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Walking Cape Verde - The Great Adventure

A great adventure on the 2 northernmost islands, with a varied program of natural attractions. You will hike mountains, get acquainted with the colorful culture of the Cape Verdean people and taste the local cuisine.

14 DAYS | 13 NIGHTS | 7 WALKS

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OVERVIEW

One of the most exclusive experiences on the island of Santo Antao. For those who have the opportunity to spend more than a week on the island, it is highly recommended to make the great traversal. Apart from the possibility to travel around much of the island and discover different landscapes and coastal communities, this crossing offers an immersion in Cape Verdean culture. Meeting people, falling asleep under the sound of nature, sharing food with strangers, and exchanging life experiences is definitely a way to get to know and understand the Cape Verdean people better. An intense hiking tour in which the company of a mountain guide is essential.

Spectacular views of the great walking adventure in the Cape Verde Islands: stunning mountains and valleys, trails, natural and cultural attractions.

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Duration: 14 Days | 13 Nights | 7 Walks

Level: Intensive - It does not require any special skills, but tourists must be in good physical shape.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Discover Mindelo, the capital of culture of Cape Verde.
Get in touch with the still untouched nature and meet the greenest valleys of Cape Verde.
Look closely Fontaínhas, named the 2nd best located location in the world and the fishing community of Cruzinha da Garça.
The lunar landscapes of the northwest of the island of Santo Antao.
Meet Monte Trigo and Tarrafal with its beautiful beach of basaltic sand.
Try the traditional Cape Verde drink: Grogue and Pontche.
Delight in the Cape Verde gastronomy through a good fresh fish dish.

DAY 1: SAO VICENTE AIRPORT (Arrival)

You will be welcomed by our driver in the airport Cesaria Évora in São Vicente and take you to your hotel in Mindelo. The First night in the hotel. Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner

DAY 2: SAO VICENTE FULL DAY TOUR

We offer a spectacular tour around the island, taking in spectacular sights such as Monte Verde the highest peak of the island at 774 meters of altitude and the beautiful Baía das Gatas, beach where annually runs the most famous music festival of the country. To enjoy an appetizing lunch of fresh fish we visit Calhau, a charming fishing village. You will be accompanied by one of our highly knowledgeable drivers on your journey that will provide the information and history on the area.

Overnight in Mindelo. Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

DAY 3: SAO VICENTE - SANTO ANTAO ISLAND

At 07:15 A.M. we pick you up in your hotel (Mindelo) and drive you to São Vicente port. The ferry will take one hour to reach the island of Santo Antão.

WALK: COVA VOLCANO CRATER - 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 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

Type of accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast, Picnic and Dinner.

DAY 4: WALK: RIBEIRA DA TORRE VALLEY

After breakfast we pick you up at your hotel, and we transfer you to the starting point of the hike. Today we can look forward to some fantastic and relaxing walk along the famous Ribeira da Torre valley. The views that everyone wants to see - picturesque mountain peaks, among many crops native to this beautiful valley: bananas, sugarcane, cassava, tomatoes, and and others. You have a picnic that you can enjoy on route. After this beautiful walk, transfer to Ponta do Sol, to spend the night.
Walking Time: 3h30 | Distance: 8 Km | Elevation: + 560 m / - 710 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Picnic + Dinner

DAY 5: WALK: PINHÃO - LOMBO BRANCO

After breakfast, transfer to the starting point of the hike, Pinhão, a mountain village 600 meters above sea level. Walk between agricultural terraces passing through the village of Monte de Joana to reach Lombo Branco, a path which offers views of great beauty. Picnic along the way. Transfer to Ponta do Sol, to spend the night.
Walking Time: 4h30 | Distance: 7 Km | Elevation: + 600 m | Elevation: - 560 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse| Meals: Breakfast + Picnic + Dinner

DAY 6: WALK: ESPONGEIRO - LIN CORVO - J. AFONSO

After breakfast, transfer following the road of the mountains (stopping in the sights of Corda) to Espongeiro. From here the walk begins towards the semi-desert plateau "Lagoa", precisely for Lin d Corvo. A panoramic route goes down through small rural villages, sugarcane fields and different cultures and heads towards João Afonso, where we spent the night. You have a picnic that you can enjoy on route. Dinner prepared by the inhabitants of the valley.
Walking Time: 4h | Distance: 10,7 Km | Elevation: 170 m / - 820 m
Type of accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Picnic + Dinner.

