A mix of unique experiences, breathtaking landscapes, São Vicente known as the cultural island and Santo Antão the most mountainous island in cape verde. This program allows you to discover cape verde’s morabeza in different ways.Village of São Pedro To snorkel with the turtles and adventures around the island of Santo Santão. Crossing green valleys and agricultural and fishing villages. Guaranteed unique experiences.
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 /Hike lighthouse Dona Amelia
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 . Lunch in a local restaurant
2h walking
Elevation +250m
Level 1
Day 4
Pico da Cruz /Janela
Wake up early to take the boat to Santo Antão. From Porto Novo we wil 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.
6h walking/15km
Elevation: + 1400m / -1600m
Level 1
Day 5
Boca de Ambas as Ribeiras Chã Igreja /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 Chã De Igreja and reach our hotel in Cruzinha de Garça a small fishing village.
Lunch in a local restaurant/
4h walking/ 9 km
Accumulated Elevation +700m/-600m
Level 2
Day 6
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.
6hwalking /14 km
Accumulated elevation 1000m
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/9km
Accumulated elevation +600m/-550m
Level 2
Day 8
Valley of Paúl from the inside / Tarrafal the Montrigo
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. And the tranfers to tarrafal de monte trigo in the afternoon . Lunch in a local restaurant.
4h walking/9km
Accumulated elevation +500m /-700m /
Level 1
Day 9
Tarrafal /Monte Trigo
Today we are leaving for a super 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
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 erlevation -600m/+600m
Level 1
Day 10
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 -500m/+450m
Level
Day 11
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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