Cape Verde · FULL-DAY
Every island week has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the beach.
See Sal’s salt lagoons, lemon sharks, Blue Eye, fishing villages, and local lunch on a small-group island tour from Santa Maria.
“All the most important spots on the island visited, nice home made meal and good guide :)”
See Sal Island’s beaches, salt pans, Blue Eye, villages, mirage, and lemon sharks on a guided full-day tour from Santa Maria.
“I booked the full-day tour as it is a bit difficult to travel around the island without car. The tour was nice and we went to all the highlights of the island. The guides (John and Dani) were friendly and taking good care of the people. My personal highlight was swimming in the Salinas. Unfortunately all tour operators seem to do everything in the same order. So at each location you will be with a big crowd of people. Especially at shark bay I guess you could see more sharks if it was not with 100 people at the same time. If you have the chance to do the single…”
Explore Sal by 4x4, from the Blue Eye and shark bay to Pedra de Lume, with lunch, hotel transfers, and a local guide.
“Deze tour zou ik echt iedereen willen aanraden die naar Sal gaat. Je kijkt je ogen uit, vanaf het moment dat je opgehaald wordt totdat je weer terug bij je ophaalpunt bent. Complimenten aan onze tour guide Antonio D. want hij wist op alle vragen antwoord te geven en maakte zelfs grapjes als: kom we gaan nú zwemmen (bij Miragem/Fata Morgana). En dat in 4 verschillende talen! 👌🏼”
See Mindelo, Monte Verde, fishing villages, Baía das Gatas, and Calhau on a practical six-hour São Vicente island tour.
“The trip was great. Our guide Danny gave us a great overview of the island. If you want to know more about the culture and main spots in the island, I totally recommend this tour.”
Explore Mindelo, Calhau Valley, Baía das Gatas, Sahara-made dunes, and Monte Verde on a flexible six-hour São Vicente tour.
“I highly recommend this tour! Especially if you only have a short stay it’s the perfect way to discover Mindelo (on foot) and some beautiful spots on Sao Vicente. I most enjoyed the amazing view from the mountain top and the tasting of some local coffee, tea (delicious!) and liqueur. Our guide was incredibly nice, informative and relaxed. We never felt rushed at all, but had time for a swim, multiple photo stops and even to get some wild anis (for more tea). Also, don’t miss out on the lunch at Hamburg. This was definitively the best tour we had so far, we enjoyed it very much!”
See Boa Vista in one day, from Santa Monica Beach and Viana Desert to village life, caves, turtles, local food, and a shipwreck.
“Très bonne journée en compagnie de notre guide qui parlait français. Les paysages sont à couper le souffle. Nous visitons beaucoup de lieux d'intérêt du sud de l'île. Ce serait super de pouvoir profiter un peu plus longtemps des plages et du désert. Le repas compris dans le prix de la journée est très bon.”
Explore São Vicente from Mindelo to Monte Verde, Baía das Gatas, and Calhau on a six-hour small-group island tour with local guides.
“What a fabulous day exploring and learning about Cape Verde and life on Mindelo. Danny was a truly excellent guide and Beni(sorry couldn’t catch his name) the driver navigated the narrow mountain roads with ease. A great mix of activity and sightseeing with a delicious lunch and there was even time for a swim. Well managed and memorable day out.”
Sail Sal’s Atlantic coast aboard the small yacht Lucy, with lunch, open bar, snorkeling, wildlife spotting, and a relaxed six-hour outing.
“La bonne humeur, la sympathie , le partage et le professionnalisme de l'équipage La joie de voir des baleines !”
See Santo Antão’s Cova crater, Fontainhas, Paúl Valley, fishing villages, and a grogue distillery on a scenic seven-hour island tour.
“Really great day with Itza and Ivan. Though it’s a lot of in and out of the van, the stops were perfect for trying local snacks and drinks and for taking pictures that really capture the essence of the island.”
See Sal’s fishing piers, salt mines, Blue Eye, shark bay, and local villages on a practical seven-hour tour from Santa Maria.
“Eddie was an amazing tour guide from start to finish this tour is worth every single penny. You can see the entire island in half a day with Eddie, he even took us to a great spot to see the Salt plains. Communication was 10/10 and I knew exactly Read more”
Review of Sal Island’s private tour from Santa Maria, with Palmeira, Espargos, Pedra Lume, Blue Eye Cave, and hotel pickup.
“Brilliant system to our holiday in Ilha do Sal, our guides Mario and Daniel were great from beginning to the end, kept us well informed and we enjoyed the day so much, such good value.”
See Mindelo, Monte Verde, Baia das Gatas, Calhau, and Madeiral Valley on a scenic small-group day tour with lunch included.
“WELL WORTH YOUR MONEY AND TIME! We were here for 1 day due to a Cruise stop in Mindelo. We had a small group of 8 (Total of 10 with driver & guide) Full day of wonderful sights Very nice lunch (which is included) in a local restaurant servRead more”
Review of Boa Vista’s full-day island tour, with dunes, beaches, villages, Sal Rei, shipwrecks, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“We had a fantastic day exploring the island yesterday. Our driver Joshua was so knowledgable (even though he wasn’t our guide) and really helpful throughout the day. We saw lots of wonderful sights and had a lovely home cooked lunch. GrRead more”
Explore Sal on a private Cape Verde tour with Blue Eye, salt flats, lemon sharks, villages, beaches, and a local lunch stop.
“The experience of the trip itself wasn't bad, the vehicles aren't air conditioned and if there's more than 3 people you need to sit in the back of a pick up truck which isn't great. However the main reason for the 1 star review is the photographer, wRead more”
Explore Sal’s salt crater, Blue Eye, lemon sharks, desert mirage, fishing village, and kite beach on a small-group day tour from Santa Maria.
“Firstly, we were truly disappointed to see a minibus arrive 25 mins late. & it was a minibus instead of the back of truck that we ordered. Our 12 yr old son was inconsolable & cried for the 1st hour. We were put in with 3 French strangers. WenRead more”
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