Tours & Activities in Praia

Come and discover the wonders of Santiago islan and let yourself be enchanted by beautiful beaches, mountains and valleys still intact. Get to know the way of life of the locals and try the local gastronomy and don't forget to bring your swimsuit to dive into a cave, followed by a BBQ on the black sand beach.

Explore the best hiking trails on Santiago Island in the company of a certified local tour guide and visit the Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mingle with the locals at Pico D’Antónia, Rui Vaz, Praia, Serra Malagueta Natural Park and relax on the most beautiful beach of Santiago Island, Tarrafal Beach.

Relish a traditional breakfast of tasty cuscuz and fidjós with a local family. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha and discover the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Visit the religious community of Rabelados, the only community preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and beliefs. Finally, relax on the white sand of the most picturesque beach on Santiago Island, Tarrafal Beach.

Be welcomed by our professional driver and a licensed Guide at Nelson Mandela Airport. Explore the Capital of the country, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha and discover the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Next, savor a typical breakfast with a local family, visit the Assomada Market, and drive through the Serra Malagueta. Finally, enjoy the most beautiful beach on the island, Tarrafal, and meet Cape Verde's only tribe.

Our main point will be a trekking in the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, which is short and easy to travel, it takes place without relevant slopes, in the high areas of the Serra Malagueta massif, within an exotic tree forest. The route also provides several stunning views. The park is a verdant place where you can breathe and feel the fresh, pure mountain air with stunning views.  

Travel to the entire island via the interior and then returning via the coast. Experience its culture and its history. Tour the Eco Center where you will find different domestic animals and plant species. Visit the market place in Assomada and Serra Malagueta National Park. Also tour the small community Casa de Rabelados.

Discover the history and nature of the island in Cape Verde with this Maio Island Day Trip from Praia. Explore the beautiful island within African archipelago.

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.

This experience allows customers to know all the municipalities of Santiago Island and some of the 7 wonders of the island. Local culture and cuisine are also part of this experience.

Explore the beautiful west coast of Cape Verde's largest island on this day trip to Ribeira da Barca and Aguas Belas from Praia!

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.

On the bay of Ribeira de Barca, take a traditional fishing boat to see unique rock formations and local marine life. Swim into the cave of Àguas Belas and snorkel through its crystal-clear waters, and finish your day with a freshly prepared BBQ on the beach

Is the best way to know Santiago Island, where the guest is able to see the diversities of the island as a third highest montains, and the most popular and beautifull beaches in Santiago, also are able to know the true way of living of the local people. And we can indicate and show the most beatifull spots of the city, places to eat a tradicional food, entertainament at nigth, a traditional market place, and a lot of fun things we can do in this city.

Break out your boots and go hiking in the Serra de Malagueta Natural Park discovering Gongon and Espinho Branco, two of the island's most traditional villages.

Im this tour we gonna anderstand the history of cape verd, and see the beatifull constrution build by portuguese im century 14. The island of Santiago was discovered by António da Noli, a Genoese in Portuguese service, in 1460. Da Noli settled at Ribeira Grande with his family members and Portuguese from Algarve and Alentejo in 1462. The settling conditions were good due to the abundance of water from the river Ribeira Grande, which gave it an advantage over the other settlement on Santiago, Alcatrazes. The settlement became a key port of call for Portuguese colonisation towards Africa and South America. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was a centre of maritime trade between Africa, the Cape, Brazil and the Caribbean. Due to its proximity to the African coast, it was an essential platform for the trade of enslaved persons.

Discover one of Cape Verde's islands on our São Vicente Island Day Trip from Praia. You'll visit the city of Mindelo and the beautiful Monte Verde Natural Park!

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.

Embark on a beautiful two-hour ferry trip from Santiago Island. Discover the lesser-known paradise of Cape Verde, Maio Island. Explore São José Fortress, agricultural and fishing areas, sand dunes, and the Handcraft Center.

This excursion will take 8 hours, in where you will have a deep appreciation of the island. You will feel Creole Morabeza with your own eyes and you will get an unforgettable experience with us.

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.

Explore Serra Malagueta Natural Park at an altitude of 1,064 meters. Enjoy beautiful landscapes between mountains and valleys, and visit the Rabelados, the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs.

On this tour of Santiago island, you'll discover the very heart of Cape Verde. Visit the towns of Assomada and Tarrafal, as well as trying some typical grogue

Discover the highest volcano in the Cape Verde archipelago, see the village of São Filipe, and visit a coffee plantation on this Fogo Island Day Trip!

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.

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.

Located 3 km from the village of Ribeira de Barca, in the Vale dos Engenhos, Águas Belas is a magical place to meet. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to feel the sea breeze, the sound of the waves, to enjoy the beautiful scenery around and sometimes you can see turtles. You will also have the privilege of entering and admiring this natural sculpture.

Discover the first Portuguese city in Africa. In Cidade Velha, you'll find a ruined cathedral, the old slave market and a pirate-proof fort.

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.

Located in the middle of the island, with a magnificent view, offering an exceptional panorama on the island, Pico d'Antonia is the highest mountain of the island of Santiago with 1394 meters of altitude. There you feel like you're at the end of the world touching the sky. From there you can see the whole island and when the weather is nice you can see the islands of Fogo and Maio.

The entire descent is through a verdant valley. Gongon is a community that is part of one of Santiago's hiking trails, where you can experience country life through interaction with locals. You can observe the green landscapes surrounded by scraped rocks. The presence of fruit and animals contributes to a rich and varied local cuisine. All this to offer the visitor a memorable and unforgettable experience. There is drinking water flowing into the river all year round.