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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.

Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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This tour is unique, because you will visite the Cidade Velha (old city)considered a world heritage site, where you will visite the royal Fortress of Sao Filipe, the Cathedral, the Rua Banana which is the first urbanized street in cabo verde, visite the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario, all those historical monuments will make this tour, the best tour in cabo verde, but before you will visite the plateau vegetable market, which is a very typical cape verde market where the workers are mostly womens, you will also visite to the colonial square Alexandre Alburquerque de Almeida,

City Tour, Praia & Cidade Velha

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail

Enjoy one of the most beautiful hikes in Santiago Island on this guided trail from Sierra Malagueta Natural Park to the lush Vale de Gongon. After a morning hotel pickup and a scenic drive to the north of the island, walk through protected natural landscapes before descending into a green valley known for its year-round vegetation. Along the way, experience the authentic rural life, meet welcoming locals, and enjoy the opportunity to taste local food. A perfect hike for nature lovers seeking stunning scenery and cultural immersion.

Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail

4 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure

Long live the magic OF Tarrafal, come DE discover one of Cape Verde's best-kept secrets! Discover the stunning beach DE black volcanic sand of Tarrafal — a unique setting where mountains, sea and silence meet. Relax in the warm sands and dive into the stunning natural pool, carved by the rocks and bathed POR crystal clear waters. A hidden paradise, perfect for those seeking pure nature and unforgettable moments. The most famous beach DE black sand DA island. The natural pool itself is an amazing place to stay and relax.

Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full Day Santiago Island Tour

Full Day Santiago Island Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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From Praia: Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with a Local Family

From Praia: Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with a Local Family

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Birds observation on the island of Santiago

Bird Observation in Cape Verde

1 day 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hiking Pico de Antónia – Summit Adventure & Scenic Views

Experience one of the most rewarding walks of the island of Santiago on this guided adventure to the Pico de Antónia, the highest point of the island, at 1,394 meters altitude. The experience begins with a pick-up in the morning, followed by a panoramic trip to the village of Rui Vaz, where the walk begins. The climb is challenging but rewarding, going through beautiful mountainous landscapes. At the top, feel touching the sky as you enjoy incredible panoramic views of the whole island. On bright days, you can still see the islands of Fire and May. An unforgettable experience for those who love nature, adventure and unforgettable landscapes.

Hiking Pico de Antónia – Summit Adventure & Scenic Views

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Ecological Walk from Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal

Ecological Walk from Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley From Tarrafal

This excursion allows the traveler to discover the flora and fauna of Cape Verde with a hike in the surroundings areas of the Malagueta mountain range natural park, a green area throughout the year and with stunning and breathtaking mountain views. In addition, you will be able to learn about the way of life of the valley's residents in the village of Principal and understand their lifestyle.

Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley From Tarrafal

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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