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São Tomé and Príncipe trips
Small-group holidays of up to 12, honeymoons and tailor-made trips on both islands, with flights from Lisbon, official São Tomé guides and 24h support. Leve-leve, the way it should be.
- RNAVT 4155Licensed travel agency
- 12travellers max per group
- Local teamin São Tomé
- 24hsupport during the trip
Travel agency specialised in São Tomé and Príncipe
Vamos Fugir is a Portuguese travel agency (RNAVT 4155) specialised in trips to São Tomé and Príncipe. We organise group trips, private tours, honeymoons and fly & drive on both islands, with flights from Lisbon and our own team on the ground: official guide Jota Pereira, captain Giló Bonfim and a Vamos Fugir coordinator from the first day to the last. We know the plantations, the beaches and the people by name — that is why our trips move at the right pace: leve-leve.
Meet the teamSão Tomé and Príncipe trips 2027
Choose how you travel: in a group with flights included, as a couple or at your own pace by car. Every trip is run by our team in São Tomé.
Group trips with flights from Lisbon
Honeymoon in São Tomé and Príncipe
Empty beaches, historic plantations and Bom Bom islet.
Tailor-made trips and fly & drive
4x4 and accommodation booked, from €800.
Upcoming available dates
Upcoming group departures
| Date | Trip | Price | Status | Book |
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| 24 Oct — 1 Nov 2026 | Last-Minute Sao Tome Holidays: 9 Days with Flights | 1850 € | Guaranteed departure | Book |
| 31 Oct — 8 Nov 2026 | Last-Minute Sao Tome Holidays: 9 Days with Flights | 1850 € | Guaranteed departure | Book |
| 1 Dec — 10 Dec 2026 | Bijagos Islands Tour: Wild Guinea-Bissau in 12 Days | 3000 € | Available | Book |
| 6 Jan — 13 Jan 2027 | Sao Tome Tours: 8-Day Group Trip to an Undiscovered Paradise | 2350 € | Available | Book |
| 6 Jan — 13 Jan 2027 | Sao Tome and Principe Island Hopping: 9 Days End to End | 3100 € | Available | Book |
| 13 Jan — 20 Jan 2027 | Sao Tome Tours: 8-Day Group Trip to an Undiscovered Paradise | 2350 € | Guaranteed departure | Book |
| 13 Jan — 21 Jan 2027 | Sao Tome and Principe Island Hopping: 9 Days End to End | 3100 € | Guaranteed departure | Book |
| 20 Jan — 27 Jan 2027 | Sao Tome Tours: 8-Day Group Trip to an Undiscovered Paradise | 2350 € | Available | Book |
What your São Tomé and Príncipe trip includes
Included
- Lisbon–São Tomé flight (group trips)
- Accommodation
- Meals as listed
- Official guide
- Vamos Fugir coordinator
- Transfers
- 4x4 and boat
- Excursions in the programme
Not included
- Travel insurance (we always recommend it)
- Tourist tax of €2.10 per person per night, paid on arrival at São Tomé airport. There are no other taxes.
Holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe: what to see
Two islands in the Gulf of Guinea, rainforest down to the sea and old cocoa plantations. These are the places our trips include:
Cocoa and coffee plantations
Agostinho Neto, Monte Café and chef João Carlos Silva's lunch at Roça São João dos Angolares.
São Tomé beaches
Praia Piscina, Praia Jalé, Lagoa Azul and the beaches of the south.
Pico Cão Grande and the Obô forest
The most photographed rock spire in the country.
Príncipe Island
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Praia Banana and Roça Sundy, where Einstein's theory was confirmed in 1919.
São Nicolau waterfall and Boca do Inferno
Raw nature, half an hour from town.
When to go to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is warm all year. The gravana (June to September) is the dry, cooler season, ideal for hiking; the short gravana (December and January) is good for the beach and for Christmas.
Best time to visitWhere you will stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
We choose places with character: restored plantations, eco-lodges by the sea and hotels in town.
See accommodationThe way we travel
The way we travel
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No rush
We travel at the leve leve pace. No rigid schedules — just the essentials and the unexpected.
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Small groups
12 travellers max. Enough to share, never so many that you lose touch with the place.
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Always authentic
Local stays, fresh food and dirt roads. We steer clear of mass tourism.
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We stay with you
A coordinator for the whole trip and 24h support. If something happens, we are there.
Experiences
Travel your way
Pick the style of trip that makes your heart beat faster.
About us
The team that welcomes you in São Tomé
Victor
Head of Operations & Logistics, Official Guide
Giló Bonfim
Captain & Guide in the Southern Lands
Jota Pereira
Official Guide
São Tomé and Príncipe trips: frequently asked questions
How much does a trip to São Tomé and Príncipe cost?
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Group trips with flights from Lisbon start at €2,350 per person (São Tomé 8 days: Undiscovered Paradise). A fly & drive with 4x4 and accommodation booked starts at €800.
Do the trips include the flight from Lisbon?
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Yes, the Lisbon–São Tomé flight is included in group trips. Each trip shows whether the flight is included.
How long is the flight from Portugal to São Tomé?
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O voo direto de Lisboa para São Tomé demora cerca de 6 a 7 horas; alguns voos fazem escala em Acra. Há voos da TAP Air Portugal e da STP Airways. Nas viagens em grupo da Vamos Fugir o voo desde Lisboa está incluído.
Do I need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
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Não, para estadias até 15 dias: os cidadãos portugueses e da União Europeia estão isentos de visto. Recomendamos passaporte válido por pelo menos seis meses. As regras podem mudar, por isso confirma-as antes de reservar.
Do I need vaccines for São Tomé?
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Sim: o certificado internacional de vacinação contra a febre-amarela é obrigatório. Antes de viajar, marca uma consulta do viajante para saberes que outras vacinas e que prevenção contra a malária são recomendadas.
When is the best time to go to São Tomé and Príncipe?
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The gravana (June to September) is the dry, cooler season, ideal for hiking. The short gravana (December and January) is good for the beach and for Christmas. It is warm all year.
Is São Tomé and Príncipe safe?
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Sim. São Tomé e Príncipe não é um país violento. A vida faz-se de dia: o comércio fecha por volta das 20h00 e à noite as ruas ficam calmas, quase sem vida noturna. Bastam os cuidados normais e a nossa equipa está sempre contactável.
What taxes are paid on arrival?
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Only the tourist tax of €2.10 per person per night, paid on arrival at São Tomé airport. There are no other taxes.
How many people travel in each group?
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12 travellers max, with an official São Tomé guide and a Vamos Fugir coordinator from the first day to the last.
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