From the northern plateau of Santo Antão, visiting the most arid part of santo Antão with unique landscapes and climbing the highest peak of Santo Antão(Topo de Coroa) 1979m .Poor agriculture and a lot of local goat cheese production. Visit and tasting of local cheese in chez Antonio in Chã de feijoal,leaving to visit the green valleys for the end of the program, where the breath will be taken, asking if you are on the same island. Green landscapes with many viewpoints for photos 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
São Vicente /Santo Antão
Topo de coroa /Chã Feijoal
Boat crossing from Sao Vicente to Santo Antão. After an hour of navigation, we arrive in Porto Novo.Departure for the ascent of the highest point of the island, (Topo de Coroa )at an altitude of 1979 m.After a transfer to Cha De Feijoal, 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 Chã Feijoal where we spend a night.
7h walking/15km
Accumulated elevation + 1100m
Level 2
Pic-Nic
Day 3
Chã Feijoal /MonteTrigo
We leave the plateau of Norte and leave for two days with our things for the night. We reach the fishing village of Monte Trigo. We go around the immense crater of Coroa and begin a long descent towards the coast. Arrival in Monte Trigo in the middle of the afternoon . Lunch in a local restaurant.
6h walking/16km
Accumulated elevation: + 200m / -1500m
Level 2
Day 4
Monte Trigo/Tarrafal
Today we are leaving for a superb coastal hike to reach Tarrafal, a small paradisiacal village still isolated from the rest of the island and protected from the trade winds by the Topo de Coroa. We discover its calm waters and its superb black sand beach. Lunch in a local restaurant.
4hwalking/11km
Elevation: + 600m / -600m
Level 1
Day 5
Tarrafal /Porto Novo Agua das Caldeiras /Xoxo
Early departure from Tarrafal to Porto Novo to 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 circuit. 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/8km
Elevation +1200m /-900
Level 1
Day 6
Pico da Cruz /Janela
From your hotel 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.
6 walking/15km
Elevation: + 1400m
Level 2
Day 7
Paúl’s Valley Fom de inside /Return to 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 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 8
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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