From Praia: Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with a Local Family

4.5
(2 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Explore an excellent place to be in contact with the local people;
Take beautiful photos from Serra Malagueta Natural Park and Principal Valley;
Be in contact with an intact nature, rich in fauna and flora;
Drive through the eastern side with incredible panoramic sea-land views.

What's Included

Main dish with choice of fish or meat + legumes and rice
Liability Insurance
Transportation
Tour Guide
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Park entrance fee of 2 euros/person

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Praia

    Start your adventure with pickup from your accommodation in Praia and transfer to the starting point of the hike in Serra Malagueta.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Serra de Malagueta

    Meet your local tour guide and get ready to discover the main sights and hidden gems of the green valley of Principal. Walk downhill with beautiful scenery and learn about the local fauna and flora from your local expert. Arrive at the first settlements, with small groups of traditional houses strewn across the hillsides of the canyon, get in touch with the locals and experience the rural lifestyle.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Continue between agricultural fields of coconut palms, banana trees, tamarind, mango, sugar cane and more. Arrive at the locality of Mato Dento and feel the warmth and the Morabeza of its welcoming people.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Calheta de Sao Miguel

    The tour ends at your hotel after an hour's drive on the east side of the island, with incredible panoramic sea-land views.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Praia

    Drive to your accommodation

    1 minute Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 4,5 km, Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 - 3 hours, Degree of difficulty: Moderate, Elevation gain: +/- 100 m, Elevation loss: -/+ 700 m, Max Elevation: +/- 770 m, Min Elevation: +/-  120 m, Trail type: One Way, Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow and safe.
  • We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring decent hiking footwear, a hat, sunscreen, water, and water shoes (from August to October).
Supplied by Bu Country Tours

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Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Eco Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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