Sal, Sao Vicente and Santo Antao
Adventure trip
An authentic adventure across four Cape Verde islands, blending lush nature, vibrant culture, local immersion, traditional cuisine and unforgettable trekking experiences.
An authentic journey through four stunning islands of Cape Verde, combining lush nature, vibrant culture, local immersion, traditional cuisine and unique trekking experiences. Explore volcanic mountains, green valleys, welcoming villages and pristine beaches, immersing yourself in the Cape Verdean rhythm with music, flavours and landscapes that touch the soul.
Discover the full program
Day 1 - Arriving in the island of Sal
Upon arrival on the island of Sal, our team will meet you, welcome you, and then transfer you to your hotel.
✓ Accommodation:Hotel

Day 2 - Sal island tour
Departure from the hotel. Towards Pontão de Santa Maria, an old port used for salt exportation. We will follow the island's main road and Ponta Preta Beach, known for hosting surfing and windsurfing championships, to Murdeira Bay, a protected marine area where you can swim and snorkel.
We continue to Palmeira, a village with typical houses and a fishing port, and at 12:15pm we arrive at Buracona, a volcanic formation famous for the Cueva de los Ojos Azules and with a museum on the geology and biodiversity of Cape Verde.
We will also pass through Terra Boa, where you can see the optical phenomenon known as ‘Fata Morgana.’
We will visit Parda Bay, a nursery for lemon sharks. To conclude, we will visit Pedra Lume, a historic site with salt water inside a volcanic crater where you can float. Return to the hotel in Santa Maria.
✓ Accommodation: hotel
✓ Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
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Day 3 - Flight to Sao Vicente island
According to your flight schedule, you will go to Sal airport to catch your flight to the island of Sao Vicente. You will be welcomed by our team and taken to the town of Mindelo, where your hotel is located.
✓ Accommodation:Hotel
✓ Meals included:Breakfast

Day 4 - Sao Vicente island tour
From Mindelo, explore Monte Verde, the highest point on the island, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding islands. Then descend and continue to Baia das Gatas, Cat Shark Bay, a favourite destination for Cape Verdeans.
Continue along the magnificent Praia Grande beach to Calhau, a small fishing village. You can take a short walk (45 minutes) around an ancient volcano on the promenade, where you will discover frozen rocks, blowholes and much more.
Return to Mindelo via the central oasis of Calhau. In the evening, there are many restaurants near your hotel where you can dine with live music.
✓ Accommodation:Hotel
✓ Meals included:Breakfast and lunch

Day 6 - Snorkling with the turtles in Sao Pedro.
After breakfast, departure around 10 a.m. to swim with the turtles, accompanied by local fishermen from the village of São Pedro. The afternoon is free to enjoy the beach. In the evening, let us recommend some good places to listen to music.
✓ Accommodation:Hotel
✓ Meals include:Breakfast

Day 7 - Boat-Santo Antao-Cova Crater - Ponta do Sol
After breakfast, our driver will take you to the pier where you will board the boat to the island of Santo Antao for an hour-long journey. When you arrive at the Porto Novo pier, our local driver will pick you up and take you to explore the eastern plateau of the municipality and visit the extinct volcanic crater, followed by a short walk through the forest and then your transfer to Ponta do Sol for 3 nights.
✓ Accommodation:Hotel
✓ Meals included:Breakfast and lunch

Day 8 - Trek Cruzinha - Ponta Sol
From Cha de Igreja, you will follow a beautiful coastal path carved into the
mountains. You will pass through the villages of Formiguinhas, Corvo and
Fontainhas, a famous village on top of a hill.
Lunch will be organised with a family from the village of Formiguinhas, and you will continue on to Ponta do Sol, a pretty fishing village.
✓ Accommodation:Hotel
✓ Duration: 4 hours / Descent: +750/ -750
✓ Meals included:Breakfast and lunch.

Day 9 - Trek the valley of Ribeira da Torre
After a short drive, you will arrive at the magnificent Ribeira da Torre valley, a deep volcanic valley surrounded by cliffs and dotted with spectacular peaks.
Here you will spend the day exploring rural life and local cultures. You will then descend through fields of sugar cane and yams. At the end of the walk, your driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Ponta do Sol.
✓ The walk takes about 3h30, with an ascent of 520 metres and a descent
of 520 metres.
✓ Accommodation :Hotel
✓ Meals included :Breakfast and lunch.

Day 10 - Trek the valley of Paul - Return Sao Vicente
We will begin our walk by exploring the lush Paul Valley, known for its green landscapes and sugar cane plantations. Along the way, you can enjoy the coolness of the streams and the shade of the fruit trees.We will visit a local rum distillery, followed by a tasting.
Afterwards, you will be transferred to Porto Novo to get the ferry back to Sao Vicente. Arriving in the harbor of Sao Vicente our team pick you up and transport to the accommodation.
✓ Accommodation :Hotel
✓ Meals included :Breakfast and lunch
✓ Time of walk :4h
✓ Ascent +500m / descent – 650m

Day 11 - Flight from Sao Vicente to Sal
According to your flight schedule, our driver will take you to Sao Vicente
Airport to catch your flight to the island of Sal. Upon arrival on the island, you will be welcomed and taken to your hotel in the center of the island.
✓ Accommodation:Hotel
✓ Meals included: Breakfast

Day 12 - Day free in Sal
Today you can make the most of the day to relax in the town of Santa Maria and enjoy the white sand beach to the fullest and save moments to remember during your days on the islands.
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Day 13 - Return flight
According to your flight schedule, you will be taken to Sal Airport to catch your return flight and we hope we’ve given you a good experience and an unforgettable trip.
✓ Meals included:Breakfast

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