One of the best ways to enjoy your trip is to interact with the local communities.This program allows you to visit the communities of the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, authentic, rich and ecological walks that lead you to discover the island of Santo Antão and discovering unique landscapes and morabeza.Having lunch with the families and buying local products is one of the ways to make local communities earn money to help them to solve their needs.
Day 1
Arrive in São Vicente Island
Welcome by your guide in Mindelo. Depending on the time of arrival. Check in + Info
Welcome drink and enjoying the beach.
Day 2
São Vicente /Santo Anão
Cova Crater /Paúl Valley
Wake up early to take the boat to Santo Antão. From Porto Novo, we will take you to the Cova crater transformed into fields of maniac potatoes, sweet potatoes and other vegetables and, as the starting point of the famous trek, more than 1200m from the paul valley, such a wonderful descent to reach cabo de Ribeira, with many coffee plantations (ARABICA) and sugar cane terraces. After this wonderful trek we will have typical food and of course we have to taste the local grogue and the ponche. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Approximately 4h walking/9KM
Elevation +1200m/-900m
Level 1
Day 3
Ponta sol /Cruzinha /Garça
From the town of Ponta do Sol, located on the northeast coast of the island, where people live mainly from fishing. We will climb to Fontainhas where we will find several plantations to arrive later at Selada de Corvo, panoramic view of Ponta do Sol and Corvo, descending into the valley there is water sources all year round, then to Formiguinhas, a small town overlooking the sea. From Formiguinhas we will arrive in Aranhas, an abandoned town, then we will arrive at Mezcla de Ribeira Seca beach with white and black sand, where we can take a dip to cool off, There are also caves formed by lava, a good place to have a picnic, then we will pass by Motcho beach to reach the town of Cruzinha. Lunch in a local restaurant.
6h walking/14 km
Accumulated elevation +1000m
Level 2
Day 4
Caibros – Lagoa
We leave for two days and bring our things to spend the night in Lagoa. As we progress, we discover superb panoramas of the surrounding valleys. In the middle of the afternoon, we reach the village of Lagoa located on the plateau of lagoa, .we enjoy a dinner prepared by the local family.
5h walking/11km
Elevation: + 1000m / -200m
Level 2
Day 5
Lagoa – Ribeira Fria
From the Lagoa, we reach the village of Chã Branca plateau and then the village of Ribeira Fria … Beautiful view Porto Novo City. Then take a narrow and steep path to reach the Village of Ribeira Fria. Logao – Ribeira Fria – Porto Novo was one of the routes widely used during grog smuggling on the island of Santo Antão , also uring the walk we will find many endemic plants and spectacular views until we reach the village of Ribeira Fria where we will meet our driver. Transfer to the guest house in Chã de Feijoal.Pick Nick
3h walking
Elevation: + 1000m / -600m
Level 1
Day 6
Chã Feijoal –Monte Trigo
We leave the plateau of Norte and leave for two days with our stuff for the night. We reach the fishing village of Monte Trigo. We go around the immense crater of Coroa and begin a long descent towards the coast. Arrival in Monte Trigo in the middle of the afternoon .
6h walking/17km
Elevation: + 200m / -1500m
Level 3
Day 7
Monte Trigo-Tarrafal
Today we are leaving for a superb coastal hike to reach Tarrafal, a small paradisiacal village still isolated from the rest of the island and protected from the trade winds by the Topo de Coroa. We discover its calm waters and its superb black sand beach. Lunch in a local restaurant
4h walking /11km
Accumulated elevation: + 600m
Level 1
Day 8
Free Day –Realx at the beach (No Stress Cabo Verde)
Day 9
Return 6h am to Porto Novo –Boat Crossing to São Vicente
Day 10
GoodBye Cabo Verde
End of your stay, return to the country of origin
São Vicente Island Airport (Departure)Transfer from your hotel to Airport Cesaria Évora. Our guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport wishing you a nice flight home.
The programs was carefully selected and established according to the latest information known from our guides.The hikes are for couple, groups and solo travelers who wish to discover cape verde and its morabeza.Are always possible circumstances and situations beyond our control can change the program. Depending on weather and operational conditions, Soltur team reserves the right to modify the itinerary in order to best ensure the smooth running of the stay and your safety. Under no circumstances may these modifications give rise to a refund .
The price includes
The price does not include:
Clothes
– A scarf to protect the neck
– 1 or 2 thermal underwear (short or long sleeve T-shirts – )
-Cap or hat for the sun
– 1 light fleece or equivalent (warm for the southern winter months – T-shirts)
(short and long sleeves), preferably in technical material with quick drying
– A breathable waterproof windproof jacket with a Gore
– 1 long shorts or Bermuda shorts
-A pair of sunglasses (high protection factor)
– Sun protection cream (face and lips)
– A multi-purpose pocket knife
– A pair of telescopic hiking poles (recommended
– 1 comfortable walking pants
– 1 pair of waterproof, comfortable “trekking” shoes with a rising upper and grippy sole (Vibram
type). They must hold onto the ground well. The trails in Cape Verde can be both muddy and rocky
– 1 pair of sneakers or equivalent light shoes for the evening
– Pairs of walking socks
– Swimsuit
Farmacy
Your guide has a first aid pharmacy. However, it is recommended to bring your personal pharmacy:
elastoplast, iodized alcohol, aspirin, intestinal antiseptic, small scissors, tricosteril, sun protection
cream, personal medication …
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