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Day Trip Santo Antão by Car or Trek
Sao Vicente, Cape Verde
Mindelo, Cape Verde
Santo Antao, Cape Verde
$106.63
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Our Full Day Excursion on Santo Antão has the option to begin at São Vicente (includes hotel to harbor transfers in Mindelo & ferry tickets), or begin at Santo Antão (excluding ferry tickets also harbor transfers in Mindelo) - choose whichever option suits you and we know you will be enamored by the lush vegetation, mountain peaks, valleys, charming villages, simple lifestyle and hardworking spirit of the people, and culture which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter!
Choose to see the Highlights by car in one day
Have a walk, hike or trek
You will have an amazing day with our local, experienced guide, who will show you the best of Santo Antão:)
If you would like to customize any option of the your excursion, you may contact us.
Choose to see the Highlights by car in one day
Have a walk, hike or trek
You will have an amazing day with our local, experienced guide, who will show you the best of Santo Antão:)
If you would like to customize any option of the your excursion, you may contact us.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Highlights by Car (exc. ferry)
Meet at Porto Novo
Excludes Ferry tickets
Duration: 7 hours
Highlights of Santo Antão : Porto Novo, Old Road, Volcano Crater of Cova de Paúl, Walk Cova de Paúl Volcano, Ribeira de Torre - Xôxô, Ponta do Sol, Sinag
Mini bus
Paradise Awaits: Adventure begins at sunrise ⛰️ Santo Antão A Must Experience!
Starting point:
Gare Marítima porto de Porto Novo - ENAPOR, 2W9R+2CP, Porto Novo, Cabo Verde
Meet at Porto Novo
Excludes Ferry tickets
Duration: 7 hours
Highlights of Santo Antão : Porto Novo, Old Road, Volcano Crater of Cova de Paúl, Walk Cova de Paúl Volcano, Ribeira de Torre - Xôxô, Ponta do Sol, Sinag
Mini bus
Paradise Awaits: Adventure begins at sunrise ⛰️ Santo Antão A Must Experience!
Starting point:
Gare Marítima porto de Porto Novo - ENAPOR, 2W9R+2CP, Porto Novo, Cabo Verde
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Entrance: Grogue (Rum) distillery
- Local Professional guide (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese)
- OPTION: *Ferry Tickets (roundtrip) included from São Vicente, excluded beginning in Santo Antão
- Pickup and drop-off at starting point
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
Meeting point
Return details
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Option including Ferry Tickets: Begin with an early morning pick up at your accommodation in Mindelo, transfer to the Harbor for your adventure by Ferry to our neighboring island of the mountains, Santo Antão. On your ferry travel across the canal (up to 1 hour on ferry), you may stand on deck; if you’re lucky you will witness dolphins, pilot whales, flying fish, sea birds, and more, you can also relax on the comfortable seating inside. Check out the lighthouse on the rock in the middle of the ocean, Ilhéu dos Pássaros (Bird’s Island)!
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Porto NovoOption Excluding Ferry tickets: Arrive to Porto Novo, as you enter the Garemaritima terminal you will be met by your local guide who will take you to all the Island Highlights in one day by car! Begin your journey ascending through the mountains
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Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande RoadBegin your journey ascending through the mountains along the old cobblestone road, you will pass by small communities with traditional thatched roof homes, donkeys carrying water, farmers working the land and the daily hardworking people of this incredible place
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Stop at Pico d Cruz, above the clouds with its green pine forest and eucalyptus trees, feel the cool breeze, take in the picturesque view of Paúl from up top.
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Atop of Cova you will have breathtaking views inside the crater; the mist from clouds allows this farming community to self-sustain.
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Drive on to Delgadin, the narrow mountaintop crossing which separates two major valleys, Ribeira Grande & Ribeira da Torre; famous for photographs while on Santo Antão
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Ribeira GrandeArrive to the colorful city of Povacao one of the main cities in Ribeira Grande with its colonial, also modern homes, and beautiful street art. We will make a stop for lunch in town.
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Ribeira de Torre one of the greenest and most fertile valleys in Cabo Verde, where you will find bananas, mangos, sugar cane, and breadfruit trees. Also a large tank pool used by locals for swimming and fun.
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Ponta Do SolThen on to the fishing village of Ponta do Sol, with its old port of Boca de Pistola (Mouth of the Pistol), where you can experience the arrival of the fisherman, and see the catch of the day!
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Taste our local rum, Grogue is produced here, visit the distillery to see how it’s made.
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PaulOn to the municipality of Paúl, with its grand Saint Anthony statue overlooking Villa das Pombas for its protection. Arriving to the village of Eito, we will visit our rum distillery, also known as Grogue, and have the opportunity to taste.
- Traveling back to Porto Novo via Janela on the new stunning coastal road, pass through fascinating mountain tunnels, and see the lighthouse, Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo. (pass by)
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Arrive to Porto Novo in time to board the afternoon ferry to São Vicente. Upon arrival to the Harbor, you will enjoy a transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo.
How it works?
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Day Trip Santo Antão by Car or Trek
Sao Vicente, Cape Verde
Mindelo, Cape Verde
Santo Antao, Cape Verde
$106.63
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!