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Santiago and the Island of Fire

Island Hopping
 

Visiting the islands of Sal, Santiago & Fogo

A particularly good tour for those who want to see one of the most spectacular sights in Cape Verde, the live volcano on Fogo.

This is a one week itinerary

Santiago & the Island of Fire!
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Movie showing Djadsal Holiday Club in Sal, Cape Verde.
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Tour Features

One Week Itineraries

These are ideal for people who have a limited amount of time but want to pack as much in as they can.  These itineraries include excursions of the islands and services of a local representative on each island.

Two Week Itineraries

We have a number of suggested itineraries that take in four or more islands but with no pre-planned excursions leaving you time to explore each island at your own pace. You can of course add excursions to any of these itineraries should you wish. 

Twin Centre Holidays

If our island hopping itineraries are a little too hectic or adventurous for you but you do want to experience a couple of islands then why not take advantage of one of our twin centre holidays.

Spend a week exploring Santiago or São Vicente and then a relaxing week on Sal or Boa Vista.

It's up to you of course but we recommend your relaxing week is the latter part of your holiday.

Twin centre holidays like this are based on an arrival into Sal with a connecting flight onto the first island of your stay. You can also choose to spend your whole holiday on one island but split your stay between 2 different hotels.

Tailormade

Whatever your choice of islands and hotels we can use our extensive knowledge of the Islands of Cape Verde to tailormake your holiday according to your preferred requirements.  Please speak with our reservations team on 0845 330 2047 who will be more than happy to assist.

Travelling Between The Islands

With the exception of Santo Antão, which is reached from São Vicente by a regular ferry service, the most practical way to reach the other islands featured in our holidays is by internal flights.  These flights are provided by TACV (Cabo Verde Airlines).  It should be noted that TACV can and do change schedules and flights are sometimes cancelled, delayed or even early!

Due to the travelling involved on our island hopping itineraries we don’t recommend this type of holiday for young children.

 
 

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Monday 2nd March 2009
 
7 nights LGW SID
£1545.00
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Monday 9th March 2009
 
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Monday 16th March 2009
 
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Monday 23rd March 2009
 
7 nights LGW SID
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Monday 30th March 2009
 
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  • Prices and availability are correct as at 06/01/2009 22:15:08 PM.
  • Prices are per person, based on 2 sharing, on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • Prices include accommodation, flights, in-flight meals, full luggage allowance, all taxes and transfers.

Tour Description

While on Sal, we visit the Pedra de Lume salt flats, which still produce salt, but not in the abundant amounts of its heyday 150 years ago. On our journey around the island we stop off for a quick visit of Espargos, Porto de Palmeira and hope to see a mirage in the middle of the desert.

Santiago is a very different island to Sal and is one of the most balanced islands in terms of its geology. The craggy mountainous interior is evened out by green valleys, southern plantations and a few beautiful beaches. We drive around the whole island stopping off to explore some noteworthy sights. We spend time in Cidade Velha which was the old capital of Santiago until 1770. Today, the villagers live amongst the ruins of the numerous churches with the great hill fort behind them. The drive through the centre of the island is spectacular, with craggy cliff tops and views into valleys on either side of the road and when the weather is clear the island of Maio is visable.

Fogo rises sharply from the ocean and its name comes from the word 'Fire'. The main reason for coming to Fogo is to visit Cha das Caldeiras, the crater of the active volcano and we spend a whole day exploring inside. Since 1785, all eruptions have been inside the crater and the floor is a very fertile place. The population living inside the crater are descendants of the Frenchman who introduced the Fogo vines here in the 19th century and it is not uncommon to see fair skin, blue eyes and blond hair.

Relax for a couple of days on the beautiful beaches of Sal before journeying on to the stunning island of Santiago.  Explore the market, hike through the lush, green, mountainous interior or laze by the pool.  In the evening the capital, Praia, comes to life with live music in the bars and restaurants and nightclubs open until the early hours.  In Fogo visit the active volcano crater surrounded by a lunar landscape and of course, sample the local wine.

 
Djadsal Holiday Club
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Djadsal Holiday Club - Standard Room

Beach front location with All-Inclusive option

2 Nights - Sal - View more details »
 
3 turtle rating

Enviably situated next to Santa Maria's wide white sand beach, this friendly club style hotel offers excellent facilities for both adults and children.

 
Oasis Atlantico Praiamar Hotel
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Oasis Atlantico Praiamar Hotel - Standard Room

An excellent base for exploring Santiago and Fogo

2 Nights - Santiago - View more details »
 
3.5 turtle rating

Situated on the rocky coastline overlooking two bays of black sand, this hotel offers a good standard of accommodation and facilities.

 
Hotel Xaguate
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Hotel Xaguate - Standard Room

A modern hotel with well furnished rooms and good sized swimming pool

2 Nights - Fogo - View more details »
 
3 turtle rating

This modern hotel has a magnificent position on the headland in the upper part of São Filipe on the ‘island of fire’, Fogo.

 
Dunas de Sal Hotel
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Dunas de Sal Hotel - Standard Room 1st Floor

A peaceful hotel with pool facing rooms

1 Night - Sal - View more details »
 
3 turtle rating

A modern minimalist hotel with a tranquil atmosphere on the outskirts of the town of Santa Maria.

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