INCREDIBLE ROUTES THROUGH SANTIAGO
MTB in Cape Verde
Explore unique trails, hike through volcanic landscapes and enjoy spectacular descents on the wildest islands of the West African coast.
If you are an experienced, fit and adrenaline-seeking cyclist, this is for you: technical routes and vertiginous descents of up to 1,500 m. Flowing sections combine with steep passes and breathtaking views of canyons, valleys and mountains.
The best season is ALL YEAR ROUND: ideal weather, ancient trails and spectacular viewpoints await you.
No need to bring your bike: a fleet of SCOTT Genius 160mm suspension bikes awaits you at the King Fisher Hotel station, ready to devour the terrain (e-Bike available).
Book your MTB trip in a unique scenery.
Private Travel
eMTB Travel
7 days 6 nights
From 4 persons
from
Consult us*.
Summarized itinerary:
Day 1. Spain – Praia – Tarrafal
Day 2. Tarrafal – Monte Ramo
Day 3. Tarrafal – Rebel Trail
Day 4. Tarrafal – Pincipal trail
Day 5. Tarrafal – Crazy Pirates trail
Day 6. Tarrafal – Passo de gato Trail
Day 7. Tarrafal – Praia – Spain
*La mejor temporada es TODO EL AÑO: clima ideal, caminos antiguos y miradores espectaculares te esperan.
No hace falta que traigas tu bici: en la estación del Hotel King Fisher te espera una flota de SCOTT Genius con suspensión de 160 mm, listas para devorar el terreno (e-Bike disponible).
Reserva ya tu viaje de MTB en un escenario único.
Day 01. Origin – Praia – Tarrafal B|-|-
Assistance at the Nelson Mandela airport in Praia, by our local guide and transfer to the hotel in Tarrafal, north of Santiago Island, an hour and a half drive by private transfer.
Day 02. Tarrafal Mount Ramo D|A|-
Buffet breakfast. Day dedicated to the Monte Ramo outing. It will serve to see the level of the group and to be able to adapt the outings ahead.
34 km
+700m / -1400m
S1/S3
Day 03. Tarrafal Rabel Trail D|A|-
Buffet breakfast. Day dedicated to the Rebel Trail trip, in the iconic village of the Rebelados.
37 km
+650m / -1450m
S1/S3
Day 04. Tarrafal Main trail D|A|-
Buffet breakfast. Day dedicated to the Principal excursion, in the Natural Park of Serra Malagueta.
30 km
+400m / -1200m
S1/S3
Day 05. Tarrafal Crazy Pirates Trail D|A|-
Buffet breakfast. Day dedicated to the departure of Crazy Pirates. Return to Tarrafal by boat from Ribera da Barca.
09 km
+100m / -780m
S2/S3
Day 06. Tarrafal Passo de gato Trail D|A|-
Buffet breakfast. Day dedicated to the Passo de Gato hike, in Serra Malagueta.
18 km
+300m / -1100m
S1/S3
Farewell dinner at Alto Mira restaurant in Tarrafal.
Day 07. Tarrafal – Praia – Origin B|-|-
Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to Praia airport to take the international flight back.
Includes
MTB in Cape Verde:
- 06 nights according to program in quadruple room with breakfast.
- Farewell dinner at Alto Mira restaurant in Tarrafal.
- All transfers necessary for the itinerary, in private.
- 5 days of MTB with transfers, private guide and picnic included.
- Bike Scott Genius 930 during all MTB days.
- Helmet and protections during all MTB days.
- Accident insurance during all MTB days.
- 24-hour local business assistance phone number.
Important:
- Daily hikes from Tarrafal to the beginning of the descent.
- Program with dual suspension eMTB
- Well maintained and cambered tracks.
- Always accompanied by expert local guides.
Optional:
- Possibility to extend the itinerary, visit other islands.
- Extra experiences
Does not include:
- International flights.
- Other expenses such as souvenirs, tips, drinks and meals not included in the itinerary.
- Tourist tax in all hotels: 2.5 € pers. (over 16 years old)
- Does NOT include entrance fee. 31€ per person to be paid online ( https://www.ease.gov.cv/)
Accommodations
Accommodations available in MTB in Cape Verde:
King Fisher Village
Nestled in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, this charming accommodation offers spacious double rooms and sun-drenched apartments, all newly renovated to welcome you with open arms.
Each room has its own terrace with sun loungers, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
On a sustainability level the lodge has implemented solar plants and water desalination for 100% of the lodge’s needs. In addition, they actively support the local community by prioritizing the employment of local residents, sourcing from regional producers and engaging in social and cultural activities, uplifting the vibrant fabric of the local community.
Prices
Price of the trip per person without international flights:
- Group of 4-5 pax……….. 1895 €
- Group of 6-9 pax……….. 1595 €
- Group of 10-11 pax……… 1475 € 1475 €.
- Group of 12-13 pax……… 1380 € 1380
- Group of 14 pax………….. 1295 €
Single room supplement 195 € *Single room supplement 195 €.
