Excursions on the island of SANTIAGO
Explore the multifaceted beauty of Cape Verde, a vibrant archipelago where each island offers a unique atmosphere, a blend of sea, mountains, and culture. With Actour Cabo Verde, discover these exceptional landscapes through day trips, island tours, and a variety of tourist activities, all led by passionate local guides. From the verdant mountains of Santo Antão to the golden beaches of Sal and Boa Vista, from the musical streets of Mindelo (São Vicente) to the historic villages of Santiago, each excursion reveals an authentic facet of the country. Between scenic hikes, cultural visits, diving and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, or even mountain biking, buggy tours, scooter rides, or quad biking, the possibilities for adventure are endless. Our guided tours take you through spectacular valleys, colorful markets, sugarcane plantations, and impressive volcanic landscapes. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, we offer leisurely paddleboarding sessions on the lagoons, introductions to local cuisine, or car rentals to explore the islands at your own speed. Let yourself be swept away by morabeza, the Cape Verdean way of life: the smiles of its people, the music, the gastronomy, and the natural beauty of each island. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or a culture enthusiast, our excursions and tours in Cape Verde are designed to make every day an unforgettable experience. With Actour Cabo Verde, experience Cape Verde in a new way – amidst volcanoes, ocean, and traditions, where every moment becomes a discovery.
ACTOUR CAP VERT recommends
Guided tour of Cidade Velha, grogue distillery and local lunch
Guided by a passionate local, travel back through five centuries in the first colonial town of the tropics: the cathedral and pillory, Rua Banana, the Real de São Filipe fort with its Atlantic panoramas, followed by a grogue tasting and a lunch of Cape Verdean specialities cooked by a Santiago family.
Duration: Variable
Prices (private):
➡️1 person: 140€
➡️2 people: 70€ p.p.
➡️3 people: 60€ p.p.
➡️4+ people: 55€ p.p.
Prices (group):
➡️Confirmed from 4 people: 50€ p.p.
Car + multilingual driver (FR, EN, ES, PT) included
Departure according to reservation
Tour of Santiago Island
From the capital to the mountain villages, cross every face of Santiago: sweeping Serra Malagueta panoramas, immersion in Assomada's local markets, Creole history and warm encounters, before a well-earned swim at Tarrafal to end the day in style. An island-continent that tells its story along the road.
Duration: Variable
Prices (private):
➡️1 person: 160€
➡️2 people: 100€ p.p.
➡️3 people: 80€ p.p.
➡️4+ people: 60€ p.p.
Prices (group):
➡️Confirmed from 4 people: 60€ p.p.
Car + multilingual driver (FR, EN, ES, PT) included
Meals and site entrance fees not included
Departure from Praia at 9am | Duration: 6 hours / Price: from €60 per person in a group
Private Transfers and Taxis in Cape Verde – Simple and Secure
From airport to hotel, from port to trailhead: a tailor-made transport solution, fast and safe, available on all the islands, with your flight and ferry times tracked.
Duration: Variable (depending on route)
Prices: from 20€
Departure subject to reservation
Bike hire in Cape Verde
Pedal close to the people and the nature, on routes matched to your level, with full equipment, helmets and sound advice from our guides. A gentle, responsible way to discover the islands, between coves, terraced fields and welcoming villages.
Duration: 4h
Prices: from 50€
Departure subject to reservation
Scooter hire in Cape Verde
The smart way to explore the islands with agility: daily rental, helmets provided, route tips from our local teams and the vehicle delivered where you need it. Ideal for reaching beaches and villages the buses don't serve.
Duration: /day
Prices: from 50€ par jour
Departure subject to reservation
Car hire in Cape Verde
Recent, well-maintained vehicles, simple key handover at the airport or your accommodation, and route advice from our local teams: the flexible way to unearth the archipelago's hidden treasures, from Santo Antão's cobbled roads to Boa Vista's sandy tracks.
Duration: Variable
Prices: from 80€
Departure subject to reservation
Quad bike hire in Cape Verde
4 or 8 hours of intense riding between craters, beaches and desert tracks, with a full safety briefing, equipment provided and routes marked out by our teams. The archipelago's most spectacular scenery rolls by at the handlebars, no experience needed.
Duration: 4h - 150€
Duration: 8h - 200€
Departure subject to reservation
Buggy hire in Cape Verde
2 or 4 hours of total freedom on the archipelago's most spectacular terrain, with briefing, equipment and recommended routes included. The buggy goes where cars stop: get ready for panoramas few travellers ever reach.
Duration: 2h from 150€
Duration: 4h from 220€
Departure subject to reservation
Snorkelling trip in Cape Verde
Mask, snorkel and a passionate guide: explore Cape Verde's exceptional marine biodiversity, between shoals of multicoloured fish, volcanic seabeds and unforgettable encounters with sea turtles. Equipment provided and sites chosen according to the day's conditions.
Duration: 1h
Prices: from 60€
Start depending on booking
Traditional angling in Cape Verde
Three hours offshore alongside passionate seamen: precise gestures, old-style lines, fishing tales and, with a little luck, your catch of the day grilled that very evening. A human, authentic experience far from mass tourism, with transfer from your accommodation possible.
Duration: 3h
Prices: 100€ p.p. on site + transfer
Departure subject to reservation
€100 / person)
An agency
100% local
Team on site with you
Multilingual team
Guaranteed activity
