Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo

What Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo does

Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo, Lda is a privately held Cape Verde destination management company (DMC) headquartered in Mindelo, São Vicente, operating with approximately 9 employees. The company designs and delivers customized inter-island tourism circuits across all ten islands of the Cape Verde archipelago, with physical offices on four islands — Santo Antão (Porto Novo), São Vicente (Mindelo), Santiago (Praia), and Sal (Murdeira). Its product portfolio is organized around two core categories: discovery excursions (city tours, island circumnavigation, snorkeling, stand-up paddle, cultural experiences) and guided trekking/hiking packages across the volcanic and mountain terrain of Santiago, Santo Antão, and São Vicente. A bundled Special Offer Circuits line packages multi-day 7–10 day itineraries spanning two to three islands with optional beach extensions to Sal, Boavista, Maio, and Brava.

The underlying technology is a conventional, third-party-stacked platform: Trekksoft processes reservations, SendinBlue handles email marketing, Wetu publishes sample itineraries with booking links, and Google Analytics plus Google AdWords support web analytics and acquisition. There is no proprietary software, no mobile app, and no API exposure. Commercial distribution combines direct sales through island offices, phone and WhatsApp, the company's tri-lingual website (Portuguese, English, French), and listings on the KAYAK marketplace and Wetu itinerary platform, with a strategic referral partnership with Africa DMC's for international tour-operator demand.

The revenue model is one-time per-package pricing on bespoke tour itineraries, supplemented by ticket sales (Bilhetaria) on Santiago; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and bookings are accepted through website forms, email, phone, WhatsApp, and partner marketplaces. The primary customer segment is European leisure tourists — typically within a four-hour flight window — seeking responsible-tourism multi-island experiences, with secondary segments around hiking/trekking enthusiasts and cultural heritage travelers interested in UNESCO sites such as Cidade Velha and Mindelo's morna music culture.

Name

Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo

Legal name

Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo, Lda

Website

https://atlantur.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Atlantur is a privately held Cape Verde destination management company that designs customized multi-island discovery and trekking tours across all ten islands, operating from four island offices for European leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour and Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Coastal Tours (THAAAIAF), Snorkeling Tours & Reef Experiences (THAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Island tour packages
• Hiking trekking tours
• Cape verde travel
• Multi-island circuits
• Guided excursions

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Novo

HQ country

Cape Verde

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Inter-island Tour Circuits: Customized multi-island discovery tours across Cape Verde, including Santiago, São Vicente, Santo Antão, and beach islands (Sal, Boavista, Maio). Tours range from 7-10 days with customizable hotel options.
2. Trekking and Hiking Packages: Specialized hiking tours including Cova/Paul, Valleys of Santo Antão, Monte Verde, Calhau Volcano Crater, and multi-day trekking experiences with optional beach extensions.
3. Ticket Sales (Bilhetaria): Ticket sales services for transportation and attractions mentioned on Santiago office contact page.
4. Island Discovery Excursions: Day trips and half-day excursions including city tours, island circumnavigation, snorkeling with turtles, Stand Up Paddle, and cultural experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Atlantur is a Cape Verde destination management company that sells customized inter-island tour circuits and discovery/trekking experiences across the 10-island archipelago. Its offerings include guided discovery tours (city tours, island circuits, snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle, cultural evenings) and hiking/trekking packages on Santiago, Santo Antão, and São Vicente, supplemented by pre-packaged multi-day circuits and optional beach extensions to Sal, Boavista, Maio, and Brava.

Product overview

Atlantur - Viagens e Turismo is a Cape Verde-focused travel agency specializing in customized inter-island circuits and tourism experiences. The company operates across multiple islands including Santiago, Santo Antão, and São Vicente, offering two main product lines: Discovery Tours (excursions for sightseeing, culture, and activities like stand-up paddle and snorkeling) and Trekking/Hiking experiences. The portfolio also includes Special Offer Circuits — pre-packaged multi-day itineraries that combine discovery and hiking across multiple islands, with optional beach extensions to other Cape Verde islands. All products can be customized to fit individual or group preferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Santiago Discovery Tour Guided discovery tours on Santiago island including city tours, full-day island excursions, visits to Cidade Velha UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santa Cruz and Pedra Badejo, and Praia. Targeted at international leisure travelers seeking cultural and scenic exploration of the largest Cape Verde island.
• Santo Antão Discovery Tour Guided discovery tours on Santo Antão island, known as 'Cape Verde's garden', featuring half-day Paul tours, full island discovery, nature tours, and southwest region exploration. Aimed at travelers seeking nature and scenic excursions on Cape Verde's greenest island.
• São Vicente Discovery Tour Guided discovery tours on São Vicente island including Mindelo city tours, island circuit tours, stand-up paddle, snorkeling with turtles, Santo Antão day discovery from São Vicente, and Cape Verdean cultural nights. Targeted at travelers interested in urban culture, water activities, and evening entertainment.
• Santiago Trekking Guided hiking experiences on Santiago island including Ribeira de Principal/Serra Malagueta, Pico d'Antonia, and mixed hiking combined with boat rides. Targeted at hiking and trekking enthusiasts seeking mountain and coastal trail experiences.
• Santo Antão Trekking Guided hiking experiences on Santo Antão island including the Cova/Paul, Paul Valley, Corda/Figueiral/Coculi, Ponta de Sol/Fontainhas/Cruzinha, Alto Mira/Forquinha/Rª Das Patas, and Tarrafal de Monte Trigo routes. Aimed at adventure travelers seeking multi-day trekking across Santo Antão's valleys.
• São Vicente Trekking Guided hiking experiences on São Vicente island including Calhau volcano crater treks, D. Amelia lighthouse hikes, and Monte Verde climbs. Targeted at adventure travelers interested in volcanic and mountain landscapes on São Vicente.
• Special Offer Circuits Pre-packaged multi-day circuit itineraries combining discovery and hiking across multiple Cape Verde islands, including 8-day São Vicente/Santo Antão discovery and hiking circuits, 7-day Santiago/Fogo discovery, 8-day Santiago/Fogo hiking, and 10-day 3-island discovery tours, with extensions available to Sal, Boavista, Maio, and Brava islands. Targeted at international travelers seeking a pre-designed multi-island itinerary that can be booked as a single package.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 assistance available to customers during travel

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Africa DMC'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAfrica DMC's is listed as a partner on Atlantur's About Us page. DMC (Destination Management Company) partnerships are typically strategic for travel operators, suggesting mutual referral and co-marketing arrangements for Cape Verde tourism.
• KAYAKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured on KAYAK platform as a recommended tour provider for Mindelo, Cape Verde. This marketplace presence increases visibility to international travelers searching for Cape Verde experiences.
• Associação Radical Clube KriolminorOthersLocal community association supported by Atlantur. Logo displayed on About Us page indicating sponsorship or community support relationship.
• Asas do NorteminorOthersLocal community association supported by Atlantur. Logo displayed on About Us page indicating sponsorship or community support relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Intrepid Travel: Global adventure tour operator with small-group itineraries across Africa including Cape Verde. Comparable trekking/adventure product offering but at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Exodus Travels: Established adventure and trekking tour operator offering walking and discovery trips across global destinations including African island nations. Direct overlap with Atlantur's trekking product line.
• Audley Travel: Larger tailor-made tour operator offering customized multi-country itineraries including Africa and island destinations. Competes for the same high-spending experiential European traveler with broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Sunvil: UK travel company specializing in lesser-known and small-island destinations including Cape Verde. Comparable niche-DMC model targeting experienced independent travelers seeking authentic experiences.
• CV Tours: Portuguese tour operator focused on Cape Verde packages. Comparable in destination specialization and Lusophone European customer orientation, offering multi-island circuits similar to Atlantur's.
• Cape Verde Travel: UK-based DMC specializing exclusively in Cape Verde holidays and inter-island experiences. Direct competitor to Atlantur on the same archipelago with similar multi-island circuit products and European customer base.

Emerging players

• Responsible Travel: Marketplace for responsible tourism holidays connecting travelers with small local operators. Atlantur's '100% responsible tourism' positioning aligns directly, and the platform could serve as a distribution channel and peer reference.
• Wild Frontiers: Adventure tour operator focused on off-the-beaten-path destinations with responsible tourism positioning. Comparable niche-adventure positioning and European experiential customer base.

Others

• Wetu: Itinerary booking platform used by Atlantur for special offer circuits. Functions as distribution infrastructure and industry standard among African DMCs, making other Wetu-listed operators loose comparables in distribution model.
• KAYAK: Travel marketplace where Atlantur is featured for Mindelo/Cape Verde tours. Functions as a demand-generation partner and reference point for the broader online travel marketplace ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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