8-Day Celebration and Cultural Exploration at Carnival Mindelo & Santo Antao
Highlights
Mindelo, São Vicente
nature, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English, French, Portuguese
Description
Embark upon an 8-day journey through the heart of Cape Verde, immersing yourself in the culture, traditions, and scenic beauty of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao. Begin with a tour of Sao Vicente, where colonial architecture and traditional music fill the vibrant city streets. Connect with the local community, indulge in authentic meals, and dive into carnival preparations. Join a colorful Samba Parade, explore lush forests, visit a rum distillery, and partake in traditional farming and cooking.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Sao Vicente
- Arrive at the Island of Sao Vicente and meet the tour guide at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
- Take a tour of the city known for traditional music and colonial architecture.
- Have lunch and visit a workshop at Carnival Andores.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 - Ribeira Bote
- Have an early morning breakfast and visit the community of Ribeira Bote, a subdivision of the city.
- Have lunch at a local's house or a local restaurant and proceed for Mandinga preparation.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3 - Sewing Studio Visit & Samba Party
- After breakfast, visit a carnival dress sewing studio and participate in working with the local people.
- Have lunch and continue with the sewing studio visit.
- Take part in a Tropical Samba Parade and Tropical Samba Party.
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Day 4 - Carnival Parade
- Have breakfast and relax for the rest of the morning.
- After lunch, it's time to have an amazing experience at the Carnival Parade.
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Day 5 - Explore Santo Antao
- After breakfast, transfer to a hotel in Pier.
- Explore Santo Antao and walk in the forests of Agua das Caldeiras.
Overnight at Casa Espongeiro Guesthouse.
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Day 6 - Santo Antao Island
- Have breakfast and embark on a tour of Santo Antao (the westernmost island of Cape Verde).
- After lunch, visit a Rum distillery.
- Later, relish your dinner with some live music.
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Day 7 - Sao Vicente
- Have breakfast and head to participate in traditional farming with a local farmer.
- Then, attend a cooking class.
- Transfer to Porto Novo and eventually to Sao Vicente after lunch.
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Day 8 - Departure
- Depart to the Sao Vicente Airport after breakfast marks the end of the tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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