Rui Vaz Beginner Hike: Green Highlands & Views

Highlights

• Breathe in the cool, green highlands of Rui Vaz
• Walk gentle trails with wide panoramic views of Santiago
• Capture postcard-worthy mountain scenery at scenic viewpoints
• Enjoy a calm, unhurried hike that feels truly restorative
• Finish with a warm local lunch in a relaxed highland setting

Description

Leave the city behind and head into Santiago’s cooler highlands for a beginner-friendly Rui Vaz hike that ends with a relaxed local lunch. After pickup in Praia (or the agreed meeting point), you’ll drive into the green mountain area of Rui Vaz, where the pace is slower and the views open wide. Your guide starts with a short briefing and then leads you along an easy trail through a lush highland landscape. The route is designed to feel accessible and comfortable, with planned stops for water, photos, and viewpoints. Along the way, your guide shares simple local context about Rui Vaz and why this area is known for its fresh air and green scenery. To wrap up the experience, you’ll sit down for a local lunch in a calm setting. It’s the perfect closing moment after the walk: refuel, relax, and take in the highland atmosphere before heading back to Praia.

Includes

Pickup & drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in Praia Transportation to/from the hike start (minibus/van) Local guide that speaks Dutch, English, French, or Portuguese Local lunch

Important Information

• This hike is beginner-friendly, but you should be comfortable walking on uneven trails. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and a light jacket for cooler highland weather. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. The route may be adjusted for safety in case of weather changes.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund