CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 1-day tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
See Santiago’s markets, Serra Malagueta views, and Tarrafal beach on an 8-hour small-group tour from Praia for $70.
“Bravo was the perfect guide. Kompetent, curious and funny. I would do it again and again. The island is amazing.”
A full-day Sal island loop with a local guide: dunes, Blue Eye, lemon sharks, and salt-lake floating—plus lunch and photos included.
“It was an amazing experience. Our guide Toni was great - he managed to show us so many interesting places on the island and he had a great sense of humor. Definitely a day to remember. I can totally recommend.”
Full-day guided loop on Sal Island: Ponta Preta waves, Monte Leão views, Blue Eye cave, lemon sharks, and volcanic saltwater.
“Trip was very nice!”
Guided Santo Antão day trip from São Vicente to Cova de Paúl crater, mountain roads, Ponta de Sol, and Vale de Paúl valley.
“It was an unforgettable experience. The tour guide, Maira, and the driver, whose name we don't remember, were lovely people and made our visit a unique experience. We saw breathtaking landscapes, ate at a very good restaurant, and they were very kind and affectionate.”
Sunrise pickup, a ferry to Santo Antão, and a full-day mountain-and-coast road tour with a local guide, grogue visit, and amazing views.
“Adorei, o guia Madu espetacular explica super bem, simpatico, o senhor que nos veio buscar Paulo Jorge super simpatico. A visita espetacular a comida é de comer e chorar por mais...foi tudo espetacular um muito obrigada a Madu pelo seu profissionalismo e simpatia .”
Ferry to Santo Antão for a full day of crater views, fertile valleys, fishing villages, and rum distillery tastings with a live guide.
“I had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour of Santo Antão. The tour was very well organised and was led by Madu, a native of Santo Antão who is super knowledgeable and passionate about his island. I would encourage everyone traveling through Cabo Verde to visit SaRead more”
1-day Santiago island loop from Praia: Assomada rock wonder, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach time, coastal road. Small group.
“sehr gute deutsche Reiseleitung, die durchgeführte Reise entsprach den angegebenen Leistungen. gerne wieder”
Full-day minibus tour across Santiago for cruise passengers: markets, nature park views, Tarrafal beach time, and on-time return.
“Interesting overview of Santiago Island. our Guide Ricardo was very friendly and informative, giving lots of background information, and we felt safe with our driver.”
Private 6-hour Sal day trip from Santa Maria: lemon sharks, Buracona pool, Palmeira fishing lunch, and Pedra de Lume salt-crater floating.
“Muito boa experiencia mas o carro era pequeno, um pequeno citadino nada adaptado para o percurso (Reserva visita privada com 2 adultos e um bebe) O guia e o motorista foram 5 estrelas !”
Half-day Boa Vista whale watching on a Zodiac with a marine biologist, hotel pickup included, humpbacks often seen Feb–May.
“We hebben meerdere walvissen gezien en daarnaast het gezang van walvissen gehoord. Heel bijzonder. er werd veel informatie gegeven gedurende de tour.”
