Authentic Adventure + Rest — 5-day itineraries

Authentic Adventure + Rest — São Vicente & Santo Antão

For lovers of green-valley trails, music and good food.

1. Day 1 — Arrival in São Vicente Arrival and free time in Mindelo: market, historic centre and live music in the evening.
2. Day 2 — Santo Antão: Cova & Paúl Valley Ferry to Porto Novo. Guided Cova crater to Paúl Valley trail, grogue distillery visit and family-restaurant lunch.
3. Day 3 — Santo Antão: Ponta do Sol Walk on the north coast adapted to the group, and time with the local community.
4. Day 4 — Return and beach Ferry back to São Vicente and rest at Laginha beach; sunset at Monte Verde.
5. Day 5 — Free time and departure Free morning in Mindelo and departure according to available transport.

• Exploring São Vicente — Mindelo, Praias e Monte Verde
• Santo Antão Essencial — Cova, Paúl e Ponta do Sol

Authentic Adventure + Rest — São Nicolau & São Vicente

For travellers avoiding mass tourism and seeking real human contact.

1. Day 1 — Arrival in São Nicolau Welcome by guide Arnaldo Felisberto and check-in in Tarrafal de São Nicolau.
2. Day 2 — Monte Gordo & Ribeira Brava Hike in Monte Gordo Natural Park and visit to Ribeira Brava.
3. Day 3 — Carberinho & Juncalinho Carberinho rock formations and Juncalinho natural pools.
4. Day 4 — São Vicente and beach Connection to São Vicente and rest at Laginha beach.
5. Day 5 — Mindelo and departure Free time in Mindelo and departure according to available transport.

• São Nicolau Essencial — Monte Gordo, Carberinho e Juncalinho
• Exploring São Vicente — Mindelo, Praias e Monte Verde

Authentic Adventure + Rest — Fogo & Santiago

For travellers wanting a volcano, vineyards, UNESCO heritage and beach.

1. Day 1 — Arrival on Fogo Arrival in São Filipe and transfer up to Chã das Caldeiras with guide Elton Junior.
2. Day 2 — Chã das Caldeiras & vineyards Walk in the caldera adapted to the group and meeting local producers.
3. Day 3 — Santiago: Cidade Velha Connection to Santiago. Cidade Velha (UNESCO), Assomada market, family lunch and live Batuke.
4. Day 4 — Rest in Tarrafal Beach day in Tarrafal, Santiago.
5. Day 5 — Praia and departure Free time in Praia and departure according to available transport.

• Ilha do Fogo Essencial — São Filipe, Chã das Caldeiras e Vinhas
• Rota Cultural de Santiago

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• Inter-island ferries and flights are not guaranteed: we recommend 1–2 days of margin before your international flight.
• 85% of every booking stays with local hosts and communities.
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