Cape Verde · Hiking

Full-Day Hike in Rui Vaz with Botanic Garden Walk

1 Day Round trip from Rui Vaz Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk downhill from Rui Vaz to the Botanic Garden in São Jorge dos Órgãos
02 Enjoy beautiful landscapes, agricultural fields, and refreshing mountain air
03 Follow a simple cobbled path with spectacular views along the way
04 Behold Pico de João Teves, a raw and majestic peak shaped like a submarine top

Go for a walk among agricultural fields and the beautiful landscapes of Rui Vaz, a settlement in the central part of Santiago Island, Cape Verde. Enjoy the greenery and refreshing air as you relax in the arms of nature on a downhill route to the Botanic Garden in São Jorge dos Órgãos.

Behold Pico de João Teves, one of the many raw, majestic shapes that looks like the top of a submarine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Downhill Walk from Rui Vaz to São Jorge dos Órgãos

Start your downhill walk, accompanied by spectacular views from Rui Vaz to the Botanic Garden in the town of São Jorge dos Órgãos. The path is cobbled throughout, and navigation is simple: just head downward.
If you become tired at any point, you can simply sit and rest.
Behold Pico de João Teves, one of the many raw, majestic shapes that looks like the top of a submarine.