Cape Verde · SANTO ANTAO TOURS
No airport, so every trip starts on the ferry from Mindelo. These 14 take in the Cova crater, the Paúl valley and the cliff road to Fontainhas, with total door-to-door times that include the crossing.
Review of Santo Antão’s 7-hour island tour, from Cova de Paúl and Fontainhas to local lunch, grogue tasting, and Sinagoga.
“Super journée avec notre guide. On en a appris beaucoup sur île de Santo Antao et sur le Cap Vert. On nous a vu de magnifiques paysages et manger dans un bon petit restaurant.”
Hike Santo Antão from Cova Crater to Paúl Valley, with mountain views, tropical farms, local stories, and a Grogue tasting.
“Fantastica! Il miglior paesaggio mai visto in vita mia! Edy (la nostra guida) è preparatissimo ed è stato gentilissimo per tutto il viaggio! Stra consigliato”
Review of Santo Antão’s full-day island tour, with Cova Crater, Paul Valley, local lunch, coffee, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Paseo por valle Paul y cerveza en bar local . Guia experto y conocedor de la zona. Recorrido por lo mejor de la isla”
Hike Santo Antão from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, with Fontainhas views, black-sand beaches, village life, and local guides.
“La organización y la atención de la agencia fue estupenda. La ruta es súper bonita y muy recomendable La atención de Américo, nuestro guía, inmejorable. Se portó de 10 y nos hizo la ruta muy amena. Un excelente profesional!”
Trek from Cova de Paúl’s volcanic crater into Santo Antão’s green valley, with mountain views, local guiding, transport, and optional grogue tasting.
“The scenery was amazing! Edson was a great guide: he seemed to sense our pace; he was very informative. We had a wonderful lunch at a cafe he recommended. My legs were sore for days….we did it downhill, but it is frequently steep, with loose gravel over paving stones. Still, very do-able and totally worth it! Highly recommended.”
Review Santo Antão’s full-day tour to Cova de Paúl, Fontainhas, Ponta do Sol, Paul Valley, and a local grogue distillery.
“Excursion très complète pour contempler les points emblématiques de l’île de santo antao . Notre Guide RIVA a été génial, et d’une gentillesse absolue. Natif de l’île, il nous a expliqué toute l’histoire de celle ci et fait découvrir des endroits à couper le souffle . Ses compéRead more”
Review of Santo Antão’s 15 km hike from Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas and Cruzinha, with black-sand beaches, ocean views, and a private guide.
“Hands down one of the most memorable outdoor experiences I've had. From the very start, our guide was welcoming, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, not just the trails, but also the local wildlife, history, and ecology. ThRead more”
Review of Santo Antão’s Paúl Valley hike, with waterfalls, village paths, rum tasting, transport, lunch costs, and practical tips.
“Super randonnée, quelle paysage !!! 3h-3h30 de marche que nous n'avons pas vu passé. Merci Sue, notre guide pour sa bonne humeur !”
Hike Santo Antão’s Ribeira de Torre valley, swim beneath a waterfall, visit villages and learn about local grogue for $100.
“João was an excellent guide, the chat with local people, the scenary”
Hike from Santo Antão’s Cova crater to Paúl Valley, with mountain views, tropical farms, local grogue, transport, and a guide.
“O passeio como um todo foi incrível. O guia John nos buscou na nossa hospedagem e nos levou até a Cova de carro, de onde partimos numa trilha a pé durante algumas horas. O percurso todo tinhas vistas espetaculares e o guia conhecia muito bem o caminho e a natureza. Recomendamos a todos!”
Hike Santo Antão from Corda to Coculi through remote villages, farm terraces, sugar cane, and striking mountain views with a local guide.
Explore Santo Antão by car, from Cova Crater and Pico da Cruz to banana valleys, fishing villages, grogue tasting, and coastal roads.
Hike Santo Antão’s Paul Valley, Coculi, Fontainhas, and coastal villages on a three-day guided tour with meals and transport.
“These 4 days I have walked through places that I never imagined, visit remote villages across ribeira grande and surrounding areas. The geography of Santo Antão is incredible, its places, its people, its way of life, a true living museum. If I had not hired such a professional hikRead more”
Explore Santo Antão by car from Porto Novo, with lunch, a guide, Cova Crater, Paul Valley, Ponta do Sol, and Ribeira Grande.
“Notre guide Armando nous a fait découvrir l’île sous tous ses angles, il nous a amené dans les plus beaux endroits tout en nous expliquant l’histoire et les secrets qui la composent.”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
