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HomeTrek Santo Antão On This 11-Hour Tour From São Vicente, Cova Crater To Cabo D Ribeira
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.
Highlights
- Marvel at the beauty of nature while trekking Santo Antão
- Visit a distillery to understand how Grogue is made
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Trek Santo Antão from São Vicente, Cova Crater to Cabo d Ribeira, 3 hr trek expand_more
- 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
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Mindelo
- Harbour transfers
- Roundtrip ferry tickets
- Private transportation
- Professional Local guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
- Lunch (main dish + water + coffee/tea and dessert)
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses, entrance fees (if applicable), and gratuities
What to bring
- You must bring your passport for ferry travel, wear comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, a hat, sunglasses (sun protection), walking stick (optional). Also, bring a sweater for the calm ocean and mountain air on our travel (it is more relaxed during November through March), and bring a bottle of water.
Know before you go
- We will need the following information at least 24 hours before our excursion:
- A photo of your passport OR
- Full name (as listed on passport)
- Passport document number
- Date of birth
- Expiration date
- Country of issue
- If you experience seasickness, please prepare (the ride is typically calm, depending on the winds). Please be advised will travel through roads with high altitudes. If there are any dietary restrictions or food allergies we should be aware of, please inform us.
Meeting Point
Pick up at accommodation
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 1 | EUR 250 Per Group |
| 2 To 3 | EUR 340 Per Group |
| 4 To 5 | EUR 430 Per Group |
| 6 To 6 | EUR 550 Per Group |
| 7 To 7 | EUR 595 Per Group |
| 8 To 8 | EUR 720 Per Group |
| 9 To 9 | EUR 770 Per Group |
| 10 To 10 | EUR 800 Per Group |
| 11 To 11 | EUR 935 Per Group |
| 12 To 12 | EUR 1100 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 275 / group