Trip Highlights
- Explore the historical city of Ponta do Sol;
- A chance to visit the Fontaínhas village;
- Classic hikes in the “Island of the Mountains”;
- Immerse yourself in untouched nature - high peaks, mountains and valleys;
- Enjoy the great panoramic views of stunning Topo de Coroa volcano from the viewpoint in Campo Redondo;
- Scenic fish boat ride accompanying traditional fishermen.
D1 - Sao Vicente / Santo Antao Island
At 07:15 A.M. we pick you up in your hotel in Mindelo and drive you to Sao Vicente port terminal. The ferry will take one hour to reach the island of Santo Antao. Walk: Volcano Crater Cova | The Paul valley At 09:00 A.M - our driver will welcome you at Porto Novo port and in less than 20 minutes you will be in Cova, volcano crater at 1522 meters altitude, where you start the descent to the majestic valley Paul accompanied by a local guide to tell the history of the beauty surrounding you. You have a picnic lunch that you can enjoy en route. Transfers to Ponta do Sol to spend the night. Walking time: 5hrs | Distance: 12,5 Km | Elevation: + 300 m / - 1320 m Meals: Picnic-lunch and Dinner. Type of accommodation: Guesthouse
D2 - Walk: Ribeira Grande - Ribeira da Torre
Today we can look forward to some fantastic relaxing walking after the ups and downs of the previous stretch. We head down to Ribeira da Torre valley and we will stop in Xôxo for the lunch under the trees. In the late afternoon we return to Ponta do Sol. Walking Time: 3h30 | Distance: 8 Km | Elevation: + 560 m / - 710 m Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guesthouse
D3 - Walk: Cruzinha - Fontainhas - Ponta do Sol
After breakfast, transfer to the starting point of the hike in Cruzinha. Superb ride along the fantastic coast, passing through rugged cliffs and wonderful small rural villages; Cruzinha, Corvo and Fontaínhas (ranked by the National Geography Magazine, the second location with the most beautiful view in the world). You have a picnic-lunch that you can enjoy on route. Continue to Ponta do Sol, to spend the night. Dinner at restaurant. Walking time: 4h30 | Distance: 11 Km | Elevation: +690 m / - 710 m | Type of accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Picnic-lunch + Dinner.
D4 - Ponta do Sol - Porto Novo - Tarrafal
After breakfast, transfer to Porto Novo following the road of the mountains (stopping in the sights of Corda). After changing vehicles (to collective), the route to Tarrafal takes approximately two hours where one can admire a breathtaking lunar landscape. Tarrafal is a wonderful place, it boasts the best beach on the island and a large variety of fruits and vegetables are produced: yam, banana, papaya, sugar cane, manioc, etc. All afternoon has been left free for you to explore Tarrafal, a perfect place for relax, swimming, snorkelling, fishing and trekking. Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast+ Lunch + Dinner.
D5 - Walk: Tarrafal - Monte Trigo
You leave early (after breakfast) for today's walk. The trek runs through a trail at the base of the volcano (Crown Top, 1979 m) in an arid environment formed by ancient volcanic lava, witnessing the last eruption that occurred about 200 years ago. The village of Monte Trigo is very simple and people live basically from cultures and fishing. You have a picnic lunch that you can enjoy en route. To return to Tarrafal we chose the sea route in company with fishermen, so that you enjoy the freshness of the calm and turquoise sea that surrounds you. This trip (by boat) can be cancelled due to security reasons! Walking Time: 4.5hrs | Elevation: +450m/-450m | Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Picnic-lunch + Dinner.
D6: Santo Antao / Sao Vicente Island
After a breakfast, transfer back to Porto Novo terminal and at 10:00 a.m. the ferry will get you back to São Vicente Island. At 10:00 a.m. we transfer you to your hotel in Mindelo.
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This program depends on weather conditions and may be modified by us on site for your safety.
NOTE;
You might be able to make some modifications to the current tourist programme based upon your personal preferences.
Santo Antao Walking Mixed Activity
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Santo Antao Walking:
Mixed Activity
Overview
The Exciting 6-Day Combined Walking & Boat Tour proudly presents to you a dynamic circuit that will lead you into to remote locations in Santo Antao. You will experience among the island's most iconic places, see and photograph stunning landscapes shaped due to its volcanic nature, the ancient history, but also experienced what true Capverdien hospitality means. The first places along our route are the popular canyons and valleys of the north coast, Fontaínhas village (small village elected, for the second time, by the prestigious National Geographic magazine the 2nd place with the best view in the world, in a list that includes the 10 most breathtaking landscapes on the planet). Next, we will head to the south coast, towards the fishing village Tarrafal, visiting a breathtaking lunar landscape along the way carved out by harsh weather conditions over thousands of years, just like the rest of the landscape to cross to get there. Located on the seafront, the village boasts the best beach on the island, a perfect place for relax, swimming, snorkelling, fishing and trekking. The walk to Monte Trigo village passes through small lava fields and only takes 3 hours, but it's worth it. And the views... the most beautiful views, you will set eyes on the deep blue sea below! This tour include return in a traditional fishing boat. The trip itself is not very long, about 40-45 minutes, but it is long enough to capture the fishermen's skill, to admire the imposing Topo de Coroa volcano from the sea (1979 mts), the small coastal beaches and, on a lucky day, the chance to see dolphins and marine turtles.
