Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach

4.9 (14 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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4.9

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About this activity

Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the interior and coast of Santiago Island, the best way to discover Cape Verde’s culture, history, and landscapes. After morning pickup, travel to São Domingos, Órgãos, and Picos to admire impressive mountains. Continue to Assomada City to visit the local market and experience daily island life. Stop at Good Entry to see the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde, the 700 - year-old Kapok tree. Visit Serra Malagueta Natural Park for breathtaking views from 1,000 meters above sea level. Head to Tarrafal City to explore the historic concentration camp, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy time for swimming and lunch. In the afternoon, drive along the east coast to the Rabelados village, then continue through Calheta to Pedra Badejo to see the country’s largest banana plantation. This tour combines nature, culture, history, and beach time for an authentic Santiago Island experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: RURAL TOURS

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Eco Center
Assomada Market

20 min

Assomada Market
Serra de Malagueta

20 min

Serra da Malagueta Natural Park
Stop 4

20 min Admission included

Resistance Museum
Tarrafal Beach

one hour

Tarrafal Beach
Stop 6

30 min

Rabelado Community
Calheta de Sao Miguel

20 min

St. Michael's Calheta
Pedra Badejo

20 min

Whiting Stone
Assomada Market

20 min

Market day Wednesday and Saturday

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Rotterdam
Hotel Prestige
Pensao City of Joy
Hotel Felicidade
Kelly Guest House
Hotel Sao Jorge Village
Chambres D'Hotes
Barcelo Praia Cape Verde
LT Apart Hotel
Casa de Hospede Esmael
Sao Jorge Village Turismo
Praia Capital Residence

and 51 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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.