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Sal Island: Full Day Tour with Local Guide & Culture
Sal Island: Full Day Tour with Local Guide & Culture★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (63)4h–5hYou’ll meet fishermen at Santa Maria pier, watch sunlight flicker through the Blue Eye cave, share a simple lunch in Espargos, and feel salt on your skin at Salinas lake—all with a local guide who brings Sal Island’s stories to life.Free cancellationBest valueKids −19%fromUS$ 31View ›
Santa Maria & Ponta Preta: Segway tour with guide
Santa Maria & Ponta Preta: Segway tour with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (52)45mRoll through Santa Maria village and along Ponta Preta beach on a guided Segway tour. You’ll feel the ocean breeze, see volcanic sands change color, and meet locals along the way. Includes hotel pickup and all gear — just show up ready to ride and discover a side of Sal Island you might not expect.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Boa Vista: 4x4 Desert, Rabil Village & Shipwreck Tour Pickup
Boa Vista: 4x4 Desert, Rabil Village & Shipwreck Tour Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (39)3h–4hYou’ll ride out across Boa Vista by 4x4 with a local guide, meeting artisans in Rabil village before crossing the Viana Desert’s shifting sands barefoot if you want. Stand beside the haunting Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck and pause at Fatima Chapel for sweeping coastal views — all with hotel pickup included so you can just focus on what you’re feeling right then.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 53View ›
Mindelo: Snorkel with Sea Turtles & Boat Ride
Mindelo: Snorkel with Sea Turtles & Boat Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.21 (39)1hYou get picked up from your hotel, taken by boat to the snorkeling site off São Pedro, and spend about an hour in the water with sea turtles and a guide. Equipment, life jackets, and insurance are included. The boat returns you to Mindelo by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel with sea turtles without arranging your own boat, gear, or guide — the pickup from your hotel and fixed timing mean you just show up and get in the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 70View ›
Climb Pico do Fogo Volcano: Guided Hike from São Filipe
Climb Pico do Fogo Volcano: Guided Hike from São Filipe★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (12)4h–7hIf you want to stand on Cape Verde’s highest point and feel that wild sense of achievement (plus some volcanic ash in your socks), this guided Pico do Fogo hike is for you. You’ll get local insights, safe guidance, and memories that stick long after your legs recover.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 51View ›
Santo Antão: Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater Trek & Grogue Tasting
Santo Antão: Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater Trek & Grogue Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (10)5hYou're picked up from your accommodation and driven to Cova de Paúl crater at 1,100 meters elevation. After taking in the panoramic views of the extinct volcano and its green interior plain, you descend for 3.5 hours through native vegetation, abandoned plantations, and small farming villages. Between January and May, you visit a local grogue distillery to taste the famous rum. The guide handles navigation and cultural context; transportation and guiding are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Santo Antão's most famous crater and hike through its greenest valley without arranging transport or finding a guide — the pickup and local expertise are what make the 3.5-hour descent safe and worth the effort.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 100View ›
Pico d’Antonia Hike: Santiago Island Summit & Village Lunch
Pico d’Antonia Hike: Santiago Island Summit & Village Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (8)4h 30mYou’ll hike from Rui Vaz village up to Pico d’Antonia—the highest point on Santiago Island—guided by a local who knows every bend in the trail. Expect rocky paths, sweeping island views (sometimes even Fogo or Maio), and a simple lunch that tastes perfect after the climb. It’s challenging at times but worth it for those quiet summit moments.Free cancellationfromUS$ 117View ›
Tarrafal Beach Day Trip from Praia: Boat, Snorkel & Barbecue
Tarrafal Beach Day Trip from Praia: Boat, Snorkel & Barbecue★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)8hIf you want a laid-back day with real Cape Verde flavor—boat rides, snorkeling, fresh-caught barbecue on Tarrafal Beach—this trip nails it. You’ll get local stories and plenty of time to just relax by the sea.Free cancellationKids −26%fromUS$ 129View ›
Snorkel with Sea Turtles in Mindelo: Private Boat Experience
Snorkel with Sea Turtles in Mindelo: Private Boat Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)1hA private snorkeling activity in Mindelo where you're picked up from your hotel, taken by boat to a sea turtle habitat, and spend around an hour in the water with the turtles before returning to your accommodation. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and all snorkeling gear, life jackets and liability insurance are included. Children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide and boat rather than joining a group — the pace stays yours, and the guide adjusts to what your group needs in the water. The morning departure suits anyone who wants calm conditions; the afternoon works if you're settling into Mindelo later in the day.Free cancellationKids −44%fromUS$ 117View ›
Boa Vista: Turtle Nesting Night Tour & Private Pickup
Boa Vista: Turtle Nesting Night Tour & Private Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)3hYou’ll join a small group led by a local guide for a late-night walk on Boa Vista’s beaches, watching as sea turtles nest under starlight. Feel the sand beneath your feet and listen for flipper sounds in the dark. Includes private pickup from your hotel and return after witnessing this rare natural ritual.Free cancellationfromUS$ 90View ›
Praia Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Luggage Assistance
Praia Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Luggage Assistance★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)15mYou're picked up at Praia airport arrivals by a named driver, your luggage is handled, and you're delivered to your hotel or Airbnb in 15 minutes. The service includes a brief orientation about currency exchange and local logistics, 24/7 support if plans change, and insurance coverage. No negotiating with taxis, no confusion about the route or the price.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Praia for the first time and want to skip the taxi negotiation and luggage stress — the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what to expect before you land.Free cancellationfromUS$ 11.71View ›
Santiago Airport Transfer: Private Car to Praia Hotels
Santiago Airport Transfer: Private Car to Praia Hotels15m–20mYou're met at Praia airport with a sign, driven in a private air-conditioned car to your Santiago hotel, and given bottled water for the ride. The price is fixed beforehand, so there's no negotiation at the curb. It's a straightforward handoff: luggage to driver, driver to destination.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Praia airport and want to skip the taxi negotiation—the fixed price and private car mean you move straight from baggage claim to your accommodation without arranging transport on arrival day.Free cancellationfromUS$ 9.37View ›
Praia Airport to Rui Vaz: Private Transfer Santiago
Praia Airport to Rui Vaz: Private Transfer Santiago40m–50mYou get picked up at Praia Airport and driven directly to your accommodation in Rui Vaz without arranging transport or haggling over fares. The driver waits free if your flight is delayed, parking is included, and the vehicle fits your group and luggage. Book the return trip the same way when you leave.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Santiago and want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your accommodation without arranging transport or worrying about delays — the driver waits free, and the price is fixed before you land.Free cancellationKids −44%fromUS$ 35View ›
Maio Island Day Trip from Praia: Ferry, Fortress & Beach
Maio Island Day Trip from Praia: Ferry, Fortress & Beach14hYou're picked up from your Praia hotel an hour before the ferry, cross to Maio in two hours, then visit the Eco-Museum, salt wetlands, colonial villages, a handcraft center, and sand dunes before lunch and a visit to São José Fortress. The day ends with a swim at Bitchirotcha beach and the ferry back to Santiago Island, with drop-off at your accommodation. Ferry tickets must be booked separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a quieter side of Cape Verde without arranging your own ferry, guide, and island transport—the pickup timing and port logistics are handled, which is what makes a full-day island loop possible in one departure.Free cancellationfromUS$ 117View ›
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