DAY 7: WALK: J.AFONSO - MOCHO - CHÃ IGREJA

After breakfast, walk from Joao Afonso to Cha de Igreja passing through the summit of the great mountain (wall) that separates the Ribeira Grande valley and the northern coast of the island, passing through the village of Mocho. You have a picnic that you can enjoy on route and dinner at the inhabitant.

Walking Time: 4h30 | Elevation: +1210 m / - 1020 m.
Type of accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Picnic + Dinner.

DAY 8: WALK: CRUZINHA - FONTAINHAS - PONTA DO SOL

Today After breakfast, superb ride along the fantastic coast, passing through rugged cliffs and wonderful small rural villages; Cruzinha, Corvo and Fontaínhas (named by the National Geography Magazine, the 2nd best located location in the world). You have a picnic that you can enjoy on route. After a short visit to the village, the walk continues to Ponta do Sol city, to spend the night.

Walking time: 4h30 | Distance: 11 Km | Elevation: +690 m / - 710 m
Type of accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Picnic + Dinner.

DAY 9: PONTA DO SOL - TARRAFAL

After breakfast transfer (private) to Porto Novo following the island's coastal road. The route to Tarrafal takes approximately 1h30 where you can admire a breath-taking 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, snorkeling, fishing and trekking.

Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.

DAY 10: WALK: TARRAFAL - MONTE TRIGO

You leave early (after breakfast) for today's walk. The walk runs through a trail at the base of the volcano (Topo Coroa, 1979 mts) 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 fishing. You have a picnic that you can enjoy on 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 + Dinner.

DAY 11: TARRAFAL: FREE

All day free for you to enjoy the excellent opportunities that Tarrafal bay offers to relax.
Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.

DAY 12: TARRAFAL - SAO VICENTE ISLAND

After a breakfast, transfer (collective) back to Porto Novo port terminal, and at 10:00 a.m. the ferry will get you back to São Vicente Island. We transfer you to your hotel. You are free to relax in Mindelo to gather strengths, swimming on "Laginha" a beautiful white sand beach and why not buy souvenirs in this small city that has a lot to offer. Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 13: MINDELO: FREE

Free day in Mindelo to relax.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 14: SAO VICENTE AIRPORT (Departure)

Depending on the flight schedule, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the Airport Cesaria Évora, wishing you a nice flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

End of Stay
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 package based upon your personal preferences (including arrival and departure day).

Trip Price

Please contact us! Tell about your trip to Cape Verde and what you expect from it. Our team will answer you quickly and help you build your tailor made adventure travel.

The tour is in private, that mean there is no other participant, just only you and your companion.

The Price Include:

Transfers from the airport to the hotel IN/OUT;
13 nights in twin or single room;
Transfers from the hotel to the port São Vicente IN/OUT;
Ferry-boat tickets IN/OUT;
Transfers from the hotel to the starting point of hiking;
Carrying luggage to the next stage of the hikes;
English-speaking guide specialized in the region 7 Days (D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D10);
The meals mentioned in the program and 13 breakfasts;
Tourist taxes;
Our hotline (14 D/14D).

The Price does not include:

Meals other than mentioned and any beverages;
Personal insurance, interruption of stay, loss of luggage, assistance;
All that is not in "The price includes";
Items of personal nature viz. tips, laundry, travel insurance, camera fees, etc;
Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusion section;
The flight to arrive in Cape Verde IN/OUT.

Optional Services (arranged on request at additional cost)

Photography and video service; (Most Popular)
Any other choice of hotels/Resorts;
Laundry, drinks, Tips and other personal expenses

Trip Price
Please contact us! Tell about your trip to Cape Verde and what you expect from it. Our team will answer you quickly and help you build your tailor made adventure travel.

Booking Conditions

For services (booking of ferry tickets, transfers, hotel, excursions…), payment of a deposit of 40% of the total amount due. The remaining amount will be paid before the departure date by bank transfer or in cash in Santo Antão.

