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Vinnyoetbornbats, Oct 2026
Absolute recommendation for visiting Santo Antão.
We had a fantastic day. Early on, but that was worth it. At 6:30 am we were warmly greeted by Paolo at the port of Mindelo. He told us briefly about the day and that our guide Kevin in Porto Novo on Santo Antão will meet us there at the ferry. The approximately 60-minute crossing with the ferry is an experience in itself. In the middle you can see both islands well.
After meeting our guide and driver (we felt like the only VIPs that day), we set off via the old mountain road. Via various viewpoints, a stop for coffee, fishing villages and different mountain villages, we arrived at our lunch spot. Had a delicious traditional lunch with various local vegetables, beans, rice, chicken, and an incredibly tasty tuna steak. Dessert with goat cheese and papaya jam, banana and papaya. Surprisingly delicious.
Then the journey continued to a grogue distillery. Here they make white rum and other (strong) mixed drinks from sugarcane. After this visit back to Porto Novo via the new coastal road and with the ferry back to Mindelo.
Kevin is a great guide and speaks with great pride about his island. We can recommend everyone to do this tour, especially if you are staying in Sao Vicente and want to explore this beautiful green island in just one day.
DayTrip49360124691, Oct 2026
100% recommend
I want to thank our guide Danilo, for the incredible day we had with him.
A fantastic, fun, loving person who gave us a wonderful day on the island and was always attentive to all our needs.
I recommend 100%
May there be more Danilos in the world.
Thank you.
Until next time
Flyer32654187583, Oct 2026
Snorkeling 5💫
I loved the snorkeling experience on Sal Island!
The water is incredible and crystal clear, it was very cool to see the fish and swim with the turtles.
The team was very friendly and attentive, which made everything even better.
It was a very pleasant experience and one I recommend to anyone visiting the island! 🌊🐠
Emma_P, Oct 2026
Great Way to Explore Santiago Island!
I booked this tour at the last minute because the weather hadn’t been the best, and I honestly thought it might get canceled. Thankfully, the tour went ahead, and I’m so glad I booked, even though the weather wasn’t ideal! Our driver and guide, Bravo, was fantastic! He was punctual, knowledgeable about the island’s history, and made the entire experience enjoyable. The drive was smooth and safe, and he stopped at all the scenic spots for photos, which I really appreciated.
Despite the less-than-perfect weather, I had a great experience thanks to Bravo’s professionalism and knowledge of Santiago Island. I would definitely recommend this tour, and if I ever return to Cape Verde, I would happily book another excursion with Bravo!
Thank you, Bravo, for making my visit to Santiago Island a memorable one! 🇨🇻
ricardolavareda, Oct 2026
Incredible Experience
Incredible experience! All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, always concerned with all the participants and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. We had an incredible follow-up from Ivanildo and Patrick, they were extremely fun and did everything to make sure we had an incredible experience!
maudiennec, Sept 2026
Ailin and team
Ailine and team
The boat trip in Cape Verde was amazing! 🌊☀️ We really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the cozy atmosphere, and the wonderful experience on the water. Everything was well organized and we had a fantastic day. Definitely a recommendation! ❤️
Orlando_G, Sept 2026
An excursion to enjoy the sea on Sal Island.
We liked the excursion a lot, despite not having the luck to see dolphins; we only saw flying fish and an occasional fish. But without a doubt, the crew was attentive the whole time, made us feel very comfortable, we danced, drank, and laughed.
Without a doubt, it is an activity that I recommend if you are on Sal Island, to share with friends or family.
Our Guaracheros Viajeros group enjoyed it a lot.
vitorbabrazil, Aug 2026
Dissecting the island of São Vicente
First of all, all possible praise to the guide Aires for his command of the English language and many others, for his vast general and island knowledge, for his unparalleled humility and generosity!
Thanks also to the driver Albino, for his courtesy and generosity in briefly changing the stops to take advantage of the natural light and take photos.
The tour starts with pickup at the agreed address and São Pedro beach as the first destination, passing in front of the airport. The beach is famous for surfing and turtle watching.
The sequence continues with the van up to 750m in Monte Verde, from where there are spectacular views of several sides of the island, if visibility allows. There is no need to bring coats or similar, the temperature difference is not that big.
We will briefly pass through the neighborhood of Salamansa, where one of the national team players was born and grew up, before going to Baía das Gatas and staying there for about 30 minutes. Whoever wants to enter the warm water has the opportunity to do so.
Before lunch in Calhau, we stopped near the dunes formed by sand brought by the winds from the Sahara, sand that has a high iron composition, an important component for the entire ecosystem.
Lunch in Calhau is at the excellent restaurant Hamburg, the last stop before returning to Mindelo via "oasis".
The tour covers almost the entire island and is highly recommended. I suggest, even considering the price charged, that a bottle of water be offered to each customer as a courtesy.
Marianne_S, Aug 2026
We had such a fun...
We had such a fun morning! Our guide, Tony, had great energy & told us loads about the island’s history. He was lovely with our kids & made sure they were included in all the experiences. The sharks were the highlight for us all - swimming around your legs as you paddle! Kids found the salt lakes a little sting-y for their skin but this wasn’t a big problem & we just got our before everyone else. Overall, we really enjoyed this trip. Thank you!
Carl_G, May 2026
Brilliant
It was brilliant deffo for the adrenaline junkies! Had I known about the €99 euro package I would have done all 4 activities to save money! All the team were lovely! Only let down was the driver left us after the Zipline even though we told him to wait as we wanted to do the rings down the hill! Luckily the locals took us back to our hotel! Worth every penny!
Silvia_C, Apr 2026
Absolutely amazing experience with these lovely horses! 😎
I absolutely recommend this experience, I enjoyed it very much much; I had no experience with horses but the team is great, they found a very calm horse for me and the pace was slow and chill, we visited the salines and the beach. Loved every minute 🙌😎
GrillPer, Apr 2026
A Swedish Luck
We were picked up at the hotel, a bit windy to sit in the back but it worked. First stop shark bay, smooth with shoes and guide that came out to the sharks. Cost 1200 for 4 pers. Our guide Rosalino was very nice, went the extra mile. Next stop Salinas, salt mine. Awesome cool to float. It was easily worth 6euros per person. The guide Rosalino took many good pictures. A moderate tour of 3 hours. Tip, bring your own water to rinse yourself off after bathing. Available shower for one euro.
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