Fogo Island: Spectacular Vulcano HIking Experience(2829 m)
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hike to Cape Verde's highest peak, Pico do Fogo, the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean with an altitude of 2,829 meters. Surprise yourself with an adventurous guided hike to the summit of Fogo volcano and marvel at breathtaking landscapes above the clouds.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Liability insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
Get picked up at your accommodation and depart towards the Volcano.
Marvel with the view from the mountain foot, with a regular, active volcanic cone, where the last eruption was in 2014.
Time to start the real adventure: Clibing the highest mountain on the island. Start the ascent that requires support of the guide which will adjust the climbing rate according to your skills. After 3 - 4 hours, reach the highest peak of Cape Verde. From the top of the volcano, the highest mountain in Cape Verde reaching 2829 meters, and the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, contemplate an unforgettable 360 degrees panoramic view over the whole Fogo Island with the privilege to see the other Islands too if the weather is good. Next, take a walk through the crater and feel the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds. The surroundings of the volcano are deep black and either composed of lava coast of Fogo island, very fertile with lush green vegetation. From there, the guide will broaden your knowledge of the eruption that has left the entire city covered with lava. After a picnic, start the descent running down toward the small peak in the lava ash, an experience not to miss.
After doing one of the best things to do in Cape Verde, the tour concludes with walking back to your accommodation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Bu Country Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Walking Distance: +/- 9 km // Total Walking Duration: +/ 5 - 6 hours //Degree of difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: +/- 1050 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 1050 m Max Elevation: +/- 2830 m Min Elevation: +/- 1730 m// Trail type: Loop Path quality: Ramping up steeply, narrow and safe trail.
- Please bring hiking shoes, walking sticks, hat, sunscreen, picnic and water.
How it compares in Ilha do Fogo
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 16 experiences we list in Ilha do Fogo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 16.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ilha do Fogo
Fogo, the volcanic island of Cape Verde, rises to the 2,829-metre cone of Pico do Fogo above a wide caldera of lava fields, villages and vines.
Fogo is a single volcano rising straight out of the Atlantic, and its summit, Pico do Fogo, is the highest point in Cape Verde at 2,829 metres. The cone stands inside a caldera about nine kilometres across, enclosed by a steep wall and floored with black lava, small settlements and a few vineyards. The volcano erupted in 1995 and again from late 2014 into early 2015, and the second eruption forced the people of the caldera villages to leave.
