A family getaway with a healthy climate in a welcoming country. With the stay on these two islands, we offer unique experiences with guaranteed adrenaline, starting in the city of Mindelo and than snorkel with sea turtles in the fishing village of São Pedro. Santo Antão characterized by beautiful landscapes and the most mountainous island , visiting agricultural and fishing villages.warm welcome from locals with the welcoming people who like to share Cape Verdean morabeza with their visitors.
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 Pdero Snorkeling with the turtles
Today we will drive you to the village of são Pedro, fishing village ,15minuts from mindelo to swim with the turtles and to visit the colonial lighthouse Dona Amelia .
2h walking/5km
Elevation +250m
Level 1
Day 4
São Vicente/Santo Antão /Tarrafal de Monte Trigo
Boat crossing from Sao Vicente to Santo Antão. After an hour of navigation, we arrive in Porto Novo. We reach the village of Tarrafal (south-west) 2h driving. We will discover its calm waters and its superb black sand beach.2 nights. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Day 5
Tarrafal /Monte Trigo
Today we are leaving for a superb coastal hike to reach Monte Trigo , a small paradisiacal village still isolated from the rest of the island and protected from the trade winds by the Topo de Coroa the highest Point of Santo Antão( 1979m). And return to Tarrafal for a second night by fishing boat 40mn
Be careful because if the sea is rough, the return will be on foot or in a total of 8 hours of walking. Because your safety is our priority Lunch in a local restaurant
4h walking /11km
Accumulated elevation -600m/+600m
Level 1
Day 6
Retour to Porto Novo 6h30 am
Pico da Cruz /Janela
From your hotel we will drive you to the starting point of this beautiful hike.Crossing the village of Pico da Cruz an agriculture Village and then the green valley of janela in the middle of yam fields, bananas groves, sugar cane, papaya and then we descend to Ribeira de Penedo to reach the village of janela where we will get the lunch. Lunch in a local restaurant
Aproximately 6h walking /15km
Elevation: + 1400m / -1600m
Level 1
Day 7
Ponta do sol /Cruzinha
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 8
Valley of Paúl from the inside /Retourn to São Vicente in the afternoon
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
At the end of the afternoon, crossing by boat from Porto Novo to Mindelo.
4h walking/ 9km
Accumulated elevation +500m /-700m
Level 1
Day 9
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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