Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
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About the Activity
Enjoy a 2-hour trek in the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation, and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Liability insurance
Tour Guide
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
Transportation
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
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Praia
Praia, Cape VerdeAfter being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
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. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Convento de Sao Francisco
Fortsetzung der Rua Banana, , Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, 7629The Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the 17th century, having served as a place of worship and formation. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Rue Banana
Cidade Velha, Cape VerdeIt was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese in sub-Saharan Africa10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario
Rua Banana, , Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, 7629Here is the oldest colonial church in the world, built in 1495, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slave market10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Se Catedral
Einfahrtsstrasse von Praia nach Cidade Velha, , Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, 7629 Visit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in África, by Portuguese10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
Rua de Forteleza, , Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, 7629Was 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting 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 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.
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 ticketCancellation & 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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