Cape Verde
Volcanic peaks and Atlantic beaches

Five-Island Grand Tour

10 daysMulti-island DiscoverySão Vicente · Santo Antão · Santiago · Boa Vista · Sal

The archipelago in full, five islands spanning music, volcanic landscapes, heritage and the country's finest beaches, made easy by improved connectivity.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Five-Island Grand Tour. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
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.

2
São Vicente
Day 2

São Vicente

On to São Vicente. Explore Mindelo and relax at Laginha Beach. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Santo Antão
Day 3

Santo Antão

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

4
Santo Antão
Day 4

Santo Antão

Today brings you to Santo Antão. Trek from Cova crater to Ribeira Grande before returning to São Vicente. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

5
Santiago
Day 5

Santiago

Today brings you to Santiago. Fly to Praia on Santiago and tour the capital's historic centre. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

6
Santiago
Day 6

Santiago

Today brings you to Santiago. Explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha before the onward flight. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

7
Boa Vista
Day 7

Boa Vista

Today brings you to Boa Vista. Fly to Boa Vista for its vast sandy beaches and the Viana desert dunes. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

8
Boa Vista
Day 8

Boa Vista

Today brings you to Boa Vista. A day at Praia de Santa Mónica and a boat trip along the coast. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

9
Sal
Day 9

Sal

Today brings you to Sal. Fly to Sal for the beaches of Santa Maria and the Pedra de Lume salt crater. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

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Sal
Day 10

Sal

A final day around Sal. Final morning in Santa Maria before the departure transfer. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

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 Five-Island Grand Tour your own

Tell us your dates and what matters to you, and we'll shape this sample route into a trip built entirely around you.