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Santiago Island: Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park Gongon & Hortelã

By Bu Country Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $110 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Praia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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Shared Group Hike
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$110.45 x 1 Adult$110.45
Total
Price is $110.45
Private Hike
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$267.41 x 1 Adult$267.41
Total
Price is $267.41

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPicnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLiability insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee (€2 for Serra Malagueta Natural Park)

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Praia
  • 1h
Enjoy a pickup from your hotel and start the day with this exciting hike to one of Santiago's most beautiful trails.
Serra de Malagueta
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Principal
  • 2h
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.
Praia
  • 1h
From here, be transferred back and the tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPraia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPraia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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