Praia: Longueira - Pico Riba hike with picnic Praia: Longueira hike - Pico Riba with picnic
ID: GYG1073112-1648334
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Taste fresh strawberries grown locally by farmers (December to April).
Discover rural life and interact with the local population.
Start your tour with pick-up from your accommodation, then head to the village of Longueira in São Jorge dos Órgãos, where you will see the highest point of the island (Pico D'Antónia, 1,394 m).
Upon arrival, you will pass by the primary school and the Lemba Lemba Eco Bar and also discover the production of a local rum distillery (the rum production season runs from January 1 to April 31).
Start your hike to Pico Riba, among the local houses in the steep rocks, and meet local farmers where you will come across different types of mango, cassava, and papaya plantations.
Depending on the season, we will taste fresh strawberries grown locally by farmers (December to April).
From the 600-meter summit, admire the panoramic view of the São Jorge Valley, one of the island's ancient volcanic craters.
During our hike, you will have the opportunity to discover rural life and interact with the local population.
Enjoy your picnic with one of the most beautiful views and landscapes on the island of Santiago.
Your hike ends in the village of Pico Riba.
Return to your accommodation.
Highlights
- See the highest point on the island (Pico D'Antónia, 1,394 m).
- Taste fresh strawberries grown locally by farmers (December to April).
- Enjoy your picnic with one of the most beautiful views and landscapes on the island.
- Discover rural life and get in touch with the local population.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ITINERARY FILE
Extension: Descent: 250 m // Ascent: 600 m
Level of difficulty: Medium
Total walking time: 5 hours
Trail quality: moderate elevation gain, narrow and secure
INCLUDED
- Guide service
- Transportation services
- Picnic (tuna sandwiches + fruit + juice)
- Pick-up and return to the hotel
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
