Day Trips in Praia

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Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park - Pico D’Antónia (1394m) - LongueiraFrom USD 100
4.7 6 h

Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park - Pico D’Antónia (1394m) - Longueira

Enjoy a spectacular hike from the Monte Txota Natural Park, to Pico D’Antónia with 1394 meters of altitude. See endemic plants and birds, and enjoy beautiful views from Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Hike through the agricultural fields, local houses and visit a local family.

Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal BeachFrom USD 106
4.9 7 h

Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach

Discover Santiago Island on a hike that covers Serra Malagueta Natural Park and Tarrafal Beach. See and learn about native flora and fauna and swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal, surrounded by hills and palm trees.

Private Guided Santiago Island Tour: Workshop with Locals & Tarrafal BeachFrom USD 141
8 h

Private Guided Santiago Island Tour: Workshop with Locals & Tarrafal Beach

Take a private tour and explore Santiago's highlights with a local tour guide. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.

Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach TourFrom USD 141
4.7 10 h

Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour

Explore the rural areas of Santiago Island on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha, delve into local history and learn to cook local delights with a local family. Cross the Natural Park and swim in Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal.

Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ LunchFrom USD 130
5.0 8 h

Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch

Spend the day relaxing on the most beautiful beach on the island. Take a boat trip to the lighthouse, snorkel and enjoy stunning views of Tarrafal bay. Get to know the local marine life while your staff prepares a delicious barbecue on the beach.

Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal BeachFrom USD 133
4.9 5 h

Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach

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.

Private Tour in Praia, Cape VerdeFrom USD 160
4.7 7 h

Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde

You will have an incredible day where you can refresh yourself while discovering places that will surprise your eyes. In the morning, you will be on a boat to discover one of the 7 wonders of Santiago Island. During the afternoon you can relax in the natural pool and on the long beach of fine black sand at Ribeira das Pratas.

Like Locals: Santiago Island TourFrom USD 88
5.0 8 h

Like Locals: Santiago Island Tour

Get your self-involved with local people in this full day Santiago Island tour. Move around Santiago Island like locals and get to know some highlights of the island, Take traditional breakfast with a local family, experience the daily life of Cape Verdean people, Visit the most famous market of Cape Verde and relax in the most beautiful beach of Santiago Island.

Full day Santiago ExcursionFrom USD 112
5.0 8 h

Full day Santiago Excursion

With this Tour you are able to leave in search of the contrasts provided by the valleys, streams and peaks of the island. You get to see picturesque places such as São Domingos and Assomada. You have the chance to visit the botanical garden at São Jorge. Visit the prison of Tarrafal and discover its history, followed by free time to take a bath in the beautiful Bay of Tarrafal.