Why Cape Verde Experience is a specialist holiday company

Here's just a few reasons why you should consider us when booking a holiday to Cape Verde...

From seasoned travellers who frequently explore exotic destinations, to those who are simply in need of a break, booking a holiday is an exciting prospect for all. At the Cape Verde Experience, we don’t just offer a diverse range of exceptional holidays, but we also provide thoughtful touches and exclusive extras that give our guests complete confidence in choosing us. Combined with our unwavering commitment to impeccable customer service, these elements define us as a truly specialist holiday company.

Why are we a specialist holiday company?

Santa Maria pier, Sal.

 

In-house and on the ground experts

For nearly 20 years, we’ve been proud to call ourselves Cape Verde destination experts. Our in-house specialists regularly visit the stunning archipelago, ensuring they can offer authentic, first-hand insights and experience. Many of our team members have visited the islands themselves, creating honest and personal recommendations tailored to every traveller. On the ground, we work closely with Barracuda Tours, whose English-speaking representatives are available on each island to assist with any query, ensuring your journey with us is seamless and unforgettable.

Edson, our representative on São Vicente.

 

Little extras as standard

We believe in going the extra mile ensure your holiday is effortlessly comfortable and stress free. That’s why we offer UK airport lounge access as standard with all our bookings, and we cover the Airport Security Tax (TSA) fee for you. We also include private resort transfers on Boa Vista and Sal holidays, so you can grab your bags and start your holiday immediately, without the unnecessary hassle.

Vila do Maio Beach

 

Overall destination knowledge

Over the years that we’ve been operating to Cape Verde, we’ve expanded our holidays to include not only the main tourist islands of Sal and Boa Vista, but also the lesser-known islands of Fogo, Santiago, Santo Antão, São Vicente, Maio and São Nicolau, making a total of eight possible holiday destinations out of the 10 Cape Verde islands.

Through their extensive knowledge of each island in the archipelago, our destination experts can easily recommend specific holidays to suit every individual. São Vicente is perfect for music and culture lovers, Santo Antão and São Nicolau offer beautiful green mountainous havens ideal for hikers, while Fogo showcases majestic volcanoes and local wine tasting. Our online guide provides further information about each of Cape Verde’s diverse islands. Find your ideal island match, here.

 São Vicente

Santo Antão

Fogo  

 

Island hopping

One of the most popular options among our customers is our bespoke island hopping tours. We are the only UK tour operator to offer comprehensive itineraries, meaning its never been easier to explore the whole archipelago. Not only do we offer premade itineraries, but we can also tailor-make our customers dream trips - as long as flights are available, you can choose to explore as much or as little as Cape Verde as you wish. 

Boats in Sal

Mindelo, São Vicente.

 

Enthusiasm and passion

Our main objective is to not only make sure you have a fantastic holiday experience, but also to try and show you exactly why we love the destination. We offer a range of excursions and tours to exhibit the very best of the island(s) you’re visiting, and some fun activities suitable for all ages. You can go hiking, enjoy boat trips, do wildlife watching and a whole host of water sports. Check out our excursions and tours for a full list.

Quad biking on Boa Vista

Island touring on Santo Antão

 

If you’d like to find out more about a holiday to Cape Verde, visit our website, or call our destination experts on 01489 866969 to discuss your holiday ideas or requirements.