Trek Santo Antão on this 11-Hour Tour from São Vicente, Cova Crater to Cabo d Ribeira
Highlights
São Vicente
nature, trekking, Distillery
Group Tour
11 Hours
Easy
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Trekking on Santo Antão is the best way to encounter and experience Caboverdean lifestyle and culture. Only an hour by ferry from São Vicente, Santo Antão boasts green valleys, mountains, vegetation, a traditional farming lifestyle, hardworking people and rich culture, which can not be justified by words but must be taken in by your encounter. Our local rum, Grogue, is produced here; visit the distillery to see how it’s made.
Itinerary
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Trek Santo Antão from São Vicente, Cova Crater to Cabo d Ribeira, 3 hr trek
- Begin with an early morning pick up at your accommodation in Mindelo, and transfer to the harbour of Mindelo for your adventure by ferry to our neighbouring Paradise Island, Santo Antão. On your ferry travel across the canal (up to 1 hour), you may stand on deck to witness dolphins, flying fish and more of our marine life, or you can decide to relax on the comfortable chairs and enjoy some music on your way.
- Arrive in Porto Novo; as you exit the terminal, you will be met by your local guide, who will take you on a journey through the mountains to the top of our ancient Volcano Crater of Cova. A must-see! Atop the Cova crater, you will have breathtaking views of the immense lush green valley below; in the distance, by the sea, Vila das Pombas awaits! On this mostly descending adventure down Cova crater to Cabo de Ribeira, walking into the valley of Paúl, we will pass through small villages where agriculture is the daily lifestyle, beholding mango, papaya, guayaba, oranges, apples, passion fruit, avocado trees, sugarcane fields, banana and coffee plants.
- After our trek, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical local restaurant. Travel back to Porto Novo on the stunning coastal Road, passing through mountain tunnels and colourful villages, arriving at the ferry. Return to Porto Novo, and board the ferry to return to São Vicente. Upon arrival to the Harbor, you will enjoy a transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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