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Activities Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City Sao Joao Bombaim Sao Tomé Rolas
State Sao Tome
Country Sao Tome and Principe
Duration 8 days
Group Size 1 to 8 people
Accommodation Bed & Breakfast
Meals All Meals
Flights Included
Visa Fees Not Included
Airport Transfer Included
Local Transport Included
Season All Year
Start Price €1699.00 ($2072.78) per Person/Package
 
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Trekking in the Atlantic rainforest of altitude
Trekking in the Atlantic rainforest of altitude
Café beach on the islet of Rolas
Café beach on the islet of Rolas
Pestana Equador Island Resort
Pestana Equador Island Resort
Plantation house of Sao Joao
Plantation house of Sao Joao
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Trekking Across the Island of Sao Tomé

DAY 1 INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY
Arrival from Lisbon.
City tour with traditional Santomean lunch.
Dinner and accommodation at Residencial Avenida

DAY 2 TREKKING IN THE RAIN FOREST
Breakfast at Residencial Avenida.
Trek from Bom Sucesso to Bombaim of 7 hours including picnic.
Dinner and accommodation at Roça de Bombaim

DAY 3 LIVING ON A PLANTATION
Breakfast at Roça de Bombaim.
Trek from Bombaim to Bernardo Faro of 5 hours including picnic.
Dinner and accommodation at Roça de São João

DAY 4 RHYTHMS OF THE EAST COAST
Breakfast at Roça de São João.
Walk to Iô Grande of 5 hours including picnic.
Dinner with drum music and accommodation at Roça de São João

DAY 5 PASSING THE EQUATOR LINE
Breakfast at Roça de São João.
Excursion to the desert beaches of the South including picnic.
Dinner and accommodation at Pestana Equador Island Resort.

DAY 6 PURE RELAXATION
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Pestana Equador Island Resort.
Day off
Accommodation at Pestana Equador Island Resort.

DAY 7 SAIL TRIP ALONG THE WEST COAST
Breakfast at Pestana Equador Island Resort.
Excursion by boat along the West Coast with 1 dive, lunch at Roça de Monteforte and transfer by car back to city.
Farewell dinner by the sea and accommodation at Residencial Avenida.

DAY 8 DEPARTURE
Early check-out and airport transfer.
Flight to Lisbon.

Obs: For families with children, the trekking on day 2 and 3 may be substituted by 4wd transfers.

 
Amenities & Services
Property Amenities
 
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Storage Areas
  • Car Park
  • Business Center
  • Internet Connection
  • Conference Facilities
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steer Room
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Animal Friendly
  • Concierge Desk
  • Travel Desk
 

This applies to the 4 star resort of day 5 and 6 Day 1 and 7 are in a bed and breakfast in city whereas the rest of the days are spent in plantation houses.





Room Amenities
 
  • Private Shower
  • Private Bathtub
  • Private Jacuzzi
  • Private Toilet
  • Private Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Air Conditioning
  • Electric Fan
  • TV
  • Video/DVD/Movies
  • Internet Connection
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Minibar
  • Coffee Maker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Trouser Press
 

The resort and the bed and breakfast have the above mentioned facilities. The plantation houses have chared facilities and no electricity nor running water.





Meal Options
 
  • Non-Veg (all)
  • Non-Veg (fish/chicken)
  • Diabetic
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Low Salt
  • Hindu
  • Organic
  • Ayurvedic
  • Low Fat/Cholesterol
  • Muslim
 



Additional:

City tour in Sao Tomé, guided treks in the Atlantic rain forest of altitude, guided river walk along the east coast, excursion to the desert southern beaches by 4WD, boat trip along the west coast with dive.

 
Daily Schedule
Day 1
INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY
Arrival to Sao Tomé.
City tour including visit to the National Museum ending with traditional Santomean lunch. Afternoon free.
Dinner and accommodation at the guesthouse Avenida.
 
Day 2
TREKKING IN THE RAIN FOREST
Breakfast at guesthouse Avenida. 4WD transfer from city to Bom Sucesso in the mountains.
Trek from Bom Sucesso to Bombaim of 7 hours including picnic.
Dinner and accommodation at the Plantation House of Bombaim
 
Day 3
LIVING ON A PLANTATION
Breakfast at the Plantation House of Bombaim.
Trek from Bombaim to Bernardo Faro of 5 hours including picnic. Transfer from Bernardo Faro to Sao Joao.
Dinner and accommodation at the Plantation House of São João
 
Day 4
RHYTHMS OF THE EAST COAST
Breakfast at the Plantation House of São João.
Walk to Iô Grande of 5 hours including picnic. Afternoon off.
Dinner with drum music and accommodation at the Plantation House of São João
 
Day 5
PASSING THE EQUATOR LINE
Breakfast at the Plantation House of São João.
Excursion to the desert beaches of the South including picnic. Transfer by boat to Rolas, check-in at the resort and afternoon off.
Dinner and accommodation at Pestana Equador Island Resort.
 
Day 6
PURE RELAXATION
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Pestana Equador Island Resort.
Day off.
Accommodation at Pestana Equador Island Resort.
 
Day 7
SAIL TRIP ALONG THE WEST COAST
Breakfast at Pestana Equador Island Resort.
Excursion by boat along the West Coast with 1 optional dive, lunch at the Plantation House of Monteforte and transfer by car back to city.
Farewell dinner by the sea and accommodation at Residencial Avenida.
 
Day 8
DEPARTURE
Early check-out and airport transfer.
Flight out of Sao Tomé.
 
Activities & Skills
Required Skill Level:
Intermediate
 
Required Equipment:
Not Included
 
A good physical preparation and some experience with trekking.
Mountain Skills & Disciplines
  • Hiking
  • Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Aid Climbing
  • Ice Climbing
  • Bouldering
  • Indoor Climbing
  • Traditional Climbing
  • Avalanche Awareness
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Mountaineering
  • High Altitude
  • Traversing
  • Aid Climbing
  • Free Climbing
  • Solo Climbing
  • Lead Climbing
  • Outdoor Survival
  • Navigation
  • Search & Rescue
  • Canyoneering
  • Caving
  • Coasteering
  • Big Walling
  • Ropes & Knots
  • Belaying
  • Rappeling
  • Top Roping
  • First Aid
 
 
Pricing & Conditions
Starting Price
€1699.00 ($2072.78) per Person/Package
 
Season Availability
All Year
Policies & Conditions
8 days, 7 nights
Price per person in double room, including return flight from Lisbon, local transfers and activities and meals in the program as described in program.
Flight with Air Luxor from and to Lisbon, Portugal, please see time table at flight info
Subject to availability.
 
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