• Trekking Rui Vaz, Longueira & Botanical Garden
  • Trekking Rui Vaz, Longueira & Botanical Garden
  • Trekking Rui Vaz, Longueira & Botanical Garden
  • Trekking Rui Vaz, Longueira & Botanical Garden

Trekking Rui Vaz, Longueira & Botanical Garden

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ID: GYG925414-1449338
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Country: Cape Verde

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Discover the local way of life on a guided tour of Rui Vaz Village. Learn about the agricultural practices and enjoy a panoramic view of the São Jorge Valley and Pico D'Antónia Mountain.
Get picked up at your accommodation and drive around 30 minutes to start your trek from the Village of Rui Vaz about 700 meters altitude, where you will have the opportunity to experience direct contact with the local farmers and learn about their agricultural practices growing sugar cane, mango trees, cassava, and bananas.
From the Rui Vaz you have the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the São Jorge Valley, Pico D'Antónia Mountain, the highest point of Santiago island (1.394 meters of altitude).
Experience the production of the local rum (The Rum production season is from January 1st to April 31st) in Longueira village.
After the hike, visit the only botanical garden in the country that preserves some endemic plants of Cape Verde. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

Highlights

  • Discover the local way of life and learn about the agricultural practices
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the São Jorge Valley and Pico D'Antónia Mountain
  • Visit the only botanical garden in the country that preserves endemic plants
  • Learn about the production of local rum in Longueira village
  • Enjoy a convenient pick-up and drop-off service from your accommodation

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ROUTE FILE
Extension: 4000 meters Descent: -500 m // Ascent: 100 m Difficulty degree: Moderate
Total Walking Duration: 2 hours Path quality: Mediun tilt, narrow and safe.
INCLUDED
  • Private Transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entrance fee to Botanical Garden
  • Guiding service (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish).
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

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.