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.

About this activity

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: Portuguese, French, English, Spanish
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Günes – Germany

We had sooo much fun on the tour! The island and spots they took us to were absolutely stunning and Lea was the sweetest guide! Definitely highly recommend!

Lorenzo Davide – Italy

Great experience and great guide. Super recommended!

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

Full description

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 Ribeira Grande. Next, take a break for lunch before arriving in Vale de Paúl, surrounded by greenery, thatched-roof houses and stunning scenery. After discovering one of Cape Verde's most beautiful islands, be transferred to Porto Novo and catch your ferry back to São Vicente. The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Mindelo.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Mindelo
All port transfers
Transportation
Round-trip Ferry tickets
Tour Guide

Lunch

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Passport
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes
Face mask or protective covering

Know before you go

After making a reservation, make sure to read the voucher for accurate Hotel/Port pick-up information.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 94 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.2/5

Customer photos

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Wonderful experience. The skilled and safe driver brought us to several places on this beautiful island. Tourguide Madu was energetic, spontaneous, speaks English fluently and told us with much knowledge and love about his home island and its culture. Besides the impressive nature we have had a delicious local lunch (Advise: bring 1000 per person along in cash) and visited the grogue distillery. 100% would recommend this tour.

From São Vicente: Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide