Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park - Pico D’Antónia (1394m) - Longueira
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a spectacular hike from the Monte Txota Natural Park, to Pico D’Antónia with 1394 meters of altitude. See endemic plants and birds, and enjoy beautiful views from Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Hike through the agricultural fields, local houses and visit a local family.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
- Soft juice, sandwich and fruit
- Liability insurance
- Professional Tour Guide
Itinerary
Pick up at the Hotel
Start the hike through the unspoilt Natural Park, see and learn about the endemic plants and birds, and hike up to 4.2 km to the walking point of Pico D'Antónia. With an elevation of 1394 meters, this is the highest point of Santiago Island. Make a well-deserved stop for a picnic, enjoy stunning views and, weather permitting, be surprised by the nearby Fogo Island with its volcano lost on the horizon. Afterwards, descend the steep rocks and hike through the agricultural fields of corn, mango, coffee, tomato, depending on the season. Walk among the local houses carved into the Longueira's mountain, visit a local family and get to know their daily life.
Drop off at the Hotel
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 15 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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
- Hiking shoes, hiking pants (highly recommended from August to October) and walking sticks are highly recommended for this hiking as there are trails where it will be necessary to do level 1 climbing. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
- Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems. Activity for travelers over 16 years old
- Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 9 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 - 5 hours // Degree of difficulty: Difficult // Elevation gain: +/- 660 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 1280 m // Max Elevation: +/- 1400 m // Min Elevation: +/- 485 m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: tilty, narrow.
How it compares in Praia
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 15 day trips we list in Praia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 15.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Praia
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, a city on Santiago island's south coast built around a colonial plateau, with busy markets and strong musical roots.
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, a country of volcanic islands off West Africa, and lies on the south coast of Santiago, the largest island. The old city sits on the Plateau, a flat-topped headland with pastel colonial buildings, a central square with a church, and the presidential palace. Below it, the market sells fish, fruit, spices and cloth, and beaches stretch along the bay.
