Santiago Island: Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park Gongon & Hortelã

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About the Activity

Explore one of the most welcoming and beautiful remote hiking trails on the island of Santiago and experience the hospitality of Cape Verdean peasants and families who live in the mountains. Marvel yourself at incredible views from the top of the natural park of Serra Malagueta and learn about the local fauna and flora.

8 hours

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia

Tour Guide

Liability insurance

Transportation

Entrance fee (€2 for Serra Malagueta Natural Park)

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Travel Itinerary

Maximum 8 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Praia

Praia, Cape VerdeEnjoy a pickup from your hotel and start the day with this exciting hike to one of Santiago's most beautiful trails. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Serra de Malagueta

Hauptstrasse von Praia nach Tarrrafal, , Cape VerdeThe first stop is Serra Malagueta Natural Park, with an elevation of around 1,000 meters above sea level, hike among the park's endemic plants and enrich your knowledge of the local fauna and flora and enjoy breathtaking views of jagged hills and unforgettable landscape. Then, start your way down through the greenery and pass pleasant landscapes of deserted villages with a chance to see gray-headed kingfisher birds Please note that the €2 per person to the park entrance is not included.4 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Meet local families on the way down and learn about their history and way of life in remote mountain areas. Stop for a picnic and continue towards the east coast and cross the Gongon to the magnificent Hortelã valley where your tour ends. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Praia

Praia, Cape VerdeFrom here, be transferred back and the tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations

Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address. Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.
Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time

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Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water. Activity for travelers over 16 years old.
Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 12,5 km  // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 – 5 hours  // Degree of difficulty: Difficult // Elevation gain: +/- 580m  // Elevation loss: -/+ 1100m  // Max Elevation: +/- 1035m  // Min Elevation: +/-  110m  // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Both flat and Steep going down hill and safe.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Portuguese
English
French
Spanish

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Cape_Verde time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Bu Country ToursCreated on 15 Jan 2022Created on 28 May 2025

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