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Santiago Island: Banana Plantation, Natural Park & Workshop with a local family
5.0
(12 reviews)
4 hours
Free cancellation
out of 5
12 reviews
About this activity
Venture into the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country. Learn how to cook Cuskus and Fidjós with a local family and be surprised by the island's most beautiful landscapes.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 8 people
- People per booking
- 1–10
- Guide
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- Bu Country Tours
Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Liability insurance
- Included: Tour Guide
- Included: Transportation
- Included: Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
- Included: Pick up and drop- off at your accommodation in Praia
Itinerary
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Praia
30 min
Start with pickup at your hotel in Praia and drive inland to Santa Cruz.
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Pedra Badejo
one hour
Arrive at the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country and take a walk inside the agricultural fields while the local tour guide explains the varieties of fruits and plants that exist along the route. If available, at your own expenses, refresh yourself with a fresh coconut water
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Stop 3
2 hours
Move on to the nearby city of Orgãos, and learn the local cuisine with a local family. Cook Cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and Fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat).
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Praia
30 min
Move on between rocks and valleys on your way back to Praia. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Dex Boutique Hotel
- Praiaconfort
- Residencial Nazare
- Deluxe Aparthotel
- Plateau Bedroom & Chambre - Praia Center
- Hotel Perola
- Benfica Pensao
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Hotel VIP Praia
- Hotel Cesaria
- Pensao VIP
- Pestana Tropico
and 5 more pickup points
If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address.
If your accommodation is not in Praia an extra fee will be required for pick-up.
Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat, water and sunscreen
Options
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Shared Group Tour
Pickup included
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Private Tour
Private
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Traveller ratings
5.0
out of 5 · 12 reviews
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