When Carnival takes hold, the music and dancing often goes on until the early hours, so this is an experience best suited to those who are ready to embrace the festivities and get stuck in to local culture and celebrations!
Staying at the Ouril Hotel Mindelo means you’re in a great position to get involved with the Carnival celebrations.
This package offers four nights on São Vicente. To make the most of the experience, we’ve included some wonderful tours in the price, to allow you really make the most of the time you have on the island…
Day trip and tour of Santo Antão
With beautiful green peaks, jaw-dropping ravines and impressive cliff-hanging towns, just an hour’s ferry ride away is Santo Antão. As part of this Carnival package, you’ll enjoy a full day’s tour of the island, weaving amongst the mountains, visiting a local liqueur distillery and towns such as Ribeira Grande, clinging to the edge of mountains. Be sure to bring your camera, the landscape here is phenomenal.
Mindelo by night
You’ll also get an evening to explore Mindelo, where we’ll show you around and take to you a typical restaurant where you can enjoy live music and an inclusive evening meal.
Half-day tour of São Vicente
Your half-day tour of the island will involve a drive 750m up to Monte Verde (meaning green mountain), the island’s tallest mountain. From here, the panoramic views across Mindelo and beyond are breathtaking. You’ll visit some of the island’s most dramatic and varying coastline, as well as passing fishing villages and markets.
Good to know
- Monday evening is the parade of the School of Samba Tropical, which ends at Oasis Porto Grande hotel. If you wish, you can pre-book your evening meal at the Lobby Bar in advance (tickets normally on sale two weeks in advance,
- Tuesday (main Carnival day). Locate a space early to secure the best view of the main parade.
This four-night add on package is not bookable online, however please contact our experienced sales team, who will be able to tailor-make your holiday to include this wonderful once a year experience.