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Assomada, Cabo Verde

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4.9/5
5 h

Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach

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.

$132.65
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5/5
5 h

Tarrafal Adventure – Beach, History & Local Culture

The Tarrafal Experience is more than just a walk — it’s a jorna DA engaging through the heart of Cape Verde’s history and the natural beauty OF the city of Tarrafal. This full-day experience combines historical reflection, DE discovery and moments OF leisure by the sea, all in one unforgettable route through the island of Santiago. The tour begins with a guided visit to the Tarrafal Concentration Camp, also known as “Late Death Camp” — one of the most impactful landmarks DA the fight against colonialism in Africa. This memory space preserves the echoes OF resistance OF political prisoners DE Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde during the Portuguese colonial regime.After the historic immersion, it’s time DE relax and explore the welcoming side of Tarrafal—a charming Villa with paradisiacal beaches, warm people and rich cultural life.

$90.45
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5/5
4 h 15 mins

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.

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5/5
4 h 30 mins

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.

$117.57
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4.3/5
4 h

Hiking to Grotto de Águas Bellas – Scenic Cave Adventure

Embark on a unique hiking that combines wildlife, rural trails and local culture on the island of Santiago. This guided experience takes you to the impressive Cave of Beautiful Waters, a true hidden natural treasure, known for its spectacular rock formations and serene environment. While exploring the cave, discover an almost untouched space where tranquility and natural beauty create a sense of deep connection with the landscape. The walk continues along rural paths and agricultural areas, passing through the village of Achada Leite, where you will have the opportunity to observe the local daily life and interact with welcoming residents. The itinerary ends in the authentic fishing villa of Porto Ribeira da Barca, offering charming coastal views and genuine contact with life by the sea.

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3 h

Beach & Old Town Tour – History, Culture & Iconic Sights

Explore Santiago Island on this guided tour of Beach City and Old Town, combining history, culture and local life. Start in the capital, visiting typical markets, squares and neighborhoods to feel the vibrant daily life of the beaches. Follow up to the historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stone streets, fortresses and monuments that reveal the history and soul of Cape Verde. A unique experience to connect with the culture, flavors and history of Santiago, perfect for those seeking cultural adventure and authenticity.

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5/5
8 h

Land excursions in small family groups on Santiago

Welcome to your day on Santiago, the largest island in Cape Verde! This is Don, your German-speaking guide for four years. Together we travel for one day this volcanic island with its bizarre rock massifs : From Praia we go to the 800-year-old and 30-meter-thick giant tree Poilão. From there, we head down the imposing mountain range of the Serra da Malagueta Natural Park to Tarrafal. In this small tourist town we walk over the most beautiful beach in Cape Verde by far. Alternatively, you can also visit the concentration camp from the colonial period. The conclusion is a Groggu - beer - and fruit juice tasting, which only we offer exclusively! Our co-guide Edney can speak English, French and Portuguese. Cape Verde has the motto : No Stress! Get in... enjoy.... Take 1000 photos.... tell us more. This tour is ideal for cruisers, e.g. of MeinSchiff and AIDA.

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4 h 30 mins

City Tour, Praia & Cidade Velha

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,

$68.70
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5 h 10 mins

Island tour with German-speaking tour guide for cruise guests

Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off at Praia Port. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history and music of Santiago Island. Experience the rhythmic sound of Batuque, a traditional music genre. Visit charming villages like Praia, São Domingos, Órgãos and more.

$88.18
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5/5

Hike Tour

On this tour I show you the wonderful nature and culture of my country. Sometimes, on "goat paths" we hike through valleys and mountain peaks with a view to the coast.

$176.35
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7 h

São Nicolau: Juncalinho Trail

Climb up to Tope Simão and see the north and south coast of the coastline. Enjoy breathtaking views of the landscape marked by the union of the mountain and the sea and the numerous small volcanoes that line the coastline.

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3.3/5

Praia : Day Trip for Cruise Passengers

If you visit Santiago Island on a cruise ship (Aida, tui Meinshiff Visits, Europa 2, MsN), and have a day available, then this day trip is perfect. It refers to a one-day excursion across the island and offers a perfect combination of the best sights and attractions, such as the capital Praia, the markets of Assomada, the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, the beach of Tarrafal, and the east coast as well as, important information about the history of people, their culture, fauna and flora, land and people, gastronomy and scenery.

$94.06
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8 h

1 day amazing tour to see the island of Santiago

This tour makes you know the entire island of Santiago, in one day, traveling inside the island of Santiago passing through beautiful mountains, magnificent landscapes, sometimes very green in the rainy times, and also very dry in the wife that does not rain, visiting traditional markets, passing through several cities during the entire tour. until arriving the town of Tarrafal which lies north of the island of Santiago,

$91.58
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4.9/5
3 h

Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha

Explore Praia on a guided tour of the Municipal Market and the city major historical sites. Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the history of slavery in the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.

$64.66
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4.5/5
6 h

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

Explore an excellent place to be in contact with the local people; Take beautiful photos from Serra Malagueta Natural Park and Principal Valley; Be in contact with an intact nature, rich in fauna and flora; Drive through the eastern side with incredible panoramic sea-land views.

$111.69
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4.8/5
8 h

Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach

Discover Santiago's highlights on this full-day tour. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.

$104.64
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24 h

SUP Board Rental in Sao Nicolau Cape Verde

Experience the stunning coast of São Nicolau in a unique and active way with our Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board rentals. Glide over the crystal-clear waters of Tarrafal de São Nicolau Bay, an ideal spot for both beginners and experienced paddlers. This is not just a paddle; it's a fantastic exercise and an exciting way to explore part of the island. Enjoy the opportunity to observe vibrant marine life. If you're an experienced paddler and there's swell, you can even try surfing on a reef break. This adventure is perfect for both adventure seekers and families with children, offering an engaging way to connect with nature and enjoy the serene beauty of our coastal waters.

$41.15
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7 h

Hikking Ribeira Brava- Caramujo- Queimadas- Ribeira Brava

Walk to the highest point of Vila da Ribeira Brava. Discover the ruins of Caramujo. During the descent to Carvoeiros, be dazzled by the fabulous landscape over the sea. Passing through Queimadas, the route will end with the return to Vila da Ribeira Brava.

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5/5
7 h

São Nicolau: Hiking Tarrafal - D’Boche de Rotcha Beach

Enjoy an amazing and acessible walk from the fishing Village of Tarrafal to d’Boche de Rotcha beach.

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5/5

Guided City tour Praia with Cidade Velha (World Heritage)

If you have a few days to visit the Capital of Cape Verde this is for sure the best opportunity for you to get to know the insights of this amazing city of Praia and to combine it with the main highlights of the first city built by Europeans on the tropic( Old City).

$57.61
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