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Enjoy a spectacular hike from the Monte Txota Natural Park, to Pico D’Antónia with 1394 meters of altitude. See endemic plants and birds, and enjoy beautiful views from Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Hike through the agricultural fields, local houses and visit a local family.
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Meeting and pickup
If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address. If your accommodation is not in Praia, an extra fee will be required for pick-up. Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.
Itinerary
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1Praia
Pick up at the Hotel
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Pico de Antonia
Start the hike through the unspoilt Natural Park, see and learn about the endemic plants and birds, and hike up to 4.2 km to the walking point of Pico D'Antónia. With an elevation of 1394 meters, this is the highest point of Santiago Island. Make a well-deserved stop for a picnic, enjoy stunning views and, weather permitting, be surprised by the nearby Fogo Island with its volcano lost on the horizon. Afterwards, descend the steep rocks and hike through the agricultural fields of corn, mango, coffee, tomato, depending on the season. Walk among the local houses carved into the Longueira's mountain, visit a local family and get to know their daily life.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Praia
Drop off at the Hotel
40 minutes • 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 a high level of physical fitness
- Hiking shoes, hiking pants (highly recommended from August to October) and walking sticks are highly recommended for this hiking as there are trails where it will be necessary to do level 1 climbing. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
- Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems. Activity for travelers over 16 years old
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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 a high level of physical fitness
- Hiking shoes, hiking pants (highly recommended from August to October) and walking sticks are highly recommended for this hiking as there are trails where it will be necessary to do level 1 climbing. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
- Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems. Activity for travelers over 16 years old
- Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 9 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 - 5 hours // Degree of difficulty: Difficult // Elevation gain: +/- 660 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 1280 m // Max Elevation: +/- 1400 m // Min Elevation: +/- 485 m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: tilty, narrow.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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