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Santo Antao island: Hike from the Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

Cova Crater, Faja de Cima, Cabo Verde
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Duration

5 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

16 people

Languages

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Overview

Discover Santo Antão’s most famous trail and hike from the Cova Natural Park to the Paul Green Valley. Learn important stories and facts from your guide while enjoying the breathtaking views all around.

Highlights

  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Paúl volcano crater over 1,000 metres high
  • See and learn about the varied environment of the Cova Natural Park
  • Walk through the dense tropical vegetation in the beautiful Paúl Valley
  • Visit a distillery and try the famous local rum called "Grogue"
  • Hear stories, facts and local legends about the region

Itinerary

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Venture into the Cova Natural Park and hike an extinct volcano. Follow the trail in Santo Antão, marvelling at the vast vegetation that emerges from the crater at an altitude of 1,100 metres. Zig-zag along the trail, enjoy the view of the ocean and visit a rum distillery before heading back.
Head to the rim and enjoy the most breathtaking views of Paul's verdant valley stretching out before you. Look out over the ocean, 10 kilometres away, and take a breather before embarking on the next challenge.
Start the zig-zag section of the trail and get to know the native vegetation as you pass through beautiful plantations of sugar cane, bananas, mangoes, avocados, coconuts and much more. Experience the production of a local rum in a traditional distillery and try the famous Grogue

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

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
wear sunglasses, sun cream.
follow all the recommendations in your accompanying guide.
protect the historical heritage during the excursion,
don't litter and respect the local culture
hiking shoes, bottle water

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport
  • Civil liability insurance
  • food and drinks

Tour's Location

Cova Crater, Faja de Cima, 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.
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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