Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach
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Discover Santiago's highlights on this full-day tour. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.8 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Transportation
Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
Tour Guide
Lunch
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Locations in the itinerary
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Praia
Praia, Cape VerdeGet picked up at your accommodation, then depart toward the interior of the island. 40 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisa's house. There, learn to cook and savor cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Assomada Market
Durchzugstrassevon Praia nach Tarrafal, , Assomada, Cape Verde, 7310After the workshop, head to the city of Assomada and visit its famous market (Wednesdays and Saturdays only), meet locals and admire the vibrant colors of the local fruits and vegetables. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Serra de Malagueta
Hauptstrasse von Praia nach Tarrrafal, , Cape VerdeMove on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Tarrafal Beach
Tarrafal, Cape Verde, 7110Next, swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal, surrounded by white sand, hills and palm trees. Next, take a break for a delicious lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant and enjoy the local cuisine. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Calheta de Sao Miguel
Calheta de Sao Miguel, Cape VerdeAfter lunch, drive back along the beautiful east coast, discover the community of Rabelados and experience the local culture with the natives who still live in thatched houses and preserve Cape Verde's oldest customs.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Pedra Badejo
Pedra Badejo, Cape VerdeDrive between the country's verdant agricultural fields before heading to Praia. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Praia
Praia, Cape VerdeThe tour concludes with a drive back to Praia, the capital of the country.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address in Praia.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the fair in Assomada Market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketThe pick-up time will be between 8:50 am and 9:00 am at the reception of your accommodation or in front of your apartment. If your accommodation is not listed, please email us your pick-up address in Praia. Please keep some space to enjoy the local Cuscuz, Fidjós, tea/coffee during the workshop. Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, sunscreen and lunch money (optional). The average cost of lunch is between 10 - 20 Euros/person. The local restaurant accepts cash payment in Euros or Local currency only. Credit cards are not accepted. The Assomada Market is open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The visit will only be on these days. Shared group tour option is subject to a minimum of 2 participants. In the event that the minimum number is not met, we reserve the right to propose an alternative date; to charge an extra fee to run the trip privately or to cancel a customer’s booking for a full refund. For departures with less than 4 travellers, our professional tour guide may himself be the driver.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Cape_Verde time to receive 100% refund.
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