Santo Antão: Remote Mountain Villages Hike Private Tour
ID: GYG411736-747052
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the abundant green mountainsides of Santo Antão on this guided hike. Go off the beaten track with visits to the remote villages of Corda, Figueiral de Cima, Terrinha Vermelha, and Coculi.
See Cape Verde from stunning heights and visit the remote villages along the way on this 3-hour hike throughout the lush mountainside. Start with a visit to the tiny mountain village of Corda and enjoy photo stops along the route.
Kick off the hike with a steep descent down a wide cobbled path and take in the views of the many cultivated agricultural terraces high above. Next, eperience a perspective that most tourists don’t come across with a visit to one of the most remote villages on the island of Santo Antão, Figueiral de Cima.
Continue along the rows of sugar cane and papaya trees to the village of Terrinha Vermelha. Marvel at the views of the valleys below and pass small houses with an authentic Cape Verdean touch. End your tour in Coculi, surrounded by towering palm trees.
Highlights
- Get into Santo Antão's majestic natural landscape
- Walk through small, authentic villages
- Discover Figueiral de Cima, one of the most remote villages on Santo Antão
- Marvel at the stunning views of green mountains and far-away valleys
- See a completely different side of the island
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The minimum age is 12 years old
Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights
The hike includes a 5-kilometer ascent and a roughly 743-meter descent with a moderate difficulty level
The hike takes about 2 - 3 hours
The pathways are high quality
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Masks are optional for this activity
The pickup starts 10 minutes before the start 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.
