Capeverde Round trip “SODADE”

Discovery – Beaches, mountains, culture and easy hikes

Immerse yourself, on this exciting CapeVerde round trip, into the cultural mix of the islands between 3 continents. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and relax on beautiful beaches. Discover an unforgettable volcanic scenery with the Pico de Fogo and hospitable people. Visit the historical place where capeverdean creole culture has his origin. And let you get enchanted by the lively and colorful harbor town of Mindelo and Cape Verde music. The Capeverde roundtrip “SODADE” is the perfect travel program if you want to discover Cape Verde in all its diversity.

• Dream beaches islands Sal and Boa Vista
• Fogo with its volcano
• Cidade Velha – Historical Places
• Valley of Paul – Santo Antao
• Breathtaking landscapes, dunes and canyons
• Harbour Towns & Colorful markets
• Fresh fish and Cape Verdean music
• Selected accommodations

Islands: (Sal) – São Vicente- Santo Antão- Santiago- Fogo- Boa Vista

Extension possible in beach appartement, BOA VISTA island.

Program Capeverde roundtrip “SODADE” – discovery tour with BOA VISTA

Day 1 Arrival at Sal airport Transfer to your hotel in Santa Maria Relaxing, swimming, walking on the beach, enjoy the sun …..

Day 2 Excursion to the salt pans in the crater of Pedra Lume (“swimming like in the Dead Sea”) and to Shark Bay, where the harmless baby lime sharks swim next to your feet. Overnight in Santa Maria.

Day 3 Flight to Sao Vicente and guided walk through the lively little harbour town of of Mindelo, with its colonial style houses and colorful markets (3 hrs). In the afternoon, optional private sightseeing tour around the island (extra).
Overnight in Mindelo.

Day 4 The ferry brings you to Santo Antao island, next island in your CapeVerde discovery roundtrip (1 hr. crossing). As the car climbs up the old mountain road, the landscape changes from desert into green. Guided walk along the Cova Crater and acacia forest to a lookout point (1h). Typical Cape Verdean lunch included. 2 nights in a small, nice hotel in the coastal village of Paul (optional eco- lodge with halfboard, extra charge).

Day 5 Charming hike on trails and paths in the green Valley of Paul, between terraced fields and thatched stone houses, (4 h ,+/- 450 m or 2 hours, +/- 150 m , at your choice). The Valley of Paul is well known all over Cape Verde for its tropical vegetation and mountain scenery. At the end of the hike, you will have lunch in a restaurant with typical local products (included).

Day 6 After breakfast, transfer to your next accomodation in the fishing village of Ponta do Sol. Ponta do Sol is located at the northeastern tip of the island. Hike on a donkey trail over the cliffs of the north coast. (about 1.5 h, +/- 150 hm). Enjoy fresh local fish for dinner! There may be some traditional capeverdean life music around tonight. Private accommodation with sea views in the fishing village of Ponta do Sol.

Day 7 Free day in Ponta do Sol. The small harbor gets very much alive when the fishermen bring in their catch in the morning.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing massage (included).

Day 8 Trip through the Ribeira Grande valley to the fishing village Cruzinha with a dive into the sea – or a beautiful walk over two side valleys of the Ribeira Grande (3 h, +/- 350 hm) – it’s you choice today. For more details ask your guide. Picnic included.

Day 9 Farewell to the island of Santo Antao, the ferry brings you back to Sao Vicente. Flight to Santiago island, the following destination of your capeverde discovery roundtrip. You will stay overnight in a small, nice hotel with pool in Cidade Velha. Cidade Velha is a small UNESCO world heritage site where the capeverdean creole culture started some 550 years ago.

Day 10 Trip to the center of the nearby Capeverdean capital Praia. There you can buy local delicacies on the bustling fruit and vegetable market. On the African market, you can do some haggling. In the afternoon, time to stroll through Cidade Velha, once an important Portuguese slave trading center. Today, you can enjoy your dinner at sunset in a charming atmosphere close to the sea.

Day 11 Flight to Fogo island. Dominated by the majestic volcano “Pico de Fogo”, the National Park of the Caldera is a world in itself. Impressive hike at the colorful crater of the latest eruption in 2014/2015 (3 h, +/- 280 m). Overnight in the National Park at the foot of the volcano. Dinner included.

Day 12 Drive down to the coast and leisure in the pretty colonial town of Sao Filipe. Overnight in a small colonial style hotel in Sao Filipe or hotel ****. Dinner included.

Day 13 Flights to Praia and onward flight to the island of Boa Vista, that entices with white beaches and dunes. The perfect place to relax and review your exciting discovery roundtrip across the Capeverde Islands. Small hotel or appartement in first line to the beach in Sal Rei.

Day 14 – Beach day – also beckon interesting excursions

Day 15 – Leisure at the beach – Transfer to the airport for your return flight. – Optional extension in beach appartement on BOA VISTA island.

Services included in the tour package

of the CapeVerde RoundTrip “SODADE”

Domestic flights: Sal – Sao Vicente – Praia – Fogo – Praia – Boa Vista

Ferry: São Vicente – Santo Antão – São Vicente

A total of 14 nights in a double room/ private bathroom

• 2 nights in hotel near the beach
• 7 nights in guest houses / small hotels, with sea view or panoramic view
• 2 nights in family hotel with pool
• 1 night in a private family pension (Fogo National Park)
• 1 night in hotel 4 ****
• 2 nights in the hotel or apartment in the immediate vicinity of the beach

Meals:

2 x lunch / picnic
1 x picnic
4 x dinner

Furthermore included:

• Excursions, island trips and hikes according to program
• Massage voucher
• Tour guide English language
• All transfers and baggage transfers resulting from the program
• Tourist tax except in Sal

Our service:

During your entire trip we are available for you personally or by phone directly in the Cape Verde Islands.

Not included:
– International flight
– Visa fees
– Single room supplement
– Tourist tax in Sal (there you pay 2,– Euros/day/person directly in the hotel)
– Drinks
– Gratuities
– All services not listed here

Round trip “SODADE” – extension Boa Vista

Boa Vista as a beach and dune island is the right choice for some relaxing days at the white beaches. With its reefs surrounding the island, it also interesting for divers. In addition to bathing and beach hiking, various island excursions are offered on site.

In spring you may have the chance to see whales on a boat trip.

From July to September, turtles can be observed during egg laying.

If you’d love to enjoy some extension days in Boa Vista, we can offer you a nice appartement with breakfast included, in a comfortable accommodation right on the beach – away from the all-inclusive hotels. Just let us know.