Santiago Island: Longueira, Pico de Antónia & Monte Tchota Trek

By Bu Country Tours

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
6h 15m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Enjoy a spectacular hike from the Monte Txota Natural Park, to Pico D’Antónia with 1394 meters of altitude. See endemic plants and birds, and enjoy beautiful views from Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Hike through the agricultural fields, local houses and visit a local family.

Activity location

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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Shared Group Trek

6h 15m
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

$97.54 x 1 Adult$97.54

Total

Until Mon, May 13

Private Trek

6h 15m
English

Private
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

$249.27 x 1 Adult$249.27

Total

Until Mon, May 13

What's included, what's not

Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or São Jorge dos Órgãos
Tour Guide
Liability insurance
Transportation

Know before you book

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Route File (Option 1)  Walking Distance: +/- 9 km , Total Walking Duration: +/- 5 -6 hours  Degree of difficulty: Very difficult Elevation gain: +/- 1050 m  Elevation loss: +/- 600 m  Max Elevation: +/- 1400 m   Min Elevation: +/- 485 m, Trail type: One Way, Path quality: Tilty, narrow.
Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems.
This activity is for travelers over 16 years old.
We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring hiking shoes and walking sticks as some trails may require level 1 climbing. Don't forget to wear a hat, apply sunscreen, and carry water.

Activity itinerary

Praia

40m

Begin your tour with pickup at your accommodation, and then head towards the village of Longueira in São Jorge dos Órgãos, where your hiking adventure awaits.

Lembalemba Ecocamp

1h
Admission ticket not included

Start the hike at an altitude of 485 meters above sea level and walk between the local houses and agricultural fields of corn, mango, coffee, tomato and papaya, depending on the season. Visit a local family and get to know their daily life

Pico de Antonia

2h
Admission ticket not included

Move on uphill to the walking point of Pico D'Antónia. With an elevation of 1394 meters, this is the highest point of Santiago Island. Make a well-deserved stop for a picnic, enjoy stunning views and, weather permitting, be surprised by the nearby Fogo Island with its volcano lost on the horizon.

Estação de Monte Tchota

2h
Admission ticket not included

Next, walk through the unspoilt Monte Txota Natural Park, see and learn about the endemic plants and birds threatened with extinction. Move on to a secret viewpoint and discover one of the best views on the island.

Rui Vaz (Pass by)

Your hiking ends at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level in the village of Rui Vaz.

Praia

35m

Finally, be pick-ed up and trasnfered to your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

Praia
- Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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