From São Vicente: Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide Private Tour
ID: GYG425925-O-767200
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Explore Santo Antão on a guided day trip from São Vicente. Cross the extinct Cova de Paúl volcano and visit the natural park. See Cape Verde's Ponta de Sol village and admire stunning landscapes.
Start your adventure with a pick-up from your accommodation in São Vicente followed by a transfer to the port for a 1-hour ferry ride to Santo Antão. Upon arrival, meet your local expert and drive through the mountains to Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl, an extinct volcano used for the cultivation of potatoes, carrots, onions and more. After visiting the Cova Natural Park, take the Corda Road and traverse the island' smost spectacular landscapes. Enjoy a photo stop at the Delgadinho mountain viewpoint and be amazed by stunning views of sharp cliffs and beautiful valleys. Proceed to the fishing village of Ponta de Sol, meet the locals before a scenic drive to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best views in the world according to National Geographic. Next, take a break for lunch before arriving in Vale de Paúl, surrounded by greenery, thatched-roof houses and stunning scenery. After that, be transferred to Porto Novo and catch your ferry back to São Vicente. The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Cova Volcano Crater above 1000 meters high
- See picturesque small villages and beautiful island landscapes
- Meet the locals at Cape Verde's greenest valley, Vale de Paúl
- Have a delicious lunch while enjoying the local atmosphere
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
