São Tomé and Príncipe
Journey to a tropical island paradise in search of whales and dolphins
05 - 13 June, 2022
9 days
Exploration of a tropical volcanic island on the equator
Difficulty:
Easy level
Easy level
2200 EUR
How does the tour take its course?
- 1Search for cetaceans in the Atlantic OceanExploration trips are always interesting. You become part of our team and are the first to discover the lost corners of our planet with our company. Exploration is always full of emotions, surprises and unpredictability. Feel like discoverers with us!
- 2Exploring the underwater world of the Atlantic and the fauna of São Tomé and PríncipeTropical waters are always full of a variety of wildlife. We will swim with dolphins, turtles, and other Atlantic Ocean creatures. On land, we will be able to watch baby turtles being born.
- 3Exploring the Volcanic Island on the EquatorWe will visit coffee and cocoa plantations, watch the process of chocolate making, climb the volcano, walk on paradisiacal beaches of white sand and visit museums and architectural monuments of the island.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival to the island of São Tomé.
We will meet you at the airport and take you to our accommodation.
Check in, rest.
In the evening we will have dinner together, get acquainted, and we will have a briefing and tell you about the plans for the next days.
We will meet you at the airport and take you to our accommodation.
Check in, rest.
In the evening we will have dinner together, get acquainted, and we will have a briefing and tell you about the plans for the next days.
Day 2
Early in the morning we have breakfast and head out into the ocean in search of whales. We will spend 5-6 hours on the water. In case of bad weather, we will replace marine activities with land activities.
After lunch: a walk around the São Tomé. A visit to the monuments and local attractions. A visit to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in the years 1492-1493 by Captain Alvaro Caminha.
Trip to a chocolate factory, tasting various kinds of chocolate and coffee produced on the island of São Tomé. Trip to the beach "Governadora". Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
After lunch: a walk around the São Tomé. A visit to the monuments and local attractions. A visit to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in the years 1492-1493 by Captain Alvaro Caminha.
Trip to a chocolate factory, tasting various kinds of chocolate and coffee produced on the island of São Tomé. Trip to the beach "Governadora". Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
Day 3
Today we have a trip to "Agostinho Neto" waterfall. Lunch in a fishing village with freshly caught fish. Drive to the beach "Morro Peixe" to the Museum of Ocean Protection and its inhabitants, where we will release little turtles from the incubator into the ocean. Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
Day 4
A trip to Santana, an overview of the colonial and local architecture, then we move to the village "Roça Água Ize", where we will see the holes in the rock massif "Boca do inferno", with which the mystical legend of the island is connected.
A trip to one of the best beaches in the country, the beach of seven waves "Sete ondas" and the Surf Station. Surfing training and practice with a professional instructor during the day. Lunch on the ocean. Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
A trip to one of the best beaches in the country, the beach of seven waves "Sete ondas" and the Surf Station. Surfing training and practice with a professional instructor during the day. Lunch on the ocean. Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
Day 5
Early in the morning we have breakfast and head out into the ocean in search of whales. We will spend 5-6 hours on the water. In case of bad weather, we will substitute sea activities for land activities.
In the afternoon: a trip to Guadalupe, the capital of Lobata District. There we can swim in the Blue Lagoon "Lagua Azul" and visit the Lighthouse.
A trip to the city of Neves. Lunch at a restaurant with local freshly caught crabs and beer.
Drive to the organic cocoa plantations "Roça Diogo Vaz".
Drive through the Santa Catarina Tunnel. Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
In the afternoon: a trip to Guadalupe, the capital of Lobata District. There we can swim in the Blue Lagoon "Lagua Azul" and visit the Lighthouse.
A trip to the city of Neves. Lunch at a restaurant with local freshly caught crabs and beer.
Drive to the organic cocoa plantations "Roça Diogo Vaz".
Drive through the Santa Catarina Tunnel. Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
Day 6
In the morning we will go to the Cathedral in Trindade (the second largest city of the island). Then we drive to St. Nicholas waterfall, botanical garden, tropical forest and climb to the volcano "Lagua Amelia". Lunch at the museum "Almado Negreiro". Visit "Monte Cafe", coffee degustation. Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
Day 7
Today we are going to waterfall "Praia pesquira", a short stop at the volcano "Pico cão Grande". Motor boat trip to the island "Illeo das rolas". Walk to the line of the equator "Marco de Equador". Visit to the rock massif "Buraco do inferno". Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
Day 8
Early in the morning we have breakfast and head out into the ocean in search of whales. We will spend 5-6 hours on the water. In case of bad weather, we will substitute sea activities for land activities.
In the afternoon you'll have free time or visit the places we didn't have time to see in 7 days
In the afternoon you'll have free time or visit the places we didn't have time to see in 7 days
Day 9
Free time for souvenir shopping and packing. Drive to the beach "Micondo", lunch in the restaurant "Mionga". Visit to the beach "Mionga". Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé and have lunch in the restaurant "Mionga". Visit to the beach "Mionga". Return to the gesthouse in São Tomé.
In the evening, transfer to the airport and flight home.
In the evening, transfer to the airport and flight home.
Prices: 2200 EUR per person
Dates:
05 - 13 June, 2022
Dates:
05 - 13 June, 2022
- Included:
- Accommodation in twin room in a guesthouse
- All transfers
- 3 sea trips on the boat (plans may change depending of weather conditions)
- Visiting local attraction (some excursions include lunches)
- Not included:
- Airfares
- Snorkeling equipment
- Insurance
- Meal
- Extra payment for single accommodation - 300 EURO
- Extra sea trips- 150 EURO per person
Guides
Mike Korostelev
Tour leader
Mike is the founder of "Whale Watching Expeditions" project and inspirer of all new tours. Underwater Photographer.
Natalie Karpushenko
Art-photographer
"I take photos of people above and under water, with and without whales. Dreamer, inspiring people to travel. ECO-enthusiast, will tell you how to save the planet and yourself".
- Additional information
- Water temperature about +23C +25C
- Temperature on land about +28C +30
- Currency USD/EURO
- Getting thereFlights to São Tomé TMS.
- To-pack list
- Passport, tickets
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Light trekking boots
- Snorkeling equipment
- Anti-mosquito spray
- Seasickness pills
- Personal first-aid kit
- Snorkeling and freediving equipment
- Wetsuit 5mm
- Mask
- Fins
- GoPro or other underwater camera
It's easy to book with us!
The process of booking becomes easy with Whale Watching Russia.
- 1Contact usHowever you like: email info@whale-expeditions.com or fill the application form below
- 2We will call you backOr write a message. We will answer all your questions, explain all the details and discuss your personal wishes
- 3Deposit paymentWhen you are ready to book expedition, we would ask you to pay the deposit, usually it's 50% of the price. You can pay the rest later, the last payment day is 60 days before expedition start.
- 4Done!You got your space on the trip, it's time to buy plane tickets! By the way, we can help you with tickets and visas if needed.
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