The treasures of Santiago Island

Welcome and transfer to Praia. Settle in for the night in the town centre.

Type of accommodation : guest house

Explore the streets of Cape Verde's capital and discover the history behind its beautiful architecture, colourful markets and main highlights. After visiting Praia, you will drive 15 km to the first city built by Europeans in the tropics south of the Sahara. You will visit the main religious and political monuments of the first city built by Europeans in the tropics south of the Sahara.

Duration: 4 hours
Traditional lunch by the beach

Type of accommodation: guest house

Explore the rural world in the mountain villages of Rui Vaz and São Jorge and take in the picturesque beauty of these villages on a short hike with panoramic views, visit the São Jorge Cultural Museum and explore the remote culture of the island's inhabitants, and learn how to prepare a traditional Cape Verdean dish.

Duration: 5 hours 

Cape Verdean cuisine

Type of accommodation : guest house

Explore the northern part of the island of Santiago and enjoy a short hike in the heart of the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the beauty of the scenery, also visit Tarrafal beach and enjoy moments of leisure and relaxation. On the way back visit the largest tree in Cape Verde in the village of Boa Entrada.

Duration: 8 hours 

Lunch in Tarrafal by the beach

Type of accommodation : guest house

Explore the coastal area of the island of Santiago with your guide and visit the largest banana and coconut plantation on the island of Santiago at Pedra Badejo. Take advantage of this opportunity to sample local fruits in season, such as mangoes, papayas, bananas and sugar cane, among others.

Duration: 5 hours 

Type of accommodation : guest house

Discover the way of life of the inhabitants of Cape Verde's largest city, visit its African markets, street art and listen to the life stories of the people and their ancestors. At the end, enjoy a traditional Cabo Verde-style lunch in a restaurant where the locals themselves usually eat their daily meals.

Duration: 3 hours 

Type of accommodation : guest house

Take advantage of your day off to relax or stroll around the city.

Airport transfer and international flight.