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Maio Island Full-day Private Guided Tour from Praia: Discover Cape Verde's Hidden Paradise
Praia
Set off on a scenic two-hour ferry journey from Santiago Island. Uncover the hidden gem of Cape Verde, Maio Island. Visit São José Fortress, agricultural and fishing regions, sand dunes, and the Handcraft Center.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Praia - Get picked-up at your hotel in Praia and embark on a beautiful two-hour ferry trip to Maio.
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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. - Morro - Next, head to Morro village known for its small colonial houses built with pyramid-shaped tiles.
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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 - Maio - Then, drive to Vila do Maio and there visit São José Fortress, built to protect the island from pirate attacks.
- 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.
- Praia - The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
What's Included
- Liability insurance included for peace of mind
- Experienced Guide/Driver to enhance your journey
- Convenient round-trip port transfers in Praia and Maio
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
- Pickup and drop-off service at your Praia accommodation
What's Not Included
- Round-trip ferry tickets
- Lunch
- Round-trip Flight tickets
Additional Information
- Hotel pickup from Praia starts 1 hour before your ferry’s scheduled departure time.
- Please bring passport, sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen.
- 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.
Location
Praia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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