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Flight to Cape Verde. You will be picked up on arrival on Santiago Island.
Welcome and transfer to the hotel in Praia.
Meals not included.
Pick up from hotel after breakfast.
Today you leave Santiago to fly to the island of Fogo.
After half an hour of flight, you land in São Filipe, where your driver is waiting for you.
You will be dropped off in the heart of the large crater in the centre of the island, in Cha das Caldeiras.
Indeed, the island of Fogo, “fire” in Portuguese, is aptly named. This round island is marked, in its center, by a huge fertile crater of 8km². In its heart of stands the large Pico de Fogo, whose summit reaches 2800 meters.
Once you arrive in the small crater side village of Cha das Caldeiras, you settle into a warm family pension.
Meals included.
Accommodation: Homestay
Exploration on foot of the crater.
Morning departure for the discovery of the active volcano of Fogo which allows you to have a complete view of Chã das Caldeiras and the successive eruptions of the volcano from the highest point of the archipelago of Cape Verde (2829m).
6h30 walk up and down, Difference in altitude +: 1100m; Difference in altitude -: 1100 m.
Picnic and dinner included.
Accommodation: Homestay
After breakfast continue by car to São Filipe, where you will visit the Municipal Museum and the atypical parish church of Conceição: a beautiful church with a blue façade.
In the afternoon, flight return to Praia.
Meals included. Dinner at the restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel
During the morning, you will discover the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia: the historic streets, Albuquerque Square, the Catholic Church and the colourful municipal market.
You will then descend from the Plateau to reach Sucupira, a labyrinth-shaped market, the largest in Cape Verde. At the end of the morning, head to Cidade Velha, former capital of the island, and a former colonial trading post, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, for a lunch by the sea.
After the meal, visit the fort of São Filipe which protected the city, the Pillory where the slaves were chained, passage in front of the old cathedral, the church, the convent, the historic Rua Banana before returning to Praia.
Meals included.
Accommodation: Hotel
Following breakfast, you will take the mountain road to the north of the island, in Tarrafal, and return by the coastal road, in order to have a global overview of the island during the day.
Stop at São Jorge dos Órgãos where you will visit the Botanical Garden. Continue to Assomada and cross the Serra Malagueta, a national park with impressive relief.
Arrival in Tarrafal at the end of the morning, visit of the former political prison camp, the centre of the village and the beach.
Lunch. Return to Praia by the coastal road stopping at Calheta São Miguel and Pedra Badejo: fishing and farming villages where large cane and banana plantations end close to the sea.
Meals included.
Accommodation: Hotel
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the airport and flight to São Vicente.
Arrival at São Vicente airport. Welcome and transfer to Mindelo. Installation one night in a charming hotel in the city centre.
Depending on the arrival time, you can enjoy the visit of the city, its markets, museum, many bars and restaurants, the beach of Laginha make it a very lively city (except on Sundays when everything is closed – the animation is concentrated at the beach).
Meals included. Dinner included in a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel
Morning visit to Mindelo. Located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the city of Cesaria Evora evokes a certain bohemian art of living. The tranquillity of the central market contrasts with the more African atmosphere of the open-air bazaar of Estrela Square.
After a lunch by the sea, and a possible swim, the afternoon is devoted to the discovery of a part of the island by vehicle by the Central Oasis: walk from the beach of Praia Grande to the village of Calhau, between Ocean and petrified lava.
Return to Mindelo at the end of the day and traditional dinner with music.
Meals included. Dinner included in a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel
After breakfast, you take the boat for a one-hour crossing to reach Santo Antão, characterized by imposing mountains, green valleys that draw the very steep and fascinating relief of this island.
From Porto Novo you take the spectacular Rope Route, climbing the southern foothills of the island to reach the wooded ridges. In the middle of the ridges is Cova, a large volcanic crater whose bottom is cultivated and the perimeter wooded. You make a pleasant hike around the crater.
You join Coculi at the end of the day, before settling for two nights in a charming rural cottage, nestled in the mountains.
Meals included
Accommodation: Hotel
Departing from your accommodation, you set off on foot to explore the pretty colourful village of Fontainhas, overlooking the ocean and starting point of a famous coastal path.
Continuation aboard your vehicle: pass through the Col de Garça, to go down to the small flowery village of Cha d’Igreja. Continue to Cruzinha, a small fishing village, then to the sandy beach of Zaranhas.
Return to the cottage for dinner and overnight.
Meals included.
Accommodation: Hotel
From your accommodation, you will discover Ribeira Grande, the main valley of the island, from which several cultivated valleys are born and dotted with small hamlets.
You take a walk in these valleys, between sugar cane and banana trees.
Transfer along the coast in the afternoon to Vila das Pombas and installation for 2 nights, in Paul, facing the sea in comfortable residence.
Meals included
Accommodation: Hotel
Short morning transfer to go up the lush Paul Valley to the end of the road.
The landscapes are breath-taking, the villages perched on promontories, the vegetation is abundant and the welcome in each village is very warm.
From hamlet to hamlet, you hike in this lush valley reputed to be the most beautiful in the archipelago, discovering rural life.
Your walk ends on the seafront where you will find your hotel.
Meals included.
Accommodation: Hotel
You leave for Porto Novo by the coastal road and continue to the west of the island to explore the semi-desert side of the island. Discovery of Ribeira das Patas, between oases of crops, basalt blades and farming villages. During the day, you visit the village women’s handicraft association. Overnight at the hotel in the village of Ribeira das Patas
Meals included.
