Cape Verde · SANTIAGO ISLAND TOURS
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Santiago is the big green one: mountains through the middle, Tarrafal at the north end, the oldest town in the country on the south coast. Below are the best full days across it, with the difference between the coast road and the Serra Malagueta route, prices, and how much walking each involves.
Praia to Tarrafal on Santiago: breakfast with a local family, Assomada Market, Serra Malagueta views, and swimming at Tarrafal Beach.
“It was amazing, we have seen the countryside, villages, the mountains, the beach, tasted delicious local food. The island Santiago is so beautiful, and the guides are great, speak several languages, and have a lot of information to share.”
Santiago day trip from Praia: Assomada market, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach time, and east-coast plantations with coconut tastings.
“the guide is exemplary, a lot of fun, very unexpected stops! the tour is a GREAT snapshot of Santiago!”
Meet a local family, cook breakfast, shop Assomada, then swim at Tarrafal Beach on a small-group Santiago island day trip.
“I had a fantastic time with this day tour. They fit in lots of things and the cooking workshop and market visit are particular highlights. Ivana and Nilton were really friendly and knowledgeable guides. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit Santiago island.”
Walk through UNESCO Cidade Velha on Santiago with a local guide, fortress views, cathedral ruins, and slavery history for $57.
“Our tour was great! Ricardo was super friendly and extremely well informed. He clearly has a lot of commitment to his work. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves”
Trek Serra Malagueta Natural Park and unwind at Tarrafal Beach on Santiago, with hotel pickup and picnic on this 8-hour tour.
“Elisanto was an awesome guide and I will rate it a 10/10”
Trek Calabaceira Valley and explore Cidade Velha in Cape Verde, with UNESCO sights, a rum distillery stop, and seafront lunch.
“Lovely trip and beautiful surroundings, Ivana, the guide, was extremely nice and friendly, absolutely recommended:)”
Hike Santiago Island’s highest point, Pico d’Antónia, through Monte Tchota Natural Park for cool air, big views, and a real workout.
“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”
A 7-hour Santiago Island highlights tour from Praia, with Tarrafal beach time, village stops, Serra Malagueta views, and coconut plantation breaks.
“Elton, our Guide from BU country tours and Dany, the driver, were very friendly and made an excellent job. We learnt a lot about Cape Verde and Santiago and saw beautiful places as well as behind the scenes. Our tour was a great experience!”
A 1 day guided loop from Praia that mixes Assomada markets, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach time, and a scenic coastal drive.
“sehr gute deutsche Reiseleitung, die durchgeführte Reise entsprach den angegebenen Leistungen. gerne wieder”
