Cape Verde · VOLCANO & CRATER HIKES
Pico do Fogo is 2,829m of loose ash and the hardest thing on this site. The Cova crater on Santo Antão and the Pico de Antónia ridges on Santiago are the reasonable versions. All 12 are below with real durations and honest difficulty.
Guided hike to Pico do Fogo (2,829 m) for 360 views and a run down lava ash to Chã das Caldeiras. Pickup included.
“Our guide, Junior, was excellent, he took the pace nice and steady, having regular short breaks and checking we we ok. He spoke excellent English and had a passion for the volcano and surrounding area, would highly recommend him.”
Hike Monte Txota Natural Park to Pico d'Antónia, Santiago’s highest point, for big views, a cooler forest feel, and a tough but worth-it day.
“It was great, the end was though but overall a great exercise and worth it!”
Hike Santo Antão’s famed Cova Volcano crater to Paúl Valley, with ocean views, island stories, and a Grogue rum distillery stop.
“I'm Extremely disappointed with the way that Bu Country Tours handled my booking! I confirmed an updated pick up location the day before my scheduled tour, only to find out on the actual tour day that the people in the office had neglected to notify the tour guides. What resulted from that mess up was that both me and the poor tour guides (Lea and Maira) were trying in vain to locate each other via Whatsapp for 2 hours. The person from the Bu Country Tour office that I spoke to on the day kept telling me that my tour guides were gonna head back to pick me up at…”
Hike Santiago’s highest point, Pico d’Antónia, in Monte Tchota Natural Park with a guided ascent, picnic lunch, and Longueira farm and home visits.
“Cátia (the guide) and Nilton (the driver) were both wonderful! They are passionate about their country and didn't hesitate answering all my questions and even gave me some nice recommendations. I felt safe at all times, they made sure we were keeping a steady pace but Read more”
Guided Santiago trek from Praia to Longueira and a rum distillery, then Pico de Antónia and Monte Tchota natural park, with picnic.
“Very nice hike, not easy especially the last meters which climb steeply. The very friendly guide as well as her trainee present today.”
A 7-hour São Filipe day trip to Fogo Volcano. Walk 2014 lava at Chã das Caldeiras, see lava-built homes, and taste Manecon.
“This tour needed be 5 hours not 7, we were finish with everything at 01 pm… First, guide was like that is his first day on work, they didnt know how to take a pics,but ok. When we arrived, we came to the place for wine and cheese tasting but the guide told me that I had to pay, I said that I had it included, only to realize after a long argument that it was not that place but another one where we would have a free tasting. Okay, when we got to the second place, the employees in the restaurant had no idea about anything. And while they…”
Hike Pico de Antónia from Santiago with pickup, a private group, and big summit views, including possible sight of Fogo and Maio.
“Great time great guys great share You can true the staff There are professionnal they do know how to have a really good time in this trekking”
Trek the Paúl crater to the green valley on Santo Antão, with pickup, a local guide, and an optional *grogue* stop, for about 5 hours.
“The scenery was amazing! Edson was a great guide: he seemed to sense our pace; he was very informative. We had a wonderful lunch at a cafe he recommended. My legs were sore for days….we did it downhill, but it is frequently steep, with loose gravel over paving stones. Still, very do-able and totally worth it! Highly recommended.”
Hike Pico de Fogo on Ilha do Fogo to Cape Verde’s 2,829 m peak, guided ascent, crater views, and ash-sand descent.
“The trip was very intens. You really have to climb. If you are afraid of hights or have a bad condition, don't try this If you love hiking, than this is absolutely something for you! Our guide Flavio also did a great job! He was patient and very helpful. Props to him!”
Full-day Santo Antão tour with Cova de Paúl crater views, mountain ridges, valley villages, and an optional grogue tasting.
“Excursion très complète pour contempler les points emblématiques de l’île de santo antao . Notre Guide RIVA a été génial, et d’une gentillesse absolue. Natif de l’île, il nous a expliqué toute l’histoire de celle ci et fait découvrir des endroits à couper le souffle . Ses compéRead more”
6-hour guided crater-to-valley hike on Santo Antão, with Paúl views and a rum stop for grogue. Hotel pickup included, $279 pp.
“O passeio como um todo foi incrível. O guia John nos buscou na nossa hospedagem e nos levou até a Cova de carro, de onde partimos numa trilha a pé durante algumas horas. O percurso todo tinhas vistas espetaculares e o guia conhecia muito bem o caminho e a natureza. Recomendamos a todos!”
Hike extinct Volcano Viana from Calhau, walk to the crater rim, and enjoy sweeping views across Cape Verde in 3 hours.
Every kind of day out on the islands, and the best of each.
