Santo Antão: Trek Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, or Vice Versa

Ponta do Sol6 hoursShore Excursions
  • Free cancellation
  • Hotel pickup

About this experience

Having a trek on Santo Antao is the best way to encounter and experience Caboverdean lifestyle and culture. Only an hour by ferry from São Vicente, Santo Antao boasts of green valleys, mountains, vegetation traditional farming lifestyle, hardworking people and rich culture, which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter. This is a challenging and rewarding trek.

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What’s included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional local guide
  • Liability insurance
  • In-person guides in Spanish, English, Portuguese or French

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Cost of lunch is 10 to 20 euros, bring cash, Euros or Escudos
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Pick up in the morning by your local guide to begin an adventurous day on the Island of the mountains. This trek is by far one of the MOST POPULAR long treks on the Island! Hiking along the coastal, mountain road, this is an opportunity to witness life on the Island, first hand. We look forward to sharing local insights, and connecting with people. It is our pleasure to share with you this beautiful place on earth:)

  2. 2

    Ponta do Sol located is the northernmost point of Cabo Verde, this fishing village is a sight to behold. The activities begin early in the morning, preparations for a morning at sea to bring in the afternoon catch. Begin walking from this small port town

  3. 3

    Fontainhas is one of the WORLDS MOST PICTURESQUE villages on earth! Walking up along ocean coastal path, passing small villages of people with their plantations, men, woman, children even animals all have a role in the village and here you will witness how they make it all come together. Along the way you will find donkeys carrying containers of water.

  4. 4

    From Fontainhas to Formiguinhas, and Corvo you will find religious scripts carved in stone along the road, arrive to Cruzinha

  5. 5

    After a long trek, arrive to the charming fishing village of Cruzinha with locals, attending their day to day activities; small bars, street art, eco lodge hotels with stunning views. Enjoy your accomplishment and time in nature.

Good to know

Difficulty
Challenging
Guide
Guided tour in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish
Start times
08:00

Know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommend for travelers afraid of heights
  • Not recommended to travel with infant, however, depends on travelers discretion.
  • Not recommended for travelers who are unaccustomed to trekking / hiking
  • Not recommended for children under who are unaccustomed to trekking / hiking
  • If you will bring an infant, you should bring your hiking carrier
  • Pick up at your accommodation can be arranged, let us know your location and we will tell you what time to meet us in front of your place
  • Hiking sneakers, or boots, sun protection, hat, bottle of water, walking sticks (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

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Porto Novo

Address
Porto Novo, CV
How you meet
Meet on location, or hotel pickup
Coordinates
17.01919, -25.05995
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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 6 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, Portuguese, French, 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 Porto Novo, CV.

From AED 329 per person