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Half day: Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente

4.9 (13 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Half day: Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente

About this activity

Have the opportunity to Marvel at our beautiful contrasting coasts, take time for a swim. Experience life on the lived-in Villages of São Vicente. Visit the highest point on the Island and enjoy the views with a cup of coffee or tea at the Tea House

Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde. Witness our Islands breathtaking arid landscapes, rugged mountains, oasis valleys, tranquil villages and stunning coastal beaches, it is a MUST SEE Island! It will be our pleasure to explore with you!

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 24 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Green Line Tours Cabo Verde

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional local guide
  • Included: Tea and coffee: Depends upon availability
  • Included: Transportation

Not included

  • Not included: Personal expenses
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Monte Verde

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Take a scenic drive to Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, the highest peak in Sao Vicente, here you will observe the greenest and most fertile place on the island, as most of it is claylike, on a clear day you will have the opportunity to take wonderful pictures of the breathtaking panoramic views of the city and beaches that outline the outskirts. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the Tea house

  2. Stop 2

    30 min

    Fishing village of Salamansa is an active village with a different lifestyle than in Mindelo. Here you can also find water sports such as Kite and Wind surfing

  3. Stop 3

    40 min

    Visit one of the most popular beaches, Baia das Gatas Here you may take a swim in the clear blue lagoon, dive into the ocean from the pier.

  4. Stop 4

    30 min

    Drive on the most beautiful coastal road of North Baia,  marvel at the contrasting long beach coastline with it black volcanic mountains, sweeping white sandiness, and crystal blue ocean.

  5. Calhau

    50 min

    Visit Calhau, an oasis! A charming small farming and fishing village also home of Vulcao Viana, one of the of last extinct volcanos on the Island. In the valley of Calhau we will see traditional farming by hand, animals, water wells, and windmills.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet you at the start of our excursion 10:30 in front of the Cultural Center of Mindelo (next to Nautilus Restaurant)

End point

  • We will meet you at the start of our excursion 10:30 in front of the Cultural Center of Mindelo (next to Nautilus Restaurant)

Pickup points

  • Casa Cafe Mindelo
  • Blue Marlin Hotel
  • Mindelo Residencial
  • Kira's Boutique Hotel
  • Casa Colonial
  • Complexo Multiuso Copacabana
  • Solar Windelo
  • Terra Lodge
  • Santa Cruz Boutique Hotel
  • Morabeza Deluxe
  • Casa Bom Dia Mindelo

and 19 more pickup points

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not recommended for travelers afraid of heights

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 13 reviews
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Half day: Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente

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