friends and have a lot of fun together. And yet you can customize this day.
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surf lessons São Vicente, Transportation and equipment included
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Experimente o desporto excitante e gratificante do surf por si próprio. Veja a paisagem de inspiração vulcânica e ouça a historia e cultura da nossa ilha durante os 20 minutos de translado do sue hotel para remota Praia Grande. Aprenda técnicas de surf e sobre a cultura local do surf com um instrutor que cresceu a surfar todos os dias. Sinta o ar fresco, a areia nos seus pés e o som calmante das ondas antes de remarmos para fora. Depois de experimentar a emoção de aprender a apanhar ondas e de se levantar numa prancha de surf, desfrute de delicioso piquenique cabo-verdiano feito a mão por uma pessoa local. Apoie a comunidade com uma visita a um jardim infantil para aprender sobre o sistema de educação local e os desafios enfrentados pelas crianças locais. Uma percentagem da sua experiência turística será utilizada para comprar material escolar para as crianças.
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Cape Verde Surfing Lesson with Pick Up
3 hours 30 minutes
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Travel between the Islands of Santo Antão and São Vicente with ease, schedule your private harbor transfer with us. We will be there to pick you up on time! Whether you are going to the harbor, or returning to your hotel, you can count on us to get you there, professional and safe. Specializing on the Islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, we are available to assist with your travel needs.
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Private Transport To Mindelo Harbor
15 minutes
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São Vicente is typically dry and clay-like, however, Monte Verde is one of the greenest places to be found on the Island. Travel to Monte Verde by car, up the mountainside road. Along the way, you will find endemic plants, farmers, livestock, and old homes that have been abandoned. At the summit, we will stop at the Tea House to enjoy a cup of locally grown tea or coffee or taste the tea liquor while taking in the spectacular views of the Island.
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Monte Verde by Car & Tea House – São Vicente’s Highest Point
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