CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 mindelo tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
Snorkel near São Vicente sea turtles with provided gear, life jackets, and guided coaching at São Pedro, plus a short boat ride.
“Geweldige ervaring! Hoogtepunt van de vakantie!”
A 6-hour São Vicente day trip from Mindelo with markets, Monte Verde views, fishing villages, and an optional swim at Baía das Gatas.
“food was goodany stops but a bit short especially for the markets”
Mindelo, Calhau Valley, Baía das Gatas and Monte Verde in 6 hours, with beach time, photo stops, and local tastings.
“We hebben enorm genoten van onze eiland tour. Onze gids Fredy bracht ons met veel enthousiasme naar allerlei plekken en vertelde hier van alles en nog wat over. Wij hebben een leuke trip gehad en zeker een aanrader!”
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 .”
Snorkel near São Vicente’s S. Pedro beach with sea turtles on a small-group boat trip, with safety-led guidance and gear provided for $68.
“Hat alles super funktioniert und ich hatte riesigen Spaß mit den Schildkröten.”
See Mindelo’s markets, pirate-fort views, Monte Verde tea at 774 m, Salamansa fishing village, and beach swimming time for $64.
“Rui en Edson hebben ons een prachtige dag gegeven!”
São Vicente half-day tour: Mindelo markets, Monte Verde views, Salamansa barefoot beach, and a swim at Baía das Gatas in 4 hours.
“We were robbed canceled trip snd money was kept by provider avoid this trip”
A 2-hour Mindelo by Night walk with live music stops, grogue or ponche, and a dance show tied to Noelisa Santos.
“My experience of this intimate tour was outstanding. Marion, the tour guide, was quite knowledgeable and highly passionate in sharing Cape Verdean culture. Her knowledge of local artists as well as the history of Cape Verde is quite extensive. I highly recommend this tour. It deepened and enhanced my brief visit in Mindelo.”
Snorkel off Sao Pedro with sea turtles from Mindelo. Small-group boat, gear provided, pickup and return included for about 1 hour.
“Geweldige ervaring om zo dicht bij de schildpadden te zwemmen. Een unieke ervaring. Je wordt opgehaald bij je hotel en ook weer teruggebracht. Aanrader!”
Full-day São Vicente tour from Mindelo: Monte Verde panoramas, fishermen villages, Baía das Gatas swim time, and a 3-course lunch.
“We were with 10 other people in a van which was nicre. The A/C did not work very well. The driver was outstanding especially on the really scary road up to Mont Verde. The guide did not speak very often during the tour and spoke so softly that most of us did not hear a…”
