São Tomé
and Príncipe
The hidden Paradise
For travelers looking for a romantic adventure and a change of scenery, São Tomé and Príncipe is the ideal destination. The island is still preserved from mass tourism and conceals extraordinary landscapes. The idyllic beaches lined with coconut palms and baobabs rub shoulders with lush vegetation perfect for observing flora and fauna. A paradise for trekking and diving enthusiasts, the volcanic island is both a land of adventure and a haven of peace and love.
Trip Highlights
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Rholas Island Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Equator Line Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Sao Nicolau Waterfalls Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Pic Cao Grande Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
Inclusions
Stay in the best combination of chic and authentic hotels and lodges in country.
Enjoy the best local food experiences with our all-meals included offer. Your tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners are all on us for the duration of your stay. We do have a meal-free plan as well. Simply make the adequate selection for you.
You will tour around in your very own stylish and personalized car complete with wifi and power sockets.
For such a tiny island nation, there’s a surprising amount of fun things to do in São Tomé and Príncipe. From canoeing down hidden mangrove rivers and exploring crumbling cocoa plantations, to tucking into remote beach picnics and snorkelling from boats in secluded bays, day trips on São Tomé and Príncipe are all about nature immersion, pure and simple.
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Must Know
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Trip Type : Romantic EscapadeList Item 1
Fall in love with the world again on this breathtaking adventure through one of the most remote places in Africa.
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Key PlacesList Item 2
Cascata de Sao Nicolau waterfalls, Rholas Islet, Pic Cao Grande, Equator Landmark
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What to packList Item 3
For the best experience on this trip with us we suggest clothes and accessories for warm to hot temperatures, as well as hike wear. Also pack sunscreen, sunglasses, swim wear, sandals, walking shoes, evening wear for our dinners/parties and an all-white outfit.
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Visa requirementsList Item 4
Sao Tome and Principe Island does not require a visa to enter the country.
STP through our eyes
Cathy's feedback
“An idyllic destination far from the tourist mass. Everything on this island is so raw and precious. I felt privileged to explore this truly hidden gem. "
Itinerary
Welcome to São Tomé. Our team will greet you with your name at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Relax and get ready for the adventure.
A full day trip to the South of the island where you can see the varied and rugged topography. Enjoy lunch in the South on Rolas Island, or as a picnic on the Equator Line. Alternatively, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, hike towards Pico Cao Grande, a remarkable, finger-shaped mountain in south-central São Tomé. It's the world’s tallest volcanic plug and is listed as one of the world's 200 most important sites of biological significance.
Today’s focus is on the turquoise waters and a snorkel excursion to a secluded bay called Blue Lagoon, or Lagoa Azul in the north west. It’s possible to scuba and snorkel here with an easy entrance from the shore. Home to a mixture of tropical marine life, with some particularly rare species, this bay is famed for its seahorses. Aside from the multitude of seahorses, you can also spot moray eels and one or two electric rays.
You’ll be transferred to the São Tomé airport for your flight (35-minute) departing to Príncipe Island. It's an untouched Island, almost virgin, with spectacular scenery and extremely warm people.
In 2012, the whole island of Príncipe and surrounding waters and islets were classified as a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO — a classification that has helped promote sustainable development goals in the country’s smaller island. It seams as if the Island of Príncipe had stopped in time. It is an absolute quietness distributed in 20km by 19km and is in the north that there is some life. The Príncipe southern region will remind you of a separate world. It is the most exclusive and remote area, more far away and in the oldest fashion one can imagine, in spite of the smallness of the Island.
Today we learn more about the local culture and artistic traditions. You’ll meet a group of artists and have some fun making artwork of your own with their guidance, as a special memento to bring home from Príncipe.
Say goodbye to this incredible island and head to the airport for the flight back to São Tomé. Last activities on this paradise before the departure the next day.
Enjoy your final day before departure. Shop, relax and take it all in.
If the Tours are paid through an installment payment plan, guests have a 30 (thirty) day grace period after the initial deposit is made where a cancellation will result in a refund of all payments made after the initial deposit. 50% (fifty percent) of the deposit will be refunded to client in the event of a cancellation 60 (sixty) days prior to the 1st day of the trip.
If the Tours are paid in full at the time of initial purchase, 50% (fifty percent) of entire payment will be refunded to client in the event of a cancellation 60 (sixty) days prior to the 1st day of the trip. Cancellations 30 (thirty) days after booking and full initial payment will result in a 75% (seventy five percent) refund of entire payment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• All transfers and transportation
• Authentic Chic lodging
• All breakfasts / lunches and dinners
• Visits and entry to mentioned sites/museums
• All mentioned activities and excursions
• English speaking guide.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
• Flight tickets and visa fees
• Drinks (except bottled mineral water)
• Personal insurance / repatriation / luggage
• Tips and other personal expenses
• Anything not listed in inclusion
Spots will be allocated on a rolling basis until the trip is full.
