Tours

We offer a number of different tours, designed to meet the requirements of our guests. Some are more energetic than others. So, we hope that there is something for everyone. Some of the tours, such as turtle watching, can only take place at certain times of the year. If you would like any more information on any of the tours, please use our contact form.

The currency in Cape Verde is the Cape Verde Escudo. The exchange rate to the Euro is fixed with 1€ = 110CVE.

Island tour €50.00

Discover the natural beauty of Maio whilst enjoying a tour around this magical island in our new air-conditioned minibus. Visit the “dunes” at Morrinho, enjoy lunch in the quaint traditional fishing village, and much more. End your tour with a relaxing sunset cocktail at the world famous Baxona beach. Lunch, drinks & all entry fees included.

Turtle watching €40.00

Join us on the beaches of Maio for your chance to see the nesting Loggerhead turtle. A rare and unforgettable experience! Join an experienced guide on this fantastic excursion and learn all about the endangered Loggerhead turtle. Turtle walks run during the nesting season, from July to October. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Bird watching €36.00

Discover the rare and wonderful bird life of Maio from our specially chosen locations across the island specifically Salina Do Porto Ingles (salt pans). Observe, Stilts, Sanderlings, Plovers, Kestrels and many more. Guide books and binoculars provided.

Guided cycling tour €18.00

Explore charming and vibrant Cidade Do Porto Inglês on a relaxing guided cycling excursion. Sample the local life as you cycle through Porto Inglês (Vila do Maio), the Salinas, the world famous Beach Rotxa and many more places of interest.

Conical houses in Porto Inglês, Maio island

Historical Maio tour €45.00

We are proud to offer the first and only historical tour of Maio. Join our Cape Verdean historian to discover all about Maio’s fascinating history, music and culture. Join us as you travel across the island in an air-conditioned minibus. Learn all about the stories and legends of the island, browse through rare old photographs of Maio, and many other places of interest.

Artisanal fishing trip €73.00

Join traditional fishermen on small fishing boats for a unique experience, to see dolphins and discover all the secrets of fishing with Maio Eco-Tours. You also feel the sensation of fishing in Atlantic waters.

Mountain climbing €54.00

Although the island of Maio is considered one of the flattest in Cape Verde, there are some very interesting mountainous regions to venture into, such as Mount Batalha, the highest on the island. We can see the entire mantle of the island when we are at the top and also have the opportunity to see some of the other islands. Maio Eco Tours offers you a lunch in one of the fishing villages and a moment to relax on one of the beautiful beaches on the island.

Cultural evening €73.00

Maio Eco Tours offers its clients a night of great entertainment in one of the local restaurants to the sound of Cape Verdean music played by our Saliff staff while enjoying our traditional food.

Diving – prices on application

Unfortunately we are not able to provide diving at the moment. We hope that this service will be possible again in the future.

Ilidio Silva is a young man from the island of Maio. Since childhood he has a great passion for the sea. From 2014 he joined the team of marine and coastal conservation of the Maio Biodiversity Foundation. His main role was to coordinate dives with students and trainees of marine biology from Cape Verde and abroad. Then he joined ECOCV performing the same function. Recently he has joined our team. He holds a PADI level 3 certificate.

Snorkelling – prices on application

Unfortunately we are not able to provide snorkelling at the moment. We hope that this service will be possible again in the future.

Investment tour €27.00

The Maio Eco Tours, through its partnership with the company Maio Business Center, offers these packages for those who want to invest in our island. Maio Business Center is a company based on the island, composed of consultants with several years of experience in orientation, development of projects, business plan and monitoring.