The 6 Best Day Trips from in Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente

December 26, 2021 Nicolette Lion

The skies of Sao Vicente are dramatically pierced by the cocoa peaks of mountain ranges. The island is considered the birthplace of many styles of Cape Verdean music, and revelers gather to howl at the moon during the annual beach music festival in Baía das Gatas. With its gorgeous colonial-inspired architecture, the harbor city of Mindelo is perfect for self-guided walking tours, particularly the Praça Nova quarter and the Rua Libertadores d'Africa.
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1. Full-Day São Vicente Island Tour with Lunch

Mindelo Marina, Cais Alfândega Velha, Mindelo 7001, Cape Verde
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Cultural, Historical, City, Coastal, Landscapes Includes Professional Local Guide, Transportation, Meal, Beverage and of course a Fantastic time!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

2. Full Day Santo Antão, day trip, from São Vicente

Bar Gare Marítima, Avenida Marginal, Mindelo, Cape Verde
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Our Full Day, tour to Santo Antao, from São Vicente includes: round trip ferry tickets, transportation, professional local guide, delicious meal and beverage, and of course a fantastic time! Only an hour by ferry from São Vicente, yet this Island boasts of lush green mountain peaks, valleys, charming villages, vegetation, with the hardworking spirit, and simplicity of the people and culture which cannot truly be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter! We depart São Vicente on the morning Ferry to Santo Antão and will return to São Vicente on the evening Ferry. Places we will visit: Porto Novo Old Road Volcano Crater of Cova de Paúl Pico da Cruz (altitude 1,585m or 5,200ft) Delgadin Ribeira Grande – Povacao Ribeira de Torre – Xôxô Ponta de Sol Sinagoga Paúl Villa das Pombas Janela

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

3. Santo Antão discovery - departure from São Vicente

Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo
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This tour will have as a starting point Mindelo, S. Vicente. You will take the ferry and set for an adventure in the neighbour island Santo Antão. This is a tour to discover the main attractions of the island through the famous Corda road. You’ll be passing through Água das Caldeiras, Ribeira Grande, Ponta de Sol and, of course, Paúl. A fabulous contrast between the aridity of the south side of the island and the forest in the heights with luxuriant vegetation in the north. Not to be missed!

Inclusions: Lunch, Transport, Ferry

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Soft Drinks

Reviewed By Z6278DZdavidg

So much to enjoy about this tour. The dedication, the food and the experience is absolutely worth it! I highly recommend taking this tour!

4. Full-Day Tour of Sao Vicente from Mindelo

Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo
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Discovery of all landscapes of Sao Vicente with its beautiful beaches and volcanoes. You start at 9:30 with a walking tour at Mindelo – the capital of the island (and cultural capital of the country), followed by a visit to Monte Verde, the highest peak of São Vicente to admire the beautiful panoramic view. Then, you will get to know the Salamansa beach. Afterwards we arrive at Baias das Gatas known for its famous music festival and its natural swimming pool. Later, you will discover the hidden extinct volcanoes, overlooking the neighboring island of Santa Luzia and a large white sand beach, called "Praia Grande". On the way back to your hotel, you will see the green valley of Madeiral with its typical agriculture (banana, papaya, dates, sugar cane, etc)

Inclusions: 3-course lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip shared transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks

Reviewed By guaso2000

What a day well spent! Definitely one of the highlights of my trip in Cape Verde. From start to finish everything was perfectly organized between the two islands. The enthusiasm and friendliness of the guides to make me discover the best part of Santo Antao was amazing. We had such a good time as well as a delicious lunch. The island is stunning and my only regret was not to have spent more time there. Next time ! If you are in Sao Vicente, don’t be put off by the ferry ride (it was ok), you won’t regret it.

5. Full Day Island Tour (excluding lunch)

Mindelo Marina, Cais Alfândega Velha, Mindelo 7001, Cape Verde
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Cultural, Historical, City, Coastal, Landscapes Hotel pick up and drop off, private transportation, guiding service, bottle of water, and of course a Fantastic time!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide

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6. Trek Monte Verde, Natural Park, São Vicente

Mindelo Marina, Cais Alfândega Velha, Mindelo 7001, Cape Verde

Ascend Monte Verde, we will travel by car to the bottom of Monte Verde, and go up the old trail road (which is safe and walkable), it typically takes up to 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the summit, along the way you will see endemic plants, flowers, and birds, at the top of Monte Verde there is a tea house which brews tea from tea plants grown at the top of Monte Verde, we will enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with the best view of the city from 750 meters of altitude. A snack of sandwich, fruit, water and of course coffee or tea at the teahouse will be enjoyed on this journey - At the Summit we will have a car which will transfer us back to your location, or if you wish to descend Monte Verde, please indicate that in your message.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

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