Cape Verde
Volcanic peaks and Atlantic beaches

Cape Verde Volcanic Island-Hopper

12 daysActive & HikingSão Vicente · Santo Antão · Santiago · Fogo

The archipelago on foot, Mindelo's music, the terraced valleys of Santo Antão and the summit of Fogo's active volcano.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Cape Verde Volcanic Island-Hopper. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

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São Vicente
Day 1

São Vicente

Your journey begins in São Vicente. Arrive on São Vicente and settle into the port town of Mindelo. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

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São Vicente
Day 2

São Vicente

On to São Vicente. Explore Mindelo with the Cesária Évora Museum and a swim at Laginha Beach. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

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Santo Antão
Day 3

Santo Antão

Today brings you to Santo Antão. Ferry across to Santo Antão for the terraced Paúl Valley. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

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Santo Antão
Day 4

Santo Antão

Today brings you to Santo Antão. Trek from Cova crater down to Ribeira Grande along dramatic ridge paths. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

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Santo Antão
Day 5

Santo Antão

Today brings you to Santo Antão. Coastal walk to the fishing village of Ponta do Sol before returning to São Vicente. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

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Santiago
Day 6

Santiago

Today brings you to Santiago. Fly to Praia on Santiago and visit the historic centre of the capital. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

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Santiago
Day 7

Santiago

Today brings you to Santiago. Explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha and the interior valleys around Assomada. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

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Santiago
Day 8

Santiago

Today brings you to Santiago. A day at Tarrafal beach in the island's north before the onward flight. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

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Fogo
Day 9

Fogo

Today brings you to Fogo. Fly to Fogo and drive up into the Chã das Caldeiras volcanic caldera. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

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Fogo
Day 10

Fogo

Today brings you to Fogo. Ascend Pico do Fogo, the archipelago's highest peak, across its lava fields. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

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Fogo
Day 11

Fogo

Today brings you to Fogo. Explore the cobbled colonial town of São Filipe and its black-sand beaches. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

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Fogo
Day 12

Fogo

A final day around Fogo. Fly back via Santiago for the departure transfer. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

What's included

Typically featured

This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.

On the map

Where you'll travel in Cape Verde

The landmarks and regions that shape journeys like this one.

Enhance your journey

Optional experiences to add

Suggested ways to make Cape Verde your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.

Catamaran & snorkelling day

Clear Atlantic water off Sal or Boa Vista.

Fogo volcano hike

Climb the black-sand slopes of the island's peak.

Mindelo music evening

Live morna in Cape Verde's cultural capital.

Santo Antao valley trek

Green ridges and villages on foot.

These are sample suggestions. Availability and details are confirmed when we tailor your itinerary.

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Make Cape Verde Volcanic Island-Hopper your own

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