Cape Verde Hiking - 3 islands

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Paris - Sao Vicente, flights only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

  Takeoff from France towards the island of Sao Vicente. Upon your arrival, private transfer from the airport to the hotel. The island of Sao Vicente is commonly called "the little Brazil" for its carnival and its enchanting nights. Cesaria Evora is its ambassador. It is certainly the most intoxicating and cultural island of the archipelago. It offers its visitors beautiful fine sandy beaches, as well as mountains with magnificent views of the island. 2 nights at the Residencial Jenny in a sea view room (or similar) with breakfasts.

• day 2

  Paris - Sao Vicente, flights only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

  Takeoff from France towards the island of Sao Vicente. Upon your arrival, private transfer from the airport to the hotel. The island of Sao Vicente is commonly called "the little Brazil" for its carnival and its enchanting nights. Cesaria Evora is its ambassador. It is certainly the most intoxicating and cultural island of the archipelago. It offers its visitors beautiful fine sandy beaches, as well as mountains with magnificent views of the island. 2 nights at the Residencial Jenny in a sea view room (or similar) with breakfasts.

• day 3

  Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão

  Boat crossing towards the island of Santo Antao, then private transfer from Porto Novo towards Ponta Do Sol (rope road). You will discover all the hidden treasures of the majestic and preserved island of Santo Antao, a true paradise for hikers in search of nature and authenticity. Here, you will feel the urge to turn your back on the sea, as the mountains express themselves in all their splendor: basaltic needles rising towards the sky, forests of cedars and pines, lush valleys, terraced crops, and small fishing villages by the sea. 1 night at the Residencial Ponta Do Sol (or similar) with breakfast.

• day 4

  With guide Ponta do Sol / Cuzinha / Cha da Igreja: 6 h walk SANTO ANTÃO

  Private transfer of luggage from Ponta do Sol towards Cha da Igreja. 1 night with a local host "Chez Mité" in half-board + picnic.

• day 5

  With guide Cha da Igreja / Caibros: 4h30 of walking, Santo Antão.

  Private luggage transfer Chà Igreja / Caibros. 1 night homestay "Chez Zéca" half-board + picnic.

• day 6

  With guide Caibros / Chã de Pedras / Ribeira Grande: 4h30 of walking, Santo Antão.

  Private transfer of luggage Caibros / Ponta do Sol. 1 night at the Residencial Ponta do Sol (or similar) on a half-board basis.

• day 7

  Farniente in Calhau, São Vicente

  Private transfer from Ponta do Sol to Porto Novo. Boat crossing from Santo Antão to São Vicente, then private transfer from Mindelo bay to the hotel in Calhau. 20 minutes from Mindelo, in the southeast of the island, lies the peaceful fishing village of Calhau facing the ocean. Here you will find a welcoming guesthouse run by a French couple who fell in love with the place. Their beautiful building connects to the beach, where turtles come to lay their eggs from June to September. You can swim at sunset, when the orange light plays with the clouds, the foam, and the wind. 2 nights at Residencial Goa (or similar) with breakfasts.

• day 8

  Farniente in Calhau, São Vicente

  Private transfer from Ponta do Sol to Porto Novo. Boat crossing from Santo Antão to São Vicente, then private transfer from Mindelo bay to the hotel in Calhau. 20 minutes from Mindelo, in the southeast of the island, lies the peaceful fishing village of Calhau facing the ocean. Here you will find a welcoming guesthouse run by a French couple who fell in love with the place. Their beautiful building connects to the beach, where turtles come to lay their eggs from June to September. You can swim at sunset, when the orange light plays with the clouds, the foam, and the wind. 2 nights at Residencial Goa (or similar) with breakfasts.

• day 9

  Rui Vaz SANTIAGO

  Private transfer hotel Calhau – Sao Vicente airport. Inter-island flight Sao Vicente / Santiago, then transfer to the hotel. Located in the mountains, in the heart of lush vegetation, the Pousada Quinta da Montanha offers its guests a breathtaking view of the surrounding nature and mountains. It is the starting point for many hikes, including the ascent of Pico d'Antonia peak (1394 m). The owners, Lindorfo and Eva Ortet, are very welcoming and speak perfect French. They will be sure to let you taste the vegetables from their garden. 2 nights at Quinta Da Montanha (or similar) with breakfasts.

• day 10

  Rui Vaz SANTIAGO

  Private transfer hotel Calhau – Sao Vicente airport. Inter-island flight Sao Vicente / Santiago, then transfer to the hotel. Located in the mountains, in the heart of lush vegetation, the Pousada Quinta da Montanha offers its guests a breathtaking view of the surrounding nature and mountains. It is the starting point for many hikes, including the ascent of Pico d'Antonia peak (1394 m). The owners, Lindorfo and Eva Ortet, are very welcoming and speak perfect French. They will be sure to let you taste the vegetables from their garden. 2 nights at Quinta Da Montanha (or similar) with breakfasts.

• day 11

  Return flight Santiago / Paris

  Transfer from your hotel to Santiago airport. Return flight to Paris.