This 13-days program allows you to explore the Cape Verde Islands in depth, walking through varied landscapes and discovering the local culture. The hikes are moderate to challenging level, so it’s important to be in good physical shape to make the most of the experience. The hikes are guided by an experienced local guide and includes all meals, transfers, hotel accommodation. On the program: walking from village to village in the green and volcanic valleys of Santo Antão,, swimming on the beach of São Vicente with the chance to be able to swim with the turtles of the beach of Sao Pedro
Day 1
Arrive in São Vicente Island
Meet your guide in Mindelo. Depending on the time of arrival. Check in + Info
Welcome drink and enjoying the beach of Laginha
Day 2
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. 1 nights. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Day 3
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 4
Tarrafal – Topo de Coroa ( Vulcano)
Departure for the ascent of the highest point of the island, the Topo de Coroa at an altitude of 1979
m. After a transfer to Lagoinha , we attack the slopes of Topo de Coroa. The path winds in the
middle of impressive lunar landscapes and offers beautiful views of the volcanic cones and the sea.
At the end of the afternoon, we reach the village of Norte where we spend a night .
5h walking/9km
Elevation: + 700m
Level 2
Day 5
Norte – Ribeira da Cruz
We leave the plateau of Norte on the way to Ribeira da Cruz . We reach the fishing village of and
agriculture vilage of Ribeira da Cruz . a beautiful descent with spectacular landscapes crossing the
gricola village of Martiene to reach our destination, Ribeira da Cruz a long descent towards the
coast. Arrival in Ribeira da Cruz in the middle of the afternoon.
Pique Nique
4 walking/9km
Elevation: -700m Level 3
Day 6
Ribeira da Cruz Figueiras
Early departure from your hotel to the locality Figueiras . Then the path begins to descend which
runs along the hill to the next village of Boca de Alto Mira . We will have a clear perception of the
contrast between the villages , on one side, the immense Ribeira, one the largest hydrographic
basin in the country. There is little human attachment at the starting bridge of the hike. Along the
hike you can find endemic plants and also breathtaking landscapes. The population is dedicated to
livestock, dry farming and cheese production. Already, at the point of arrival, we will find a dense
settlement of the population, whose main activity is agriculture.
Pique Nique
5h walk /9km
Elevation +600m
Level 2
Day 7
Figueiras – Cruzinha
Early departure from your hotel to the locality of Cruzinha de Garça. With a beautiful descent
towards Ribeira Alta and then we continue climbing towards Ribeira de inverno and then continue to
reach village of Cruzinha de Garça.
Pique Nique
6h walk /16km
Accumulated elevation +800m
Level 2
Day 8
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.
Approximately 5h walking /14km
Accumulated elevation +1000m
Level 2
Day 9
Ribeira da Torre’s Valley
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 .
4 walking / 8km
Accumulated elevation +600m/-450m
Level 2
Day 10
Lombo Branco – Pinhão
Short transfer to the small, colorful fishing village of Sinagoga with a small shipyard, then to Lombo
Branco. We start the trek in the valley above Pinhao, crossing small villages through terraced crops.
Arrival on foot in Ribeira Grande and visit of the city. At the end of the day, short transfer to Ponta
Do Sol, a seaside village.
4 walking/8km
Elevation: + 450m / -700m
Level 1
Day 11
Paul’s Valley from de inside
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 punch. We share a typical meal and a typical restaurant.
4h walking/9km
Accumulated elevation +500m /-700m
Level 1
Day 12
Hike Janela – Porto Novo – Mindelo
A transfer will take you to the starting point of this magnificent hike starting point of this beautiful
hike.Crossing the village of Puntinha Janela an fishing 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. Boat crossing in the afternoon from Porto Novo to Mindelo – São
Vicente .
4h30 walking/10km
Accumulated elevation 700 m
Level 2
Day 13
City Tour – Beaches and Calhau
We leave the hotel at 9h30mn to have a city tour at Mindelo and buying some Souvenir four your
littles kids.Visiting Monte Verde ,Baia das Gatas where we will swim and enjoy the beach. After BAis
we drive you to calhau village where we will have a lunch. Return to mindelo after lunch stoping in
Madeiral for Pictures.
Day 14
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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