Hike Monte Verde, Natural Park, São Vicente, 3h +/- (roundtrip)
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Wake up in the morning to a refreshing walk, travel to the highest point of São Vicente, Monte Verde. This journey will take up the mountainside of Monte Verde, with its green ambiance, endemic plants, traditional farming houses, birdlife activity, and the best panoramic views of the Island!
This hike is a great adventure!
The length of excursion can vary depending on your pace of walking - typically one way up is up to 2 hours, then returning on the road can be up to an hour.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
- Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, have breathtaking panoramic views, enjoy a cup of tea (grown locally) or try the tea liquor at the Tea House
- Local professional guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
São Vicente is typically dry and clay like, however, Monte Verde is one of the greenest places to be found on the Island. Travel to the base of Monte Verde by car and take a hike up the mountain side footpath. Along the way you will find endemic plants, farmers, livestock, old homes which have been abandoned. At the summit we will stop at the Tea House to enjoy a cup of locally grown tea or coffee, or taste the tea liquor, while taking in the spectacular views of the Island: Mindelo and the Coastal beaches are stunning from the top! On a clear day you will see the Islands of Santo Antão, São Nicolau, Santa Luzia, Ilhéu Raso and Branco.
- 2
Highest point on the Island of São Vicente - From Monte Verde, you have a panoramic view of São Vicente in the distance ⛰ Selada da Baleia, Feijoal Preto, Goa Mountains, Calhau, and on clear days you will be able to see the Islands of Santo Antão, Santa Luzia, and São Nicolau, and the islets Branco and Raso.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 4+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:00 · 16:00
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We will message you after your booking to confirm our pick up time based on your pick up location
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Cultural Center of Mindelo
- Address
- Mindelo, CV
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 16.88699, -24.98890
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Cultural Center of Mindelo, Mindelo, CV.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 4 or older.
From AED 219 per person (6–10 travelers)
