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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.
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Shore Excursion São Vicente, Mindelo 4h or 6h
5 to 6 hours
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This catamaran tour is perfect for guests who want to relax and enjoy an entertaining day on the water near Santa Maria without having to worry about children limiting the fun. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, unlimited beer and wine, snacks, live entertainment, use of snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment, and a floating swimming pool (weather permitting).
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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only)
4 hours
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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
Free Cancellation
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This will take you on an active adventure to places where even locals don´t come often. During this tour you''ll go off road, visit the shipwreck, drive up the mountain and walk into the canyon. See beautiful views, swim at hidden beaches and finish with a drink at a ocean front restaurant. - Your guide pick you up at your hotel between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. - The tour starts with a drive through rua pittoreska. Via this remote way we'll drive up to shipwreck cabo santa maria. The shipwreck has been here since 1968. It ran aground because of human error. - Next stop you'll drive up to the mountain overlooking the coast of the island. We'll walk down into the canyon. You end on the beach and walk to the fatima chapel with panoramic view overlooking the sea. - Next you'll walk to a remote beach where you'll have a swim. You finish with a drink at a beach front restaurant. The team hope to see you soon and show you all the beautiful things Boa Vista has to offer!
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Boa Vista Grand Canyon Hidden Beaches Shipwreck Adventure
5 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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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
4 hours
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Spend the day relaxing on the most beautiful beach on the island. Take a boat trip to the lighthouse, snorkel and enjoy stunning views of Tarrafal bay. Get to know the local marine life while your staff prepares a delicious barbecue on the beach.
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Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch
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Experience an unforgettable day on Sal Island with our half-day tour to Shark Bay and the Salt Lakes of Pedra de Lume. Get up close and personal with baby lemon sharks in their natural habitat and witness the unique beauty of the salt mines. Accompanied by our expert guides, you will have the opportunity to enter the water and experience an exhilarating interaction with these majestic creatures. Afterwards, visit the nearby Salt Lakes of Pedra de Lume, where you can float in the salty natural pool, take in the stunning scenery, and learn about the history and significance of the salt mines. Our knowledgeable guides will provide insights into the behavior and biology of the lemon sharks, as well as the history of the salt mines, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Join us for a day of adventure and discovery on Sal Island!
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3-Hour Shark Bay and Salt Lakes in Sal Island Guided Tour
3 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
Free Cancellation
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Learn more about Cape Verde’s culture and traditions when you take this tour of Santiago Island. With a small group, visit the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country for a walk through the fields. Learn about the local fruits that grow on the island and then visit the home of a local family where you learn to make traditional dishes from scratch.
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Santiago Island: Banana Plantation, Natural Park & Workshop with a local family
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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.
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Boa Vista Tour: Santa Mónica, Desert & Shipwreck
6 hours
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With limited time to explore, this half-day island tour from Santa Maria is the ideal way to take in the highlights of Sal. Visit the port towns of Palmeira, Murdeira, and Espargos; admire natural wonders such as Burracona pools, Pedra de Lume volcano, and the mirage of Terra Boa; and stroll along the sands of Ponta Preta beach.
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Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
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Take this three hours tour and have opportunity to visit the local handicraft production and meet the locals. Explore the Povoação Velha, and feel the friendliness of their people. Visit the caves of Varandinha. Explore the most beautiful beach of the archipelago (Santa Monica). Fall in love with a magnificent scenery on the Chaves beach
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Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4
3 to 4 hours
Free Cancellation
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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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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.
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Private Full-Day Tour of Sal Island
7 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
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Spend a day out on the Atlantic Ocean aboard a spacious catamaran during this excursion from Santa Maria. Board your vessel and grab a seat on the sofa, lounge beds, or nets to begin your journey to sea. Your day is spent swimming in clear waters, observing marine life with your snorkel, and soaking up the warm sun.
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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day
4 hours
Free Cancellation
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Don't miss the opportunity to volunteer with animals during your trip to Cape Verde. You will see magnificent places and learn about aspects of the island that most tourists ignore. Not only will you do good to dogs and cats that Simabo has been dealing with for years, but you will fill your heart with pure emotions that you will carry with you forever.
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Volunteering with animals in Sao Vicente!
3 hours
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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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When your cruise ship pulls into port on Santiago, discover Praia and Cidade Velha with a personal guide to lead the way. After a tour of the capital city, including the traditional market, set off for a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historical highlights include the fortress, slave pillory, and several churches, including the first cathedral in Sub-Saharan Africa. This private shore excursion includes port pickup by minivan just for you and your party.
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Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
3 hours
Free Cancellation
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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!
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Tours in Boa Vista island
5 to 6 hours
Free Cancellation
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Set out on a journey to explore the diverse landscapes of Santiago Island, from picturesque valleys to historic sites, on this small-group tour. Discover vibrant markets in São Domingos and Assomada, visit São Jorge's botanical garden, and delve into the history of Tarrafal's prison-turned-museum. Relax in the azure waters of Tarrafal Bay and visit Rabelados village, where unique traditions thrive against the odds.
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Full day Santiago Excursion
8 hours
Free Cancellation
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Cruise through the scenic streets of Santa Maria on two wheels with this fun-filled Segway tour that's perfect for the whole family. Discover the desert, the beaches and the hidden treasures of this popular destination as you follow your guide through all of Santa Maria's top attractions.
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Segway Tour of Santa Maria
45 minutes
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Cover some territory on this gorgeous hike that takes you and your private group to Fontainhas, renowned for its awesome views. Plus you visit Praia das Aranhas to see nesting turtles and possibly cool off with a swim. Your guide shows you the best route so you won’t get lost, and won’t miss any of the views. Enjoy lunch during your hike (additional cost), and then finish up in Cruzinha fishing village.
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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha
7 hours
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Drive the island of Sal with this full day tour. Led by a guide turned driver, visit the region's highlights. Start at the city of Santa Maria to learn about local culture and history. Explore the home of the World Kite Surfing Championships at Kite Beach before admiring Lion Moutain from Murdeira Bay. See animals in their natural environment at Shark Bay, home of the Lemon Sharks.
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Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch
6 hours
Free Cancellation
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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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