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Pico do Fogo Hike: Summit Cape Verde's Highest Peak
4.3
8 Ratings
Fogo
Embark on an exhilarating hike to Pico do Fogo, Cape Verde’s tallest peak and the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, standing at 2,829 meters. Experience the thrill of a guided adventure to the summit of the Fogo volcano and enjoy the stunning landscapes that rise above the clouds.
Embark on an exhilarating hike to Pico do Fogo, Cape Verde’s tallest peak and the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, standing at 2,829 meters. Experience the thrill of a guided adventure to the summit of the Fogo volcano and enjoy the stunning landscapes that rise above the clouds.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fogo - Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation and head towards the Volcano.
- Cha das Caldeiras - Be captivated by the view from the base of the mountain, featuring a regular, active volcanic cone, with the last eruption occurring in 2014.
- Pico Do Fogo - Embark on the true adventure: Climbing the island’s highest…
- Fogo - Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation and head towards the Volcano.
- Cha das Caldeiras - Be captivated by the view from the base of the mountain, featuring a regular, active volcanic cone, with the last eruption occurring in 2014.
- Pico Do Fogo - Embark on the true adventure: Climbing the island’s highest mountain. Begin the ascent with the guidance of a guide who will adjust the climbing pace to match your abilities. After 3 - 4 hours, reach Cape Verde’s highest peak. From the summit of the volcano, which is the tallest mountain in Cape Verde at 2829 meters and the third highest in the Atlantic Ocean, enjoy an unforgettable 360-degree panoramic view of Fogo Island and, weather permitting, the other islands as well. Then, take a stroll through the crater and experience the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds. The area surrounding the volcano is a deep black, composed of lava, and the coast of Fogo Island is very fertile with lush green vegetation. Here, the guide will enhance your understanding of the eruption that left the entire city covered in lava. After a picnic, begin the descent by running down towards the small peak in the lava ash, an experience not to be missed.
- Fogo - After experiencing one of the best activities in Cape Verde, the tour concludes with a walk back to your accommodation.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Liability insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Liability insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
- Walking Distance: +/- 9 km // Total Walking Duration: +/ 5 - 6 hours  //Degree of difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: +/- 1050 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 1050 m  Max Elevation: +/- 2830 m  Min Elevation: +/- 1730 m// Trail type: Loop  Path quality: Ramping up steeply, narrow and safe trail.
- Please bring hiking shoes, walking sticks, hat, sunscreen, picnic and water.
- Walking Distance: +/- 9 km // Total Walking Duration: +/ 5 - 6 hours  //Degree of difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: +/- 1050 m // Elevation loss: -/+ 1050 m  Max Elevation: +/- 2830 m  Min Elevation: +/- 1730 m// Trail type: Loop  Path quality: Ramping up steeply, narrow and safe trail.
- Please bring hiking shoes, walking sticks, hat, sunscreen, picnic and water.
Location
Fogo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Hnemcic
Oct 28, 2022
Absolute must to do if you visit Fogo - The climb is steep, very good cardio training. But every step is worth it. The view is perfect. As the light appears, man becomes aware that he is on top of a volcano that is inside a volcano. And then the descent, the absolute reward for every drop of sweat squeezed out during the ascent.
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Althejack
May 9, 2022
Excellent! - Spectacular visit. Rapid ascent in two hours. Run downstairs. Jason in great shape. Outstanding!
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Faraway684487
Nov 6, 2021
Great hiking trip - Maybe one of the best hiking trips you can make in Cape Verde. The landscape is absolutely awesome.
the guide was experienced, helpful and has tell us a lot about the area.
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Docdynamite
Sep 20, 2021
Great hiking tour - Hiking around the volcano crater area of the island of Fogo is a must do. We had great guides, fantastic weather and a magnificent view! We highly recommend this trip.
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373rachelm
Mar 24, 2019
So helpful even though Fogo flight cancelled - We got a hold of our guide last minute and he was happy to help us with any questions we had about the islands. Unfortunately we couldn't get to Fogo in our timeframe due to a cancelled flight, but he was very understanding and continued to be helpful during our travels. Seems like a great guy!
Rachel and Rose
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F3971vdstephanier
Jan 15, 2025
Completely spoiled by the attitude of the guide and tour operator - The hike is superb but completely ruined by:
1. the guide who "kindly" offered us to come down from the summit by an alternative route and asked us once down before taking us back to the taxi 8000CEV (equivalent to 80€) without wanting to know anything.
2. the tour operator who only responded to our complaint that the surcharge was normal.
FYI, the same Rando that we did in the end exists but only 8€ more expensive than this one (and not 80€)
In short, experience completely wasted by the organization, it's a shame because with another guide it would have deserved 5 stars
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