Private tour in Praia Admilson G

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 243 USD

Santiago Island: Half Day Calabaceira Valley Hike & Tour to Cidade Velha

Tour #521674
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 2 people

4 hours

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Praia tour:

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.

Your Praia tour itinerary

- Pick up from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira. - 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. - Your hike continues to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will visit the São Francisco Convent, Banana Street, the former slave market at Pillory and the Royal Fortress of São Filipe and learn the history of transatlantic slavery and attacks by pirates who sacked the city. - Take a break for a delicious lunch, and savor local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.

Customize your tour

Contact your local guide to know more!!

Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

Modern, air-conditioned car appropriate for the group size. It can be taxi, Toyota Hiace 2017, Renault Duster Oroch pickup truck 2015, or luxury car on request.

What's included
  • Other
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fee (€5 for Fortress)
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Layover

History

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Hiking

Languages
Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Spanish

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Basic

Italian

Basic

Dutch

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

5

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    Duration:

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    $ 243 USD

    Book with a 20% deposit!

    Size:

    up to 2 people

    Duration:

    4 hours

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

    Party Size:

    1

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    Select tour start time

    View our Cancellation policy

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