Full Day Island Tour, São Vicente, Mindelo, Highlights

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Klykens J.

August 12, 2025

Excellently organized holiday. The fact that Cabo Mundo works with local people is real added value. Not only are they friendly, flexible, joyfull and punctual, but they are more than willing to bring you into contact with the local way of life. Recommended tours: snorkling with turtles (Sao Vicente), tours in Mindelo and Sal, hike Xoxo, hike Cova Crater. Recommended hotels: Walhalla (Cruzinho - Santo Antao), BobbyWasHere Penthouse appartments (Sal), Prassa3 (Mindelo)

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David L.

November 12, 2024

I traveled with Bunkhouse, who partners with Cabo Mundo Tours, with 9 (then) strangers from Belgium to Cape Verde for 9 days. Upon arrival in Sao Vicente, we were greeted by Lina and our guide for the hikes Denis, who transported us and our luggage to the hotel in Mindelo. An accommodation perfectly chosen for its wonderful view and hospitality, which immediately set the tone for our trip. Lina is more than a tour guide, she's the organizational force behind the activities, eating locations and accommodations on the trip. She's also fluent in Creole –the islanders local language, Flemish/Dutch, English (and possibly French too) which is extremely helpful in dealing with any miscommunication with the locals who are not always fluent in English or experienced in dealing with tourists. She's very conscious about working with the local people, giving us the opportunity to see eco farms owned by locals and getting to taste dishes made the Cape Verde way. Our trip continued on the island of Santo Antão, a green paradise lush with agricultural fertile soil for fruit and vegetables and volcanic mountain ridges and steep hike paths that, if conquered, will lead to breathtaking views and immeasurable sense of accomplishment. After our hikes we were given plenty of time to relax and enjoy a caipirinha. It was through this sense of joined accomplishment that me and our fellowship of travellers bonded together. We embraced the national motto of Cape Verde: No stress. Together we faced our sore legs head on. No challenge was insurmountable with the thought of a fresh shower and another caiprinha on the other side. Our hiking guide Denis, a local young man with great spirit for adventure, knows the island like the back of his hand and can give explanations about local fauna and flora, national traditions, and the real way of life for the people of Santo Antão, in fluent English. Seeing him say hello and shake hands with people he knows all around the island is such a testament to the idea of community that lives everywhere you go. And soon enough you'll start to say, 'Bom dia! ' wherever you go, too. When one of our companions fell ill, Lina stayed with them for a visit to the clinic on the other side of the island, which can be very scary in a foreign country so knowing they were in good hands assured everyone's minds. This trip has left me with a lot of thoughts. On one hand it boldens my determination to strive for better environmental protection in the face of global warming, but also my awareness about my privilege as a westerner, a tourist, about poverty and creating sustainable economic chances for people that might be out of our daily view. I knew this trip wouldn't just be a sightseeing vacation, but Lina and Denis approach the tour around the islands in a way that shows why and how they fell in love with it. It is through this warm vulnerability and generosity that you get to see the best of Cape Verde and its people. I can only recommend you go experience it for yourself. TLDR; Cabo Mundo ensures a fun, engaging experience, tailored to your wishes that gives you a range of diverse activities that highlight Cape Verde's best qualities. And there's usually a caiprinha at the end of the day!

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Friderika F.

September 10, 2024

I had the best birthday ever, with a tour organized by Cabo Mundo Tours where I took a plunge in the waterfall of Ribeira da Torre on Santo Antão Island! This gorgeous green island stole my heart. And the team was truly amazing