6 days tour

Cape Verde: Best Hiking & Trekking Trails In Santiago Island

Cape Verde: Best Hiking & Trekking Trails In Santiago Island

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Standard room category in double/twin sharing basis. โ€ข02 nights at Casa Sodade in Praia or similar โ€ข01 night at Quinta da Montanha in Rui Vaz or similar โ€ข02 night at Hotel Vista Mar in Tarrafal or similar

Others

Tours as mentioned in the program; All entrance frees; Service charges and VAT; Others mentioned in the tour description; Local assistance 24 hours a day.

Hygieneprotocol

Bu Country Tours guarantees that all of its excursion services are carried out in compliance with the health safety measures required by WHO. We have always been in the first line when it comes to the safety and protection of our guests. Here are some of the measures that will be taken during the materialization of the services: Social distancing enforced throughout experience; Face masks required for guides/staff and travelers in public areas and inside the transportation; All our vehicles together with the equipment provided for the land excursions are sanitized between use; The number of participants are reduced by up to 50 %;

Guide

5 Guided Hiking/tours according to the itinerary; Guiding Service (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish);

Transport

Custom and private arrival and departure airport Transfers; Luggage transfers; Hotel pick up and drop off for all tours;

Meals

Meals included are 5 Breakfast; 4 lunches and 3 picnics; Lunch includes fish, meet or main dish + dessert + water. We do not include all meals in the package to make your trip more flexible. Take this opportunity to choose between the restaurants near your accommodation and try Cape Verdean cuisine according to your preference. Your travel representative will be delighted to help if needed.

Not included:

Insurance

Optional

IMPORTANT INFORMATION / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO โ€ขThis tour starts and ends in Praia (Santiago Island); โ€ขThis is an open group of maximum 6 travelers; โ€ขThe rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st โ€ขPlease bring passport, sandals/flip flops, comfortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, water and sunscreen; โ€ขHotel check in starts from 14h00 / Hotel check-out time: 12h00 โ€ขPrinted or electronic vouchers requested. โ€ขWe reserve the right to alter the order of the itinerary or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. The same will be informed to the traveler before departure.

Flights

Others

Travel insurance; Visa or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA). We recommend checking with your local embassy whether you need a visa or TSA only (TSA: https://www.ease.gov.cv/ or pay upon arrival โ‚ฌ32 per person);or Airport Security Tax fees (TSA); International Flights; Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night); Sevices not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses.

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Itinerary of your trip Cape Verde: Best Hiking & Trekking Trails In Santiago Island

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Santiago - Airport Transfer โ€“ Hotel Check-In
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Santiago - Airport Transfer โ€“ Hotel Check-In

      After disembarking, be welcomed by Your travel representative who will be waiting for you at Nelson Mandela International Airport with a sign displaying your name, as informed by you. Then, enjoy a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Our team will take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. Overnight in Praia.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit To Cidade Velha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit To Cidade Velha

      Begin your day with a tasty breackfast at your accommodation and then be collected from your accommodation in Praia, depart toward the small village of Calabaceira. Follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and explore the green famous valley for both its baobab trees mentioned by Charles Darwin and its use as an escape route for slaves. Next, discover the local fauna and flora and experience the production of a local rum-making distillery. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango trees, cassava, banana, and more. Your hike progresses to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, fallowed by a visit to all its highlights: the Sรฃo Francisco Convent, the Rua Banana, Nossa Senhora do Rosรกrio church, the former slave market, the ruins of the Sรฉ Catedral, and the Royal Fortress of Sรฃo Filipe. Take a break for a delicious lunch, and savor local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. Overnight in Praia.

