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Ilha de Santiago: caminhada até o Pico de Antônia

Santiago, Cabo Verde
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Duration

6 horas

Tipo de excursão

Daily Tour

Group Size

16 people

Languages

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Overview

Admire the beautiful landscape of Santiago on this guided walk. Hike up to Pico de Antónia, the highest mountain on the island, and then explore the unspoilt nature of Mount Tchota.

Highlights

  • Discover the natural park of Monte Tchota and explore its unspoilt nature, rich in fauna and flora.
  • Visit a local rum distillery and meet the inhabitants of the village of Longueira
  • Discover endemic plants, animals and some endangered bird species
  • Enjoy a convenient pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel.

Itinerary

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You'll start your tour with a pick-up from your hotel in Praia and then head to the village of Longueira and, take the chance to have direct contact with the local inhabitants.
Take the opportunity to visit the Grogue rum distillery. Next, we start climbing Pico de Antónia, the highest point on the island of Santiago. We start climbing the highest peak on the island of Santiago and enjoy panoramic views of the São Jorge Valley and the possibility of seeing Ilha do Maio and the volcano of Ilha do Fogo. It's a 5-hour climb in total, with a stop for a small picnic and spectacular views of beautiful landscapes, along the way, you can see endemic plants, animals and endangered birds. The hike ends in the Monte Tchota nature park.

Guid

Our tour guides are friendly and trained to ensure the safety of the group. They also speak English, French, Portuguese.

Pick up from your accommodation

We organise excursions from your hotel. You will be picked up at the time agreed on your voucher.

Additional information

wear comfortable trekking clothes and hiking shoes
wear comfortable sunglasses and sun cream
a water bottle
Hat
bring a camera,
do not damage the plants,
do not disturb wild animals in their natural habitat,
no rubbish on the ground,
respect the local culture,
bring a rucksack
not recommended to Wheelchair users
Not allowed to Excess baggage and Large suitcases or bags
not allowed to State of intoxication, Alcohol or drugs and Throwing garbage into the environment
follow all the recommendations in your accompanying guide.

Included/Excluded

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Tour Guide
  • Liability insurance
  • Entrance fee to the park €2 per person,
  • food and drinks

Tour's Location

Santiago, Cabo Verde

FAQs

Where can I buy my voucher?
You can buy your voucher online or at the company’s excursion sales centres.
Can I travel with pets?
No
How can I pay for my tour?
Cash or credit card.
How far in advance should I book my place?
Whenever possible, up until the day before the tour.
Is it possible to take a closed group tour?
Yes, it is possible if you book in advance
If I miss my booked voucher, can I do the tour on another day?
Yes, you can.
Can I travel on your tours if I’m mobility impaired?
no! This activity is not recommended for people with mobility problems.
Is it possible to book your tours online?
Yes. To do so, you should consult the information on the chosen tour available on the Internet.
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