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Santo Antão Island Tour: Volcano Crater Visit and Local Rum Tasting
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2 Ratings
Porto Novo
Explore Santo Antão’s highlights on this full-day tour from your accommodation. Enjoy breathtaking views of Cova Natural Park and Paúl volcano crater above 1000 meters high. Visit a distillery and taste the famous local rum called “Grogue”.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Porto Novo - Get picked up at your accommodation in Porto Novo or others listed locations and drive through the mountains until your reach Cova Natural Park
- Cova - Krater - Have your first stop at Cape Verde’s largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl. There, have a panoramic view of the extinct volcano above 1000 meters in height and enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the immense and green round plain inside of the crater used as agricultural fields.
- Delgadinho mountain ridge - Then, head to Delgadin, a perfect mountaintop to admire the natural towers carved in the valley off Ribeira da Torre.
- Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road - After arriving at Povoacão, one of the main cities of Santo Antão, proceed to Ribeira de Torre, where there are many banana trees, fruits and vegetables.
- Ponta Do Sol - Next, head to the charming coastal village of Ponta de Sol and meet local fishermen with their small, traditional boats.
- Monte Fontainhas - Then, drive to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic. The access is via cobbled road embedded in the mountains, with narrow access along the cliffs, offering breathtaking landscapes.
- Divin Art - Take a break for a delicious lunch on a local atmosphere.
- Paul Tal - Visit the greenest valley of Cape Verde, Vale de Paúl. There, see thatched roof houses, visit a distillery and taste the famous local rum called “grogue”.
- Porto Novo - After that, drive back through beautiful vegetations and pass by Sinagoga, Vila das Pombas and Janela Village.The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
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What's Included
- Private transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- The Grogue tasting it is optional and is not included in the price.
Location
Porto Novo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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M5152jwnoram
Dec 26, 2023
Magnificent hike!! - Magnificent hike with a guide speaking excellent French, very friendly, passionate and exciting. The Paul Valley is a must-see. I asked to stop for lunch and the guide was very flexible and took me to a fantastic family restaurant. It was the best meal I had on Sao Antao. Unfortunately I don't remember the name anymore. I recommend this company and this excursion.
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Pepe
Aug 6, 2023
Excellent Agency - They are focused on you - Excellent everything from BU Country Tours.
Very experienced guide and a wonderful treatment to us. We have lot of problems with our arrival to Cape Verde and they were very flexible and helpful with us to adapt at our changing times.
It was a completely pleasure to visit Sao Vicente and Santo Antao with BU. 100% RECOMMENDABLE.
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