Gaze in awe at the functioning volcano, Fogo, from the summit of Cape Verde’s tallest peak. Take a tour of Chã das Caldeiras National Park, experience a coffee farm, swim in Salina’s natural pool and savour one of the world’s finest wines.
Fogo Island: Guided Island Tour from São Filipe Airport – Check in
São Filipe Airport - After disembarking, be welcomed by Your travel representative, who will be waiting for you at Fogo Airport with a sign displaying your name, as informed by you. Then, be transferred to São Filipe, the capital of the island.
Sao Filipe - Once there, start your discovery from the Main Square and exploring “Sobrados”, at a charming little town lined with colorful colonial houses.
Municipal Museum - Next, head to the small Municipal Museum and appreciate the simplicity of the objects that portray the local history.
Achada Fuma - Head inland to the small villages of Achada Furna and Cabeça Fundão. Learn the history of the residents who had their houses submerged by the lava from the recent volcanic eruption of 2014.
Parque Natural do Fogo - Next, head to Chã das Caldeiras National Park and marvel with an amazing view from the foot of Cape Verde’s highest mountain, the active volcano, one of the best attractions in the country.
Cha das Caldeiras - After that, take a break for the well-deserved lunch in a local atmosphere and buy or taste at your expense one of the best wines in the world. Overnight in Chã das Caldeiras.
Pico do Fogo Volcano Hiking from Chã das Caldeiras
Cha das Caldeiras - Get picked up at your accommodation in Chã das Caldeiras and walk with your guide until reaching the foot of the Volcano. From there, marvel with the regular view of its active volcanic cone, where the last eruption occurred in 2014.
Pico Do Fogo - Start the climb and let your local guide adjust the rate of climbing according to your skills. After 3 hours, reach the highest peak in Cape Verde, Pico do Fogo, the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, with 2829 meters of altitude. Enjoy one of the most steep and spectacular volcanic cones in the world and take a break for the well-deserved picnic, contemplating an unforgettable 360-degree panoramic view over the entire island of Fogo. Start the fun part of the day, feel the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds and then start descending the steep descent of ash for half an hour, sinking your knee-high in Lapilli, a lifetime experience.
Hiking Chã das Caldeiras – Coffee Plantation – Mosteiros & Dip into a Natural Pool
Mosteiros - After the locality of Pai António, arrive at the center of the Mosteiros and get to know a predominantly agricultural municipality, whose dominant crops are: coffee, grape, cotton and purgueira.
Sao Filipe - Hotel drop-off. Overnight in São Filipe.
DURATION Every day, from 8 am to 3 pm
ROUTE FILE:
Extension: 10 Km
Path quality: Steep descents through the hike. Navigationally easy.
Difficult degree: Moderated
Total Walking Duration: 4-5 hours
Goodbye Fogo Island
São Filipe Airport - Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. Check out from the accommodation in São Filipe and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Fogo airport.
Hotel check-out time: 12h00
São Filipe Airport - Take your flight back and say goodbye to “Ilha de Fogo”!!!
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Custom and private airport transfers
- Luggage transfers arranged
- 3-night accommodation in standard double/twin room
- 24/7 local assistance
- Daily breakfast and lunch provided
- All entrance fees and taxes covered
- Scheduled tours as per the program
- Domestic and international flights;
- Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);
- Travel insurance;
- Alcoholic beverages
- Sevices not mentioned in the program nor Personal expenses.
- • This tour starts in Fogo Island and ends in Fogo Island;
- • Please bring hiking shoes, sandals/flip flops, comfortable shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen;
- • Lunch and dinner includes fish, meet or main dish + dessert + water. Vegetarian food available upon request.
- • We do not include all meals in the package to make your trip more flexible. Take this opportunity to choose between the restaurants near your accommodation and try Cape Verdean cuisine according to your preference. Your travel representative will be delighted to help if needed.
- • Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights
- • For groups with less than 4 travelers, the bilingual driver himself may be the guide.
- • We reserve the right to claim from the travelers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of domestic flights.
- • We reserve the right to alter the order of the itinerary or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. The same will be informed to the traveler before departure.
- • A date change fee, as applicable will be levied on passengers who change their date of travel.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
