Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, If you have elected an option of our excursion beginning in São Vicente, we will pick you up at your accommodation at least 40 minutes before departure (We will be in contact via message). If your selected option begins in Santo Antão, we will meet you at the time of your excursion in Porto Novo; we will be in contact by message.Meet at meeting point: Inside the Garemaritima in Porto Novo we will be waiting on the ground level by the cafe & car rental area, we will have a sign with your name on it.
Meet at meeting point: Bar Gare Marítima V2Q4+9M4, Av. Marginal, Mindelo, Cape Verde We will be waiting for you 30 minutes before the ferry departs - We will have our Green Line Tours T-Shirts on for easy identification
Option including Ferry Tickets: Begin with an early morning pick up at your accommodation in Mindelo, transfer to the Harbor for your adventure by Ferry to our neighboring island of the mountains, Santo Antão. On your ferry travel across the canal (up to 1 hour on ferry), you may stand on deck; if you're lucky you will witness dolphins, pilot whales, flying fish, sea birds, and more, you can also relax on the comfortable seating inside. Check out the lighthouse on the rock in the middle of the ocean, Ilhéu dos Pássaros (Bird's Island)! 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Porto Novo (Free entry) Option Excluding Ferry tickets: Arrive to Porto Novo, as you enter the Garemaritima terminal you will be met by your local guide who will take you to all the Island Highlights in one day by car! Begin your journey ascending through the mountains 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road (Free entry) Begin your journey ascending through the mountains along the old cobblestone road, you will pass by small communities with traditional thatched roof homes, donkeys carrying water, farmers working the land and the daily hardworking people of this incredible place 40 min(s)
Stop at Pico d Cruz, above the clouds with its green pine forest and eucalyptus trees, feel the cool breeze, take in the picturesque view of Paúl from up top. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Cova de Paúl (Free entry) Atop of Cova you will have breathtaking views inside the crater; the mist from clouds allows this farming community to self-sustain. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Delgadinho mountain ridge (Free entry) Drive on to Delgadin, the narrow mountaintop crossing which separates two major valleys, Ribeira Grande & Ribeira da Torre; famous for photographs while on Santo Antão 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ribeira Grande (Free entry) Arrive to the colorful city of Povacao one of the main cities in Ribeira Grande with its colonial, also modern homes, and beautiful street art. We will make a stop for lunch in town. 1 hr(s)
Ribeira de Torre one of the greenest and most fertile valleys in Cabo Verde, where you will find bananas, mangos, sugar cane, and breadfruit trees. Also a large tank pool used by locals for swimming and fun. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ponta Do Sol (Free entry) Then on to the fishing village of Ponta do Sol, with its old port of Boca de Pistola (Mouth of the Pistol), where you can experience the arrival of the fisherman, and see the catch of the day! 15 min(s)
Taste our local rum, Grogue is produced here, visit the distillery to see how it's made. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Paul (Free entry) On to the municipality of Paúl, with its grand Saint Anthony statue overlooking Villa das Pombas for its protection. Arriving to the village of Eito, we will visit our rum distillery, also known as Grogue, and have the opportunity to taste. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Janela (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Traveling back to Porto Novo via Janela on the new stunning coastal road, pass through fascinating mountain tunnels, and see the lighthouse, Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo.
Arrive to Porto Novo in time to board the afternoon ferry to São Vicente. Upon arrival to the Harbor, you will enjoy a transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo. 30 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Inside the Garemaritima in Porto Novo we will be waiting on the ground level by the cafe & car rental area, we will have a sign with your name on it.
Guests leave on their own: Bar Gare MarítimaEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion V2Q4+9M4, Av. Marginal, Mindelo, Cape Verde We will be waiting for you 30 minutes before the ferry departs - We will have our Green Line Tours T-Shirts on for easy identification
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.