Cape Verde · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Sal Experience’s private SID Airport transfer to Santa Maria, with prices, pickup advice, vehicle details, value, and booking tips.
“Excellent, well organised service. Staff waiting at airport for me, no waiting around and straight to waiting driver and my accommodation.”
Review of Sal Island’s private 7-hour tour from Santa Maria, with salt lakes, sharks, villages, Buracona, local lunch, and flexible guiding.
“Our tour guide Nany, was unbelievable, fun, accommodating, informative, he just went totally out of his way to make our experience the best and it was. Thank you Nany”
Review of São Vicente’s private 6-hour tour from Mindelo, with markets, Monte Verde views, beaches, local food, guides, and practical tips.
“Very informative tour. Guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and informative!”
Review of Sal’s private Union Tour, covering Blue Eye, salt flats, Shark Bay, villages, transport, costs, and booking advice.
“The experience of the trip itself wasn't bad, the vehicles aren't air conditioned and if there's more than 3 people you need to sit in the back of a pick up truck which isn't great. However the main reason for the 1 star review is the photographer, wRead more”
Review of Sal’s private Santa Maria speedboat tour, with snorkeling, fishing, wildlife, practical tips, value, safety, and booking advice.
“C'était une très belle balade. Nous avons eu le privilège de contemplé l'île et sa beauté et le couché du soleil”
Review of Sal’s private 7-hour island tour, with Buracona, lemon sharks, salt lakes, local culture, transport, and practical tips.
“as a slightly disabled person the private tour was ideal and guide both informative and considerate.”
Review of Sal’s private full-day off-road island tour, with salt mines, Buracona, shark spotting, natural pools, local insight, and photos.
“Brilliant guide who made our trip absolutely exceptional. The highlight was saving two baby turtles who had mistakenly headed away from the sea. We experienced the joy of seeing them swim away in the ocean.”
Review of Sal Island’s private day trip from Santa Maria, with Buracona, Palmeira, Shark Bay, Espargos, and Pedra de Lume.
“Muito boa experiencia mas o carro era pequeno, um pequeno citadino nada adaptado para o percurso (Reserva visita privada com 2 adultos e um bebe) O guia e o motorista foram 5 estrelas !”
Review of Santiago Island’s private 8-hour tour from Praia, covering markets, mountain views, Tarrafal Beach, and Cape Verdean history.
“Paisajes de la isla y baño en la playa de Tarrafal. También interesante la visita al campo de concentración”
Watch wild loggerhead turtles nest on Sal Island with private transport, a glamping tent, expert guides, and conservation support.
“Absolute awe inspiring turtle trip. Very professional service and a knowledgeable guide in Leo. Initially before the excursion I feared we may be intruding on what should be a natural and stress free experience for the turtle. However minRead more”
Review of Boa Vista’s private birdwatching Jeep tour, with wildlife highlights, guide tips, value, access, timing, and practical advice.
“Good experience with Jaime. visited some spots you would struggle to find on your own. If you are a novice it's good enough and if more experienced still worthwhile.”
Review of Sal’s private half-day tour to Pedra de Lume, Blue Eye, Miragem, Murdeira Bay, and Shark Bay, with practical tips and value advice.
“Perfect with our guide Dekiki. He was so kind and friendly. We enjoyed a lot with private bus in family. Nice places for visit”
Explore Sal on a private full-day tour with local guides, from Santa Maria and Shark Bay to Buracona, salt flats, mirages, and Palmeira.
“An amazing trip with an incredible guide and driver, Eder. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Review of Sal’s private day trip to Shark Bay, Pedra de Lume salt crater, and Buracona’s Blue Eye, with costs, tips, and honest advice.
“Excellent visit, attentive guide Djibril, cool and safe driver Eddy, sharks there! everything is truly magical in this island of Sal 😃👍🌞”
Hike from Rui Vaz through Santiago’s volcanic hills and rural villages, with views of Mount Pico Antonio, local stories, and hotel pickup.
“Belle randonnée d’environ 1h de marche dans un sentier bien aménagé. José étais un excellent guide et nous beaucoup d’infos sur le Cap Vert. Visite de la distillerie et du petit village était super!”
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