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Hike Pico Grande – From São Filipe

São Filipe

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Activity Description

Join us for this amazing hike that take you to the top of Cape Verde, the highest point of the archipelago and the second highest point of the Atlantic.

This is an ideal trek for hiking and adventure lovers, the climb to Pico do Fogo is quite challenging, but it provides the visitor with a unique experience and an incredible view from the top that is worth all the effort.

Ups and Down 1100 meters

Walking time: 6h

Start time: 6:30

At the reception of your accommodation in São Filipe

Schedule Details
Point 1 – Pickup from your accommodation
We will pick you up from your accommodation and start with the briefings

Point 2 – Hike
Afterwards we will start our hike starting from 1700 m above the sea level. the first hour goes easily trough lava field from the last eruption till 2000 m, after that you will face a serpentine path that goes trough rocks and ashes till 2300, here you will enjoy a wonderful view of the entire crater and the surrounding islands. When you reach the crater of the volcano you will see that it really worth to take this journey. The most funny part is the way down that goes trough ashes till the surrounding villages. At the end I will bring you back at your accommodation.

Transfer back to Sao Filipe

Arrangements

Duration6 hours 30 minutes
WhenAll year round
WhereSao Filipe, Fogo island
Weathern/a
What to Wear.
Things to Bring • Camera • Wind Jacket • Hiking shoe • Hiking Sticks • 1.5 l water • Snacks
Guests or SpectatorsCulture, History, Landscape, Contact with people

Requirements

Minimum Age3 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Tour guide
Transportation
Pickup from your accommodation
Insurance liability

Exclusions

Gratuities
Meals

Notes

Duration- 8 hours

Live tour guide- English, French, Portuguese

If you are in Sao Filipe please do not forget to send us the name of your accommodation so we can meet you at the reception at 5:30 am or 6:00 am.

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