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Explore Santo Antão`s best hiking trails and enjoy breathtaking views of Paúl Volcano Crater above 1000 meters high. Hike through an unspoiled nature with spectacular peaks and green valleys surrounded by tropical fruits and vegetables. Discover São Vicente, known as the most welcoming and attractive island in the country.
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
Be welcomed by our professional driver at Cesária Évora International Airport and enjoy a private transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo city center, including free waiting time.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mindelo
Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. In the evening, fell free to explore Mindelo by your onw. Known as the most vibrant city in Cape Verde, be sure to enjoy live music at one of the restaurants near the hotel. Feel the warmth of Morna and relish local delights. Overnight in Mindelo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Mindelo
Starting from your hotel in the city of Mindelo, head straight to the harbor. Then, embark on a beautiful one-hour ferry trip to Santo Antão and enjoy the forbidding behind Mindelo, and it stunning guardian rock erupting from the harbour.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road
Arrive in Porto Novo and depart toward the Cova Natural Park.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cova - Krater
From the starting point, enjoy a privileged view of the volcano crater, and see locals in their agricultural fields. Start your 4-hour hike from 1,100 meters above sea level, with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging in the interior of the Volcano Crater.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Paul Tal
Then, reach the crater’s edge and have the best and the most breathtaking view ever: standing on the edge of the crater, look out over the impressive green valley of Paul that lies in the depth before you plus the beautiful ocean view that is 10 kilometers away. After that, start the zigzagging part of the hike, going down via a stone path for 3 hours. During the descent, explore Cape Verde’s greenest valley, see and learn about native flora and fauna, soak up scenic views of the island's landscapes and have opportunity to see abandoned vineayrds, sugar cane and banana plantations; mango, avocados and coconut trees. Next, experience the production of a local rum-making distillery and taste the famous “grogue” (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st).
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Paul Tal
DURATION: Every day from 6 am to 2 pm (5 - 6 hours) ROUTE FILE: Extension: ~12 Km Ascent: ~249 /Descent: ~1329 m Difficult Level: Moderate Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours Path quality: Good, narrow at the beginning and safe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After being collected from your accommodation, depart toward the Cobo de Ribeira, from where the hiking adventure will start.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Paul Tal
After being collected from your accommodation, depart toward the Cobo de Ribeira, from where the hiking adventure will start. Follow the cobbled paths lined with dry-stone walls and the small villages nestled on steep sided mountains. Along the way, admire some simply decorated straw houses, perched on the side of a hill, facing a steep cliff reaching the clouds, with spectacular views of the valley. Next, move on to the Paul valley, known to be the greenest of the archipelago. There, dive into the lush-green vegetal world between sugarcane fields, fruit tree plantations, coffee, banana, guava, mango, breadfruit, eaucalyptus, papaya and more. Continue the walk through areas with crisp mountain air and past tiny communities. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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DURATION Every day from 9 am to 2 pm (5 - 6 hours) ROUTE FILE: Extension: ~7 Km Ascent: ~249 /Descent: ~1329 m Difficult Level: Moderate Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours Path quality: Good, narrow at the beginning and safe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing and village with colorful houses, follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
13Monte Fontainhas
Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and some dazzling heights to the Aranhas valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle’s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village with breathtaking views on the coast and the ocean.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return transfer to your accommodation in Ponta do Sol.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
18Ponta Do Sol
Get picked up at your accommodation and departe towards Sinagoga.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Ribeira Grande
Drive through Ribeira Grande with photo stops along the way.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore Sinagoga, an extinct Jewish village that still preserves its essence. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
21Porto Novo
1 Hour Ferry trip to São Vicente
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
22Mindelo
Transfer Port - Hotel
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
23Praia da Laginha
Take a free day and relax at the spetacular Laginha beach!
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
24Mindelo
Get picked up from your accommodation and depart towards Mindelo city center. Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
25Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente
Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora's house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
26Mercado de Peixe
Visit to the fish market
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
27Musee Cesaria Evora
Discover Cesária Evora Museum
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
28Torre de Belem
Walk through this spetacular Torre
Admission ticket free -
29Igrja N. Sra da Luz Mindelo
Pass through the church. Optional entrance!
Admission ticket free -
30Calhau
The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established. Then, drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the green Calhau Valley until the fishing village of Salamansa.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Next, visit the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll through its shallow lagoons and then move on to the white sand dunes by the sea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
33Monte Verde
Drive to Monte Verde Natural Park, admire the stunning landscape of the entire island, and take beautiful photos of other Cape Verde islands.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
34Mindelo
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
35Mindelo
Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. Check out from the accommodation in Mindelo and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Cesária Évora international airport.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Take your international flight back and say goodbye to "La Morabeza Crioula"! Hotel check-out time: 12h00 ;
Admission ticket free
Arrival in São Vicente - Airport Transfer to Mindelo – Hotel check-in
Santo Antão: Hiking Cova Volcano Crater - Paúl Valley (From São Vicente)
Santo Antão: Hiking Cabo de Ribeira – Paúl Valley
Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha
Ferry Trip to São Vicente + Free day at Laginha Beach
Ful day São Vicente island Tour
Goodbye Cabo Verde
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- • This tour starts and ends in Mindelo (São Vicente Island);
- • The rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st
- • Please bring passport, hiking shoes, sandals/flip flops, comfortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen;
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- • This tour starts and ends in Mindelo (São Vicente Island);
- • The rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st
- • Please bring passport, hiking shoes, sandals/flip flops, comfortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen;
- • Lunch includes fish, meet or main dish + dessert + water. Vegetarian food available upon request;
- • 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;
- • For groups with less than 4 travelers, the bilingual driver himself may be the guide;
- • Due to the early pick up on the Day 5, the hotel will provide a lunch box instead of a breakfast;
- • We 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.
- • We reserve the right to claim from the travelers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of domestic flights or Ferry.
- • Travelers must send a copy of their passports after booking so that we can issue the ferry tickets;
- • Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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