PACKAGES
PACKAGE 4 NIGHTS AND 5 HIKES
Summary
DAY 1: COCULI TO CHA DE PEDRAS
DAY 2: CHA DE PEDRAS – AGUADA CIRQUE
DAY 3: CRUZINHA TO PONTA SOL
DAY 4: RIBEIRA DA TORRE VALLEY
DAY 5: DISCOVER PAUL VALLEY
Itinerary
DAY 1: CHA DE PEDRAS TO COCULI
Duration: 2h30 +250 -400 5 km
Take a morning boat to Santo Antao, followed by a long transfer through the mountainous old road with photo stops at Cova Crater, Cha de Mato, and Delgadin. This hike takes you through three valleys of Santo Antao, known for their grogue distilleries and lush vegetation. Starting in Coculi, passing by Joao Afonso, and finishing in Cha de Pedras, you’ll encounter sugar cane and banana plantations along the way. Overnight in Cha de Pedras.
DAY 2: CHA DE PEDRAS – AGUADA CIRQUE
Duration: 5h +750 -750
Ascend the Cha das Pedras valley until entering the remote and wild cirque of Aguada, a hidden paradise where hamlets are surrounded by terraced crops irrigated by intricate canal systems. Descend to your accommodation overlooking a beautiful torrent flowing through a deep gorge. Overnight in Cha de Pedras.
DAY 3: CRUZINHA TO PONTA SOL
Duration: 6 hours +550 -550 15 km
Transfer through the Ribeira Grande and Garça valleys to reach the seaside near Cruzhina. The hike from Cruzinha da Garça is one of Santo Antao’s highlights, known as the queen of coastal hikes. Starting in the fishing village of Cruzinha, passing through Formiguinhas and Corvo villages, you’ll encounter impressive mountain slopes and steep abysses en route to Fontainhas village. Overnight in Ponta do Sol.
DAY 4: RIBEIRA DA TORRE VALLEY
Duration: 3h30 +500 -500 5 km
Transfer to Ribeira da Torre, one of the most spectacular valleys on the island with its volcanic peak and nestled village. Embark on a loop hike in this steep valley, surrounded by banana and sugar cane crops. Return to Ponta do Sol for the night.
DAY 5: DISCOVER PAUL VALLEY
Duration: 4-5 hours +400 -700 10 km
Transfer along the north coast to discover tropical cultures and peasant life in Paul Valley. Traverse terraced fields of banana, sugar cane, cassava, and sweet potatoes, with the opportunity to visit a distillery (from January to June). Transfer to Porto Novo and ferry to Sao Vicente.
Included:
Duration: 5 hikes, 4 nights
- Accommodation: guesthouse or hotel depending on availability
- Tourist taxes
- Guide
- Transfers and luggage transfers
- Breakfast
Excluded: meals, drinks…
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