DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 8 praia hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
7-hour Serra Malagueta hike from Praia to the Principal Valley, capped with a home lunch in Mato Dento and east-coast views.
Most Popular“Excellent service from guide and driver. Nice trekking experience and family meal. Attention! The trek is for people with a minimum of mountain experience since the trail is steep and rough”
4-hour Santiago hike from Praia to Cidade Velha: baobab tree, green valley farms, grogue stories, endemic birds, small group, pick-up included.
“Leuke tour met geduldige en goed geïnformeerde gids”
Hike from Monte Txota Natural Park to Pico d'Antónia in Santiago for big valley views and possible sights of Maio and Fogo.
“To była fantastyczna wyprawa. Elder był znakomitym, pomocnym i pełnym empatii przewodnikiem. Jego wiedza na temat otaczającej nas podczas wyprawy przyrody była imponująca, ale przekazywał ją w bardzo przystępny sposób. Podczas całej wędrówki Elder zarówno czuwał nad bezpieczeństwem naszej grupy jak i wspierał w trudniejszych momentach. Choć droga na szczyt Pico d'Antonio momentami łatwa nie…”
Guided Serra Malagueta hike from Praia plus a Tarrafal Beach swim and picnic. Moderate trek, small group, great value on Santiago.
“The hike was not very challenging, and we went at a good pace for enjoying all of the beautiful views. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a nice reward to end the hike in Tarrafal at the beach.”
Hike Serra Malagueta on Santiago with a guided trek to Gongon and Hortelã valleys, plus a mountain lunch and family visits from Praia.
“We had a wonderful and wonderful time with Cati, thank you for everything, it was unforgettable.”
4-hour Calabaceira valley hike and Cidade Velha tour from Praia: easy trek, UNESCO churches, baobabs, and fortress views.
“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.”
Climb Santiago’s highest Pico D’Antónia in Monte Tchota Natural Park, picnic with a local guide, then learn Longueira mountain life.
“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”
Hike Pico de Antónia from Praia with pickup and a 1,394 m summit stop, private group, and panoramic Cape Verde views.
“Fantastique. Malgré la brume on a pu voir le paysage et c'était génial. Merci à Edmilson qui est un guide passionné et professionnel.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
