Take a breathtaking trek starting at the Monte Txota Natural Park, culminating at Pico D’Antónia, standing tall at 1394 meters. Experience native flora and fauna, and take in the stunning vistas from the peak of Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Traverse through farmlands, local dwellings, and have the unique experience of visiting a local family.
Take a breathtaking trek starting at the Monte Txota Natural Park, culminating at Pico D’Antónia, standing tall at 1394 meters. Experience native flora and fauna, and take in the stunning vistas from the peak of Santiago Island’s highest mountain. Traverse through farmlands, local dwellings, and have the unique experience of visiting a local family.
- Praia - Pick up at the Hotel
- Pico de Antonia - Start the hike through the unspoilt Natural Park, see and learn about the endemic plants and birds, and hike up to 4.2 km to the walking point of Pico D’Antónia. With an elevation of 1394 meters, this is the highest point of Santiago Island. Make a well-deserved stop for a picnic, enjoy stunning…
- Praia - Pick up at the Hotel
- Pico de Antonia - Start the hike through the unspoilt Natural Park, see and learn about the endemic plants and birds, and hike up to 4.2 km to the walking point of Pico D’Antónia. With an elevation of 1394 meters, this is the highest point of Santiago Island. Make a well-deserved stop for a picnic, enjoy stunning views and, weather permitting, be surprised by the nearby Fogo Island with its volcano lost on the horizon. Afterwards, descend the steep rocks and hike through the agricultural fields of corn, mango, coffee, tomato, depending on the season. Walk among the local houses carved into the Longueira’s mountain, visit a local family and get to know their daily life.
- Praia - Drop off at the Hotel
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop-off at accommodation in Praia
- Enjoyable snacks provided
- Liability insurance included
- Expert tour guidance
- Private transportation
- Pickup and drop-off at accommodation in Praia
- Enjoyable snacks provided
- Liability insurance included
- Expert tour guidance
- Hiking shoes, hiking pants (highly recommended from August to October) and walking sticks are highly recommended for this hiking as there are trails where it will be necessary to do level 1 climbing. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
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Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems. Activity for travelers over 16 years old
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- Hiking shoes, hiking pants (highly recommended from August to October) and walking sticks are highly recommended for this hiking as there are trails where it will be necessary to do level 1 climbing. Please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
- Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems. Activity for travelers over 16 years old
- Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 9 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 - 5 hours // Degree of difficulty: Difficult // Elevation gain: +/- 660 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 1280 m // Max Elevation: +/- 1400 m // Min Elevation: +/- 485 m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: tilty, narrow.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.