Essential Fogo Island — São Filipe, Chã das Caldeiras and Vineyards
Fogo Island · €180 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.
Highlights
- accommodation: One night in a community guesthouse in Chã das Caldeiras.
- group: Maximum 8 people, with a local community guide.
- activities: Visit to São Filipe, Pico do Fogo caldera, lava vineyards, wine and cheese tasting, community projects.
- transport: 4x4 transport on the island included. Flight or ferry to Fogo not included.
- meals: One dinner and one breakfast in a family home included.
Community impact: Supports the families of Chã das Caldeiras, the wine cooperative, and the community guides who rebuilt the village after the 2014 eruption.
FAQ
- Is it necessary to climb Pico do Fogo?
- No. The climb to the Peak (6–8 hours) is optional and can be added to the booking with a dedicated guide.
- How does the 'on request' booking work?
- We send confirmation within 48 hours, after validating the community accommodation and the guide for the requested date.