Cape Verde · Hiking

5-Hour Gongon Valley Hiking Tour from Serra Malagueta

5 Hours Round trip from Serra Malagueta Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Gongon Valley on one of Santiago Island's most beautiful hikes
02 Walk through Serra Malagueta and descend into a lush valley that stays green year-round
03 Experience the rural world and meet very welcoming locals
04 Taste local food during your hiking adventure

Embark on a 5-hour hiking adventure to Gongon Valley from Serra Malagueta. Walk through lush landscapes that stay green throughout the year, descend into one of Santiago Island's most beautiful valleys, and enjoy the warm welcome of the local community. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience the rural world and taste local food.

Walk through lush landscapes that stay green throughout the year, descend into one of Santiago Island's most beautiful valleys, and enjoy the warm welcome of the local community.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Praia, Pedra Badejo, Serra Malagueta

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike Through Serra Malagueta to Gongon Valley

This hike starts from Serra Malagueta. First, you will hike through the entire park and then descend into Gongon Valley.

Considered one of the most beautiful hikes on Santiago Island, it is green throughout the year. Its landscapes are fascinating, and the locals are very welcoming.

This presents a great opportunity to experience the rural world and to taste the local food.