Type of trip:
- Guaranteed departures for 4 people or more
- Group language > Spanish
Booking of the trip:
- Travel request through the form
- Confirmation of vacancies by Oi Cabo Verde
- Formalization of the reservation (50% of the amount of the trip)
- 2nd payment 30 days prior to departure
Cancellation policy:
- Before 30 days prior to arrival: Internal flight costs
- Between 29 and 15 days before arrival: 20% of contracted services
- Between 14 and 8 days prior to arrival: 30% of the contracted services
- Between 7 and 2 days prior to arrival: 50% of the contracted services
- 24 hours prior to arrival or no-show: 100% of the contracted services
Do you want to know a total price right now?
You can calculate the approximate overall price of your trip to the Leeward Islands by checking the price of flights. To do so, click on the following TAP Portugal link and enter the dates and cities.
Important information
How do we work?
In Oi Cape Verde we design completely customized trips to the African islands, managing all services (including internal flights and ferries), from your arrival to the archipelago until you take the return flight. We do not manage international flights, but don’t worry, we will explain below the easiest way to book them. In addition, with Oi Cabo Verde you will enjoy 24/7 support in all the islands to travel with total peace of mind.
Reservations
Once you have decided that you want to travel to Cape Verde we make it easy for you. Click on “I want to travel” or “Contact” and we will offer you different ways to design your trip. We can do it by phone or video call, so that we can meet each other face to face! During this consultation, you explain to us the type of trip you have in mind, the dates, days, accommodation category, type of experiences, etc. After this, we will look at the best travel proposal to design, how many islands to visit and advise you on international flights. A few days after the consultation you will receive your travel proposal and later you will be able to formalize it.
In advance
In order to ensure the best available services we recommend you to book your trip several months in advance, ideally between 3 and 6 months. At Oi Cabo Verde we do not manage “last minute trips” less than 30 days before departure. We tell you in much more detail in the following link:
Individual services
We only manage integral trips and all the services we include are part of a tailor-made itinerary designed according to your needs. We do this because in this way we have total control of everything that happens in Cape Verde. Also, by traveling with Oi Cabo Verde you will enjoy 24/7 support on all the islands.
Responsibility
We work with local operators always trying to promote family businesses that offer good working conditions and fair wages. Our tourism proposal is to have as positive an impact as possible, always respecting people as much as possible and trying not to interfere in the daily life of the local population.
International flights.
As we have already mentioned, Oi Cabo Verde does not manage international flights, but here we explain how they work.
The options for travel to Cape Verde from Spain are still somewhat limited. However, this fact preserves the archipelago as a sustainable tourist destination, somewhat exclusive and in many corners still emerging.
The best option to travel from the mainland is offered by TAP Portugal, which with a quick stopover in Lisbon, we can access the archipelago from different cities. From the Canary Islands, the company Binter offers direct flights to Sal. Between June and September, Vueling offers direct flights from Spain to the island of Sal. There are other options such as Royal Air Marroc, which although offering lower prices, we do not recommend it due to its continuous delays and cancellations.
At the price level, as you know it is impossible to predict the fares of the tickets, but we can show a tendency of them. In no case we would speak of low cost prices. We can travel from 325€ in months like March or October or up to over 900€ in special seasons like Christmas, New Year or some weeks of August.
Below, we present an approximate graph of the average price to travel to CV.
The stopovers in Lisbon have an approximate duration of 1h 50min. The peninsular flight has a duration of 1h 15/50min (BCN/MAD) and the long flight takes about 4 hours. The tickets include snack during the short flight, menu on the long flight, and normally luggage.
We recommend checking the tickets directly on the airline’s website, as other portals show unreal prices with surcharges added later. You can access through their website or by clicking on the airline logo shown below.
Do you want to know the price of the tickets?
Click on the following link of TAP Portugal and calculate the amount of the tickets on your desired dates.
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Always with you before,
during and after your trip.
24/7 support on all islands
Travel with total peace of mind knowing that you have staff available on all the islands for anything.
Itineraries
that work
Trips with the maximum guarantee by having total control of the itinerary and permanent contact with the suppliers.
Authentic travel with essence
There is no better way to discover a destination than through local staff who are experts and passionate about their land.
100% customized trips
We will design your trip according to your needs.
SANTIAGO
Do you already know the islands you are going to visit?
The leeward islands offer volcanic, tropical and paradisiacal landscapes. Want to know more? Explore the islands by clicking the button and don’t miss any detail with this little virtual tour.
Responsible travel
Much more than just visiting a destination
Travel with essence
Trekking Sotavento in group is an itinerary for those people who love hiking and discovering a destination while meeting people.
To promote the local economy
We promote the most responsible and sustainable tourism possible. We always work with local operators with decent conditions.
With support and dissemination of initiatives
As far as possible, we encourage local transformation initiatives.
In the easiest way
Shall we start?
1
Request your trip
To start your trip click on “I want to travel” and we will help you to request your trip without any problem.
2
We design it for you
Once we receive your request, we will get to work to design your trip to Cape Verde.
3
It's time to travel
And little else… in a few days you will receive your proposal to travel with total peace of mind and guarantee.
Worry-free travel wherever you go
*Contract your travel or cancellation insurance with Iati and we will give you a 5% discount.
Still have doubts?
We are here to help you :), feel free to contact us!