Santo Antao: tour full day

Paul, Cape Verde, Cape Verde



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.

Overview

This full-day tour from São Vicente explores Santo Antão’s landscapes, volcanic crater, villages, and Vale de Paúl valley, suitable for nature and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Views of Cova Volcano Crater over 1000 meters high
  • Picturesque small villages and diverse island landscapes
  • Meet locals in Cape Verde's greenest valley, Vale de Paúl

Description

The tour starts 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 Cova de Paúl, Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, known for cultivating potatoes, carrots, and onions.

After exploring Cova Natural Park, continue along Corda Road, traversing some of the island's most striking landscapes. Stop at the Delgadinho mountain viewpoint for photos of cliffs and valleys. Visit the fishing village of Ponta de Sol to meet locals, then drive to Ribeira Grande for a lunch break.

The afternoon includes a visit to Vale de Paúl, surrounded by greenery and traditional thatched roofs. After the tour, transfer to Porto Novo port for your ferry back to São Vicente. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Mindelo.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Mindelo
  • All port transfers
  • Transportation throughout the tour
  • Tour guide speaking English and French
  • Liability insurance

Excludes

  • Food and drink

Important Information

  • Traditional lunch available for 35 euros per person

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Best visited during dry weather for easier travel and clearer views.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a ferry transfer from São Vicente to Santo Antão, visits to Cova Volcano Crater, local villages, and the Vale de Paúl valley with a local guide.
You start with a hotel pick-up in São Vicente, then take a 1-hour ferry ride to Santo Antão before meeting your local guide.
Cova Volcano Crater is located in the mountainous interior of Santo Antão, over 1000 meters high, and is a key stop on the tour.
Yes, the tour includes visits to villages and the green Vale de Paúl valley where you can meet local Cape Verdean residents.
Yes, the tour highlights diverse island landscapes, volcanic formations, and lush valleys, ideal for nature enthusiasts.
No special equipment is required, but comfortable walking shoes and a camera are recommended.
Check the website for current availability and weather conditions suitable for travel in Cape Verde.
The ferry ride from São Vicente to Santo Antão takes approximately one hour.
Yes, the tour includes a pick-up from your accommodation in São Vicente before the ferry transfer.
Check the tour details on the website to confirm if meals are included during the full-day Santo Antão tour.

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