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Santiago Island: Longueira, Pico de Antónia & Monte Tchota Trek
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Praia
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Route File (Option 1) Walking Distance: +/- 9 km , Total Walking Duration: +/- 5 -6 hours Degree of difficulty: Very difficult Elevation gain: +/- 1050 m Elevation loss: +/- 600 m Max Elevation: +/- 1400 m Min Elevation: +/- 485 m, Trail type: One Way, Path quality: Tilty, narrow.
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Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems.
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This activity is for travelers over 16 years old.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy a spectacular hike from the Monte Txota Natural Park, to Pico D’Antónia with 1394 meters of altitude. See endemic plants and birds, and enjoy beautiful views from Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Hike through the agricultural fields, local houses and visit a local family.
Highlights
6 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or São Jorge dos Órgãos
Tour Guide
Transportation
Itinerary
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Begin your tour with pickup at your accommodation, and then head towards the village of Longueira in São Jorge dos Órgãos, where your hiking adventure awaits.
40 minutes
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Lembalemba Ecocamp
Start the hike at an altitude of 485 meters above sea level and walk between the local houses and agricultural fields of corn, mango, coffee, tomato and papaya, depending on the season. Visit a local family and get to know their daily life
1 hour
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Pico de Antonia
Move on uphill to the walking point of Pico D'Antónia. With an elevation of 1394 meters, this is the highest point of Santiago Island. Make a well-deserved stop for a picnic, enjoy stunning views and, weather permitting, be surprised by the nearby Fogo Island with its volcano lost on the horizon.
2 hours
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Monte Tchota
Next, walk through the unspoilt Monte Txota Natural Park, see and learn about the endemic plants and birds threatened with extinction. Move on to a secret viewpoint and discover one of the best views on the island.
2 hours
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Rui Vaz
Your hiking ends at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level in the village of Rui Vaz.
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Finally, be pick-ed up and trasnfered to your accommodation.
Santiago Island: Longueira, Pico de Antónia & Monte Tchota Trek
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Enjoy a spectacular hike from the Monte Txota Natural Park, to Pico D’Antónia with 1394 meters of altitude. See endemic plants and birds, and enjoy beautiful views from Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Hike through the agricultural fields, local houses and visit a local family.
Highlights
6 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or São Jorge dos Órgãos
