The 4 Best Santo Antão Tours & Hikes

1.Full Day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 7 hours · from $106Our pick

Spend seven hours crossing Santo Antão by road, from the 1,000-meter Cova de Paúl crater to Fontainhas, Ponta de Sol, and the green Paúl Valley. You will stop for photos, meet fishermen, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and taste grogue. Guides may include Riva, Mitch Adams, Itza, Ivan, or Maira.

“Nous avons passé une excellente journée grâce à notre adorable guide Riva et à ses multiples compétences, tant sur l’histoire , la culture, l’agriculture , etc. de l’île . Merci”

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2.Hiking Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

You’ll hike from Cova Natural Park, about 1,100 meters above sea level, toward Ribeira Paul with a guide such as Maira, Lea, Edy, or Ravi. Expect crater views, steep zigzags, tropical farms, local stories, and a stop at a traditional distillery for grogue. The five-hour trip includes transport and hotel pickup.

“Fantastica! Il miglior paesaggio mai visto in vita mia! Edy (la nostra guida) è preparatissimo ed è stato gentilissimo per tutto il viaggio! Stra consigliato”

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3.Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $118

Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing Santo Antão with a local guide, visiting Cova Crater, Delgadinho, Ribeira Grande, Ponta do Sol, and Paul Valley. Coffee, tea, lunch, water, entry fees, and a short walk are included. Guide Natcha has earned special praise for patient explanations and a friendly approach. Pickup is offered, but private transport is not included.

“Paseo por valle Paul y cerveza en bar local . Guia experto y conocedor de la zona. Recorrido por lo mejor de la isla”

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4.Ponta do Sol & Fontainhas Guided Trip with Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $91Best value

Travel from your hotel to Ponta do Sol, Fontainhas, Praia das Aranhas, and Cruzinha with a local guide. Expect dramatic cliffs, black sand, village life, and a strenuous route that may take about five hours on foot. Guides include Riva, Ruben, Gerson, Rivaldino, Américo, and Vidson.

“superbe randonnée, bouclée en 4h, mais avec une grosse condition physique. Rivaldino, notre guide, super pro. A faire, sans hésitation.”

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