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Mindelo · Barlavento · Cape Verde

Day Trip Santo Antão from São Vicente, Highlights by car

Starting From From $106.71 per person Current Project Expedition rate
11 Hours
4.2
Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Green Line Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Begin with an early morning pick up at your accommodation in Mindelo, and transfer to the Harbor of Mindelo for your adventure by Ferry to our neighboring Paradise Island, Santo Antão. On your ferry travel across the canal (up to 1 hour on ferry). Have a fantastic day learning and exploring Santo Antão by car with our local guide, who has so much information to share with you about  life on the Island of the Mountains. After a comprehensive day, you will enjoy a transfer back to your accommodation in Mindelo.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Reach the Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater, a mustsee!
  • Visit Delgadin, a famous mountaintop perfect for photos
  • Explore Povação, one of the main cities in Santo Antão
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Mindelo Get picked up from your accommodation in Mindelo, transfer to the Harbor for your adventure by Ferry to our neighboring Island, Santo Antão. Paradise right across the canal only an hour by ferry from São Vicente Harbor of Mindelo Arrive to the Harbor of Mindelo, board the ferry for your trip to our neighboring Island of Santo Antão Porto Novo Arrive to the Harbor of Santo Antão, Porto Novo, prepare for an incredible journey through the mountains and valleys of Paradise Old Road Begin driving along the old road to the top of Cova Volcano Crater Cova Crater We arrive to the Volcano Crater of Cova de Paúl - A must see! Atop of Cova crater you will have breathtaking views of the immense lush green valley below Pico da Cruz From this view point you will feel and smell the fresh air of the pine and eucalyptus tree forest, a truly refreshing and special place  Delgadin Mountain Ridge Delgadin a perfect mountaintop place for photographs in Santo Antão, a famous place to photograph, also amazing that you can witness a different valley on either side of this ridge. Ribeira Grande - Povacao Arrive to Povacao one of the main cities in Santo Antão, a small, busy town equipped with school, hospital, banks, also beautiful street art Ribeira de Torre - Xôxô Known as one of the most fertile valleys on the Island "Banana Valley"  Ponta do Sol Visit the charming sea side village Ponta do Sol. Amazing to see the fisherman and village at work Paúl Travel through the picturesque village of Paúl with its thatched roof houses and beautiful vegetation Villa das Pombas Passing by the colorful seaside town of Villa das Pombas on the coastal road Janela Check out the small fishing village of Janela as you pass by going through the mountain tunnels, you will be amazed at the construction of homes right along th mountains edge  Porto Novo Return to Porto Novo on the coastal road, catch the afternoon ferry to return to Mindelo after a day of exploring one of the most memorable, and beautiful places on earth! Harbor of Mindelo Mindelo Enjoy a transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Santo Antao

Boating.

Continued

Mindelo

Eco Tour at Cova (crater).

Continued

Mindelo

Sightseeing at Pico da Cruz.

Continued

Mindelo

Local Flavor at Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Mindelo - Harbor transfers - Roundtrip Ferry Tickets - Private transportation - Professional Local guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) - Entrance to Rum Distillery - Liability insurance

Not Included

- Lunch - Personal expenses - Alcohol beverages - Gratuities

What to Bring

- You must bring your passport for ferry travel (you may keep a photo on your phone), wear comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunglasses (sun protection), also, bring a sweater for the cool ocean and mountain air on our travel (it is cooler during November through March)

Meeting & Pickup

Your accommodation in Mindelo - V2Q4+8PX, Sao Vicente, 2110.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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