Santo Antao walking extension

Santo Antao walking extension - 4nights

Sal Santo Antao walking extension island desciption
Ideally added to another island itinerary, this short trip allows you to walk in the beautiful Paul valley with its plantations of sugar cane, papaya, mango and breadfruit. Two other walks also take you through dramatic scenery changes from the high barren pinnacles covered with miraculous terraces to the fertile steep sided valleys below.

 

All of our holidays are FLEXIBLE. Please do call us to discuss your requirements.

dates & prices
May
2008
Jun
2008
Jul
2008
Aug
2008
Sep
2008
Oct
2008
Nov
2008
Dec
2008
Xmas
2008
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2009
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2009
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2009
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Santo Antao walking extension 4nights
 
Prices are valid until 30th Sep 08 – after the 01st Oct 08 prices are given as a guide.
departs

Gatwick - Fridays (April to October only) & Mondays
Manchester - Tuesdays
Birmingham – Fridays

includes

Accommodation in twin share, en-suite rooms on a breakfast only basis throughout (dinner is included at Casa das Ilhas and Hotel Pedracin), return airport transfers on São Vicente and Santo Antão, ferry tickets to Santo Antao, 3 x guided walks with transfers and lunch, visas, island representation and air ticket reconfirmation. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF GUIDES ON THE ISLANDS THERE MAY BE OTHER PEOPLE WALKING WITH YOU.

excludes

All flights (we will look for the best flight for your chosen date of departure). Meals not specified above and insurance. Additional excursions on free days.

your flights

There are lots of different international flight options to Cape Verde, so whenever we give you a flight quotation, we will quote you the cheapest and most appropriate available price.

itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Sao Vicente. Transfer to Hotel Porto Grande

You will be met in Sao Vicente airport and transferred to your hotel in Mindelo (15 minutes).
Hotel: Oasis Porto Grande Meals: N/A

Day 2 Ferry to Santo Antao. Guided Paul valley walk (4 hours : Grade - Easy)

Today you will be transferred to the ferry terminal (5 minutes) for your ferry to Santo Antao (1 hour). On arrival at Porto Novo, you'll be driven up to Cova de Paul for your spectacular walk down through the fertile plantations to your accommodation in the Paul valley. Your luggage will continue on to your accommodation.
Hotel: Casa das Ilhas Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Guided Paul valley walk (4-5 hours : Grade - various)

The Paul valley is beautiful and green peppered with plantations of sugar cane and mango, papaya, breadfruit and eucalyptus trees. There are various walks around the valley and you and your guide can decide which will suit you best.
Hotel: Casa das Ilhas Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Guided walk to Pedracin Village (5-6 hours : Grade - medium to difficult)

Today you are transferred to the start of your walk for what must be one of the most varied and spectacular walks on the island. The walk meanders up and then out of the Cha de Pedras valley before skirting beneath the ridge with views of the incredible steep terraces on the barren mountainside. As you descend into the valley and your accommodation, the scenery changes completely becoming green and populated.
Hotel: Pedracin Village Hotel Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5 Depart Santo Antão

Today you are transferred to the ferry terminal (90 minutes) for your ferry to São Vicente. On arrival, you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

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All of our holidays are FLEXIBLE. Please do call us to discuss your requirements.

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Santo Antao walking extension 4nights