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Guided tours or a custom-designed route in a relaxed atmosphere in Assomada
Entrust your vacations in all confidence and with your eyes closed to a receptive organizer of stays ? It is possible by addressing you to Rural Tours. Listening to their clients is the first of their qualities, and to this we can add a very friendly and professional team. Guided tours or a customized tour are part of their services. It is in a very relaxed atmosphere that you will let yourself be guided to the discovery of the islands that they know from every angle, whether it is a boat ride or a hike.
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Rural Tours is an experienced local travel agency and tour operator with over 10 years experience in planning and organizing tours in Cape Verde. We are located in the heart of the island town of Santiago-Assomada.
We organize private and group tours on the islands of Santiago, Fogo and Maio, as well as serving and assisting you on the other islands of Cape Verde, ensuring that every aspect of your trip is taken care of, so that you can enjoy an unforgettable stay in Cape Verde.
Rural Tours believes that when you travel, you can give your mind something new and exciting to focus on, which is why we always do our best to provide you with professional services, guaranteeing that your trip will be a memorable one.
Together we plan the trip of your dreams: Dream, create, travel: welcome to Cape Verde.
Our mission:
-To connect our guests with the true essence of Cape Verdean traditions and culture.
-To offer authentic, unforgettable and personalized travel experiences.
-Create the perfect itinerary according to your preferences and desires.
Values:
-We create and offer travelers a unique and authentic experience.
-We focus on sustainable tourism, with 100% of our revenues remaining in Cape Verde
-We respect and protect nature
Our offers and services
Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Gongon Valley
From 2024-07-06 at 2026-04-07
Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Gongon Valley
We'll pick you up in the morning at your accommodation and head for the north of the island for a hike. This hike starts from the Serra Malagueta, first covering the whole park, then descending into the Gongon Valley. Considered one of the most beautiful hikes on Santiago Island, it is green all year round, with fascinating landscapes and friendly locals. An excellent opportunity to discover the rural world and taste the local food. Duration 4h, Hiking level: moderate, Distance: 13km
Boat trip to Aguas Belas cave
From 2024-07-06 at 2026-04-07
Boat trip to Aguas Belas cave
We'll pick you up in the morning at your accommodation and take you to a small fishing village - Porto Ribeira da Barca Porto Ribeira da Barcafrom here, you'll take a colorful traditional fishing boat to the famous grotto. Located 3 km from the village of Ribeira de Barca. The cave is a magical place to discover. During the trip, you'll have the opportunity to feel the sea breeze, the sound of the waves, enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery and sometimes it's possible to see turtles. You'll also have the privilege of entering the cave and swimming inside. After visiting the cave, you'll stop off at a small black-sand beach paradise for a swim. Duration: 4 hours
Hiking in the Serra Malagueta Natural Park
From 2024-07-05 at 2026-04-07
Hiking in the Serra Malagueta Natural Park
We'll pick you up in the morning at your accommodation and drive you to the north of the island for a hike in the natural park. The Serra Malagueta Nature Park has a mild climate and covers an area of 774 hectares, making it the perfect place for hiking enthusiasts and those who want to get in touch with nature. With some twenty species of endemic plants and birds, this spot offers a panoramic view of the island from its altitude of 1,064 m. On a clear day you can see Fogo and the island of Maio.
Easy level, duration 3h, distance 8km
Tour of Santiago Island
From 2024-07-06 at 2026-04-07
Santiago Island tour
We'll pick you up from your accommodation in the morning and take you into the interior of Santiago Island. This is Cape Verde's largest island, and a full-day excursion is needed to explore and discover the best of it, with many cultural and historical sites to visit, it's the best way to discover the whole island. Our first stop will be in the town of SÃO DOMINGOS to visit a small garden " Eco Centro "a perfect place for lovers of flora and fauna. We continue our tour with a short stop at the towns ofORGÃOS and PICOS to admire two impressive mountains that are the symbol of these towns. On toASSOMADA, the island's second largest and most developed city after Praia. The town has many tourist attractions to visit, including its two famous markets and museum, one of the most beautiful churches in the country, and a small village -Boa Entradaboa Entrada, a green valley with many fruit trees, is home to the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde (the Fromager), over 700 years old. Our next stop is at the SERRA MALAGUETA NATURAL PARK, where the view is incredible due to its altitude (1000 meters), continuing our visit to the island's most touristic town - TARRAFAL. It boasts the island's most beautiful beach (white sand), where you can take a break for lunch and a swim. After lunch, we return to the beautiful east coast, stopping off at the VILLAGE OF RABELADOS-rebels who resisted the Portuguese colonizers in 1941. The houses are built from coconut trunks, ropes made from sisal fibers and intertwined coconut leaves. continue to the town of CALHETA - a small town on the east coast where the inhabitants depend on fishing, an ideal place to get in touch with the locals, continue to the town of PEDRA BADEJO - the town is so famous and visited because it has the largest banana and coconut plantation in Cape Verde, 15 min. walk through the plantation, the tour ends with a return to your accommodation.
Duration: 6 hours
Black sand beach + natural swimming pool now open
From 2024-07-06 at 2026-04-07
Discovery of the black sand beach + natural swimming pool
We'll pick you up at your accommodation and drive you to the north of the island, to visit a small village-Ribeira das Pratas. This will be an excellent opportunity to interact with the locals, as the village has two wonderful spots: the black sand beach and the natural swimming pool. First, you'll visit the black sand beach, then relax in the natural pool. Duration: 4 hours
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