Cape Verde: Wonders of Santiago Island

Cape Verde: Wonders of Santiago Island - 7 Days 6 Nights

By Bu Country Tours

Free cancellation available

See tickets

Features

Free cancellation available
7d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Relish a traditional breakfast of tasty cuscuz and fidjós with a local family. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha and discover the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Visit the religious community of Rabelados, the only community preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and beliefs. Finally, relax on the white sand of the most picturesque beach on Santiago Island, Tarrafal Beach.

Activity location

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Check availability

Cape Verde: Wonders of Santiago Island - 7 Days 6 Nights

7d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 09:00

Price details

£1,327.89 x 1 Adult£1,327.89

Total

What's included, what's not

Local Assiatance 24 hours a day
All entrance fees;
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pick-up and drop-oof for all tours;
Custom and private return airport Transfers; Luggage Transfers;
Tours as mentioned in the programme;
Accommodation (6 Nights);
Travel insurance;
Visa or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA).
International Flights;
Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
Sevices not mentioned in the programme; Personal expenses.

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st
• Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, confortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sun cream;
• Lunch and diner includes fish, meet or main dish + dessert + water.
• Vegetariam food available upon request.
• We do not include all meals in the package to make your trip more flexible. Take this opportunity to choose between the restaurants near your accommodation and try Cape Verdean cuisine according to your preference. Your travel representative will be delighted to help if needed.
• For groups with less than 4 travellers, the bilingual driver himself may be the guide.
• We reserve the right to alter the order of the itinerary or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. The same will be informed to the traveller before departure.
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Airport Transfer (Praia Airport to Hotel in Praia) – Check in

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Casa Sodade in Praia (Santiago Island) or similar; Check in starts from 2 pm.

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)

15m
Admission ticket included

Be welcomed by our professional driver and a licensed guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Enjoy a high quality private transfer to your accommodation in Praia, including free waiting time.

Praia

Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay.

Day 2: From Praia: Praia City Tour + Highlights of Cidade Velha

8 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Casa Sodade in Praia (Santiago Island) or similar

Farol de D. Maria Pia

Startwith pickup from your accommodation in Praia, and first visit the Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse. Take stunning pictures from the top of the Lighthouse surrounded by the large cannons installed to protect the island from the attack of pirates such as Francis Drake and Jacques Cassard.

Praia City Hall

Make your way to the historical centre of Plateau.

Quartel Jaime Mota

Take a walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, and learn about the history of Cape Verdean independency..

Presidential Palace

Pass by the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square.

Mercado de Sucupira

. In the Municipal Market, meet locals and find a diverse range of fresh local fruits and vegetables. Next, explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, the Sucupira Market.

Fortaleza Real de San Felipe

1h
Admission ticket included

Explore Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site to see all its highlights of the old city.

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, the fishermen bay, the former slave market in Pelourinho, the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, and finally the Convent of São Francisco.

Pelourinho

1h
Admission ticket included

At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city, and taste local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Praia.

Day 3: Santiago Island: Scenic Tour to Banana Plantation, Natural Park and Run Distillery

5 stops
Meals: lunch, breakfast
Accommodation: Casa Sodade in Praia (Santiago Island) or similar

Santa Cruz

Travel for approximately 45 minutes and arrive at the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country. Take a walk inside the agricultural fields while the local guide explains the varieties of fruits and dozens of plants that exist along the route.

São Jorge dos Órgãos

Continue inland until you reach São Jorge dos Orgãos. Then, head to the foot of the highest mountain on the island, visit the local rum distillery (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st) and Lemba Lemba Eco Bar in Longueira village.

Rui Vaz

Next, head between rocks and valleys to the village of Rui Vaz at an altitude of 800 metres and have lunch at a mountaintop restaurant.

Estação de Monte Tchota

After lunch, visit the Monte Txota Natural Park and start an easy 15-minute walk to a must-see viewpoint. Get fantastic panoramic views of the volcano on the nearby Fogo Island and get to know the highest peak of the island.

Praia

Afterwards, be returned to your hotel in Praia.

Day 4: From Praia: Tarrafal Discovery Tour & Visit to Chão Bom Concentration Camp

7 stops
Meals: lunch, breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Vista Mar *** or similar

Praia

Get picked up at your hotel in Praia, then depart towards the interior of the island.

São Lourenço dos Órgãos

Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisa's house. There, sample cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families.

Assomada Market

After breakfast, continue to the city of Assomada. Visit its famous market and admire the vibrant colours of the local fruits and vegetables.

Serra de Malagueta

Move on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 metres (3,280 feet) above sea level.

Tarrafal Beach

Next, discover Santiago's most beautiful beach at Tarrafal, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters.

Tarrafal camp

30m
Admission ticket included

Take a break for lunch, and then visit the concentration Camp of Chão Bom, current resistance museum, used to imprison political prisoners who fought against the dictatorship.

Tarrafal

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

Day 5: Free day in Tarrafal

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Vista Mar *** or similar

Tarrafal

Day off to explore by your self. You may like to relax on the white sand of the most picturesque and beautiful beach on Santiago Island, Tarrafal Beach, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters.

Day 6: From Tarrafal: Visit to Rabelados Community + Praia by Night

5 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Casa Sodade in Praia (Santiago Island) or similar

Tarrafal

Get picked up at your accommodation and then return on the island's east coast.

Calheta de Sao Miguel

Make your first stop in Espinho Branco and visit the religious community of Rabelados, the only community that still lives in thatched houses and preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and beliefs. There, see the local handicraft production and have the opportunity to buy handmade paintings from local artisans.

Santa Cruz

1h 30m

Take a break for the lunch and then head between rocks and valleys to your hotel in Praia.

Quintal da Música

4h
Admission ticket not included

Get picked up at your accommodation at night, and depart towards one of the most popular restaurant of Santiago Island. There, enjoy live local music band and relish the most famous dish ever made in Cape Verde, Katxupa, a slow cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat and more.

Praia

The tour concludes with the evening transfer back to your accommodation in Praia.

Day 7: Goodbye Santiago Island

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Praia

Get picked up at your accommodation in Praia and depart towards Nelsom Mandela international airport.

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)

Take your international flight back and say goodbye longing for "La Morabeza Crioula"!!!

Location

Activity location

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport (RAI)
- Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. We offer one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Praia your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.