Hike Monte Verde, São Vicente, Cape Verde

Duration

3 hours

Languages

German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Dutch

Guests

1-10

Take a free spirited nature hike to the highest point of São Vicente, Monte Verde.

Included

Guide
Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Mindelo
Private transportation
Professional Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
Tasting of tea, coffee or liquor at tea house (Tea house closed on Sundays and Holidays)
Liability insurance

Not included

Lunch
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Itinerary

Pick up Mindelo. Pick up at accommodation in Mindelo or meet at Cultural Center of Mindelo (let us know your preferred location?)

Drive through Mindelo Villages to reach Monte Verde. Witness the daily lifestyle of the people of Mindelo. See the construction of homes and importance of community

Base of the Mountain. Reaching the base of Monte Verde, you will be guided to the mountainside path where we will ascend to the highest point on São Vicente

Summit of Monte Verde & Tea House. Refreshing and rewarding the hike up to the top is well worth the contact with nature, the fresh air, amazing views, and the opportunity to have a tasting at the Tea House (depends on availability)

Mindelo. Enjoy a private transfer back to your accommodation

Don't forget!

ROUTE FILEWalking Distance: +/- 5 kmTotal Walking Duration: +/- 2 hoursDegree of difficulty: easy to mediumElevation gain: +/- 550mElevation loss: -/+ 110mMax Elevation: +/- 774mMin Elevation: +/- 270mTrail type: round-tripPath quality: Safe mountain road, with some steep steps, incline and decline some areas of obstruction by rocksIMPORTANT INFORMATION:Please bring decent footwear, a hat, sunscreen water bottle of water, snack (optional). Activity for travelers over 6 years old.Trail has incline and decline, with steep steps, and areas of rocks.The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Mindelo. Decent footwear, a hat, sunscreen, sweater or hoodie (it gets cold on the mountain), bottle of water, snack (optional).

Visit our natural park of Monte Verde and its wonders. Reach the highest point on the Island by hiking, take in the fresh mountain air, witness the flowers, endemic plants and animals that make Monte Verde their home. Have a cup of tea or coffee at the Tea House while enjoying the panoramic view of the city and the surrounding islands. In the distance, the mountains and valleys of Selada da Baleia, Feijoal Preto, Goa Mountains, Calhau, and on clear days you will be able to see the Islands of Santo Antão, Santa Luzia, and São Nicolau, and the islets Branco and Raso.