Full day tour: Active Volcano – Fogo Island

About this tour

Discover the enchanting beauty of Fogo volcano on this unique day trip from Sao Filipe. Dive into local culture as you visit local villages. See houses made out of lava from the most recent volcanic eruption.  Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in São Filipe and relax on the drive through the countryside.

Stop in the picturesque rural villages of Patim, Achada Furna, and Cabeça Fundão.

Arrive in Chã das Caldeiras National Park, admire panoramic views of the Volcano of Fogo which last erupted in 2014. Learn about local geology, meet locals and walk around houses that were built from lava. Follow your guide to see the solidified lava of Chã das Caldeiras, organic growing fruit on volcanic soils, and learn more about the local fauna.

Next, take a well-deserved lunch in this unusual volcanic setting and sample the local cuisine at your expense. Enjoy some Cape Verdean delicacies while savoring some homemade wine in a local atmosphere. After that, return to your accommodation at the end of your tour.