Cape Verde · TARRAFAL & THE NORTH COAST
14 reviewed
A short list on purpose: the 14 tarrafal & north coast tours worth a slot in the week, each with its price, its length and the one detail that decides it.
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.”
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.”
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”
Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal on a small-group trip, then enjoy a home-cooked lunch with locals in Principal Valley.
“Merci à notre guide plein de joie et d’humour avec le repas chez Mama qui nous a chaleureusement accueilli. On en a pris pleins les yeux, c’est magnifique ❤️”
Serra Malagueta guided hike from Praia plus Tarrafal swim and picnic. Moderate 8.5 km loop, endemic birds and plants, small group value.
“Guide très sympathique, parlant parfaitement le français et très cultivée (biologie, histoire etc...). Expédition relativement facile, marche d'environ 3 heures, très venté, brumeux et relativement frais vers les sommets. Paysages magnifiques. Visite d'un village tenu par une communauté vivant comme les indigènes de l'époque (mais on a vu un poste TV qui fonctionnait...!!).”
10-hour Praia to Cidade Velha and Tarrafal tour with UNESCO walks, a local couscous cooking lesson, mountain views, and beach time.
“The tour itself was good but the tour operator was disorganized and tried changing the date and the itinerary at the last minute.”
From Tarrafal, hike Serra Malagueta trails and meet a local family for a home-cooked lunch, plus stunning views in 5 hours.
“Excellente journée avec un guide passionné et passionnant !”
A 90-minute boat tour in Tarrafal Bay with drinks and a swim or snorkel stop, led by a Portuguese-speaking pilot, on Santiago Island.
“Excellente activité ! Nous étions en couple et avons passé un super moment inoubliable à deux ! Je recommande.”
Private 5-hour hike in Serra Malagueta Natural Park, 800 m up, with Fogo volcano views and mountain lodge lunch from Praia.
“On the trail to the viewpoint Viracão we had great views on both sides of the island. It was rather an easy walk. After 2 1/2 hours we were back at the office of Serra Malagueta Nature Park and I found 80USD per person is a bit too much for the tour.”
A private Praia Airport to Tarrafal transfer with a reliable driver, a comfy modern car, and two short scenic stops in Assomada and Serra Malagueta.
“Nelson picked us up in the night at the harbour and brought us safe to Tarrafal. He is a very safe driver and gave us a lot of information and Tipps for our Tripp!! Thank you from Jan and Family from Berlin”
Boat to Ponta Preta lighthouse, snorkel at Agudoal, and a beach BBQ lunch in Tarrafal Bay, with pickup from Praia.
“Everyone was very helpful and professional. Very good boat tour, the boat guide was from Tarrafal and he really knew the area history and had a real proud for his land. The lunch with fresh tuna was amazing. The driver and the guide were always available and very professional. Congratulations to the organisation. It was a great family moments knowing Trarrafal and his culture.”
Tarrafal Bay boat ride to Ponta Preta lighthouse, snorkeling gear included, then Tarrafal Beach time with lunch from Praia.
Private 10-hour Santiago Island tour from Praia with Cidade Velha UNESCO sites, a local cooking workshop, and Tarrafal Beach swim.
“I had an amazing day doing The Best of Santiago Island tour. Admilson is an excellent guide. His passion for his work and his love for his country make the tour very enjoyable. I also had the chance to meet Rita, who is part of the team of BU Country Tours. I visited several plRead more”
Private transfer from Tarrafal to Praia Airport or Praia Port on Santiago. Pickup offered, mobile ticket, English-speaking driver Nelson, $82.22.
“Nelson is reliable and very nice and a responsible driver. We had 3 drives with him on Santiago island.”
