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Private Guided Santiago Island Tour: Workshop with Locals & Tarrafal Beach
Praia
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note that Assomada Market is open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Therefore the visit will only be on these days.
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Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, sunscreen and lunch money (optional).
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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Take a private tour and explore Santiago's highlights with a local tour guide. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Private Tour
Tour Guide
Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
Private Transportation
Lunch
Private Guided Santiago Island Tour: Workshop with Locals & Tarrafal Beach
Praia
About
Take a private tour and explore Santiago's highlights with a local tour guide. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Private Tour
Tour Guide
Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
Private Transportation
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Praia
Get picked up at your accommodation, then depart toward the interior of the island.
40 minutes
2
São Lourenço dos Órgãos
Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisa's house. There, learn to cook and savor cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families.
1 hour
3
Assomada Market
After the workshop, head to the city of Assomada and visit its famous market (Wednesdays and Saturdays only), meet locals and admire the vibrant colors of the local fruits and vegetables.
1 hour
4
Serra de Malagueta
Move on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.
30 minutes
5
Tarrafal Beach
Next, swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal, surrounded by white sand, hills and palm trees. Next, take a break for a delicious lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant and enjoy the local cuisine.
2 hours
6
Calheta de Sao Miguel
After lunch, drive back along the beautiful east coast, discover the community of Rabelados and experience the local culture with the natives who still live in thatched houses and preserve Cape Verde's oldest customs.
30 minutes
7
Pedra Badejo
Drive between the country's verdant agricultural fields before heading to Praia.
1 hour and 30 minutes
8
Praia
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
10 minutes
9
Santiago
Discover Santiago's highlights on this full-day tour. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.
