From Praia: Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley Hike & Lunch Private Tour
ID: GYG352336-O-743500
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the beautiful natural scenery of Serra da Malagueta National Park and the Principal Valley on this 3-hour trek. Have lunch with a local family and explore the local nature.
Your trek runs through the Natural Park of Serra Malagueta to the Principal valley. From the second highest point of the island, with a mild climate, you'll start your walk breathing in the fresh mountain air. Enjoy panoramic views of small traditional house groups scattered on the slopes with water streams flowing between vegetable patches and fruit trees. About an hour into the hike, you'll have a chance to explore the early settlements which is a great place to connect with the locals and learn more about the experiences of the rural lifestyle and local traditions.
Then your path continues along another stream surrounded by mango trees, and banana and sugar cane plantations before you arrive at the locality of Mato Dento where you will enjoy a delicious lunch with a local family and experience the warm welcome of the local Morabeza people. At the end of the route you'll pass by the Principal Dam that was built to help local families with irrigation. Your tour ends at your hotel after an hour's drive along on the east side of the island with more amazing panoramic sea-land views.
Highlights
- Enjoy a delicious lunch with a local family and learn about traditional ways of life
- Take beautiful photos in Serra Malagueta Natural Park and the Principal Valley
- Discover the natural habitat with its diverse fauna and flora
- Admire incredible panoramic sea-land views on the drive along the east coast
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All entrance fees are included in the ticket price
• Drinks will not be provided
• Extension: 7,000 meters
• Ascent: 75 meters
• Descent: 750 meters
• Difficult degree: difficult
• Total walking duration: 3 hours
• Route quality: Medium tilt, narrow, and safe
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes past the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
