Santo Antão Day Trip by Car – Explore Island Highlights
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Santo Antão boasts of green valleys, mountains, vegetation traditional farming lifestyle, hardworking people and rich culture, which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter. Get picked up from the Port and begin your day of discovery.
Begin with an early morning pick up Porto Novo, Santo Antão, as you exit the Gare Maritima terminal you will be met by your local guide who will have a sign with your name on it and will take you on a journey through the mountains to all the Island Highlights in one day by car! Begin driving along the old road to Ribeira Grande, you will pass by small communities each with their own identities, houses set along the mountainsides – each of these valleys give life and sustain families for generations. This excursion is a must for those who want to witness some of the most stunning landscapes and experience the culture and lifestyle of Cape Verdeans. After a fantastic day of exploring, we will return to Porto Novo.
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What’s included
- Pick up and drop off at Porto Novo, Santo Antão
- Private transportation
- Professional Local guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
- Entrance into Grogue distillery
- Liability insurance
Not included
- Lunch
- Ferry tickets
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Pick up at Porto Novo
Begin with an early morning pick up Porto Novo, Santo Antão, as you exit the Gare Maritima terminal you will be met by your local guide (we have have our Green Line Tours signs) who will take you on a journey through the mountains to all the Island Highlights in one day by car!
- 2
Old Road
Begin driving along the old road to Ribeira Grande, you will pass by small communities each with their own identities, houses set along the mountainsides
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Volcano Crater of Cova de Paúl
A must see! Atop of Cova crater you will have breathtaking views of the immense lush green valley below.
- 4
Delgadin
A sought after view point on top of the mountain ridge you will have immense views into the two valleys below; Ribeira Grande and Ribeira da Torre
- 5
Povacao
One of the main cities in Santo Antão where you will see the hustle and bustle of the Island city, Ribeira Grande
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Ribeira de Torre
The greenest and most beautiful valley where there is lots of natural springs with water. Home to the valley producing the most bananas on Cabo Verde along with other fruits and vegetables.
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Ponta d Sol
Arrive to the charming sea side town, where you will witness the village in action. Fishermen departing and returning to and from the sea.
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Sinagoga
A site where you will find links to Cape Verdean Jewish history
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Paúl
Picturesque village of Paúl with its thatched roof houses and beautiful vegetation.
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Villa das Pombas
Traveling back to Porto Novo we will pass the ocean side town of Villa das Pombas
- 11
Janela
Travel back to Porto Novo on the stunning coastal Road, passing through mountain tunnels, and colorful villages arriving to the harbor
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Porto Novo
After a fantastic day of exploring one of the most beautiful Islands on Cabo Verde, you will return to Porto Novo.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Please wear comfortable clothing, shoes, hat, sunglasses (sun protection), bring a sweater for the cool ocean and mountain air on our travel (it is cooler during the months of November through March), bring bottle of water.
- Please be advised will travel through roads with high altitude. If there are any dietary restrictions or food allergies we should be aware of, please inform. The restaurant accepts euros, and escudos, no cards, the cost of lunch is typically 10-20 euros.
- Hat, sunglasses, sun protection, bottle of water, cash for personal expenses and lunch
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Porto Novo Ferry Terminal
- Address
- Porto Novo, Santo Antão, 1310, CV
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 16.94755, -25.03934
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 7 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Porto Novo Ferry Terminal, Porto Novo, Santo Antão, 1310, CV.
From AED 268 per person (11+ travelers)
