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Santiago: Hike in the Calabaceira Valley and Visit Cidade Velha

Santiago Island, Cabo Verde
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Duration

5H

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

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Overview

Enjoy a 3-hour hike in the Green Valley with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa. Discover the Old Town’s former slave market, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights

  • Walk through dense tropical vegetation in the beautiful Calabaceira Valley
  • Visit a local rum distillery in the heart of unspoilt nature, rich in local fauna and flora
  • Explore all the highlights of the Old Town, a UNESCO World

Itinerary

Full description

After being picked up from your accommodation in Praia, set off towards the small village of Calabaceira. Start your 3-hour walk from the top of the valley, with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging within. Follow a simple trail accessible to any hiker and explore the verdant valley, famous both for its baobab trees mentioned by Charles Darwin and for its use as an escape route for slaves during slavery.Next, discover the local fauna and flora and have the opportunity to experience the production of a local rum-making distillery. There, get in touch with local farmers and their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango trees, cassava, bananas and much more.
Reach the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Convent of St Francis, Banana Street and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Take a break for lunch and savour the local delicacies in a typical seaside restaurant.
After lunch, visit the old slave market, the ruins of the Cathedral and the Royal Fortress of São Filipe. From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the entire old town and learn about the defence system used against pirates. The tour ends with disembarkation at your accommodation in Praia.

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

Flip-flops
Beachwear
Towel
We do not accept disturbances during our excursion,
We do not accept clients who are drunk or on any substance considered harmful.

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Praia
  • Transport
  • Tour guide
  • Liability insurance
  • Food and drink

Tour's Location

Santiago Island, Cabo Verde

FAQs

What do I bring on a half day / full day trip?
We require guests to be barefooted while on board, since this ensures the safest grip on the surface. We will of course store your shoe wear safely at all times. Please bring a towel, if you want to go in the water. Also please bring sunscreen, and sun glasses/sun hat, if you need it
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.
How much time do I have to visit each of the places we stop at on your tours?
Free time varies between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on the place you want to visit.
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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