About this experience
Visit our natural park of Monte Verde and its wonders. Reach the highest point on the Island by hiking, take in the fresh mountain air, witness the flowers, endemic plants and animals that make Monte Verde their home. Have a cup of tea or coffee at the Tea House while enjoying the panoramic view of the city and the surrounding islands. In the distance, the mountains and valleys of 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.
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What’s included
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Mindelo
- Private transportation
- Professional Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
- Tasting of tea, coffee or liquor at tea house (Tea house closed on Sundays and Holidays)
- Liability insurance
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Pick up Mindelo
Pick up at accommodation in Mindelo or meet at Cultural Center of Mindelo (let us know your preferred location?)
- 2
Drive through Mindelo Villages to reach Monte Verde
Witness the daily lifestyle of the people of Mindelo. See the construction of homes and importance of community
- 3
Base of the Mountain
Reaching the base of Monte Verde, you will be guided to the mountainside path where we will ascend to the highest point on São Vicente
- 4
Summit of Monte Verde & Tea House
Refreshing and rewarding the hike up to the top is well worth the contact with nature, the fresh air, amazing views, and the opportunity to have a tasting at the Tea House (depends on availability)
- 5
Mindelo
Enjoy a private transfer back to your accommodation
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- ROUTE FILE
- Walking Distance: +/- 5 km
- Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 hours
- Degree of difficulty: easy to medium
- Elevation gain: +/- 550m
- Elevation loss: -/+ 110m
- Max Elevation: +/- 774m
- Min Elevation: +/- 270m
- Trail type: round-trip
- Path quality: Safe mountain road, with some steep steps, incline and decline some areas of obstruction by rocks
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Please bring decent footwear, a hat, sunscreen water bottle of water, snack (optional). Activity for travelers over 6 years old.
- Trail has incline and decline, with steep steps, and areas of rocks.
- The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Mindelo.
- Decent footwear, a hat, sunscreen, sweater or hoodie (it gets cold on the mountain), bottle of water, snack (optional).
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
View on map
Cultural Center of Mindelo
- Address
- V2P6+QCX, mindelo, 2110, CV
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 0.00000, 0.00000
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 hours.
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, Spanish, and Portuguese
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, V2P6+QCX, mindelo, 2110, CV.
From AED 206 per person (6+ travelers)
