New Year Cape Verde – 2 Islands 08 Days

Arrival at São Vicente at 12:40
Transfer to the hotel.
On your way to a great adventure, we have lunch at a restaurant in Calhau.

Discover the city of Mindelo, with its beautiful colonial houses, a visit to the fish and vegetable market. A must, we visit the Museum of Cesária Évora, the bare feet Diva.

Then we continue towards Monte Verde, up to the highest peak in São Vicente (779m). Discover all the landscapes of São Vicente with its beautiful beaches and dormant volcanoes.

Return to the city of Mindelo.
Dinner free.
Overnight at hotel

The New Year’s Eve party in Mindelo is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the city. Mindelo, located on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, is known for its lively and vibrant celebrations, and the New Year’s Eve party is no exception. As midnight approaches, the streets of Mindelo fill with energy and enthusiasm. People dress in elegant and colourful clothes, and many wear white, which is traditionally considered a lucky colour for the New Year.

Dinner will be at a pre-booked restaurant which included live music.
And the party continues to the streets of Mindelo.

Overnight at hotel.

São Pedro Snorkelling with turtles
Today we will take you to the fishing village of São Pedro, 15 minutes from Mindelo, to visit the colonial Dona Amélia lighthouse and snorkel with the turtles.

Return to the city of Mindelo.

Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

When you visit Mindelo, you’ll immediately be captivated by its colonial architecture, with colourful buildings that evoke a sense of nostalgia. The city is famous for its cobbled streets and charming squares, where you can stroll around and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.
One of the most emblematic places in Mindelo is the Municipal Market, where you can sample the rich flavours and aromas of the local cuisine. Be sure to try the famous cachupa, a traditional dish from Cape Verde. The market is also a great place to buy local handicrafts such as colourful fabrics, jewellery and art objects

Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Early start
Transfer to Mindelo harbour at 06:20 for Santo Antão.

Accompanied by an experienced driver and guide, in this full-day programme we combine the best selection of places of interest that you will enjoy during your stay.
An opportunity to discover Cape Verde’s most beautiful island, full of spectacular and breathtaking views, by visiting the viewpoint of Pico da Cruz, the crater of the Cova volcano, an inactive volcano that is used today for farming. They grow potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, manioc, tomatoes and other fruit and vegetables.
Continuing on to the village of Corda, Delgadinho, Ribeira Grande Ribeira da Torre and Ponta do Sol
Overnight at chez João Delgado – Paúl

Today we’ll visit the green valley in the middle of the yam fields, among potatoes, sweet potatoes, papaya and other vegetables and fruits, as the starting point for the famous 600m walk.
A magnificent walk with many sugar cane terraces and of course the possibility of tasting the local grog and punch.
We share a traditional meal in a typical restaurant.
Overnight at chez João Delgado

4h walk / 9km
Accumulated elevation +500m /-700m
Level 1

Morning departure from the hotel to the south-west of the island, visiting the villages of Lagedos, Ribeira das Patas and Alto Miara. You’ll get a clear sense of the contrast between the villages, on the one hand, and the immense Alto Mira, one of the largest river basins in the country.
Along the walk you can find endemic plants as well as stunning landscapes. The population is dedicated to livestock farming, rainfed agriculture and cheese production.
At the point of arrival, we’ll find a dense settlement of people whose main activity is agriculture.

Then we’ll return to the village of Lagedos where we’ll have lunch on an ecological farm.

Return to São Vicente at 5pm

Transfer at 10.30am from the hotel to the airport

Price per person in double/twin room €1100.00
Group minimum 07