Accommodation: Hotel
In the morning your driver picks you up to drop you off in Porto Novo. Boat to Mindelo at 10am. On your return, to Mindelo short transfer to the airport for the flight to Praia.
Arrival on Santiago Island. Welcome and transfer to the hotel in Praia
Free meals.
Accommodation: Hotel
Transfer to the airport and flight to your return home.
Breakfast included
Adeus Cabo Verde!
Group minimum 05
Rates:
EUR2250 per person based on 2 people sharing in Double room
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A pleasantly tropical destination, the Cape Verde islands benefit from average annual temperatures of between 24°C and 30°C. Holidays to Cape Verde offer long, uninterrupted sunshine hours and low humidity, meaning many people return time and time again. And, with higher winds between November and March, larger waves can be found on some of the islands, which proves particularly popular with water sport enthusiasts.
Cape Verde has a subtropical and dry climate. On average Cape Verde has year-round beautiful weather and the trade wind cools the islands making lying in the sun on one of the beaches more tolerable. With a fairly constant temperature between the islands and averages between 25 and 30 degrees, it makes the overall climate of the Cape Verde islands very pleasant. The geographical location of the islands has also a positive effect on the sea temperature. Perfect for water sports! On average the seawater temperature is at 25 degrees.
During the summer (July – September) it is normally the hottest time with the most rain days of the year in Cape Verde. In the summer the temperature is high and there is little wind. In the period between October and June it is dry season, with more wind and more pleasant temperatures (cooler evenings).
The currency in the Cape Verde islands is the escudo. The currency is abbreviated with the $ sign after the number (e.g., $ 1,000$) or by the letters CVE.
The Cape Verde Escudo is linked to the euro and is worth 110,265. Round off 1 euro is 110 CVE. An easy rate if you want to convert money.
In short, if you want an indication of how much something costs in euros you divide the amount in escudos by 100 and you will subtract another 10% of that amount.
Or a simpler explanation: get two zeros off the amount (1,000 CVE then 10 euros) and get another 10% off (10 euros minus 10% = 9 euros).
Exchange offices / hotels may differ slightly from the rate.
Paper money is available in: 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 escudos. The 2,000-escudo banknote depicts the world-renowned music icon Cesaria Evora. The coin money has the value of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 escudos
Credit cards are accepted by a large number of hotels, restaurants and shops. However, there is a difference between the region and the different islands. So it is wiser not to reckon on it. That way you will never be in trouble. Credit cards can also be used at a cash machine. Bank cards with a Visa, Maestro, Cirrus or Mastercard logo are can be used at ATM’s. With each withdrawal of money, transaction costs are automatically deducted. It is a maximum of a few euros at a time. The ATM’s can be found at the major banks of the country (BCA and BCN).
The Cape Verde islands are free from most of the tropical diseases; however, vaccination is an important element of protecting yourself from infection disease. Here is information about which medical vaccinations are probably desirable or helpful for travel to Cape Verde. To inform you we also give you some precautionary measures that could take. Please note you always visit your doctor or travel health clinic a couple of weeks before departure to receive to latest information and advice.
Recommended vaccinations Cape Verde
No vaccinations are required for entry to Cape Verde, only yellow fever if you are travelling from a yellow fever country. The following precautions are recommendations for a good solid base for safe travels without illness in every country.
Hepatitis A: this vaccine should be taken and is advised to travellers.
Hepatitis B: recommended for visitors who may work in a medical environment, children or have intimate contact with locals.
Typhoid: this fever is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water and it is caused by the bacterium. This vaccination is recommended.
Tetanus / Diphtheria: these vaccinations is recommended to take every 10 years. Tetanus is a serious disease caused by bacteria.
Polio: be sure you are fully immunized against polio. This vaccination is recommended.
Rabies: recommended for anyone working with animals in Cape Verde and may not have access to medical care
Yellow fever: Compulsory if you are travelling from a yellow fever country, then you need to provide an immunization certificate.
Malaria
Malaria is only troubling Santiago Island between the months September and December around the capital Praia. Limited cases occur and malaria medications are not recommended. Insect protection measures are important in this part of Santiago. Malaria mosquitoes bite especially in the evening and night. The risk of malaria is reduced by wearing clothes that cover your legs and arms. You also can use an insect repellent containing DEET.
As mentioned before, always consult your family doctor or travel health clinic before your trip to Cape Verde starts to get a personal advice based on the latest information
Covid-19
https://travel.gov.cv/
From July 1st 2022, all passengers and crew traveling to Cabo Verde must present a vaccination certificate with the boost dose (for Janssen vaccines, a dose + boost is considered). If not vaccinated, proof negative PCR test up to 72h or antigens up to 48 hours before your trip or valid recovery certificate is required.
You are required to fill out a health monitoring form before your arrival at Cabo Verde
For check-in and boarding – In addition to a valid passport, you must have the following documents with you:
Valid Covid vaccination or the test you took with a negative result for Covid-19
Or recovery certificate and the healthcare form
Reservation or hotel name where you will be hosted during your stay
Trip Highlights:The ascent of Pico
Visit of São Felipe
Santo Antão – Cova Crater
Fontainhas
Garça Valley – Cruzinha
Visit of Praia – Cidade Velha
