Overview

Get a comprehensive overview of Cape Verde’s Santiago Island on this full-day excursion that begins in Praia. Join a small group and discover the highlights of the island including the Assomada Market, Serra de Malagueta National Park, and Tarrafal Beach. Your tour also includes a visit to a local home where you learn to cook a traditional Cape Verdean breakfast.

Sample Menu

Starter

Local Cuscuz

Savor cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families.

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Transportation Tour Guide Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights) Liability insurance Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Praia, Cabo Verde

We do pick up in Every location in Praia City

Operating hours.

9:00 am

Itinerary

1 Praia Get picked up at your accommodation, then depart toward the interior of the island. 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2 São Lourenço dos Órgãos Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisa's house. There, learn to cook and savor cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3 Assomada Market After the workshop, head to the city of Assomada and visit its famous market (Wednesdays and Saturdays only), meet locals and admire the vibrant colors of the local fruits and vegetables. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

4 Serra de Malagueta Move on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5 Tarrafal Beach Next, swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal, surrounded by white sand, hills and palm trees. Next, take a break for a delicious lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant and enjoy the local cuisine. 2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

6 Calheta de Sao Miguel After lunch, drive back along the beautiful east coast, take in breathtaking photo stops at the awe-inspiring volcanic landscapes of Calheta.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7 Pedra Badejo Drive between the country's verdant agricultural fields before heading to Praia. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8 Praia The tour concludes with a drive back to Praia, the capital of the country.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santiago (Pass By)

After discovering Santiago's highlights on this full-day tour, be dropped off at the inicial pickup point.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking Not wheelchair accessible Infant seats available Most travelers can participate Please note that the fair in Assomada Market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers Operated by Bu Country Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.