Where to Hike: the 8 Best Praia Hiking Tours

1.Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $111Our pick

Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley, share lunch with a local family, and enjoy mountain, plantation, and sea views from Praia.

“La guía Katia no explicó casi nada durante la excursión sobre el país, sus costumbres, sus fiestas locales, sus pueblos...la verdad, muy decepcionante. Se pasó toda la excursión hablando con el conductor, una mala experiencia sinceramente. La excursión muy cara para tener este pésimo servicio. Me gustó mucho la ruta de senderismo y la comida en la casa. No recomiendo esta excursión con vosotros, es mejor alquilarse un coche o buscar otra opción más profesional.”

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2.Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Best value

Review of Santiago’s 4-hour hike from Praia through Green Valley to Cidade Velha, with a 400-year-old baobab, local culture, and practical tips.

“It was a beautiful route. The car was very small and the guide could have told us a little more or waited for the last ones in the group, who often missed out on things. We had to wait a very long time for the bus to take us back!”

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3.Santiago: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit to Cidade Velha

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Trek Santiago’s Calabaceira Valley, visit a rum distillery, and explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha with transport from Praia for $82.

“Mario notre guide était vraiment sympa et un puits de sciences quant à la connaissance des lieux visités et de son pays en règle générale. La randonnée et les visites étaient très intéressantes et instructives. Valérie et Christophe.”

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4.Santiago: Monte Tchota Natural Park to Pico d’Antónia Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Hike Santiago’s highest peak from Monte Txota Natural Park, with cool forests, island views, a picnic, transport, and a local guide.

“It was great, the end was though but overall a great exercise and worth it!”

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5.Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · from $106

Hike Serra Malagueta from Praia through Gongon and Hortelã valleys, with mountain views, local culture, wildlife, and lunch.

“Our guide, Jose, and our driver were fantastic. Jose showed us a lot and explained even more than the itinerary suggested. The food at Hermiña's was delicious. We highly recommend the tour.”

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6.Santiago: Trek from Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $111Top rated

Hike Serra Malagueta’s mountain paths, enjoy island views, and meet Santiago’s Rabelados community on this guided Cape Verde trek.

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7.Santiago: Longueira, Pico de Antónia & Monte Tchota Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $106

Trek Santiago from Longueira to Pico de Antónia and Monte Tchota, with local culture, mountain views, a picnic, and hotel transfers.

“Very nice hike, not easy especially the last meters which climb steeply. The very friendly guide as well as her trainee present today.”

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8.Private Hike through mountains and distant rural villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Hike from Rui Vaz through Santiago’s volcanic hills, rural villages, and eucalyptus forests with local guides and hotel transport.

“Meu guia Antonio foi muito aberto, comunicativo e interessado em garantir que eu aprendesse o máximo possível sobre os cabo-verdianos, sobre a ilha de Santiago e também sobre a cultura e história de Cabo Verde. A caminhada e as conversas foram ótimas. Gostei muito e recomendo fazer este passeio com o fornecedor Kapverden Tours. Muito obrigada, Antonio, por seu tempo e sua companhia.”

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