Cape Verde ….The landscapes of the islands result from the conjunction of specific environmental conditions that make themselves felt and determine the different forms of life that are found both on the surface and in aquatic environments. Its impressive reliefs with a unique and special atmosphere. This trip takes you to discover these two beautiful islands, São Vicente, cultural capital of Cape Verde and Santo Antão known as the greenest and most mountainous island of Cape Verde. Crossing agricultural and fishing villages ,valleys and mountains, unique landscapes and breathtaking are waiting for you .
Day 1
Arrive in São Vicente Island
Welcome by your guide in Mindelo. Depending on the time of arrival. Check in + Info
Welcome dring and enjoying the beach.
Day 2
City Tour , Monte Verde and Baia das Gatas
Discovery Mindelo, cultural island, music and 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 Point of São Vicente ( 774 m ) about sea level and a stop in baia das gatas beach for a swimming.Lunch in a local restaurant.
Day 3
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 3,4 walking /9KM
Elevation +1200m/-900m
Level 1
Day 4
Boca de Ambas as Ribeiras /Cruzinha
Today we go up the arid valley of Mocho passing trough Ladeira da Garça to reach the small village of Selada de Mocho perched at about 600 m above sea level and then descend into the Cha De Igreja and reach our hotel in Cruzinha de Garça a small fishing village. Lunch in a local restaurant.
4h walking /9 km
Elevation +700m/-600m
Level 2
Day 5
Cruzinha /Fontainhas /Ponta do Sol
After breakfast, superb walk on the cliffs along the sea; Cruzinha small fishing village and the small rural hamlets,Formiguinhas,Corvo,and Fontaínhas. We stop in formiguinhas village for a lunch in a local restaurant and then we we continue to Ponta do Sol, a city with colonial architecture where you will spend the night. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Approximately5,6h walking /14km
Accumulated elevation +1000m
Level 2
Day 6
Ribeira da Torre /Rabo Curto /Xoxo
Ribeira da Torre, a deep volcanic valley surrounded by cliffs and dotted with pythons, where we spent the day discovering life and rural culture. Passing trough Ribeira de Vinha with its magnificent waterfall of 150 meters high and village of Lombo de Pico with its spectacular volcanic neck. The trail passes and the irrigation canals (levadas) they lead to the town of Rabo Curto, descent through fields of sugar cane and yams to the village of Xoxo. Lunch in a local restaurant
4h walking / 8km
Accumulated elevation +600m/-400m /
Level 2
Day 7
Janela
From your hotel we will take you to the starting point of this wonderful walk through banana groves, sugar cane, papaya, climb one hour to appreciate nature, one hour through the houses of farmers and another hour to descend to discover and share the smiles of the people. After this great hike, we share a typical meal and a typical restaurant
4h walking/ 8,9 km
Elevation accumulated of +600m/-550m
Level 2
Day 8
Valley of Paúl from the inside
Our last hike takes us to a very green valley in the middle of yam fields, 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 punch. We share a typical meal and a typical restaurant
4h walking /9km
Elevation accumulated +500m /-700m
Level 1
Day9
Alto Mira/Ribeira das Patas- Return to São vicente In the afternoon
Early departure from your hotel on the way to Alto Mira.After a 40-minute walk, we will arrive in Forquinha, where we will have the pleasure of a double panoramic view, on Alto Mira and Ribeira das Patas, then descent towards Ribera das Patas, where we can see the daily life of the locals, and their hard day’s work, with the land and also the rudimentary and traditional form of transporting water. Characteristic landscape of, not only for the culture but also for the contrast of the black colors of the volcanic rock, characteristic of this archipelago.Lunch on an ecological farm.
At the end of the afternoon, crossing by boat from Porto Novo to Mindelo.
3h30 walking /8km
Accumulated elevation +450m/-500m
Level 1
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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