Day Trip Santo Antão by Car or Trek
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About the Activity
Our Full Day Excursion on Santo Antão has the option to begin at São Vicente (includes hotel to harbor transfers in Mindelo & ferry tickets), or begin at Santo Antão (excluding ferry tickets also harbor transfers in Mindelo) - choose whichever option suits you and we know you will be enamored by the lush vegetation, mountain peaks, valleys, charming villages, simple lifestyle and hardworking spirit of the people, and culture which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter! Choose to see the Highlights by car in one day Have a walk, hike or trek You will have an amazing day with our local, experienced guide, who will show you the best of Santo Antão:) If you would like to customize any option of the your excursion, you may contact us.7 hours to 11 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
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Pickup and drop-off at starting point
OPTION: *Ferry Tickets (roundtrip) included from São Vicente, excluded beginning in Santo Antão
Local Professional guide (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese)
Entrance: Grogue (Rum) distillery
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Personal expenses
Food and drink : Alcoholic Beverages
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Option including Ferry Tickets: Begin with an early morning pick up at your accommodation in Mindelo, transfer to the Harbor for your adventure by Ferry to our neighboring island of the mountains, Santo Antão. On your ferry travel across the canal (up to 1 hour on ferry), you may stand on deck; if you’re lucky you will witness dolphins, pilot whales, flying fish, sea birds, and more, you can also relax on the comfortable seating inside. Check out the lighthouse on the rock in the middle of the ocean, Ilhéu dos Pássaros (Bird’s Island)!30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Porto Novo
Porto Novo, Cape VerdeOption Excluding Ferry tickets: Arrive to Porto Novo, as you enter the Garemaritima terminal you will be met by your local guide who will take you to all the Island Highlights in one day by car!
Begin your journey ascending through the mountains 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road
Porto Novo, Cape VerdeBegin your journey ascending through the mountains along the old cobblestone road, you will pass by small communities with traditional thatched roof homes, donkeys carrying water, farmers working the land and the daily hardworking people of this incredible place40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free4
Stop at Pico d Cruz, above the clouds with its green pine forest and eucalyptus trees, feel the cool breeze, take in the picturesque view of Paúl from up top. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Atop of Cova you will have breathtaking views inside the crater; the mist from clouds allows this farming community to self-sustain.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Drive on to Delgadin, the narrow mountaintop crossing which separates two major valleys, Ribeira Grande & Ribeira da Torre; famous for photographs while on Santo Antão10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Ribeira Grande
Ribeira Grande, Cape VerdeArrive to the colorful city of Povacao one of the main cities in Ribeira Grande with its colonial, also modern homes, and beautiful street art. We will make a stop for lunch in town. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Ribeira de Torre one of the greenest and most fertile valleys in Cabo Verde, where you will find bananas, mangos, sugar cane, and breadfruit trees. Also a large tank pool used by locals for swimming and fun.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- If you have elected an option of our excursion beginning in São Vicente, we will pick you up at your accommodation at least 40 minutes before departure (We will be in contact via message). If your selected option begins in Santo Antão, we will meet you at the time of your excursion in Porto Novo; we will be in contact by message.
- Travelers will be picked up 40 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please inform us of any special dietary instructions.
- In the case of a group of less than 4pax, the local guide himself may be the driver
- For open group tours your guide may speak more than one language if required
- Driving through roads with high altitude
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 ticketHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this timeCancellation & 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.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Cape_Verde time to receive 100% refund.
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