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Full-Day Hiking Experience Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha with Lunch
Santo Antao, Cape Verde
$247.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Ponta do Sol captivates with its breathtaking coastal trails, where dramatic cliffs meet endless ocean views and vibrant villages like Fontainhas. Guided by local experts, immerse yourself in Cape Verde’s rich history and culture while enjoying authentic encounters with friendly villagers.
- 🏷️ Guided Hiking Experience: Includes a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide who will lead you through stunning landscapes and share insights about local traditions.
- ☕️ Start your adventure with a delightful coffee or tea at the lively harbor in front of the Tiduka hotel, where you'll soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
- 🏞️ Hike along steep mountain paths, passing through colorful streets and lush green valleys, culminating in breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
- 🌄 Visit Fontainhas, a picturesque village renowned for its stunning vistas, where you can take a moment to relax and connect with the local history.
- 🐢 Keep an eye out for unique wildlife, including various turtle and whale species, as your guides share their extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in the 'forgotten village,' where you'll learn about its intriguing history and the reasons for its abandonment.
- 🌊 As you hike back along the coast, marvel at the diverse geography and the possibility of spotting ospreys soaring above.
- 🚐 Convenient transportation will be provided back to your accommodation in Cruzinha, allowing you to relax and rehydrate after your adventure.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
english
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
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- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Meeting point
We start at the main square in Ponta Do Sol.
Return details
We start at the main square in Ponta Do Sol.
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Ponta Do SolPonta Do Sol is a gracious town that has a spacious main square and a beautiful townhall. We gather at the tiny but lively harbour in front of the Tiduka hotel. Here we meet, have a coffee, and observe the activities that are taking place in the harbour. After a short introduction it is time to go for a hike! We walk up the steep mountain path and pass through colourful streets, green valleys and ocean landscapes. We are on our way to Fontainhas.
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Monte FontainhasFontainhas is the village with one of the most beautiful views in the world according to National Geographic. This fairy-tale village in situated on a high edge of the top of a mountain surrounded by vegetation and farming fields with a view to the Atlantic Ocean with a black sandy beach where one can go for some relaxation. We will have a short break here while the guide connects you with the history and people.
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We continue our hike down a steep path through the villages Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas. Our guides have extensive knowledge of animals and endemic plants. If we are lucky, we can spot different turtle and whale species. After we leave Formiguinas we arrive in the 'forgotten village'. This abandoned village is unique in its own away. You will find out why this village was abandoned and why the ribeira lost it's colour on this side of the mountain. We can have our lunch here in a local restaurant.
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While we hike back up the volcanic rocks the guide explains about the different geography that can be seen. We walk along the coast where we potentially see ospreys. When we arrive in Cruzinha our car will pick us up. You can relax and rehydrate yourself while we bring you back to your accommodation.
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Full-Day Hiking Experience Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha with Lunch
Santo Antao, Cape Verde
$247.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!