Arrival - Airport Transfer – Check in & Praia City Tour

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport - Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your travel representative holding a sign with your name at Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Praia - Enjoy a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Praia. Our team ensures a secure and professional door-to-door service, providing all necessary information about your stay. Overnight in Praia.

Santiago Island: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit to Cidade Velha

Praia - After being picked up from your accommodation in Praia, head towards the small village of Calabaceira.

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande - Arrive in Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the São Francisco Convent, the famous Banana Street, and Nossa Senhora do Rosário church. Take a break for lunch and enjoy local cuisine at a typical seafront restaurant.

Pelourinho - After lunch, visit the former slave market, the ruins of the Sé Catedral, and the Royal Fortress of São Filipe.

Fortaleza Real de San Felipe - From the top, enjoy a stunning view over the old town and learn about the defense system used against pirates.

Praia - The tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.

DURATION: Every day from 9 am to 3 pm (6 hours)

ROUTE FILE:
Extension: 4500 meters
Ascent/Descent: ~300 m
Difficulty: Easy
Total Walking Duration: 2 hours
Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow at the beginning, and safe.

Trekking: Natural Park of Monte Tchota to Pico D’Antónia (the highest mountain on the island)

Pico de Antonia - Continue towards Pico D’Antónia, the highest point of Santiago Island at 1394 meters. Near the summit, enjoy panoramic views of the São Jorge Valley, and possibly Maio Island and Fogo Island Volcano, weather permitting. The trek takes about 4 hours, with a stop for a picnic and scenic views along the way.

Route File:
Extension: 3000 meters
Descent: ~400 m / Ascent: 672 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow, and safe.

Rui Vaz - The route ends with a return to Monte Txota Natural Park and a ride back to your hotel in Rui Vaz, Quinta da Montanha.

DURATION: Every day from 9 am to 4 pm (6 - 7 hours)

ROUTE FILE:
Extension: 3000 meters
Descent: ~400 m / Ascent: 672 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow, and safe.

Full Trekking in Serra Malagueta Natural Park + Visit to Assomada Market

Assomada Market - Start the day with a pickup from your accommodation in Tarrafal and head to the traditional Assomada Market. Explore the vibrant stalls and experience the lively atmosphere as locals haggle for produce.

Serra de Malagueta - Next, drive to Serra Malagueta Natural Park for your trekking adventure. Follow your guide through the lush landscapes of the 774-hectare park, home to the Serra Malagueta mountain range, over 124 plant species, and 19 bird species. Learn about the local flora and fauna, many unique to the park, and spot wildlife like monkeys, reptiles, and butterflies. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic forest spot.

ROUTE FILE:
Extension: 4200 meters (one way)
Ascent/Descent: ~200 m
Difficulty: Easy
Total Walking Duration: 3-4 hours
Path quality: Flat, wide, and safe.

Tarrafal Beach - After lunch, continue the walk to the trail’s end, then drive to Tarrafal Beach for some free time on the shore.

Tarrafal - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Tarrafal. Overnight in Tarrafal.

DURATION: Every day from 9 am to 5 pm (8 hours)

ROUTE FILE:
Extension: 4200 meters
Ascent/Descent: ~200 m
Difficulty: Easy
Total Walking Duration: 3-4 hours
Path quality: Flat, wide, and safe.

Free day in Tarrafal

Tarrafal Beach - Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then explore Tarrafal at your leisure. Relax on the white sands of Praia do Tarrafal, known for its picturesque beauty and clear waters.

Campo De Concentração - You may also visit the Chão Bom Concentration Camp, now a resistance museum, which once held political prisoners who opposed the dictatorship. Overnight in Tarrafal.

Visit to Rabelados Community, Praia City Tour and Goodbye Santiago Island

Calheta de Sao Miguel - Get picked up from your accommodation and travel along the island’s east coast. Stop in Espinho Branco to visit the Rabelados, a religious community that still lives in thatched houses and preserves Cape Verde’s oldest customs and beliefs. See local handicrafts and purchase handmade paintings from artisans.

Santa Cruz - Travel for about 45 minutes to the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country. Take a short walk through the agricultural fields as the local guide explains the various fruits and plants along the route.

Praca Alexandre Albuquerque - Next, head to the historical center of Plateau and start a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.

Plateau - At the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and discover a variety of local fruits and vegetables. Experience the daily life of a Cape Verdean family. End the tour with a taste of local cuisine at Casa Katxupa, enjoying the national dish, Katxupa. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport - The tour ends with a drop-off at Nelson Mandela International Airport. Say goodbye to Cape Verde, longing for “La Morabeza Crioula.”

• Custom and private arrival and departure airport transfers
• Luggage Transfers
• Accommodation - 5 Nights
• Local Assistance 24 hours a day
• Lunch
• All entrance fees
• Hotel pick up and drop off for all the tours
• Breakfast
• All fees and/or taxes
• Tours as mentioned in the program

• Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
• Visa or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA).
• International Flights;
• Sevices not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses.