How it works
How it works
A simple, human process. You tell us what you want, we work out how to do it with the right local guides and operators, and you get one clear written plan and price before anything is booked.
From first message to the trip
Seven steps, no surprises.
Each step shows who is doing the work: you, us, or the local guide or operator delivering that part of your trip.
You tell us about your trip
Dates, who is travelling, interests, budget and anything we should know about fitness or mobility. Use the form or WhatsApp.
YouWe reply with options
Practical routes, the trade-offs between them, and the questions that change the plan. Free, no obligation.
UsWe line up your guides
Availability on your dates, the guide’s languages, the actual vehicle, boat times and what is included.
Us + your guidesYou receive a written quote
Total price, day-by-day plan, who delivers each part, what is confirmed and what is still pending, payment schedule and cancellation terms.
UsYou confirm and pay a deposit
Only when you are happy with the quote. The quote says exactly what is paid now, what is paid later and to whom.
YouWe confirm everything and send your trip pack
Final itinerary, named contacts with WhatsApp numbers, meeting points, and how much cash to carry.
Us + your guidesYou travel; we stay reachable
Your guides and drivers deliver the trip on the ground. If plans need to change, message us and we coordinate.
Your guides + us
Who does what
Clear roles, so you know who to call.
| São Tomé Trip | Your local guides | You | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before the trip | Planning, matching, checking, quoting, booking coordination | Confirms availability and terms | Flights, accommodation (with our advice), travel insurance, documents |
| Payments | Takes the deposit stated in your quote | May receive the balance locally, if your quote says so | Pays per the schedule in the quote |
| On the islands | Remote coordination and problem-solving | Delivers the guiding, driving or boat trip | Enjoys the trip; tells us if anything is off |
| Afterwards | Asks for your feedback and keeps our notes on every guide current | Nothing further | Tells us honestly how it went |
We do not sell international flights or hotel rooms. We help you choose them and plan around them.
Remote, on purpose
We plan from Europe. Your guides live here.
We are not based on the islands, and we do not pretend to be. The people who show you São Tomé and Príncipe are local; our job is to find the right ones, agree clear terms and keep everything joined up.
Plan with a person
Ready when you are.
Send your dates and what you want from the trip. We reply with practical options, the guides we would choose for you, what is confirmed and what is not, and a clear total price.
No payment to ask. Nothing is booked until you confirm a written quote.