Winter

Welcome to Cape Verde (CV).  You will arrive at CV International Airport in the city of Praia.  Enjoy two wonderful weeks of hiking on four different islands, an immersive experience exploring this independent country, an archipelago in the South Atlantic off the West coast of Africa.  A former Portuguese colony, it is a stable democracy with strong economic ties to Europe and a culture derived from that relationship and its proximity to the diverse cultures of its African neighbours.  

The tour duration is 2 weeks.  The hiking routes have been carefully designed to offer the best walks on each of the four top islands for trekking.  Along these trails, you will climb volcanic hills, in & out of deep valleys, terraced farming, vineyards, “grogue” production, various plantations, hug cliff-top coastal paths, enjoying stunning views & scenery while also immersing in the life & culture.  

Santiago island.  Arrive on Day 1. Stay 4 nights in a hotel**** in Praia.  3 super walks.

Fogo island.  Fly there.  3 nights in a homestead. 2 walks, a crater and a volcano.

São Vicente island. Fly there. Night 8+13 in hotel****. Ferry to Santo Antao.

Santo Antão island.  Ferry there.  4 nights in hotel****. 4 great walks.

Return flight from São Vicente Day 14 to Praia, Santiago island.  Tour ends.

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• Meals – Breakfast x 13 (days 1 to 13 inclusive).  Lunches x 3 (days 2, 4 & 7). Dinners x 9 (days 2,3,5,6,7,9,10,12 & 13)
• Wine tasting day 7 & rum tasting day 10
• Domestic Flights – as per program, bag 23 kg + 1 carry-on bag of up to 5 kg p/p
• Accommodation – all hotels/homesteads or similar, as per program.
• Ferry tickets, as per the  program
• Transportation: To/from airports/ports. To/from each route on the program.
• Local English-speaking tour guides
• Civil liability insurance & 24/7 Local Assistance.

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• Visas & tourist taxes €2.5 p/p p/d to be paid in the hotels
• Entrance fees to national monuments, museums, etc
• International flights
• Lunches & dinners not mentioned in the program.

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FAMOUS FOR BEING A NATURAL WONDER OF THE WORLD, PATAGONIA IS HOME TO SOME OF THE

MOST PRISTINE AND UNTOUCHED REGIONS ON THIS PLANET.

OVERFLOWING WITH BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN SCENERY, PATAGONIA IS KNOWN FOR ITS SINGULAR, RUGGED LANDSCAPES OF COBALT-BLUE GLACIERS, JAGGED PEAKS, SWEEPING STEPPE, AND ANCIENT FORESTS.

Wherever you choose to start your trip, you must ensure that you arrive in Puerto Natales to join the tour group, preferably before 5 p.m. 

SUMMARY

• Day 22nd Feb: Arrival to Puerto Natales.
• Day 23rd Feb: Transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Hike to Serón
• Day 24th Feb: Hike to Dickson
• Day 25th Feb: Hike to Los Perros
• Day 26th Feb: Hike to Grey via the John Garner Pass
• Day 27th Feb: Trek to Paine Grande
• Day 28th Feb: Visit to the French Valley – Hike to Los Cuernos
• Day 1st Mar: Hike to Torre Central.
• Day 2nd Mar: Hike to the Base of the Torres. Return to Puerto Natales
• Day 3rd  Mar: Transfer from Puerto Natales to El Calafate.
• Day 4th Mar: Glaciar Perito Moreno.
• Day 5th Mar: Trek to Laguna Torre.
• Day 6th Mar: Trek to Laguna de los Tres.
• Day 7th Mar: Transfer to El Calafate and flight to Buenos Aires.
• Day 8th Mar: Free day in Buenos Aires.
• Day 9th Feb: End of the tour

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• Accommodation & meals as indicated in the tour program in hotels/refugios/camping, shared rooms.
• Guides in Torre del Paine by local guides and El Calafate/El Chalten.
• 1 Rumbo a Picos Guide.
• Transport from Puerto Natales to/from Torre del Paine, Chile.
• Transport from Puerto Natales, Chile to El Calafate, Argentina.
• Transport from El Calafate to El Chalten & to/from the walks in Los Glaciares.
• Transport from El Chalten to El Calafate airport.
• Flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires.
• Transport from Buenos Airport to Hotel Tango de Mayo.
• rumboapicos.com tour company insurance.
• Entrance fees to Torre del Paine, Perito Moreno & los Glaciares Parks
• Tour programs & itineraries.

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• Flights to Chile & from Argentina.
• Connecting flights to Puerto Natales airport, Chile.
• Dinners on days 8,9,10,11,13,14.
• Lunches on days 9,13,14
• Travel insurance.  Ensure that you purchase insurance to meet your own needs & requirements

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