Nature, Culture and Morabeza
Nature, Culture and Morabeza
History and local culture are revealed at each step. On the island of São Vicente , music and morabeza are always present and the past and local culture are revealed at each step.From the Águas das caldeiras plateau, you reach the pretty valleys of the North East of Santo Antao. Whether in Ribeira da torre , Ponta do sol Paul and Fontainhas, all your stages are conducive to meetings with fishermen, musicians and farmers for an immersion in the culture and history of Santo Antão.
Day 1
Arrive in São Vicente
Welcome by your guide in Mindelo. Depending on the time of arrival. Check in + Info.
Welcome drink and enjoy the beach.
Day 2
City Tour , Monte Verde and Baia das Gatas
Discovery Mindelo, cultural island, music ,workshops and crossings, visit of paintings. ideal output to learn and understand how Cape Verdeans live here and know all the secrets of its history, visit different markets. Tasting local products and free time for shopping. Visiting the the highest mountain of São Vicente ( 774 m ) about sea level and a stop in Baia das gatas beach for a swim. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Day 3
São Vicente /Santo Antão /Agua das Caldeiras/ Xoxo
Boat crossing from São Vicente to Santo Antão. After an hour trip, we arrive in Porto Novo. We reach the village of Agua das caldeiras, the starting point of the trek. Between pines and eucalyptus, we go around this depression located at an altitude of 1500 m above sea level. At the start of the walk you cross a forest from which the client will find the start of the trek. You will be able to enjoy the magnificent landscape of the eastern plateau. A beautiful descent from Agua das caldeiras to a village of Xoxo, crossing the coffee plantations (ARABICA), yams, sweet potatoes bread fruit, sugar cane, manioc others until we reach our distinction. During this walk we will be surrounded by green landscapes and unique. Lunch in a local restaurant.
4h walking/7km
Accumulated elevation +1200m/-1000m
Level 1
Day 4
Ponta do sol /Cruzinha
From the village of Ponta do Sol, located on the northeast coast of the island, where people live mainly from fishing. We will climb to Fontainhas which the second village with the second best view in the world. Here we 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 over the year, then we keep walking to Formiguinhas, a small village overlooking the sea. From Formiguinhas we will arrive in Aranhas, an abandoned town, then we will arrive at Mescla 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 village of Cruzinha. Lunch in a local restaurant.
6h walking / 14 km
Accumulated elevation +1000m
Level 2
Day 5
Selada de Mocho /Boca De Ambas as Ribeiras
Today we go up the arid valley of Mocho and reach the small village of Selada de Mocho located at about 600 m above sea level. We continue the walk to Ladeira da Garça and downhill into the Ribeira Grande. Transfer to Boca de Coruja, a small village nestled in the hollow of an agricultural village or we can continue walking to the hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant
4h walking/9 km
Accumulated elevation +700m/-600m
Level 2
Day 6
Paúl’s Valley From de inside /são Vicente in the afternoon
A transfer will take you to the starting point of this magnificent hike, walking among potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, papaia and other vegetables and fruits, as a starting point of the famous hike, over 600m, a magnificent hike. with many sugar cane terraces and of course the possibility to taste the local grogue and the pontche. We share a typical meal and a typical restaurant. Then transfer to Porto Novo.
At the end of the afternoon, crossing by boat from Porto Novo to Mindelo.
4h walking/9km
Accumulated elevation +500m /-700m
Level 1
Day 7
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 good flight home.
The price includes:
· Accompaniment by a English ,French -speaking guide throughout the stay
· Accommodation, Pension, Residencial ,Hotel throughout the stay
· Half board
· Transfers by private driver depending on the itinerary.
· Round trip boat crossings between São Vicente and Santo Antão
· Luggage transfers
The price does not include:
· The international round trip flight to Cape Verde
· Repatriation insurance
· Tips, (all expenses , personal equipment and drinks) are not included.
· The Airport Security Fee (30€)
· Tourism Tax ( 2
Travel Notes:
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 .
From Jujy, the covid-19 certificate of vaccination with the 3rd dose or negative PCR test performed within the previous 72 hours, antigen test within 48 hours or certificate of recovery for inter-island travel is required.
Travel well insured:
When purchasing your trip with Soltur, we suggest that you take out travel insurance …you have up to 13 days to take out this insurance from the date of booking your trip. We hope you never need to use this insurance, but it can be very useful and a huge help. It is very important to think about it now.
Our recommendation:
This insurance product provides insurance coverage intended to compensate the beneficiary against the risks associated with the trip.