Essential Fogo Island — São Filipe, Chã das Caldeiras and Vineyards
Fogo Island · €195 per_person · 2 days / 1 night · Rating 4.9/5 · Confirmed on request
Two days on the volcanic island: the colonial 'sobrado' houses of São Filipe, the Chã das Caldeiras caldera, wine tasting and goat cheese with local producers.
Fogo Island is the most dramatic in Cape Verde: a 2,829m volcano that dominates the horizon and a community that insists on living inside its caldera.
The first day is dedicated to São Filipe — the colonial 'sobrado' houses, the market, and the black sand beach — before the ascent to Chã das Caldeiras in the late afternoon.
On the second day, we walk among the vineyards planted in the lava, taste Fogo wine, goat cheese, and coffee from the slopes, with time to learn about the village's community projects.
Experience highlights
Accommodation
- Included in the price: One night in Chã das Caldeiras with breakfast included.
Guide and group
- Maximum 8 people, with a local community guide.
Activities
- Included in the price: Guided tour with Elton: Pico do Fogo climb or, as an alternative, Pico Pequeno or a lava tube (if you arrive late).
- Included in the price: Visit to São Filipe and the lava vineyards.
Transport
- Included in the price: Private 4x4 transfer airport/São Filipe ⇄ Chã das Caldeiras ⇄ airport included.
- Not included · optional extras: Flight or ferry to Fogo not included.
Meals
- Included in the price: Breakfast included.
- Included in the price: Dinner and wine tasting paid separately.
Community impact: Supports the families of Chã das Caldeiras, the wine cooperative, and the community guides who rebuilt the village after the 2014 eruption.
Your local host: Elton Junior
Elton Junior is a guide in Chã das Caldeiras, on Fogo Island. With many years of guiding experience, he accompanies visitors exploring Chã das Caldeiras and speaks English, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole and French.
English · Portuguese · Cape Verdean Creole · French
FAQ
- Do I have to climb Pico do Fogo?
- The guided tour is included: Pico do Fogo, or Pico Pequeno or a lava tube instead. If you arrive late, we do a shorter option first and the volcano the next day.
- How does the 'on request' booking work?
- We confirm within 48 hours after booking the guide and lodging. November to April is high season — book early to secure your date.