Walking extension on Santiago

Sal Santiago walking extension
Staying at two different places on Santiago, this short visit includes guided walks to the highest peak (1392m), through mountain villages and down to the fascinating coastal town of Cidade Velha. Most meals are included on this holiday and where a walk is not advisable due to poor weather, a suitable alternative will be provided by our guide.

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Santiago walking extension 4nights

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To Sal
Gatwick - Friday (to Oct), Monday (all year)
Birmingham - Friday (Nov to Apr ), Tuesday (from May )
Manchester - Tuesday (to Apr ), Thursday (from May )
To Boavista
Gatwick - Friday (Nov to Apr ), Thursday (from May )

Accommodation in twin share, en-suite rooms on a breakfast only basis throughout (dinner is included at Quinta Montanha), return airport transfers on Santiago, 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.

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.

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.

Day 1 Arrive Santiago. Transfer to Quinta da Montanha.

You will be met in Santiago airport and transferred to your mountain hotel in Rui Vaz (45 minutes).
Hotel: Quinta da Montanha Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Guided walk - Rui Vaz to Sao Jorge dos Orgaos and back (4-5 hours : Grade - Medium)

Today you will walk from the hotel with your guide down through the spectacular green and craggy mountains of Santiago's interior to the cool and pretty village of Sao Jorge with its national botanical garden where they are trying to grow endemic species and conserve those threatened with extinction. Spend some time enjoying the garden before returning to Rui Vaz.
Hotel: Quinta da Montanha Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 Guided walk - Pico Antonio ascent (6-7 hours : Grade - Medium to Difficult)

A short drive to Monte Xota and you start the walk up this dramatic twinned peak mountain, the highest on Santiago (1392m). The path passes through forests, past farms and along dramatic steep sided ridges. The final ascent is up a steep crumbly slope and is not for everyone. The ascent takes 2-3 hours and the descent about the same. This walk is weather dependent so your guide will assess which day will be best to do it on.
Hotel: Quinta da Montanha Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Guided walk - Salineiro to Cidade Velha (2 hours : Grade - Easy to Medium)

This pretty walk takes us through plantations of manioc, potatoes and papaya and into the dramatic Ribeira Grande canyon with its 400 year old baobab trees. You finish at Cidade Velha on the coast, a fascinating town having once been a key part of the Portuguese empire. You can still see the numerous churches and the Fortress above the town is worth visiting. After looking round Cidade Velha you will be driven to Praia along the coast.
Hotel: Hotel Pestana Tropico Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 Transfer to airport. Depart Santiago.

Today you will be transferred to the airport (10 minutes) for your return/onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

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