• Santo Antão: crossing through rural villages, visiting the inhabitants
  • Santo Antão: crossing through rural villages, visiting the inhabitants
  • Santo Antão: crossing through rural villages, visiting the inhabitants
  • Santo Antão: crossing through rural villages, visiting the inhabitants
  • Santo Antão: crossing through rural villages, visiting the inhabitants
Santo Antão

Santo Antão: crossing through rural villages, visiting the inhabitants

4/5 (1 reviews)
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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Cape Verde / Santo Antão
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    68.53 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇩🇪
    German
    🇪🇸
    Spanish
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Head to Santo Antão , Cape Verde 's verdant and mountainous jewel, where spectacular landscapes create an ideal playground for hiking enthusiasts. This authentic island captivates with its rugged terrain , lush valleys , and mild year-round climate. Far from the beaten path, this journey takes you to the heart of unspoiled nature, amidst terraced fields, perched hamlets, and breathtaking panoramas. Guided by passionate locals, you'll explore the island's many facets through routes chosen for their beauty and variety. Each stop offers opportunities for warm encounters and cultural discoveries in a friendly and exotic atmosphere. Immersion, sharing, and disconnecting define this stay in the heart of a still relatively undiscovered Cape Verde, perfect for travelers seeking authenticity and an active escape.

The highlights

  • Explore the island of wonders and its fascinating mountains on foot
  • Visit the small village of Fontainhas and its colorful houses on the rocky cliffs
  • Explore hiking trails and mule tracks far from the big cities
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average distance/day: 8 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 330 m
  • Average daily descent: 367 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 11 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 600 m
  • Average daily descent: 770 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 10 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
🇩🇪
German
🇪🇸
Spanish
Supervisor

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
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    Welcome

    • Transportation 00h15 - 3km
    • Accommodation B&B
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival at Sao Vicente International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center

    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Mindelo, Cap-Vert
Day 1
End of stay
Mindelo, Cap-Vert
Day 8

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isMindelo, Cap-Vert
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Meals mentioned
  2. Airport and hotel transfers
  3. Accommodation
  4. Tourist tax
  5. Tourist guide
  6. Ferry Tickets

The price does not include

  1. International Flight
  2. Entry visa to the country

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

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Claudy

march 2026
Translated from French
I think the itinerary needs to be changed. There are too many days in São Vicente and not enough in Santo Antão, which is the most interesting and beautiful island to explore and the highlight of this trip.
Published on 22/03/2026

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4/5
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C

Claudy

march 2026
Translated from French
I think the itinerary needs to be changed. There are too many days in São Vicente and not enough in Santo Antão, which is the most interesting and beautiful island to explore and the highlight of this trip.
Published on 22/03/2026
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Based in Praia, our local partner is a destination management company that organizes tours throughout the country. They offer authentic and sustainable experiences designed to foster genuine connections with local communities and the archipelago's natural beauty. Thanks to their on-the-ground expertise, the agency guides travelers on an immersive journey of discovery through Cape Verde, prioritizing responsible tourism and enriching human interaction.
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