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Santiago Island: Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park Gongon & Hortelã

5.01 reviews
Santiago· Cape Verde
by Viator
Duration8 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguagePortuguese, English

The Experience

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.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(1 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹10,290

    Includes: Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit) · Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia · Tour Guide · +2 more

Badges are worked out from the providers' own prices, reviews and cancellation terms. Hich is never paid for placement. You book and pay on the provider's site.

What to Bring

Recommended

  • 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.

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Santiago

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

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 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.