      DURATION Every day from 9 am to 3 pm (6 hours)

      ROUTE FILE    

      Extension: 4500 meters                   Ascent/Descent: ~300 m                 Difficult degree: Easy                         

      Total Walking Duration: 2 hours      Path quality: Mediun tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trekking: Natural Park Of Monte Tchota To Pico Dโ€™Antรณnia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trekking: Natural Park Of Monte Tchota To Pico Dโ€™Antรณnia

      Your day begins with a scenic drive to the interior of the island, where your trek starts. Arriva at Rui Vaz and start your hike through the Natural Park of Monte Txota. Located at an altitude of 800 meters and with its own microclimate, this is one of the coolest places on the island with lots of biodiversity.  Then, continue towards the Pico Dโ€™Antรณnia. With an elevation of 1394 meters, this is the highest point of Santiago Island. Get close to the top and enjoy panoramic view of the Sรฃo Jorge valley, and possibly Fogo Island Volcano, with the weather permitting. Your trek will take about 4 hours, with a stop for a small picnic and views of beautiful landscapes along the way. The route will end with the return to the Monte Txota Natural Park and the ride back to your hotel. Overnight in Rui Vaz.


      DURATION Every day from 9 am to 4 pm (6 - 7 hours)


      ROUTE FILE      

      Extension: 3000 meters                      Descent: ~400 m//Ascent: 672 m      Difficult degree: Difficult                       

      Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours    Path quality: Mediun tilt, narrow and safe.


  • Day 4 Day 4: Serra Malagueta Natural Park Trek & Visit To Assomada Market
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Serra Malagueta Natural Park Trek & Visit To Assomada Market

      Begin your day with a tasty breackfast at the mountaintop and after head inland to the famous and traditional Assomada Market. Wander around the vibrant stalls and soak up the hustle and bustle of this island hub whilst watching the locals haggle for produce (Wednesdays and Saturdays only). Drive to Serra Malgueta Natural Park next, where your trekking adventure awaits. Follow your guide as you head into the luscious landscapes of the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, which covers 774-hectacres. The park is home to the Serra Malagueta mountain range as well as over 124 species of plant, and 19 species of bird. Throughout the trek, listen to your guide share information about the local flora and fauna, many of which can only be found here in the park. Once youโ€™ve worked up a bit of an appetite, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the forest. After the walk, drive to Tarrafal Beach and enjoy free time chilling on the shore. Overnight in Tarrafal.


      DURATION Every day from 9 am to 5 pm (8 hours)


      ROUTE FILE

      Extension: 4200 meters                         Ascent/Descent: ~200 m Difficult degree: Easy

      Total Walking Duration: 3-4hours        Path quality: Flat, wide and safe.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Free Day In Tarrafal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Free Day In Tarrafal

      Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then explore Tarrafal by your own. You may like to simply relax on the white sand of the most picturesque and beautiful beach on Santiago Island, Tarrafal Beach, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters. Take oportunity to visit the concentration Camp of Chรฃo Bom, current resistance museum, used to imprison political prisoners who fought against the dictatorship. Overnight in Tarrafal.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Visit To Rabelados Community, Banana Plantation & Praia City Tour - Goodbye Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Visit To Rabelados Community, Banana Plantation & Praia City Tour - Goodbye Santiago

      Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, then return on the islandโ€™s eastern coast. Make your first stop at the Rabelados, the only community that still lives in thatched houses and preserves Cape Verdeโ€™s oldest customs and beliefs. Learn their history and have the opportunity to buy handmade paintings or souvenirs from local artisans. Travel for approximately 45 minutes and arrive at the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country. Take a small walk inside the agricultural fields while the local guide explains the varieties of fruits and plants that exist along the route. After a delicious lunch, head between mountains and valleys to the historical center of Plateau. Take a guided walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, the Presidential Palace and the Alexandre Albuquerque Square. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and find a diversity of local fruits and vegetables. 


      At evening, be transferred to one of the most popular restaurant of Santiago Island. There, enjoy live local music band and relish the most famous dish ever made in Cape Verde, Katxupa, a slow cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat and more. The tour concludes with drop-off at Nelsom Mandela International airport. Say goodbye to Cape Verde longing for "La Morabeza Crioula".


      DURATION: Every day, from 10 am to 4 pm and 7:30 pm to 11 pm 


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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