Our Payment Rules:
The price mentioned in the quote is in Euro (€). This price is valid for the duration specified in the pricing, the invoice or any other document distributed to the customer.

a) Cash: payment in cash is made in the office. In this case, the customer is not subject to any payment fees.
b) Bank transfer: International bank transfer fees will be paid by the customers.

Bank details:
BANK: CAIXA ECONÓMICA DE CABO VERDE
NAME: TRILHAS MONTANHAS SOC. T. SANTO ANTAO LDA
IBAN: CV64 0002 0000 26444857101 82
SWIFT / BIC: CXECCVCV

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation up to 30 days from the start of the trip: 12% penalty of the total amount. Cancellation between 29 or less days of the beginning of the trip: 25% fine of the total amount.

NOTE: International bank transfer fees will be paid by the customer.

HOW TO BOOK?

Fill The Booking Form below and make sure you put correct and valid email address, so we can reply after received your booking request.

Fill with hotel name if you already choose hotel, so we will not miss the pick-up.

VERY IMPORTANT: please at the time of the booking write the hotel name. We will pick you up at your hotel or at a nearby point.

After we received your Tour or Activity booking request we will we reply in the shortest possible time

Money
The official currency is the Cape Verdean escudo. 1 euros = 110,265 Escudos. The currency of the country can be withdrawn from the airport. The Euro is accepted in shops, hotels and banks. International credit cards are becoming more accepted. The VISA card is widely more accepted. The VISA credit card can be used mainly to withdraw money from banks, ATMs and some major hotels. It should be noted, however, that the MASTERCARD card is not accepted in all vending machines and in all SISP payment terminals.

Formalities of Entry/Stay in Cape Verde (VISA)
Those travelling to Cape Verde should be holders of the "Entry Visa" obtained at the Consulate of the Embassy of Cape Verde (about 44 Euros), which must be used within 90 days and grants the right to stay for 180 days, renewable at most, for an equal period of time. If you do not obtain it in your country of origin, the visa can be granted at the International Airport of arrival in Cape Verde (about 25 Euros). Individual Passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months.
Since January the 1st, 2019, European (EU) and UK travellers are visa-exempt for stays of less than 30 days. Customers must do absolutely nothing before departure, no steps on their side. To enter the territory you have to pay some kind of airport tax, which is called TSA. It's always easy to get on the arrival at the airport in Cape Verde (about 31 euros / 1 pax.). Your details will be required for services booking (ferry tickets, hotel, transfer...).

The ClimateIn December the temperature is nice. Usually it does not rain in Cape Verde, the temperature is about max.23ºc and min.18 ºc, but in the mountains the temperature can get colder;
> 1 cap and sunglasses;
> 1 small backpack to carry your belongings (camera, canteen, etc.) during walks;
> Pre-softened hiking boot;
> Fiber socks (coolmax) for walking;
> Sunscreen for face and lips;
> Moisturizing to prevent skin dryness
> 1 jacket "Pile" or Fleece;
> 1 pants type suplex or nylon
> Thermal clothes to wear underneath daily clothes (capilene - pants and t-shirt);
> 2 or 3 shirts with short or long sleeves;
> Private medicines and personal hygiene materials in small packages;

Health
Consult your doctor before departure! No vaccine, except in case of epidemic (covid-19), is mandatory. However, travellers traveling through Senegal or Brazil must be vaccinated against yellow fever and have an up-to-date international vaccination booklet. Ask your doctor or an international vaccination center for advice.
The hygiene conditions are good but it is not advisable to consume tap water, preferably drink mineral water or treated with pellets. Ensure a regular and careful washing of the hands. It is recommended to consume fresh products.

What you need to Bring For The TRECK
Sandals or walking shoes (already used), sunscreen, sunglasses, cap or hat. Guests do not need a sleeping bag. Customers may need a small bag to carry personal items (camera, phone, etc.) and a bottle of water.

Hospitality
It is a privatized trip; the customers will have a personalized follow-up. Our driver will be at the airport in Cape Verde (he will have a placard with the names on), all information will be provided on the arrival.

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