THE ADVENTURES
To the discovery of Santo Antão
We offer one-day tours or a complete exploration of the island of Santo Antão by motorbike over 5 days. You will be accompanied by a local biker who knows the island perfectly, who will be happy to share the adventure with you in complete safety and serenity and will guarantee you a discovery without missing any of the island's hidden treasures.
Those unique trips are planned for a group up to 6 bikers and it is not possible to accommodate a passenger because the slopes are too steep for our 125cc.
Please note that the airport is located in São Vicente, so you will have the opportunity to get to know the beautiful city of Mindelo before joining us on Santo Antão. If you wish, we will be at your disposal to organise your visit on the island of São Vicente.
1- The great exploration over 5 days
Day 1 - Arrival at Porto Novo
- Reception at the Port and transfer of your luggage to your accommodation
- Getting to grips with the motorbike
- Tour of Porto Novo and surroundings to give you the opportunity to know the bike and feel comfortable for the next few days
- Possibility of swimming in the sea
- Overnight in Porto Novo
Day 2 - Discovery of the Noth/West
The road towards the northwest will take us to Ribeira das Patas and then we will slip through the mountain pass to reach Ribeira da Cruz and go down to the coastline
On the way back, on the pass we will take advantage of deviating into the Alto Mira valley
Lunch will be planned in a splendid, quiet restaurant surrounded by plantations which prepares typical Cape Verdean dishes
On this tour you will return in the afternoon to give you the opportunity to rest, swim or deepen your visit to Porto Novo
Overnight in Porto Novo
Day 3 - East Coastal Road & North Shoreline
We will take the magnificent coastal road with its turns that will make any biker's heart beat faster
Visit the beautiful and green Paùl valley with its numerous rum distilleries (called "Grogue" in Cape Verde)
From Ribeira Grande we will take a small winding road with magnificent views to reach the most distant small village called "Cruzinha"
Lunch will be planned on the road
For the night, we will set our camp at "Chã d'Igrja"
Day 4 - The secrets of the mountains
- From Chã d'Igrja return to Ribeira Grande to continue with a visit to the beautiful fishing village of Ponta do Sol and the superb valley of Ribeira da Torre
- Then we will take the old road Corda which crosses the island through the mountains to reach the other side of the island
- On this route we will discover all the breathtaking secrets hidden in the mountains
- Lunch will be planned on the road
- Return and overnight stay in Porto Novo
Day 5 - The paradise village
- For our last day we will discover the small idyllic and heavenly village of Tarrafal
- The road to Tarrafal will take us through a lunar setting and on arrival we will have to pass on the beach to reach the village
- Here you will have time to rest and visit the village as well as have lunch
- We can organise a fishing trip on a typical Cape Verdean fishing boat
- Or you can also reach the small village "Monte Trigo" the furthest east village of Africa (This village is only accessible by boat 1 hour or on foot 4 hours walk)
Day 6 - Return to São Vicente
- We will organise the shuttle for you to return from the accommodation to the Port
- Departure by ferry is possible at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. (you must be at the port 30 minutes before departure)
Indicative prices per person including
* the local biker * motorcycle rental * helmet * fuel
* 5 nights with breakfast * 3 lunches * Taxi transports
6 persons
587 €
4 persons
653 €
2 persons
853 €
1 person
1376 €
The price will vary depending on the accommodation and the formula (single or double room) of the nights.
For São Vicente with one night, transport, ferry and tour of the island by private taxi you need to plan around €150 per person
2- One-day trips
* All tours are departure and return from Porto Novo
* It is possible to take a tour with the return trip to São Vicente the same day
Tour 1 - Discovery of the North/West
- The road towards the northwest will take us to Ribeira das Patas and then we will slip through the mountain pass to reach Ribeira da Cruz and go down to the coastline
- On the way back, on the pass we will take advantage of deviating into the Alto Mira valley
- It will be possible to stop for lunch in a splendid, quiet restaurant surrounded by plantations which prepares typical Cape Verdean dishes
Tour 2 - East Coastal Road & Old road "Corda"
- We will take the magnificent coastal road with its turns that will make any biker's heart beat faster
- Visit the beautiful and green Paùl valley with its numerous rum distilleries (called "Grogue" in Cape Verde)
- Then we will arrive at Ribeira Grande to continue with the visit of Ponta do Sol and Ribeira da Torre
- Afterwards, head towards the mountains, taking the old road "Corda" to reach Porto Novo on the other side.
Tour 3 - The secrets of the mountains
- For this expedition we will take the old road "Corda" and we will explore every nook and cranny in the mountains to discover all the hidden treasures
- You will discover breathtaking views and all the different sceneries
- We will go back down to the other side of the island and then take the beautiful and winding coastal road that makes every biker's heart beat to reach Porto Novo
Tour 4 - The paradise village
- The road to Tarrafal will take us through a lunar setting and on arrival we will have to pass on the beach to reach the small fishing village
- You will have the opportunity to rest and visit the village as well as to have lunch
- We can also organise a fishing trip on a typical Cape Verdean fishing boat
- Or you can reach the small village "Monte Trigo" which is the most easterly village of Africa (This village is only accessible by boat 1 hour or on foot 4 hours walk) and have lunch there