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West Africa Archipelago | Cape Verde & the Bissagos Islands from Dakar

14 days
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From Dakar to Ponta do Sol
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West Africa Archipelago | Cape Verde & the Bissagos Islands from Dakar - Hurtigruten

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Tour Operator:
Hurtigruten
Max group size:
2
Age range:
6 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
259114
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Highlights

  • Explore Dakar's vibrant culture and markets
  • Tour the historic Île de Gorée and Slave House
  • Discover Santiago's mix of markets and mountains
  • Hike through Santo Antão's dramatic landscapes
  • Witness Boa Vista's desert dunes and oases

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to West Africa!
  2. Day 2 Visiting Île de Gorée
  3. Day 3 Bound for Cape Verde
  4. Day 4 Diverse Santiago
  5. Day 5 Volcanic Fogo
  6. Day 6 Rugged Santo Antão
  7. Day 7 A piece of the Sahara
  8. Day 8 Bound for Guinea-Bissau
  9. Day 9-12 Bissagos expedition
  10. Day 13 The Gambia’s tiny capital
  11. Day 14 Return to Dakar
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Hurtigruten

Number of tours

102

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

75%

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    Capacity
    Built
    2009 (refurbished in 2016)
    Guests
    335
    Crew
    Length
    100.54 m/ 330 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    180
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    7,344 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    18.0 m/ 59 ft
    Cruising Speed
    18 knots
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14 days
West Africa Archipelago | Cape Verde & the Bissagos Islands from Dakar
From Dakar to Ponta do Sol

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    $
    Cabo Verde Escudo
    Cape Verde
    Fr
    CFA Franc BCEAO
    Senegal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, K. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, K.

    Type C
    Cape Verde and Senegal
    Type E
    Cape Verde and Senegal
    Type F
    Cape Verde and Senegal
    Type D
    Senegal
    Type M
    Senegal
    Type K
    Senegal
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Cape Verde and Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cape Verde and Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cape Verde and Senegal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cape Verde and Senegal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Cape Verde and Senegal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Cape Verde and Senegal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Senegal. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 24th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Hurtigruten. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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