Cape Verde · FULL-DAY
The 15 best full-day tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Sal’s full-day tour with Pedra de Lume, Buracona, lemon sharks, local lunch, transfers, and practical tips.
“really enjoyed the whole day. met mother and daughter Susannah and Carlina. Great drving through off road. Guide Alarin was excellent.”
See Sal Island’s beaches, salt pans, Blue Eye, villages, and mirage on a guided full-day tour with transport, lunch, and fees.
“The lemon sharks swimming round our legs. The salines, and we actually saw 3 turtles. The guide Hams ( Hamilton) was brilliant. He ready made our day. His personality and knowledge made it most memorable.”
Review of Sal’s full-day island tour, including the Blue Eye, Pedra de Lume, lemon sharks, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Deze tour zou ik echt iedereen willen aanraden die naar Sal gaat. Je kijkt je ogen uit, vanaf het moment dat je opgehaald wordt totdat je weer terug bij je ophaalpunt bent. Complimenten aan onze tour guide Antonio D. want hij wist op alle vragen antwoord te geven en maakte zelfs grapjes als: kom we gaan nú zwemmen (bij Miragem/Fata Morgana). En dat in 4 verschillende talen! 👌🏼”
Review of São Vicente’s 6-hour island tour from Mindelo, with Monte Verde views, fishing villages, Baía das Gatas, markets, and local lunch.
“I really enjoyed the trip, the guide Sonia was really knowledgeable and engaged. I loved the sights and the lunch was incredibly delicious 😍”
See Mindelo, Calhau Valley, Baía das Gatas, sand dunes, and Monte Verde on a flexible six-hour São Vicente island tour.
“We hebben enorm genoten van onze eiland tour. Onze gids Fredy bracht ons met veel enthousiasme naar allerlei plekken en vertelde hier van alles en nog wat over. Wij hebben een leuke trip gehad en zeker een aanrader!”
Explore Boa Vista in one day, from Santa Monica Beach and Viana Desert to local villages, pottery, caves, turtles, and a shipwreck.
“Très bonne journée en compagnie de notre guide qui parlait français. Les paysages sont à couper le souffle. Nous visitons beaucoup de lieux d'intérêt du sud de l'île. Ce serait super de pouvoir profiter un peu plus longtemps des plages et du désert. Le repas compris dans le prix de la journée est très bon.”
Explore Mindelo, Monte Verde, Baía das Gatas, and Calhau on a small-group São Vicente tour with local guides, views, markets, and a swim.
“This is one of those few times where the experience exceeded by far the expectations. Carlos is a native from Sao Vicente who wants his island to be more visible to tourists after working 6 years as a guide in Sal. Hernany is a lovely guy who loves to tell jokes and show you around. I was told about the history of the country and the island. I tasted several types of grogue, had a bath in crystal water and visited several spots before having a delicious lunch. The tour lasted 1 hour more than expected. They don't rush you. I also had a surprise. It seems that lunch was…”
Sail Sal’s southwest coast in a small group with lunch, drinks, snorkeling, wildlife spotting, and a relaxed six-hour ocean outing.
“Excellente journée en mer. Équipage très gentil et aux petits soins, à proposer constamment des boissons. Très bon repas cuit sur place. Merci Marcio. Petit groupe de 7 personnes.. À mon avis plus agréable que le catamaran à 15 ou 20. ORead more”
Review of Santo Antão’s 7-hour island tour, with Cova de Paúl, Fontainhas, local lunch, Vale de Paúl, and grogue tasting.
“Really great day with Itza and Ivan. Though it’s a lot of in and out of the van, the stops were perfect for trying local snacks and drinks and for taking pictures that really capture the essence of the island.”
Explore Sal Island from Santa Maria, with fishing piers, the Blue Eye, salt mines, shark bay, lunch, and private transport for $46.53.
“Eddie was an amazing tour guide from start to finish this tour is worth every single penny. You can see the entire island in half a day with Eddie, he even took us to a great spot to see the Salt plains. Communication was 10/10 and I knew exactly Read more”
Review of Sal Island’s $31 full-day tour from Santa Maria, including Palmeira, Espargos, Pedra Lume, Blue Eye Cave, and hotel pickup.
“Great tour, but could have done without the coffee break and lunch at a restaurant hidden away in an Espargos industrial area.”
Explore São Vicente from Mindelo with Monte Verde views, fishing villages, Baia das Gatas, local lunch, and hotel transfers.
“We enjoyed the 6 hour tour very much. Our guide was knowledgeable and spoke English clearly. We stopped at the fish market, vegetable market, fishing towns and many other interesting locations often with fabulous views. The driver handlRead more”
Review of Boa Vista’s full-day island tour, with beaches, dunes, Sal Rei, shipwrecks, local culture, lunch, value, and practical tips.
“Adorei todos os locais que visitamos, deu para ter uma percepção da ilha, dos locais mais emblemáticos. o nosso guia foi muito acolhedor e partilhou connosco muito do que é a Boa Vista e a sua história. Gostaria apenas de termos tido oportunidade de visitar Sal Rei, apenas almoçamos por lá, um almoço muito delicioso, um espaço muito familiar. Teria gostado muito também de conhecer o bairro de Boa Esperança, conhecer uma outra realidade. No entanto dentro do que pudemos aproveitar foi tudo 5 estrelas. Grata 🙏”
Explore Sal from Santa Maria with a private guide, Blue Eye swimming, salt flats, lemon sharks, villages, and local lunch time.
“The experience of the trip itself wasn't bad, the vehicles aren't air conditioned and if there's more than 3 people you need to sit in the back of a pick up truck which isn't great. However the main reason for the 1 star review is the photographer, wRead more”
Review of Sal Island’s six-hour tour to Pedra Lume, Buracona, Shark Bay, Terra Boa, Palmeira, and Kite Beach.
“The blue eye, the salt flats have a steep walk down and back which is no good if you are older or have breathing issues. Going to palmeria was a disappointment o ky went to the fishing market which had practically finished. The mirage was gRead more”
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