Cape Verde · TARRAFAL & SERRA MALAGUETA TRIPS
The 15 best tarrafal & serra malagueta trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason, so start there.
Explore Santiago from Praia with local food, Assomada Market, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal Beach, and coastal photo stops.
“The guides and driver were very nice. We had a great time and I recommend it 100%!”
Explore Santiago from Praia with a local cooking lesson, Assomada Market, Serra de Malagueta, and free time at Tarrafal Beach.
“I had a fantastic time with this day tour. They fit in lots of things and the cooking workshop and market visit are particular highlights. Ivana and Nilton were really friendly and knowledgeable guides. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit Santiago island.”
Hike from Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley, share a Cape Verdean lunch with locals, and enjoy east-coast views from Praia.
“I really enjoyed this tour if you want to see the locals life closer and enjoy the very tasty meal of a local family and the beautiful nature and animals and plantations you get to book this hike plus Peter the Guide was the cherry on top making everything so smooth, helping in every detail and gave so much information about the whole country and history and fauna and Flora, it was overall perfect!! Thank you :)”
Hike Serra Malagueta’s mountain trails, spot Cape Verdean birds, then relax at Tarrafal Beach on an 8-hour Santiago Island tour.
“Elisanto was an awesome guide and I will rate it a 10/10”
Hike from Serra Malagueta to Principal, then share a home-cooked Cape Verdean lunch with a local family for $70.
“Luìs est un super guide !! Il nous a permis d'en apprendre beaucoup sur l'histoire de son magnifique pays et particulièrement de Santiago. Grâce à lui nous avons pu faire la rencontre d'habitants très chaleureux et généreux. La randonnée est incroyable. Et le petit plus de Luìs au-delà de sa gentillesse et son authenticité est son niveau de français ! Mille mercis Luìs !”
Hike Serra Malagueta with a local guide, then swim at Tarrafal Beach on this scenic seven-hour Santiago Island day trip from Praia.
“Guide très sympathique, parlant parfaitement le français et très cultivée (biologie, histoire etc...). Expédition relativement facile, marche d'environ 3 heures, très venté, brumeux et relativement frais vers les sommets. Paysages magnifiques. Visite d'un village tenu par une communauté vivant comme les indigènes de l'époque (mais on a vu un poste TV qui fonctionnait...!!).”
See Cidade Velha, taste homemade Cape Verdean cuscuz, cross Serra Malagueta, and swim at Tarrafal Beach on a full-day Santiago tour.
“The tour itself was good but the tour operator was disorganized and tried changing the date and the itinerary at the last minute.”
Hike from Praia through Serra Malagueta, Gongon, and Hortelã valleys with local guides, mountain views, wildlife, and lunch for $106.
“A fantastic nature experience, if our guide hadn't tried to set a running record. 12 kilometers in about 3.5 hours! There was no picnic as described, just a quick stop to eat papaya! The guide was way ahead and either didn't notice some of our falls or didn't want to see them. The route is very challenging but beautiful, but it also requires a guide who cares about his or her group.”
Hike Serra Malagueta from Tarrafal, spot endemic birds, meet a local family, and enjoy a Cape Verdean lunch in Principal Valley.
“It was a very fun excursion. You start at the top and the hike is walking down into the valley. While receiving information about: plants, animals, culture and also rum. It was very interesting. The meal at the locals house was really good. My husband and I are vegetarian which was not a problem at all. They made the meal vegan. Absolutely amazing! We took a “bus” / local taxi with multiple people, which was very interesting, entertaining and gave insight into the culture and commutation. I recommend bringing hiking boots or some shoes with a good grip as some stones on the way down are slippery.”
Hike Serra Malagueta’s mountain trails, enjoy island views and a picnic, then meet Cape Verde’s tradition-keeping Rabelados community.
Hike Serra Malagueta from Praia for island views, endemic plants, local mountain life, Fogo Volcano views, and lunch in a village restaurant.
“On the trail to the viewpoint Viracão we had great views on both sides of the island. It was rather an easy walk. After 2 1/2 hours we were back at the office of Serra Malagueta Nature Park and I found 80USD per person is a bit too much for the tour.”
Sail Tarrafal Bay for 90 minutes with a local Portuguese-speaking pilot, drinks, and a calm swim or snorkel near Fazenda or Ribeira da Prata.
“Excellente activité ! Nous étions en couple et avons passé un super moment inoubliable à deux ! Je recommande.”
Private Praia to Tarrafal transfer with driver Nelson, comfortable vehicle, and scenic stops in Assomada and Serra Malagueta.
“Nelson is a reliable, timely and funny guide. He took me to many places in Santiago island for fair prices. I reccomend him for any transfer or trip.”
Sail from Praia to Tarrafal for lighthouse views, snorkeling, a fresh fish barbecue, and two hours on a beautiful beach.
“Everyone was very helpful and professional. Very good boat tour, the boat guide was from Tarrafal and he really knew the area history and had a real proud for his land. The lunch with fresh tuna was amazing. The driver and the guide were always available and very professional. Congratulations to the organisation. It was a great family moments knowing Trarrafal and his culture.”
Hike Serra Malagueta from Praia with a private guide, hotel, port, or airport pickup, mountain views, snacks, and flexible pacing.
“We had a very nice day with Adilson (the driver) and José (our guide). The day before, we made some arrangements with Adilson on WhatsApp to extend our trip with a lunch in Assomada and a visit to the famous Assomada market, which waRead more”
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