The Best Tours on Fogo Island

1.Fogo Island: Pico do Fogo Volcano Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $51Our pick

Climb Cape Verde’s highest peak on a guided Pico do Fogo hike, enjoy island views, and race down volcanic ash toward Chã das Caldeiras.

“This was an amazing adventure. My driver was wonderful, providing seamless hotel transfers. Throughout the journey, he shared fascinating history about Chã das Caldeiras and local wine, making the travel time highly informative. Our guide was absolutely amazing and very experienced. We were a small group (English and French speakers), and the guide expertly delivered all information in both languages, ensuring everyone was included. He shared a wealth of knowledge about the volcano, lava paths, and local life. Since we were a fit group, we chose the extra route for a supplement (with steel cables) to get better views. The best part was the final descent, where we ran down…”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Island tour with offroad touch and creative pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $100Top rated

Review of Sal’s 8-hour private pink-car tour, with offroad stops, creative photography, local culture, and practical booking advice.

“we asked our guide to take us to places tourists don't normally see & that is exactly what he did. It was off road & good to see the Sal we wouldn't have normally. if we come to Sal again we would definitely book this tour again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.1. A day on FOGO Island to discover VOLCAN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $78

Explore Fogo Island’s Pico do Fogo, taste Manecom wine, goat cheese, coffee, and enjoy lunch in Chã das Caldeiras.

“IT was a very Nice trip, with a very good guide. There is a lot to see and hear. The vulcano were really beautifull”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Fogo Volcano with Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Explore Fogo Volcano from São Filipe with village visits, lava fields, local wine, goat cheese, and a guide-led walk through Chã das Caldeiras.

“No duró 7 horas como pone en la descripción de la actividad sino 3. Me parece una auténtica estafa. Sólo te llevan a Chã das Caldeiras y te dejan pasear por allí media hora.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.7. Ascension of VOLCAN Grand Pico to FOGO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $51

Climb Cape Verde’s 2,829-meter Pico do Fogo with a local guide, tough ascent, crater views, volcanic-sand descent, and free cancellation.

“Le lieu est en lui-même assez extraordinaire, un volcan dans un cratère! Cela nous voir la force et les tensions géologiques. C'est un beau défi personnel de faire l'ascension et la vue extraordinaire de l'intérieur du cratère de ce volcan et la vue des autres cheminées dans le cratère. Un randonnée a faire!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Fogo Island: Spectacular Vulcano HIking Experience(2829 m)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $51

Hike Cape Verde’s 2,829-meter Pico do Fogo with a guide, transport, crater views, and a small group for $51.31.

“L'arrivée au pied du volcan dans la nuit pour découvrir le levé du soleil dans le cratère est une des choses à voir dans sa vie, tellement l'impression est extraordinaire.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Coffee Plantation and Natural Pools Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Explore Fogo from São Filipe with coffee, lava fields, Cova Figueira views, and a swim in Salinas’ natural pools.

“The guide and driver were really nice and gave us a lot of interesting information about Fogo, Plants, agriculture, coffee, customs, social aspects and animals. We also tried cashew fruit which was very interesting. The swim in the saline was also fun. The water has a high visibility so I recommend a scuba mask if you wanna explore underwater. Definitely recommend this.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.2. Nature, History of FOGO and relaxation at the natural pool of Salinas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $55

Explore São Filipe’s colonial sobrados, Fogo’s lava coast, Salinas natural pool, and baobab punch on this four-hour tour.

“The trip showed a section of Fogo. Communication was difficult at times because our tour guide didn't speak English very well. The Salinas were impressive because the sea was very rough. Swimming would have been life-threatening.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Full-Day Guided Fogo Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $147

Review of Praia’s full-day Fogo tour, with volcano views, São Filipe, coffee, Monte Velha Forest, costs, logistics, and booking advice.

“Ottimo la visita alla caldera di vulcano, inutile la visita a Sao Felipe era meglio poter vedere la piantagione di caffè”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Cape Verde – Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,719

Explore four Cape Verde islands in 11 days with guided hikes, volcano views, UNESCO sites, local food, flights, ferries, and hotels.

“It’s very rare that my expectations are exceeded, but in this case it’s no exaggeration to say that the BU Country team in Cabo Verde have way exceeded my expectations. My first experience with them was in April 2022 for my first trip to CabRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.From São Filipe, Fogo to Chã Das Caldeiras Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $93

Review the Chã das Caldeiras tour from São Filipe, with volcano views, local food, wine tasting, transport, and key booking cautions.

“The guide do not show up on time, we had called them twice, so 1 hour later finally came guy who did not speak English, excursion was booked in English. So came another “guide” who offer for extra fee go with us. In the price was included whine and cheese tasting in local winery, but they sold us that it is closed, only after requirement to fool fill this option they agree some wine testing in the caffe we had lunch. If we wouldn’t take extra guide for climbing to small pico all the excision would took 3 hours. On the way back the “guides” stole the grapes from plantations.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Crater, Tastings & Historic Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $104

Explore Fogo’s volcano, 1995 crater, coffee country, coastal villages, quijo cheese, a natural pool, and a 600-year-old baobab.

“A lot of time spent in the car, it's a shame that the coffee plantation was closed when we visited. Swimming in a fantastic natural pool.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Fogo Island: Hiking Portela – 1995 Peak – 2014 Crater – Portela

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $51

Hike Fogo’s 1995 peak and 2014 crater from Portela, with a guide, pickup, volcanic trails, and striking views over Cha das Caldeiras.

“It was a good way to visit the volcano in Fogo. When I visit there, there are almost no other travelers. In order not to get lost, you need a guided tour. The view from the mountain was great. The guide was very helpful to support my hiking. This tour is from Cha das Caldeiras. Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review