Cape Verde · HIKING & TREKKING
The walking is on the green islands: Santo Antão’s ridges, Santiago’s valleys and the cone on Fogo. The 15 below give distance, ascent and price, and say plainly which need a head for heights.
Climb Cape Verde’s 2,829-meter Pico do Fogo with a local guide, sweeping island views, volcanic ash runs, and hotel transfers.
“It was a really nice hike. I definitely recommend bringing water and hiking boots. The walk down is super fun. Sliding down an ash field is very cool”
Review of Santo Antão from São Vicente, with ferry, mountain roads, village stops, local lunch, rum tasting, and practical booking advice.
“Santo Antao is a very beautiful island and the tour is perfect to visit it from Sao Vicente, if you don't have time for a longer stay. The tour is very well organized. Our guide was great. He told us so much about the island and Cabo Verde and stopped with us the best spots. SaRead more”
Review of Serra Malagueta’s Principal Valley hike, local family lunch, mountain views, trail difficulty, transport, guides, and value.
“La guía Katia no explicó casi nada durante la excursión sobre el país, sus costumbres, sus fiestas locales, sus pueblos...la verdad, muy decepcionante. Se pasó toda la excursión hablando con el conductor, una mala experiencia sinceramente. La excursión muy cara para tener este pésimo servicio. Me gustó mucho la ruta de senderismo y la comida en la casa. No recomiendo esta excursión con vosotros, es mejor alquilarse un coche o buscar otra opción más profesional.”
Trek Serra Malagueta Natural Park, learn about Cape Verdean wildlife, and relax at Tarrafal Beach on an 8-hour Santiago Island tour.
“I ended up being the only one attending the hike. So it was me, the guide and 2 trainees. The guide was very knowledgeable and all of the guys were very nice to spend time with. I booked the hike during the rainy season, so no views for me, but it was still a nicely spent day.”
Review of Praia’s 4-hour hike through Santiago’s green valley to the 400-year-old baobab and historic Cidade Velha.
“Great tour with our great guide Antonio! We learned so much about the islands of Cabo Verde! The hike is not too hard, but beautiful! I would totally recommend this tour.”
Trek Santiago’s lush Calabaceira Valley, visit a rum distillery, and explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha from Praia in four hours.
“Great knowledge and beautiful sights! The guide is supernice, we saw king fishers, many monkeys and amazing trees in the valley.”
Hike Santiago’s Monte Txota and Pico d’Antónia for cool mountain air, island views, a picnic, and a serious 9 km trek.
“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”
Hike from Serra Malagueta to Principal, enjoy mountain views, a local lunch, and Cape Verdean culture on this small-group trip from Tarrafal.
“Merci à notre guide plein de joie et d’humour avec le repas chez Mama qui nous a chaleureusement accueilli. On en a pris pleins les yeux, c’est magnifique ❤️”
Review of Sal’s four-hour coastal hike from Ponta Preta to Monte Leão, with sea views, island stops, transport, and sunset advice.
“Belle randonnée, guide professionnelle. nous avons passé un très bon moment. Et le coucher de soleil... waouh... nous en avons pris plein les yeux”
Hike Santo Antão from Cova Crater to Paul Valley, with mountain views, tropical farms, local stories, and a Grogue tasting.
“Fantastica! Il miglior paesaggio mai visto in vita mia! Edy (la nostra guida) è preparatissimo ed è stato gentilissimo per tutto il viaggio! Stra consigliato”
Review of the Serra Malagueta hike from Praia, with mountain views, endemic wildlife, a picnic, and a swim at Tarrafal Beach.
“We had a great time and definitely can recommend the Tour! Due to the Tour being private the Guide is really flexible in what you do and fulfills all wishes!”
Review of the Serra Malagueta hike from Praia, with mountain views, local lunch, wildlife, practical tips, difficulty, and value.
“We had a wonderful and wonderful time with Cati, thank you for everything, it was unforgettable.”
Hike Santiago’s Calabaceira Valley, meet local farmers, and explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha with a guide from Praia.
“Hiking through the Calabeceira Valley was definitely the highlight of my trip to Cape Verde. It was the perfect combination of nature, culture, and history. I am also very grateful for my guide Maria, who made this experience especially memorable by sharing her knowledgRead more”
Hike Serra Malagueta from Tarrafal, spot endemic wildlife, and share a home-cooked Cape Verdean lunch with a local family.
“Excellente journée avec un guide passionné et passionnant !”
Hike Serra Malagueta’s mountain trails, enjoy a forest picnic, and meet Santiago’s Rabelados community on this guided trek from Praia.
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