Cape Verde · BOA VISTA TOURS
Boa Vista is mostly sand, and the good days out are the ones that cross it. The 15 below take in the Viana dunes, Santa Mónica beach, the Cabo Santa Maria wreck and the turtle beaches, with prices, vehicle types and how rough the ride really is.
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, spot turtles and sharks, sandboard Morro de Arreia, visit Santa Monica Beach, caves, and taste local grogue.
“We really enjoyed the sandboarding and seeing the turtles , the guide was friendly and informative and added humour into our trip.”
Review of Boa Vista’s 4x4 adventure with sandboarding, turtles, lemon sharks, Santa Monica Beach and Cape Verdean tastings.
“amazing day trip getting to see a bit of boa Vista and the sharks and turtles the guide driver was fabulous. We had a mix of ages on our trip and there was something for everyone.”
Explore Boa Vista’s Viana Desert, Povoação Velha, Varandinha caves, and Santa Monica Beach on a lively four-hour 4x4 tour.
“Had a fantastic and fun tour led by our driver and guide Nielson. Took us to all the sights on the south tour with a thorough explanation and history at each location. Cannot recommend taking this tour enough especially if you get Nielson as your guide.”
Boa Vista Jeep Expedition review: a four-hour off-road tour to the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, Viana Desert, bays, villages, and more.
“This was actually the second year in a row we took this tour as it is really a great one, highly recommend! And do try and buy banana jam by Ms. Izelda - the best ever :)”
Review of Boa Vista’s 2-hour quad tour to the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck and Viana Desert, with guides, safety tips, value, and booking advice.
“I enjoyed the opportunity to take good photographs and see and learn more about Boa Vista”
Search for humpback whales off Boa Vista with a marine biologist, hotel pickup, drinks, and a three-hour motoryacht trip.
“Saw no Whales which was fine- understood the risk whilst booking the trip. The thing that agitated me was the instructor who when asked 'did you see any whales on the morning trip?' (we were on the afternoon slot)- told us 'No, to be honest we are now out of season for the whales we likely won't see any.' keeping the trip open and available to book. Paying £130 for two people, and knowing we weren't really in season. This is greed by the provider, and the option to book should be limited to the particular season. All should be refunded. thanks”
Review of Boa Vista’s 2-hour 1000cc buggy tour, with Cabo Santa Maria, Viana Desert, hotel pickup, safety tips, and value advice.
“The best way to explore the island! It was so much fun and would highly recommend”
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, from Rabil pottery and Viana dunes to a shipwreck, ocean views, and Sal Rei for $53.
Explore Djeu Island, snorkel with fish, spot turtles and sharks, visit Boa Vista beaches, and try sandboarding on a full-day tour.
“The snorkelling was really good, saw loads of fish, the Santa Monica beach is so beautiful, really lovely, we only saw a couple of baby sharks and quite difficult to spot but the tide was out, turtles were amazing and we enjoyed the sandboarding.”
Explore Boa Vista from dunes to shipwrecks, caves, villages, beaches, markets, and the Viana Desert on an 8-hour local-led tour.
“Très bonne journée en compagnie de notre guide qui parlait français. Les paysages sont à couper le souffle. Nous visitons beaucoup de lieux d'intérêt du sud de l'île. Ce serait super de pouvoir profiter un peu plus longtemps des plages et du désert. Le repas compris dans le prix de la journée est très bon.”
Review of Boa Vista’s $53 snorkeling trip to Djeu Island, with shallow water, colorful fish, turtle sightings, transport costs, and practical tips.
“Yesterday I waited half an hour for the driver to come pick me up. When the program organizer finally called me back, they said the program was canceled, didn't they tell me? They didn't say anything. I was supposed to go today but again no communication, I want my money back and the time I wasted!!! This is a scam!”
Review of Boa Vista’s 2-hour 1000cc buggy tour, with Cabo Santa Maria, a shipwreck, Ponta do Sol views, pickup, tips, and value.
“Be aware you need to bring your driving licence and the pick up is at 1 from your hotel - this isn’t sign posted anywhere. It seemed one rule for one another for others apart from that the guides were friendly, informative . There isn’t much to do on the island so this was something good fun for a few hours”
Explore Boa Vista from Sal Rei to Santa Monica Beach, with dunes, caves, a shipwreck, local guides, and small-group comfort.
“Super nette Tourenleitung mit Nicole, die uns geduldig alle Fragen auf Deutsch beantwortet hat. Auf den Pickup‘s ist es teils schon sehr anstrengend, vor allem Richtung Schiffswrack. Ansonsten kann ich die Tour allen für den ersten groben Überblick empfehlen - alles drin. Das Essen am Strand von Santa Monica: top! Nur leider über die GJG-Buchung nicht inklusive, bei den Locals wäre sie inbegriffen. Haben wir leider zu spät gecheckt…”
See loggerhead turtles nesting or hatchlings reaching the sea on a small-group Boa Vista night tour with hotel pickup.
“Kai & Minesh were so respectful of the environment and also the turtle laying her eggs. A real pleasure to watch this magical experience whilst maintaining respect for the beautiful turtle”
Review the 4-hour Boa Vista South Buggy Adventure, with 1000cc buggies, Santa Monica Beach, hotel pickup, costs, stops, and practical tips.
“What a fantastic time we had, we were a bit apprehensive over the cost but decided to take the plunge and were were so glad that we did. What value for money we had, a great group of adrenaline junkies who all put their foot down and enjoyed the sheer thrill of the varioRead more”
Pick an island, a boat or a ridge.
