Local man in a hat and jeans weaving baskets on Príncipe Island.

Signature experiences

Discover Príncipe Guided Tour

4 hours, cars and walking, available all year

Soak up tropical scenery on a culture-packed driving adventure, which passes through many of Príncipe’s historic roças, stopping off to see local artisans at work, such as ecopreneur Bela de Pina, who crafts jewellery from glass bottles. To get to know Príncipe even better, add in lunch in Santo António, the world’s smallest capital city.

Includes: Transportation, short informative walks, visit to local artisans.

Chapel near Roça Sundy on Príncipe Island

Man packing a car for a guided excursion on Príncipe Island

Aerial view of Roça Paciência on Príncipe Island

Artistic illustration of the Príncipe Collection Hotels in light red.

Two locals riding a motorbike on a dirt road in Sundy, Príncipe Island.

Outside view of the Church of Santo António, the capital of Príncipe Island

Artistic turquoise illustration with appealing patterns from the Príncipe Collection Hotels.

Chapel near Roça Sundy on Príncipe Island

Man packing a car for a guided excursion on Príncipe Island

Aerial view of Roça Paciência on Príncipe Island

Artistic illustration of the Príncipe Collection Hotels in light red.

Two locals riding a motorbike on a dirt road in Sundy, Príncipe Island.

Outside view of the Church of Santo António, the capital of Príncipe Island

Artistic turquoise illustration with appealing patterns from the Príncipe Collection Hotels.

Hand holding a cracked-open cacao fruit

Cacao route

2 hours, walking, available all year

Includes: Cacao plantation tour, chocolate factory presentation and tasting.

Aerial view of a person floating in the waters of Oque Pipi Waterfall

Oquê Pipi waterfall trail

4 hours, light hiking, available all year

Includes: Transfer to and from the trail, informative walk, swimming.

Person on a blue boat crossing the ocean toward Príncipe Island

Northeast beaches

4 hours, boat, available all year

Includes: Boat trip, free time for swimming and snack.

Man on a boat pulling up its anchor on Príncipe Island

Bay of Needles

4 hours, boat, available all year

Includes: Boat trip to Baia das Agulhas, swimming, snorkelling and snack.

Person walking through a lush forest on Príncipe Island

Rainforest to Beach Hike

4 hours, hiking, available all year

Includes: Transport to and from trail, informative walk, swimming, snack.

Mystic trail through the dense forest in Príncipe Island.

Ribiera Izé lost city trail

4 hours, hiking, available all year

Includes: Informative walk, swimming.

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