Explore the island of Santiago and its rich history with this hiking route along Ribeira Grande. You'll walk among unique landscapes and ancient trees that will take you to Cidade Velha, the cradle of this island country.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
You can book up to 24 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Explore the island of Santiago and its rich history with this hiking route along Ribeira Grande. You'll walk among unique landscapes and ancient trees that will take you to Cidade Velha, the cradle of this island country.
At the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Praia to begin this exciting adventure. In about 20 minutes, we'll reach the starting point in Ribeira Grande and discover a spectacular natural site. Make sure your shoes are on tight, the hike is starting!
During this 2.48-mile (4-kilometer) hike, we'll walk along trails surrounded by sugarcane plantations, banana trees, mangos, coconut trees, and papayas. As you walk, we'll tell you how the locals harvest and process grogue, Cape Verde's famous national beverage.
Our hike will take us to a stunning baobab over 400 years old. This ancient tree is both a testament to history and an icon of the island's scenery. If you're lucky, you can spot grey-headed kingfishers, the national bird of Cape Verde, as nature surrounds us. Don't forget your camera!
This 2-hour hike will end at Cidade Velha, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the cradle of the Cape Verdean nation.
Finally, we'll return to Praia and say our goodbyes at your hotel 4 hours after pickup.
You can book up to 24 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Free cancellation
