From Praia: Full-day Private and Guided Maio Island Tour
Praia
About
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.
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Guide/Driver
Round-trip port transfers in Praia and Maio
Transportation
Round-trip ferry tickets
Lunch
Round-trip Flight tickets
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Hotel pickup from Praia starts 1 hour before your ferry's scheduled departure time.
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Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen.
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The ferry ticket or flight ticket are not included in the tour price. We recommend that you book this tour only after booking your ferry or flight tickets.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | From Praia: Full-day Private and Guided Maio Island Tour
Itinerary
1
Praia
Get picked-up at your hotel in Praia and embark on a beautiful two-hour ferry trip to Maio.
2
Porto Inglês
Upon arrival, be trasnfered to a local restaurant and enjoy a breackfast at your expense. Start your discovery from the Eco-Museum, and learn about the history of the colonization of the island, rooted in the exploitation of salt and coal. Move on to Porto Inglês Salinas wetland and have a chance to see the locals producing Salt.
Please, note that the €2 per person for Eco-Museum entrance is not included.
3 hours
3
Morro
Next, head to Morro village known for its small colonial houses built with pyramid-shaped tiles.
40 minutes
4
Praça Calheta do Maio
Your tour progresses to the locality of Calheta, where a visit to its handcraft center gives you the opportunity to buy local souvenirs.
Continue towards Morrinho village and walk throughout the white sand dunes brought by the wind from the Sahara desert. After that, head to Pedro Vaz village followed by a break for a delicious lunch
4 hours
5
Maio
Then, drive to Vila do Maio and there visit São José Fortress, built to protect the island from pirate attacks.
2 hours
6
Vila do Maio
Finally, enjoy a dip at Bitchirotcha, the most beautiful beach on the island, and then take the ferry back to Santiago Island.
1 hour
7
Praia
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
From Praia: Full-day Private and Guided Maio Island Tour
Praia
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$118.50
Price varies by group size
About
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.
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
