Cape Verde · MONTE VERDE & THE SãO VICENTE COAST
11 reviewed
High season fills these up fast. Below are the 11 monte verde & são vicente coast tours to look at first, with current prices and what separates one from the next.
Half-day São Vicente tour with village life, Monte Verde tea at 774 m, and a Baía das Gatas swim, plus Calhau farming stops.
“overall it was a satisfying experience, we've visited all the places we were supposed to see, unfortunately there was no visibility on the Monte Verde's peak. The lunch at the restaurant was very good ( not incl). Our guide Sônia was highly knowledgeable. Recommended”
Hike to Monte Verde, São Vicente’s highest point. Cobblestones, volcanic terrain, summit views, and local tea or grogue.
5-hour São Vicente tour from Mindelo with Monte Verde summit views, tea at the top, and beach time at Baía das Gatas and Calhau.
“J’ai passé une journée inoubliable avec Paulo. L’expérience était excellente. Les conversations étaient riches. Je vous recommande de sortir de Mindelo pour voir la beauté de l’île et connaître son histoire à travers ce parcours où vous passRead more”
Sunset hike from Mindelo to Dona Amélia lighthouse with coffee and tea, dramatic coastal views, and a chance to spot sea turtles in São Vicente.
“The view was breathtaking along with the knowledge of our guide. Absolutely a must do when in Cape Verde.”
Hike Monte Verde from Mindelo for big Cape Verde views, endemic plants and a tea stop. Windy days bring dust, so plan smart.
“Ich hatte eine unterhaltsame Wanderung mit Raquel. Einen Teil der Strecke sind wir einen steinigen, mäßig gesicherten Weg gelaufen, den Rest bis zum Gipfel dann die Straße mit Kopfsteinpflaster. Man sollte auf jeden Fall eine Windjacke mitnehmen, da es an manchen Stellen enorm windig und kalt sein kann. Leider war der Ausblick an dem Tag auch nicht gut. Dafür gab es oben einen kleinen Imbiss und Kaffee oder Tee zum Aufwärmen. Viele Touristen fahren einfach mit dem Auto zum Gipfel, es ist jedoch viel entspannter und bewusster, diesen Weg zu wandern.”
Half-day from Mindelo to Monte Verde, Baía das Gatas, and Calhau, with tea tasting, guided stops, and beach time for $64.
“Nous avons adoré la visite de São Vicente ! Dani a été un guide formidable : gentil, attentif, il a pris le temps de tout nous expliquer et a même mis de la musique dans certains endroits pour rendre l’expérience encore plus agréable. Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert l’île dans une super ambiance. Nous recommandons vivement cette excursion !”
Half-day São Vicente tour: Monte Verde views, Salamansa village life, Baía das Gatas swim, and Calhau’s oasis farms.
“It was varied, interesting and authentic 👍. Anytime again, we should come back to the island.Auto-translated”
Hike Monte Verde from São Vicente’s dry lowlands to a green summit with tea at the Tea House and sweeping island views.
“Expérience intéressante mais sans plus : la vue est spectaculaire mais très voilée. Nous avons choisi le créneau de l’après-midi et avons pas eu droit à la dégustation de thé et de grog prévue au programme, la personne en charge de cette dégustation n’étant tout simplement pas là”
Snorkeling with turtles at São Pedro’s Beach in São Vicente, Cape Verde, with guide-led spots, transport, and gear for $88.
“First I have to say I am strong believer in not interfering with wildlife and had i known beforehand that the turtles were fed I would not have booked the experience. Apart from that the turtle snorkeling was ok, a bit chaotic at times, there are no places to change into dry clothes afterwards so be aware of that. The guide was in contact with us beforehand, picked us up from the hotel and drove us to the beach, the snorkeling itself was guided by local fishermen. Everyone involved was really nice and friendly (Guide Nelson and Fisherman Pumba :) but as I said before, I personally was a bit…”
Turtle snorkeling and a lighthouse hike in São Pedro. Small-group day trip from Mindelo with beach time and lunch included.
“Awestruck and guide. The hike to the lighthouse is amazing, the local food and drink is great and the swimming with turtles magical. You just need to book this one.”
Hike Cape Verde’s extinct Viana volcano from Mindelo for crater rim views, volcanic-rock trails, and island panoramas in 3 hours for $64.
