Fogo Island: Spectacular Vulcano HIking Experience(2829 m)

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Hike to Cape Verde's highest peak, Pico do Fogo, the third highest mountain in the Atlantic Ocean with an altitude of 2,829 meters. Surprise yourself with an adventurous guided hike to the summit of Fogo volcano and marvel at breathtaking landscapes above the clouds.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Liability insurance

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Port of Fogo

Pensao Amizade No Corasao

Monte Grande Cape Verde

Hotel Ocean View & Restaurante Seafood

Bile Baixo Illha Sao Filipe Cape Verde

Bamboo Xaguate Hotel

Rua da Posto, Ilha do Fogo, CP 47 Sao Filipe Cape Verde

Sao Filipe Airport

Cape Verde

What To Expect

Fogo

Get picked up at your accommodation and depart towards the Volcano.

Admission Not Applicable

Cha das Caldeiras

Marvel with the view from the mountain foot, with a regular, active volcanic cone, where the last eruption was in 2014.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Hiking from Chã das Caldeiras

Duration: 5 hours
Chã - Volcano - Chã: Our local guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Chã das Caldeiras. Then, walk until you reach the volcano.
Pickup included

Hiking from São Filipe

Duration: 7 hours: Usually, the walk takes approximately 5 hours and the round trip transfers 2 hours.
São Filipe - Volcano - São Fil: Get picked up from your accommodation in São Filipe and depart toward the Volcano. After the hiking drive back to the hotel.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.43

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Completely spoiled by the attitude of the guide and tour operator
F3971VDstephanier,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
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
Absolute must to do if you visit Fogo
hnemcic,
Oct 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Excellent!
althejack,
May 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spectacular visit. Rapid ascent in two hours. Run downstairs. Jason in great shape. Outstanding!
Great hiking trip
FarAway684487,
Nov 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great hiking tour
docdynamite,
Sep 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
So helpful even though Fogo flight cancelled
373rachelm,
Mar 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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