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Santiago Island: Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park Gongon & Hortelã

Location Santiago, Cape Verde
$112.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Explore one of the most welcoming and beautiful remote hiking trails on the island of Santiago and experience the hospitality of Cape Verdean peasants and families who live in the mountains. Marvel yourself at incredible views from the top of the natural park of Serra Malagueta and learn about the local fauna and flora.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Shared Group Hike
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Transportation
  • Liability insurance
  • Tour Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
  • Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
  • Entrance fee (€2 for Serra Malagueta Natural Park)

  • Praia
    Enjoy a pickup from your hotel and start the day with this exciting hike to one of Santiago's most beautiful trails.
  • Serra de Malagueta
    The first stop is Serra Malagueta Natural Park, with an elevation of around 1,000 meters above sea level, hike among the park's endemic plants and enrich your knowledge of the local fauna and flora and enjoy breathtaking views of jagged hills and unforgettable landscape. Then, start your way down through the greenery and pass pleasant landscapes of deserted villages with a chance to see gray-headed kingfisher birds Please note that the €2 per person to the park entrance is not included.
  • Meet local families on the way down and learn about their history and way of life in remote mountain areas. Stop for a picnic and continue towards the east coast and cross the Gongon to the magnificent Hortelã valley where your tour ends.
  • Praia
    From here, be transferred back and the tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water. Activity for travelers over 16 years old.
  • Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 12,5 km  // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 – 5 hours  // Degree of difficulty: Difficult // Elevation gain: +/- 580m  // Elevation loss: -/+ 1100m  // Max Elevation: +/- 1035m  // Min Elevation: +/-  110m  // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Both flat and Steep going down hill and safe.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Santiago Island: Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park Gongon & Hortelã

    Location Santiago, Cape Verde
    $112.40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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