Cape Verde · HIKING TOURS IN SANTIAGO
Every island week has one spare day too few. These 15 hiking tours in Santiago justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the beach.
Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley, share lunch with a local family, and enjoy Cape Verdean mountain and sea views from Praia.
“Why you send me always mail about this trip. I didn’t do this trip, because I wasn’t picked up. I’m still waiting for an answer!!!!!”
Hike Serra Malagueta, spot rare Cape Verde birds, enjoy a picnic, and relax at Tarrafal Beach on this full-day 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.”
Hike from Praia through Santiago’s green valley to a 400-year-old baobab and Cidade Velha, with local guides and hotel transfers.
“Leuke tour met geduldige en goed geïnformeerde gids”
Trek lush Calabaceira Valley, visit a local rum distillery, and explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha from Praia for $82.
“petite randonnée avec explications puis visite de la ville. nature, culture parfait”
Hike from Monte Tchota to Pico d’Antónia, Santiago’s highest summit, with mountain views, a picnic, transport, and a guide.
“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”
Hike from Serra Malagueta to Principal, enjoy mountain views, local culture, and a home-cooked Cape Verdean lunch for $70.
“De tour was mooi! Vanaf Tarrafal met een Hi-Lux een klein half uur naar de entree van het park. Vanaf de start werd veel uitgelegd over de natuur, en de tour is 1 lange afdaling van honderden meters. De paden zijn redelijk goed begaanbaar met sommige uitdagingen onderweg. Logisch, je loopt op een berg in de natuur. Er was een stop met een toilet, waar ook drinken werd verkocht. Erg klein dus er is ook niet veel en soms is het gewoon uitverkocht. De terugweg naar Tarrafal via de kunstroute was prachtig.”
Hike Serra Malagueta with a local guide, spot Cape Verdean wildlife, then swim and relax at Tarrafal Beach on this Praia day trip.
“The hiking part and visiting the most beautiful beach on the island called Tarrafal The tour guide was knowledgeable too”
Hike Serra Malagueta from Praia through Gongon and Hortelã valleys, with mountain views, local lunch, wildlife, and hotel transfers.
“A fantastic nature experience, if our guide hadn't tried to set a running record. 12 kilometers in about 3.5 hours! There was no picnic as described, just a quick stop to eat papaya! The guide was way ahead and either didn't notice some of our falls or didn't want to see them. The route is very challenging but beautiful, but it also requires a guide who cares about his or her group.”
Hike Santiago’s Calabaceira Valley, meet local farmers, and explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha on an easy half-day tour from Praia.
“Great hike with a great guide. Beautiful views and rich history. Guide had good knowledge of the area and the driver was very accommodating and safe. Appreciated their flexibility.”
Hike Serra Malagueta from Tarrafal, spot Cape Verde wildlife, and share a home-cooked lunch with locals for an authentic half-day outing.
“Notre guide Ely était très à l’écoute. Très attentionné. Souriant et très interessant. La Rando a été extra grâce aux paysages et à notre guide. La pause dans son « jardin d’Eden » était inattendue et tellement bienvenue. Une belle expérience pour découvrir les paysages et le mode de vie à la montagne.”
Trek Santiago’s Serra Malagueta, picnic in the forest, enjoy mountain views, and visit Cape Verde’s historic Rabelados community.
Climb Santiago’s Pico D’Antónia with a local guide, picnic at 1,394 meters, and visit farms and mountain homes near Longueira.
“Cátia (the guide) and Nilton (the driver) were both wonderful! They are passionate about their country and didn't hesitate answering all my questions and even gave me some nice recommendations. I felt safe at all times, they made sure we were keeping a steady pace but Read more”
Trek Santiago from Longueira to Pico de Antónia and Monte Tchota, with village life, rum, mountain views, and a demanding guided hike.
“Very nice hike, not easy especially the last meters which climb steeply. The very friendly guide as well as her trainee present today.”
Review of Santiago Island’s private 4 km mountain hike, with rural villages, volcanic views, local culture, transport, guides, and value.
“Belle randonnée d’environ 1h de marche dans un sentier bien aménagé. José étais un excellent guide et nous beaucoup d’infos sur le Cap Vert. Visite de la distillerie et du petit village était super!”
Hike Santiago’s Pico de Antónia from Praia with private pickup, island-wide views, and a professional local guide in 4.5 hours.
“Great time great guys great share You can true the staff There are professionnal they do know how to have a really good time in this trekking”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
