Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
Description
Highlights
- Ports of Call Tours
- Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
- Half-day Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Cultural Tours
- Additional fees
- Top Product
- Port Pickup
- Walking Tours
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Portoghese, Inglese, Francese, Spagnolo
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- Liability insurance
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
- Tour Guide
- Transportation
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Itinerary
- 1
After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depar
After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira.
30 min - 2
Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and acc
Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and discover the famous giant baobab tree mentioned by Charles Darwin during his passage through the island. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango, cassava, banana, and more.
2h - 3
The Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the
The Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the 17th century, having served as a place of worship and formation.
10 min - 4
It was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese i
It was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese in sub-Saharan Africa
10 min - 5
Here is the oldest colonial church in the world, built in 14
Here is the oldest colonial church in the world, built in 1495, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.
10 min - 6
Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slav
Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slave market
10 min - 7
Visit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Cated
Visit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in África, by Portuguese
10 min - 8
Was built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacques Fr
Was built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacques From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates. Please, note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
20 minAdmission not included - 9
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Pr
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
20 min
Useful information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water.
- Activity for travelers over 6 years old.
- Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 5 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 hours // Degree of difficulty: Easy // Elevation gain: +/- 3 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 186 m // Max Elevation: +/- 200 m // Min Elevation: +/- 14 m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe.
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Bambino6-11 anni€42
- Adulto12-99 anni€60
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Available options
Shared Group Hike
Pickup included
Private Hike
Private Pickup included
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