SANTO ANTÃO Island Excursions - Discover the green jewel of Cape Verde
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.
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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
Exploring the South of Santo Antão Island: Spectacular Nature and Volcanic Treasures
Between craters and oases of greenery, this excursion reveals Santo Antão's other face: encounters with locals, sweeping panoramas over the southern valleys, traditional know-how and unspoilt nature, far from the classic circuits. A rare immersion in rural, authentic Cape Verde.
Duration: Variable
Prices (private):
➡️1 person: 150€
➡️2 people: 100€ p.p.
➡️3 people: 70€ p.p.
➡️4+ people: 60€ p.p.
Prices (group):
➡️Confirmed from 4 people: 55€ p.p.
Start according to reservation
Tour of the island of Santo Antão
A day on the archipelago's most spectacular roads: misty passes, volcanic canyons, dizzying villages clinging to the cliffs and tropical valleys growing sugar cane, bananas and coffee. The green island unrolls its treasures kilometre after kilometre, with photo stops guaranteed at the finest lookouts.
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: 55€ p.p.
Car + multilingual driver (FR, EN, ES, PT) included
Meals and site entrance fees not included
Departure from Porto Novo at 8am | Duration: 6h / Price: €55 / person.
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
Cova Crater - Paúl Valley: Panoramic Day Hike in Santo Antão
The Cova crater and its panoramas, the spectacular descent into the Paúl valley, lunch with a local family and a visit to an artisanal rum distillery: the best of Santo Antão in a single day.
➡️1 person: 210€
➡️2 people: 120€ p.p.
➡️3 people: 90€ p.p.
➡️4+ people: 70€ p.p.
Start time according to reservation
Cooking classes in Santo Antao, Cape Verde
At the stove with a family from the green island: picking vegetables from the garden, preparing cachupa and local specialities, tales of Creole cooking and a meal shared in good spirits. A gourmet, human immersion in the heart of Santo Antão, to be savoured among curious travellers and passionate hosts.
Duration: Variable - Prices:
➡️1 person: 150€
➡️2 people: 80€ p.p.
➡️3 people: 60€ p.p.
➡️4+ people: 55€ p.p.
Car + multilingual driver (FR, EN, ES, PT) included
Meals not included
Starts upon reservation | Duration: 4h | Price: €55 / pers.)
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)
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100% local
Team on site with you
Multilingual team
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