Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente
Overview
Experience São Vicente in a single unforgettable day, from cosmopolitan city streets of Mindelo to volcanic peaks, blue lagoons, and timeless village life.
Start in Mindelo, Cabo Verde's most vibrant city, where colorful colonial architecture meets buzzing local markets (Fish Market, African Market, and Municipal Market). Rise above town to a scenic lookout for postcard views of Monte Cara and Laginha Beach, then climb to Monte Verde, the island's highest point and a protected natural park with sweeping panoramas.
Continue along the dramatic north coast to swim in the crystal clear lagoon of Baía das Gatas and take in the wild shoreline of Norte Baía. In Calhau, a peaceful fishing and farming village, see one of the island's extinct volcanoes and watch traditional wells, windmills, and livestock still in daily use.
No other tour covers this much of São Vicente in one day: city, sea, mountain, and countryside, all in a single journey.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Drive to Monte Verde, the island’s highest point (774 m / 2,539 ft), for panoramic views and a cup of locally grown tea or tea liqueur at the Tea House (subject to availability).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- Lunch Lunch stop. The restaurant accepts euros, escudos, and cards. Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We may pick you up at your accommodation in Mindelo, or we can meet at the Centro Cultural, Mindelo - SHORE EXCURSIONS GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!
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Mindelo, Cabo Verde
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Fortim del Rei
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centro Cultural do Mindelo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bronzestatue Diogo Alfonso
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado de Peixe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Praça Estrela
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monte Verde
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Salamansa (pass by)
Baia das Gatas (pass by)
Baía das Gatas
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Estrada Baía das Gatas - Calhau
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calhau
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cemiterio do Mindelo (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Let us know if child seat is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente?
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Activity code: C-105610P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- Tea and coffee. Drive to Monte Verde, the island’s highest point (774 m / 2,539 ft), for panoramic views and a cup of locally grown tea or tea liqueur at the Tea House (subject to availability).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation.
- Professional guide.
- Lunch. Lunch stop. The restaurant accepts euros, escudos, and cards. Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeDrive to Monte Verde, the island’s highest point (774 m / 2,539 ft), for panoramic views and a cup of locally grown tea or tea liqueur at the Tea House (subject to availability).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- LunchLunch stop. The restaurant accepts euros, escudos, and cards. Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Let us know if child seat is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
