Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente, Half day
Description
Have the opportunity to Marvel at our beautiful contrasting coasts, take time for a swim. Experience life on the lived-in Villages of São Vicente. Visit the highest point on the Island and enjoy the views with a cup of coffee or tea at the Tea House Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde. Witness our Islands breathtaking arid landscapes, rugged mountains, oasis valleys, tranquil villages and stunning coastal beaches, it is a MUST SEE Island! It will be our pleasure to explore with you!
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Itinerary
Take a scenic drive to Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, the highest peak in Sao Vicente, here you will observe the greenest and most fertile place on the island, as most of it is claylike, on a clear day you will have the opportunity to take wonderful pictures of the breathtaking panoramic views of the city and beaches that outline the outskirts. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the Tea house
Fishing village of Salamansa is an active village with a different lifestyle than in Mindelo. Here you can also find water sports such as Kite and Wind surfing
Visit one of the most popular beaches, Baia das Gatas Here you may take a swim in the clear blue lagoon, dive into the ocean from the pier.
Drive on the most beautiful coastal road of North Baia, marvel at the contrasting long beach coastline with it black volcanic mountains, sweeping white sandiness, and crystal blue ocean.
Visit Calhau, an oasis! A charming small farming and fishing village also home of Vulcao Viana, one of the of last extinct volcanos on the Island. In the valley of Calhau we will see traditional farming by hand, animals, water wells, and windmills.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers afraid of heights
Reviews(13)
A very good tour led by Aires - such an informative and knowledgeable guide, with a great personality. We saw and learned a lot about the island, including an excellent value lunch in a local restaurant. The bus was very cramped though and rather uncomfortable, the only issue with this excursion.
Thank you for the kind words about your experience, Dena! We are glad the tour was informative and that lunch hit the spot. We appreciate your honest feedback about the comfort of the bus - group sizes can vary and we understand that makes a difference. We hope the overall day left you with wonderful memories of São Vicente, and we would love to welcome you back! #GreenLineToursCV Team
Ares(?) is the very best of tour guides. He's enthusiastic and so knowledgeable on a wide variety of topics. The tour route was varied and not too long. Lunch in a local restaurant was really good value for money. We highly recommend this tour and especially the multi- lingual Ares. Thank you for a special day.
Thank you so much, Michael -- what a generous review! We are so happy the tour route, the lunch, and the whole experience came together so well for you. The multilingual energy our guide brings really does make a difference for the whole group. We hope to see you back in Cabo Verde one day! #GreenLineToursCV Team
Great guide. Route with a lot of information sharing and visits to the local community. Very diverse experience with strengths on the climb to Monte Verde (proof of tea, coffee and grogue) and visit to the Gatas Bay. I recommend 👍
Muito obrigada pela sua avaliação e pela recomendação! Ficamos felizes que tenha aproveitado cada momento do percurso, desde a subida ao Monte Verde até à visita à Baía das Gatas. A prova de chá, café e grogue no alto da montanha é sempre um momento especial! Esperamos vê-lo novamente em Cabo Verde em breve. #GreenLineToursCV Team
Very enjoyable half day tour with pickup/return to hotel. Would recommend
Danny was very knowledgeable and the driver, Tino, was excellent. Personalized service. Our tour was half private (first hour and a half) in French, and then we joined another group. I recommend them.
Amazing experience. Great professionals, with great knowledge and an immense sympathy!
Muito obrigado! Ficamos muito felizes que tenha gostado da experiência. A nossa equipa esforça-se sempre para tornar cada viagem especial. Esperamos vê-lo(a) em breve! #GreenLine ToursCV
I did this tour with a super friendly and knowledgeable guide called Rui. I totally recommend if you want to visit the island easily, giving you plenty of time to go to Santo antao during your stay. If you're travelling solo you may meet other solo travelers on this shared tour which made the experience even more enjoyable. I took most of my pictures with a camera and I am not back home yet but here's a picture that I took of the beach while we were visiting rescued turtles.
Thank you for your review and for the great day together:) It was great meeting you! All the best! #GreenLineToursCV Team
Nice tour of Sao Vincente. Everything was explained well and understandably by our guide. We would use the services again.
It was so great meeting you and sharing our unique little Island with you:) All the best <3 Green Line Tours Team
It was varied, interesting and authentic 👍. Anytime again, we should come back to the island.
Thank you Paul for choosing us! It was a pleasure sharing our unique little Island with you:) All the best! #GreenLineToursCV
I made two excursions with the agency, the half day on Mindelo with Dany and the day in Santo Antao with Madu, I spent two very nice days and learned a lot. These guides are passionate about their island and transmit this love as well as possible. Thanks to them and the driver too. I was lucky enough to be in a group of only 3 people each time. We also ate very well each time and discovered local specialties. I was also able to meet Paulo, the boss of the agency that brought me to the ferry and his wife Angela, was super responsive in her emails even when I booked at the last moment. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your incredible review! It has been so great to meet you and share in your Cabo Verde Experience! Wishing you all the best on your travels! Hope you return or pass the word on about Cabo Verde:) Best regards, #GreenLineToursCV
