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From Praia: Purgueira-Picos Sunrise Hike with Picnic

By Santiago Tours Mar & Rocha Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$124 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Walk along an ecological route where forests, streams, and plantations mingle
  • Check out the wildlife: monkeys, birds, and mountain chickens
  • Visit a community and learn about agriculture and sustainable living initiatives
  • Certified local guide + hotel pick-up/drop-off included
  • Opportunities to feel the warm "Morabeza" of Cape Verde

Activity location

    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Santiago: From the Beach, a Sunrise Hike to Purgueira-Picos with a Picnic

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English
Price details
AU$123.59 x 2 AdultsAU$247.18
Total
Price is AU$247.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport with pick-up and return to the hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunchbox
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Water and other drinks

What you can expect

Full Description

Enjoy a deeply authentic experience in the mountainous heart of Santiago Island. After being picked up at your hotel, at dawn you'll head towards one of the greenest and quietest areas of the island, where agricultural landscapes mingle with rock formations and fertile valleys.

The trail starts in a small rural community and follows paths used daily by locals. For about 3.5 to 4 hours, you'll walk through areas shaded by mango, papaya, and other tropical trees, while observing endemic plants and animals that inhabit the slopes—including monkeys and wild chickens.

Along the way, the guide shares stories about traditions, family farming, customs, and the simple ways of living in the mountains. At a certain point, you'll have the chance to stop to relax, enjoy nature, connect with locals, and eat.

After the break, continue your walk down a scenic trail with views of agricultural valleys and small villages. At the end, transport will be waiting for you to comfortably return to the hotel.

This experience was created to offer genuine contact, rich nature, and a positive impact—a way for tourism to directly help those who live in the region.

Location

Activity location

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    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde