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Authentic Cape Verde with Family

São Vicente and Santo Antão

Authentic Cape Verde with Family

Number of part.

From 2

Duration

8 days

Price

1048€ per person

Private tours, flight tickets, all inclusive, ...

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DESCRIPTION

Designed for young and old alike, this family tour combines gentle strolls, local encounters, and fun experiences. Accessible hikes, farm visits, swimming, traditional fishing, capoeira, and the discovery of colorful villages punctuate this stay in São Vicente and Santo Antão. Perfect for experiencing Cape Verde gently, as a family, and creating unforgettable memories together.

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GENERAL

Level: 🥾
Tour Type: Star-Based (Fixed Stays)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Portage: Day trips
Transfers: Ferry, private minibus
Accommodation: Family-run hotels and guesthouses
Guide: English-speaking guide

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Welcome to Cape Verde!

Upon arrival at São Vicente Airport, our driver will greet you and take you to your accommodation in Mindelo, the country's cultural capital. After settling in, you're free to explore this colorful city, filled with music, crafts, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Meals: free

Night in residence (Residencial Mindelo or similar)


Day 2 - Heading for Santo Antão – Cova Crater & Mountain Donkeys

In the morning, you'll embark on a boat trip to Santo Antão, the ultimate nature island. Head for the verdant heights of Cova Natural Park. An accessible walk awaits you in the Água das Caldeiras forest, amidst pine trees, eucalyptus trees, and volcanic panoramas. Children will be delighted to meet the donkeys, faithful companions of the mountain dwellers. At the end of the day, you'll head to the peaceful village of Coculi for a restorative night.

Hike: 2 hours (D+100m / D-200m)

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Overnight at the Green Place Hotel, Coculi


Day 3 - Gourmet day at Forrador Farm

Immerse yourself in local life with a day on a farm! You'll learn how to prepare a typical meal: homemade jams, natural juices, fresh cheese, and more. After cooking, it's time to explore the fields and animals. A friendly barbecue and a swim in the pool surrounded by greenery complete this unforgettable family day.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Overnight at the Green Place Hotel, Coculi


Day 4 - Intercultural meeting & postcard village

After breakfast, you'll visit the Coculi school for a moment of sharing and exchange with the Cape Verdean children. Games, songs, dances, and smiles are on the agenda! In the afternoon, head to Fontainhas, a village perched on the mountainside, renowned for its colorful houses and spectacular ocean views. An easy stroll allows you to fully enjoy this magical place.

Walking time: 1 hour

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Overnight at Residencial Djassy or similar


Day 5 - Discovery of the Paul Valley and direction Tarrafal

Start the day with a beautiful stroll through the famous Paul Valley, a veritable green oasis. There, you'll sample local specialties at a local's home and visit a traditional rum distillery.

At the end of the day, drive to Tarrafal de Monte Trigo, a small fishing village at the other end of the island, bordered by a magnificent black sand beach.



Walk: 2h (D+250m/D-400m)

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Night at Hotel Vista Tarrafal or Pensão Amizade

Day 6 - Introduction to traditional fishing

This morning, you'll meet the village's fishermen. After a demonstration of their ancestral techniques, you'll board a small boat to try your hand at line or net fishing. Return to shore for lunch with the day's catch, grilled the local way, right on the sand!

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Night at Hotel Vista Tarrafal or Pensão Amizade


Day 7 - Return to São Vicente and cultural immersion in Mindelo

After a final morning in Santo Antão, you'll take the boat back to Mindelo. In the afternoon, you'll experience a unique experience in São Pedro: swimming with sea turtles in their natural environment.

Then, you will explore Mindelo freely before closing your trip with an introductory capoeira workshop with a local association – a fun and sporty way to immerse yourself in Afro-Atlantic cultures!

Transfers: ferry + minibus

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight at Residencial Beleza or similar


Day 8 - End of the trip and return home

Depending on your flight schedule, you will have some time to discover the latest wonders of Mindelo or buy your souvenirs, before the transfer to the airport.

Transfer: 20 min

Meals: Breakfast


PRICE DETAILS

Price per adult : 1048€
Price per Teen (12 to 15 years old) : 995€
Price per Child (-12 years) : 943€

What the price includes:

  • Accommodation as indicated in the program (based on shared double room)

  • Meals indicated as "included" in the itinerary

  • Ground transfers with driver indicated in the itinerary

  • Sea transfers indicated in the program

  • The activities indicated in the itinerary

  • A French-speaking guide from day 1 to day 7

  • Visa fees





What the price does not include 

  • International flights

  • All services not mentioned in the program

  • Meals not included in the program (from €10 to €18 per meal)

  • Drinks (water and others)

  • Tips

  • The possible single supplement (€210/person)

  • Personal expenses

  • Cancellation and multi-risk insurance

  • Repatriation insurance. Below is the link where you can purchase travel insurance: link

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHAT THEY SAY

Helene Christophe

Thank you to the entire Actour Trekking team. Our guide, Luis, was very welcoming and caring, and he introduced us to his island, Santo Antao. The landscapes were breathtaking, our hosts for the evening were friendly and warm, the food was delicious and abundant, and the drivers were always punctual and friendly.

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