Fogo Island: Pico do Fogo Volcano Summit Hike



Hike up to the highest point in Cape Verde to enjoy fantastic 360 degree panoramic views of the beautiful natural surroundings from the top of the volcano.

Highlights

  • Hike up the highest mountain in Cape Verde, reaching 2829 meters
  • Take in beautiful and panoramic views of the whole Fogo Island
  • Experience the running down toward Chã das Caldeiras in the lava ash
  • Visit an active volcano and see the volcanic activity

Description

Embark on a guided hike up Pico do Fogo, the highest mountain in Cape Verde. Admire the volcanic landscape with its ongoing volcanic activity. Make your way to the top with the help of your guide, take in breathtaking views, and feel the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds. Get picked up at your accommodation and depart towards the volcano. Start the ascent with support from your guide who will adjust the climbing rate according to your skills. After 3-4 hours, reach the summit, the highest peak of Cape Verde at 2829 meters.  From the top of the volcano, the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean, take in the unforgettable 360-degree panoramic views of Fogo Island, with the potential to see the other islands if the weather is good.  Next, take a well-deserved break and feel the sensation of touching the sky above the clouds. The guide will broaden your knowledge of the eruption that has left the entire city covered with lava. After a picnic (costs not included), start the descent running down toward Chã das Caldeiras in the lava ash, an experience not to miss.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Local guide

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

July 2026 17 dates
Wed 15th Jul Thu 16th Jul Fri 17th Jul Sat 18th Jul Sun 19th Jul Mon 20th Jul
August 2026 31 dates
Sat 1st Aug Sun 2nd Aug Mon 3rd Aug Tue 4th Aug Wed 5th Aug Thu 6th Aug
September 2026 30 dates
Tue 1st Sep Wed 2nd Sep Thu 3rd Sep Fri 4th Sep Sat 5th Sep Sun 6th Sep
October 2026 31 dates
Thu 1st Oct Fri 2nd Oct Sat 3rd Oct Sun 4th Oct Mon 5th Oct Tue 6th Oct
November 2026 30 dates
Sun 1st Nov Mon 2nd Nov Tue 3rd Nov Wed 4th Nov Thu 5th Nov Fri 6th Nov
December 2026 31 dates
Tue 1st Dec Wed 2nd Dec Thu 3rd Dec Fri 4th Dec Sat 5th Dec Sun 6th Dec
January 2027 15 dates
Fri 1st Jan Sat 2nd Jan Sun 3rd Jan Mon 4th Jan Tue 5th Jan Wed 6th Jan

Top Things To Do in Cape Verde

See All →

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Cape Verde is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides. We are now in 180+ Destinations and Growing.

Nearby Destinations