Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore one of the most welcoming and beautiful remote hiking trails on the island of Santiago and experience the hospitality of Cape Verdean peasants and families who live in the mountains. Marvel yourself at incredible views from the top of the natural park of Serra Malagueta and learn about the local fauna and flora.
Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Tour Guide
Liability insurance
Transportation
Entrance fee (€2 for Serra Malagueta Natural Park)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address.
Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.
Praia, Praia, Cape Verde Enjoy a pickup from your hotel and start the day with this exciting hike to one of Santiago's most beautiful trails. 60 minutes
Serra de Malagueta, Cape Verde The first stop is Serra Malagueta Natural Park, with an elevation of around 1,000 meters above sea level, hike among the park's endemic plants and enrich your knowledge of the local fauna and flora and enjoy breathtaking views of jagged hills and unforgettable landscape. Then, start your way down through the greenery and pass pleasant landscapes of deserted villages with a chance to see gray-headed kingfisher birds
Please note that the €2 per person to the park entrance is not included. 240 minutes
Principal, Cabo Verde Meet local families on the way down and learn about their history and way of life in remote mountain areas. Stop for a picnic and continue towards the east coast and cross the Gongon to the magnificent Hortelã valley where your tour ends. 120 minutes
Praia, Praia, Cape Verde From here, be transferred back and the tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.
60 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water. Activity for travelers over 16 years old.
Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 12,5 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 – 5 hours // Degree of difficulty: Difficult // Elevation gain: +/- 580m // Elevation loss: -/+ 1100m // Max Elevation: +/- 1035m // Min Elevation: +/- 110m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Both flat and Steep going down hill and safe.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
mirelaelena_t
01 Mar 2025
We loved the trial indeed is a bit steep and you should wear hiking shoes. Ivana/ Iva was amazing full of knowledge, she gave us so many information about the plants, people amazing guide tour.
This tour in
Cape Verde
is organized by
Bu Country Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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