--- title: Cape Verde trip with volcano hike and turtle observation url: "https://www.vista-verde.com/en/our-programme/our-travel-tip/ferry-trip-southern-islands/ferry-trip-southern-islands/" description: "Ready for the island? 9-day culture and adventure tour to the South Islands Santiago, Fogo & Maio with volcano hike and turtle observation" date: 2024-06-30 modified: 2024-07-10 --- # Cape Verde trip with volcano hike and turtle observation 1. [vista verde tours - Cape Verde with the expert](https://www.vista-verde.com/en/) 2. [Our programme](https://www.vista-verde.com/en/our-programme/) 3. [OUR TRAVEL TIP](https://www.vista-verde.com/en/our-programme/our-travel-tip/ferry-trip-southern-islands/) 4. Ferry trip southern islands 11-day ferry trip to Santiago, Fogo & Brava ------------------------------------------------- ### Discover the southern islands from the sea **On this specially designed South Island tour you will discover three of the nine inhabited Cape Verde islands:** The largest island **Santiago** with the capital Praia and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cidade Velha, the **fire island Fogo** with the stratovolcano Pico Grande and the still undiscovered **flower island Brava.** And all by ferry! A **comparatively climate-friendly** way to discover the islands, travelling in a straight line across the Atlantic, always heading for the next island. Travelling by ferry is exciting and relaxing at the same time. Let yourself be infected by the Cape Verdean hospitality on land and at sea, enjoy **locally grown produce** and look forward to **experiencing nature and culture.** **Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin:** Black lava beaches, tropical vegetation with pastureland, grapevines, banana and coffee plantations, mysterious forests, impressive volcanic formations, pastel-coloured colonial architecture, the unmistakable Cape Verdean leisureliness, maritime flora and fauna, easy hikes, contact with the local population, romantic seclusion, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha - during this eventful island tour you will visit the colonial past, marvel at the wide range of landscapes and gain a variety of impressions of island life in the middle of the Atlantic. **"Ciao e até já" as we say in Cape Verde. See you soon!** **The islands and we look forward to seeing you!** [Are you interested? Then give us a note!](https://www.vista-verde.com/en/info-service/contact/) --- [ ![[Translate to English:] Ouril Spiel auf den Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/c/csm_ouril-kapverden_5771cddc1e.jpg "[Translate to English:] Ouril Spiel auf den Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Kapverden-Szenen/ouril-kapverden.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Strassenschild Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/1/csm_reisen-kapverden_6a03392501.jpg "[Translate to English:] Strassenschild Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Kapverden-Szenen/reisen-kapverden.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Strand auf Maio, Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_Maio_beach_600px_q_c5db642b5b.jpg "[Translate to English:] Strand auf Maio, Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Maio/Maio_beach_600px_q.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Schildkröte Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/9/csm_Fish_Turtle_600px_vistaverdetours_Gerald_Nowak_3672998713.jpg "[Translate to English:] Schildkröte Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Fish/Fish_Turtle_600px_vistaverdetours_Gerald_Nowak.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Sonnenuntergang Mindelo Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/c/csm__VXE_SunsetMarina_II_400px_vistaverdetours_EvaHaus_e9c27bc1b1.jpg "[Translate to English:] Sonnenuntergang Mindelo Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Sao-Vicente/_VXE_SunsetMarina_II_400px_vistaverdetours_EvaHaus.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Graffiti Mindelo Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/8/csm_typscenery_GraffitiMindelo_600px_vistaverdetours_SabineRube_2ccbedf858.jpg "[Translate to English:] Graffiti Mindelo Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Kapverden-Szenen/typscenery_GraffitiMindelo_600px_vistaverdetours_SabineRube.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Segeln Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/d/csm_segeln-kapverden_ce26624652.jpg "[Translate to English:] Segeln Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Kapverden-Szenen/segeln-kapverden.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] vista verde tours Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/f/csm_vista_logo_5839ddde4f.png "[Translate to English:] vista verde tours Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Maps/vista_logo.png) [ ![[Translate to English:] Santo Antao Hütte Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Sao-Nicolau/offices-vista-verde-tours.jpg "[Translate to English:] Santo Antao Hütte Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Sao-Nicolau/offices-vista-verde-tours.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Eisvogel Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_king-fisher-home_62eeea2e33.jpg "[Translate to English:] Eisvogel Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_king-fisher-home_769272700c.jpg) [ ![[Translate to English:] Strassenverkäuferin in Mindelo Kapverden](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Sao-Vicente/Zau_1.jpg "[Translate to English:] Strassenverkäuferin in Mindelo Kapverden") ](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/Bilder/Sao-Vicente/Zau_1.jpg) --- #### HIGHLIGHTS/SERVICES ### HIGHLIGHTS ![](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/4/csm_SFL_PicodeFogo_Stones_600px_vistaverdetours_SabineRube_f183f11130.jpg) - Cultural tour of Cidade Velha - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Crater hike in the Chã das Caldeiras to the eruption crater of 2014 "Pico Pequeno" - Insights into wine and coffee cultivation - City tour in Praia & São Filipe - Colonial gardens on Brava - The most beautiful bay in Cape Verde in Faja d'Agua - The Serra Malagueta National Park - Qualified local English-speaking tour guides on 7 excursions/hikes ### INCLUDED SERVICES ![](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/7/csm_musik-kapverden_f41eb409ef.jpg) - 10 nights in a double room with bathroom (shower/WC) - Dayuse room on the day of departure - 10 x breakfast, 7 x lunch, 4 x dinner - Transfers and meals as per programme - 24-hour German and English-speaking emergency number for your safety - Ferry tickets Praia - Fogo - Brava - Fogo - Santiago - Dates freely selectable with international arrival to Santiago (Thursday would be ideal, can be adapted) ### NOT INCLUDED SERVICES ![](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/2/csm_b2b-incoming-service-vista-verde-tours_0b4fbc025f.jpg) - International arrival and departure - The obligatory tourist tax TAS (taxa de segurança do aeroporto) of 3,400 cve (or 30.80 EUR). This must be paid either in cash (exact amount) on arrival or in advance via the online system EASE. - Other expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks, meals, etc.) - Fees for foreign bank transfer ### PRICE ![](https://www.vista-verde.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/a/csm_reisen-special-interest-insel-suedens_18bdfc1be2.jpg) Per person: from EUR 1,485 based on 2 travellers in a double room --- #### YOUR ACCOMMODATION We prefer to use small and medium-sized accommodation that is either privately run or affiliated with a smaller chain. Our focus in the choice of accommodation is to ensure that most of the added value remains in the country. Cape Verdean hospitality and Creole joie de vivre are authentically conveyed to you in our selected ecolodges, guesthouses and comfort hotels. ---