Cape Verde: Best trails of Santiago and Fogo islands

ng for you at Nelson Mandela International Airport with a sign displaying your name, as informed by you. Then, enjoy a private and custom transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Praia. Our team will take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. Overnight in Praia.

After a delicious breakfast, be collected from your accommodation in Praia and depart toward the small village of Calabaceira.

famous for both its baobab trees mentioned by Charles Darwin and its use as an escape route for slaves during slavery. Next, discover the local fauna and flora and experience the production of a local rum-making distillery. There, get in touch with local farmers and their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango trees, cassava, banana, and more.

Arrive in Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the São Francisco Convent, the famous Banana Street, Nossa Senhora do Rosário church and Pilourinho.

. Have a break for lunch and savor local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront.

Know the system of differences against attacks by pirates.

Hotel drop-off. Overnight in Praia. DURATION Every day from 9 am to 3 pm (6 hours) ROUTE FILE: Extension: 4500 meters Ascent/Descent: ~300 m Difficult degree: Easy Total Walking Duration: 2 hours Path quality: Mediun tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe.

The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Praia and heads inland to the traditional Assomada Market. Wander around the vibrant stalls and soak up the hustle and bustle of this island hub whilst watching the locals haggle for produce (on Wednesdays and Saturdays only).

Drive to Serra Malgueta Natural Park next, where your trekking adventure awaits. Follow your guide as you head into the luscious landscapes of the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, which covers 774-hectacres. The park is home to the Serra Malagueta mountain range as well as over 124 species of plant, and 19 species of bird. Throughout the trek, listen to your guide share information about the local flora and fauna, many of which can only be found here in the park. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the forest.

ed rest and enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the forest.

After the walk, drive to Tarrafal Beach where you can spend some free time chilling on the shore.

Hotel drop-off. Overnight in Praia. DURATION: Every day from 8 am to 5 pm (9 hours) ROUTE FILE: Extension: 4200 meters (1 way) Ascent/Descent: ~200 m Difficult degree: Easy Total Walking Duration: 3-4hours Path quality: Flat, wide and safe.

ed up at your accommodation and transferred to Nelson Mandela International Airport for your 35-minute flight to Fogo Island.

Here, explore “Sobrados” and wander around this charming little town lined with colorful colonial houses.

Next, head to the Municipal Museum and appreciate the simplicity of the objects that portray the local history.

Visit to a local Church

There, learn about the history of the residents who had their houses submerged by the lava from the recent volcanic eruption of 2014.

Arrive at Chã das Caldeiras National Park and admire un interrupted views of the volcano and rugged surrounding landscape. Marvel with an amazing view from the foot of Cape Verde's highest mountain, the active volcano, one of the best attractions in the country.

After that, take a break for the well-deserved lunch in a local atmosphere and buy or taste at your expense one of the best wines in the world. Overnight in Chã das Caldeiras.

Start the climb and let your local guide adjust the rate of climbing according to your skills. After 3 hours, reach the highest peak in Cape Verde. From Pico do Fogo, the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, with 2829 meters of altitude, enjoy one of the most steep and spectacular volcanic cones in the world, where the last eruption occurred in 2014.

After that, take a break for the well-deserved picnic, contemplating an unforgettable 360-degree panoramic view over the entire island of Fogo and start the fun part of the day. Feel the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds and start descending the steep descent of ash for half an hour, sinking your knee-high in Lapilli, a lifetime experience.

Hotel drop-off. Overnight in Chã das Caldeiras. DURATION: Every day, from 6 am to 1 pm. ROUTE FILE: Extension: 9 Km Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5hours Difficult degree: Difficult Ascent: ~2800 m Path quality: Tilted and Narrow. Ramping up steeply through ash and sliding

through the north's protected forest and some descent path. Cross the steep northeast side of the volcano and be amazed by the unique sea landscape with the sight of the neighboring Santiago Island. Stick the road and walk through small residences built on lava rock terraces, banana, orange and coffee plantations. Enjoy the local environment and an intact nature filled of the scents of oranges and the noise of children and roosters.

to know the local vibe you will never forget, a predominantly agricultural municipality, whose dominant crops are: coffee, grape, cotton and purgueira. Most of the Mosteiros territory is covered with lavas resulting from a series of volcanic eruptions that happened over time.

ransferred to Salinas de São José, and if the weather allows, enjoy a dip into its beautiful natural pool, one of the best bathing spots on the island.

Hotel drop-off. Overnight in São Filipe. DURATION: Every day, from 8 am to 3 pm ROUTE FILE: Extension: 10 Km Path quality: Steep descents through the hike. Navigationally easy. Difficult degree: Moderated Total Walking Duration: 4-5 hours

joy your free time according to the flight schedules. Check out from the accommodation in São Filipe and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Fogo airport.

ng by the Presidential Palace and the Alexandre Albuquerque Square.

There, enjoy live local music band and relish the most famous dish ever made in Cape Verde, Katxupa, a slow cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat and more. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation. DURATION: Every day, from 9 am to 3 pm and 7:30 pm to 11 pm

Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation in Praia and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. Check out from the accommodation and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Nelsom Mandela international airport. Take your international flight back home and say goodbye to "La Morabeza Crioula". Hotel check-out time: 12h00