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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Overview
Enjoy a 2-hour trek in the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation, and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What's Included
- Liability insurance
- Tour Guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address. Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.
What To Expect
Praia
After being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and discover the famous giant baobab tree mentioned by Charles Darwin during his passage through the island. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango, cassava, banana, and more.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Convento de Sao Francisco
The Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the 17th century, having served as a place of worship and formation.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rue Banana
It was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese in sub-Saharan Africa
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario
Here is the oldest colonial church in the world, built in 1495, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slave market
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Se Catedral
Visit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in África, by Portuguese
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
Was built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacques From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates. Please, note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Praia
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water.
- Activity for travelers over 6 years old.
- Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 5 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 hours // Degree of difficulty: Easy // Elevation gain: +/- 3 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 186 m // Max Elevation: +/- 200 m // Min Elevation: +/- 14 m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow at the beginning and safe.
Operated by Bu Country Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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