Authentic trek and immersion in the villages of Santo Antão

In the morning, accompanied by your guide and driver, you set off on an excursion around the island of São Vicente. The first stop takes you to Monte Verde, the island's highest point, offering a magnificent panorama of Mindelo and the neighboring islands.

The route then continues towards the famous Baía das Gatas, where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and, depending on the conditions, a swim in its calm waters.

The excursion continues to the coastal village of São Pedro, where you will have a unique experience: swimming with sea turtles. After a short boat trip, you will have the opportunity to observe and swim alongside these fascinating creatures in the crystal-clear waters of the bay.

In the late afternoon, return to Mindelo after this day full of discoveries and marine experiences.

In the morning, you will be taken to the port at 7:30 am for a one-hour boat trip to the island of Santo Antão. Upon arrival in Santo Antão, our driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name. From there, you will have a 25-minute transfer to Cirio, the starting point of your hike. We will explore the arid Norte plateau.

We descend to Curral via a rocky path that winds its way up the cliff. From volcano to caldera, we approach the deep crater of Ribeira das Patas. Pumice, remnants of a very ancient eruption that shook the island, decorates the desert landscape in sinuous arabesques. The hike ends in Curral. Continue to your accommodation.

Early departure for Porto Novo, then transfer to Espongeiros towards the Corda road, passing the Cova crater. From there, various routes allow you to descend to the village of Aguada, offering spectacular views of its vast plantations of sugarcane, yam, cassava, and many other crops. Overnight stay with a local family.

Experience an unforgettable day in the village of Aguada, in the heart of an authentic and community-oriented Cape Verde. You will share in the daily life of the locals in a simple and communal atmosphere, where respect for local rules is essential.

In the morning, you will participate in agricultural activities: harvesting cassava, sweet potatoes, bananas, and other locally grown produce. You will discover traditional skills and Cape Verdean cuisine by preparing a meal with the women of the village.

In the afternoon, there will be an opportunity to meet the children from the school (ages 6 to 11) for games and fun activities. If you wish, you can bring school supplies, as well as clothes or shoes in good condition to distribute.

A day of sharing, emotion and discovery, getting as close as possible to local life.

After breakfast, we leave the charming village of Aguada and pass through the Chã d'Pedras valley. We follow a stunning balcony trail with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valleys before reaching the village of Caibros. In the afternoon, we transfer to Cha de Igreja and settle into a guesthouse for the night.

After breakfast, we continue to the village of Cruzinha. This is followed by a delightful coastal hike along a sunlit path carved into the mountainside. We pass through the villages of Formiguinhas, Corvo, and Fontainhas, a famous hilltop village. Overnight in Ponta do Sol.

A short morning transfer (15 minutes) takes us to Ribeira da Torre, a deep volcanic valley surrounded by cliffs and dotted with peaks, where we spend the day discovering rural life and local crops. The trail and irrigation canals lead us to the village of Rabo Curto, where the locals welcome us for lunch. We then descend through fields of sugarcane and yams. Return transfer to your accommodation in Ponta do Sol.

Early morning transfer (15 minutes) to the end of the road to Paul. The Cabo de Ribeira cirque is a highly cultivated area where, depending on the season, coffee, oranges, guavas, vegetables, and tubers of all kinds are harvested, and where rum is distilled. After the hike, transfer along the coastal road towards Porto Novo. Return boat to Mindelo at 5:00 PM.

After breakfast, transfer to Cesária Évora International Airport in Mindelo, according to your return flight schedule.

Assistance with check-in formalities followed by boarding for your international flight. End of your stay in Cape Verde and return home with wonderful memories of your trip between São Vicente and Santo Antão.