Stay : Hiking in Santo Antao
A week of hiking in Santo Antão, followed by cultural visits in São Vicente, Cape Verde, will enable you to discover the island's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This week will allow you to combine exploration of Santo Antão's unspoilt nature with immersion in São Vicente's vibrant culture. You'll discover the music, cuisine and warm hospitality of the people of Cape Verde, while admiring the archipelago's breathtaking scenery.
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ACTOUR TREKKING
8 days
From 750 € / person
Detail of the stay : Hiking in Santo Antao - 8 days
Day 1: Arrival in São Vicente - Cape Verde
Welcome by your driver at Cesaria EVORA airport. Transfer to Mindelo, then check-in at your hotel.
Free meals
Day 2: Tour de l'île de Sao Vicente : Monte Verde - Baia das Gatas - Calhau Mindelo
With your driver, discover Monte Verde, the island's highest peak, with its panoramic view of the city and surrounding islands. Descend and continue to Baia das Gatas, the Bay of the Cat Sharks, a favorite holiday spot for the island's Cape Verdeans. Continue along the beautiful Praia Grande beach to Calhau, a small fishing village. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Return to Mindelo at the end of the day via the Madeiral road
Breakfast
Day 3: Santo Antao Island: Hiking in the Paul Valley
Embarkation by boat for Santo Antão. On arrival at the Port of Porto Novo, a transfer will take you to the Paul Valley. This region is particularly fertile, and you'll have the opportunity to explore the local cultures and taste traditional dishes with the locals. You'll also learn about the rum-making process from your guide.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 4: Excursion with chauffeur - Fontanhas - Ponta do sol - Ribeira Grande - Xoxo
In the morning, your driver will take you to the village of Fontainhas, set atop magnificent cliffs. You'll reach this picturesque village via winding roads offering breathtaking views.
On your return, you'll visit the fisherman's town of Ponta do Sol, the island's former thriving port with a languorous "overseas" atmosphere. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant offering authentic Creole cuisine, while contemplating the breathtaking panoramas of the verdant valley below. Continue on to discover the Ribeira da Torre (Xoxo) valley. At the end of the tour, transfer to your accommodation.
Breakfast and lunch included
Day 5: Tarrafal de Monte Trigo: afternoon on the beach
At the start of the day, your driver picks you up and takes you along the historic Corda road to Porto Novo. Once in Porto Novo, you continue along the new paved road to Tarrafal, which has replaced the old dirt track that was hard on vehicles and travelers alike. Settle in for two nights by the sea.
Breakfast
Day 6: Fishing and coastal navigation at Monte Trigo
Departing from Tarrafal, you join the fishermen on a traditional fishing excursion along the island's wild coastline, offering breathtaking views of the imposing peak of Tope de Coroa. Lunch in a local restaurant in the village of Monte Trigo. Return to Tarrafal at the end of the day.
Breakfast and lunch included
Day 7: Retour à Mindelo - Snorkeling /Tortues
Early morning departure for Porto Novo, followed by a boat trip to Mindelo.
On arrival in Mindelo, check into your hotel. Afternoon turtle swim, accompanied by local fishermen from the village of São Pedro. Return to town at the end of the day. Don't hesitate to ask for recommendations of lively places to enjoy music.
Breakfast included
Day 8: End of stay
Airport transfer according to your flight schedule
Breakfast
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