Full-Day Hiking Experience Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha with Lunch
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About the Activity
Why hike through Fontainhas? Our guides speak different languages and are certified and trained for emergency situations. This way you can enjoy the walk knowing someone has your back. Our guides are locals and can take away the barrier away to make a picture or to drink grogue with the locals. Drinks and lunch are included in the price. We know how annoying it can be to wait at a restaurant to split the bill or wait for your lunch after a long walk.7 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea
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Ponta Do Sol
Ponta Do Sol, Cape VerdePonta Do Sol is a gracious town that has a spacious main square and a beautiful townhall.
We gather at the tiny but lively harbour in front of the Tiduka hotel. Here we meet, have a coffee, and observe the activities that are taking place in the harbour. After a short introduction it is time to go for a hike! We walk up the steep mountain path and pass through colourful streets, green valleys and ocean landscapes. We are on our way to Fontainhas.
1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Monte Fontainhas
Cape VerdeFontainhas is the village with the most beautiful view of Cape Verde according to National Geographic. This fairy-tale village in situated on a high precipitous piece of land in a deep green valley. During our waterbreak, a short description is given on the origin, geography and history of Fontainhas.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free3
We continue our hike down a steep path through the villages Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas.
Our guides have extensive knowledge of animals and endemic plants. If we are lucky, we can spot different turtle and whale species. In Formiguinhas there is an opportunity to try local grogue and to experience chewing sugarcane.
After we leave Formiguinas we arrive in the 'forgotten village'. This abandoned village is unique in its own away. You will find out why this village was abandoned and why the ribeira lost it's colour on this side of the mountain. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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By now we are pretty exhausted and ready for lunch. On this gorgeous black sand beach we can sometimes observe turtles nesting. Depending on the mood of the ocean we can swim or put our feet in the water. After our lunch we do a mindfull stretch before we continue the last part of the hike. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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While we hike back up the volcanic rocks the guide explains about the different geography that can be seen. We walk along the coast where we potentially see ospreys.
When we arrive in Cruzinha our car will pick us up. You can relax and rehydrate yourself while we bring you back to your accommodation. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We start at the main square in Ponta Do Sol. View Location
End point
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We start at the main square in Ponta Do Sol. View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Ready for a unique experience? We will show you the most beautiful village of Cape Verde. We can arrange free pick up at: - Ribeira Grande - Paul - Ponta Do Sol. Located in Mindelo,Sao Vincente or Porto Novo? We can help you with transportation and accomodation at all times! Give us a call or send a whatsapp!
- Travelers will be picked up 1 hour 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- 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 on account of bad weather conditions.
- 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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