Cape Verde Sotavento - 4 islands

Cape Verde, discover this 15-day trip

Trip Description

Trip to Cape Verde: From the lush mountains of Santiago to the wonderful fine sandy beaches of Maio, the Cape Verde "Sotavento" trip will give you an overview of all the leeward islands and will enchant you both with the beauty and diversity of its landscapes and with the warm welcome of its people. Highlights of the trip: - 4-island tour: Santiago (4 nights), Fogo (3 nights), Brava (3 nights), Maio (4 nights) - Authentic accommodations - Alternating between charming small hotels and traditional pousadas - Overview of the leeward islands "Sotavento"

Accomodation

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Stay program

  • day 1

    Paris - Lisbon - Santiago

    Takeoff from Paris towards the island of Santiago. Discover Santiago, the largest and most African of the archipelago's islands. The island offers its visitors a great diversity of landscapes: from north to south, you will discover beautiful mountains, lovely beaches, numerous plantations, and forests brought back to life thanks to reforestation campaigns. 1 night at the Pérola hotel (or similar) with breakfast.

  • day 2

    Sao Filipe FOGO

    Inter-island flight to Fogo Island. Fogo Island is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands of the Cape Verde archipelago: majestic volcano, lunar landscapes and the Caldeira, black sand beach, natural pools, primary forests... Do not miss São Filipe and its charming little flowered squares, its cobbled streets and its traditional sobrados. 2 nights at Pensão Belavista (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 3

    Sao Filipe FOGO

    Inter-island flight to Fogo Island. Fogo Island is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands of the Cape Verde archipelago: majestic volcano, lunar landscapes and the Caldeira, black sand beach, natural pools, primary forests... Do not miss São Filipe and its charming little flowered squares, its cobbled streets and its traditional sobrados. 2 nights at Pensão Belavista (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 4

    Faja d'Água Brava

    Boat crossing Fogo-Brava (duration 1h). Wild Brava is also called the island of flowers by Cape Verdeans. Located behind Fogo, its isolation gives it a mysterious and unique charm. A tiny piece of land planted with a thousand flowers, Brava offers, in a very steep setting, beautiful walks from Nova Sintra. Apart from the pools of Faja de Agua, swimming pleasures do not exist in Brava. It is therefore hiking and meeting its inhabitants that make Brava unforgettable. 3 nights at Pensao Sol Na Baia (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 5

    Fajã d'Água BRAVA

    Boat crossing Fogo-Brava (duration 1h). Wild Brava is also called the island of flowers by Cape Verdeans. Located behind Fogo, its isolation gives it a mysterious and unique charm. A tiny piece of land planted with a thousand flowers, Brava offers, in a very steep setting, beautiful walks from Nova Sintra. Apart from the pools of Faja de Agua, swimming pleasures do not exist in Brava. It is therefore hiking and meeting its inhabitants that make Brava unforgettable. 3 nights at Pensao Sol Na Baia (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 6

    Faja d'Água Brava

    Boat crossing Fogo-Brava (duration 1h). Wild Brava is also called the island of flowers by Cape Verdeans. Located behind Fogo, its isolation gives it a mysterious and unique charm. A tiny piece of land planted with a thousand flowers, Brava offers, in a very steep setting, beautiful walks from Nova Sintra. Apart from the pools of Faja de Agua, swimming pleasures do not exist in Brava. It is therefore hiking and meeting its inhabitants that make Brava unforgettable. 3 nights at Pensao Sol Na Baia (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 7

    São Filipe Fogo

    Boat crossing Brava-Fogo (duration 1h). Back in Fogo, don't miss the island's must-see volcano: Pico de Fogo! 1 night at the Colonial Guesthouse (or similar) with breakfast.

  • day 8

    Praia SANTIAGO

    Inter-island flight from Fogo to Santiago. La Demeure Criola in Santiago is the ideal solution for a stay in the capital, combining both relaxation and discovery. 1 night at La Demeure Criola (or similar) with breakfast.

  • day 9

    Vila do Maio, Maio

    Inter-island flight to the island of Maio. Let's escape on a journey to Maio, where the unspoiled nature offered by its splendid landscapes restores all the value of a holiday. Surrounded by sumptuous fine sandy beaches stretching over more than 25 km, Maio is one of the Cape Verde islands that has managed to remain wild despite its proximity to the capital, Praia. Here, scuba diving reigns supreme and the coral displays its colors under the amused gaze of octopuses and shining sea breams. 4 nights at Pensão Giardini de Maio (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 10

    Vila do Maio, MAIO

    Inter-island flight to the island of Maio. Let's escape on a journey to Maio, where the unspoiled nature offered by its splendid landscapes restores all the value of a holiday. Surrounded by sumptuous fine sandy beaches stretching over more than 25 km, Maio is one of the Cape Verde islands that has managed to remain wild despite its proximity to the capital, Praia. Here, scuba diving reigns supreme and the coral displays its colors under the amused gaze of octopuses and shining sea breams. 4 nights at Pensão Giardini de Maio (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 11

    Vila do Maio, Maio

    Inter-island flight to the island of Maio. Let's escape on a journey to Maio, where the unspoiled nature offered by its splendid landscapes restores all the value of a holiday. Surrounded by sumptuous fine sandy beaches stretching over more than 25 km, Maio is one of the Cape Verde islands that has managed to remain wild despite its proximity to the capital, Praia. Here, scuba diving reigns supreme and the coral displays its colors under the amused gaze of octopuses and shining sea breams. 4 nights at Pensão Giardini de Maio (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 12

    Vila do Maio, MAIO

    Inter-island flight to the island of Maio. Let's escape on a journey to Maio, where the unspoiled nature offered by its splendid landscapes restores all the value of a holiday. Surrounded by sumptuous fine sandy beaches stretching over more than 25 km, Maio is one of the Cape Verde islands that has managed to remain wild despite its proximity to the capital, Praia. Here, scuba diving reigns supreme and the coral displays its colors under the amused gaze of octopuses and shining sea breams. 4 nights at Pensão Giardini de Maio (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 13

    Tarrafal SANTIAGO

    Inter-island flight to Santiago Island. It is in the heart of the small seaside resort of Tarrafal, in the north of Santiago Island, that you will end your trip to Cape Verde. 2 nights at Casa Strela (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 14

    Tarrafal SANTIAGO

    Inter-island flight to Santiago Island. It is in the heart of the small seaside resort of Tarrafal, in the north of Santiago Island, that you will end your trip to Cape Verde. 2 nights at Casa Strela (or similar) with breakfasts.

  • day 15

    Santiago - Lisbon - Paris

    Return flight to Paris.

  • Duration : 15 days from
  • Price : From €1,495 per person
  • Destinations: : Cape Verde