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.
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| Property Amenities |
Restaurant |
Business Center |
Steam Room |
Bar |
Internet Connection |
Wheelchair Accessible |
Room Service |
Conference Facilities |
Animal Friendly |
Laundry Service |
Swimming Pool |
Concierge Desk |
Storage Areas |
Gym |
Travel Desk |
Car Park |
Sauna |
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Additional: 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.
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Room Amenities |
Private Shower |
Microwave |
Telephone |
Private Bathtub |
Air Conditioning |
Fax |
Private Jacuzzi |
Electric Fan |
Minibar |
Private Toilet |
TV |
Coffee Maker |
Private Kitchen |
Video/DVD/Movies |
Hair Dryer |
Stove |
Internet Connection |
Trouser Press |
Additional: The resort and the bed and breakfast have the above mentioned facilities.
The plantation houses have chared facilities and no electricity nor running water.
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Meal Options |
Non-Veg (all) |
Vegetarian |
Organic |
Non-Veg (fish/chicken) |
Vegan |
Ayurvedic |
Diabetic |
Low Salt |
Low Fat/Cholesterol |
Kosher |
Hindu |
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. |
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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.
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| Day 6 |
PURE RELAXATION Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Pestana Equador Island Resort. Day off. Accommodation at Pestana Equador Island Resort.
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| 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.
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| Day 8 |
DEPARTURE Early check-out and airport transfer. Flight out of Sao Tomé.
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| Required Skill Level |
Intermediate
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| Required Equipment |
Not Included
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| Our Certificatons |
A good physical preparation and some experience with trekking. |
Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
Environmental Awareness |
Navigation |
Search & Rescue |
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