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Adults-only Boa Vista 4x4 island adventure with local guide

BOA VISTA, Cape Verde 4.3 (10 reviews)
DurationFlexible
LanguageAsk at booking
Group sizeVaries
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Overview

About this experience

You'll get a 4x4 adventure around Boa Vista island with stops at key landmarks A beachside lunch and an insight into traditional village life are on the agenda You'll get the chance to explore the Cabo de Santa Maria shipwreck's history There's a visit to Santa Monica beach – voted one of the best in the world You'll explore Boa Vista with an expert local guide by your side to share their insight WHAT TO EXPECT You'll feel like you know every corner of little Boa Vista island after this adults-only off-road adventure. With a knowledgeable guide to show you around, you'll find out about the history and culture of the area, too. Leave no stone unturned as you visit Viana desert and the shipwreck at Cabo de Santa Maria, before exploring Povoacao Velha. Plus, there's lunch at a beachside restaurant to enjoy. Manuel, one of our expert local guides, says ‘The beach with the shipwreck is a very evocative spot, one of the most beautiful on the island. The ship ran aground in 1968 and has been here ever since.' Setting off towards the Viana desert, prepare to be charmed by Boa Vista's untouched scenery on this action-packed 4x4 tour. Feel the wind in your hair as you rumble over the sand dunes in a 4x4. Then, you're off to discover the rusting shipwreck of Cabo de Santa Maria – a symbol of Boa Vista. Chamine de Chaves is our next stop, before we slow things down with lunch in a beachside restaurant. Next up is Povaocao Velha – the oldest settlement on the island. Have a poke around the small town and take a glimpse into local life, before we head to our final stop, Santa Monica beach. If it's dreamy Caribbean colours and empty sands you are looking for, you've found it. Have your camera ready because this blissful beach is one of the most photographed spots on the island. Boasting 18 kilometres of white sand and undulating dunes, it's no wonder that the sandy strip was voted one of the top ten in the world.
Included

What’s part of your booking

  • <ul><li>Transport;</li><li>Guide;</li><li>4x4 tour;</li><li>Lunch;</li><li>Swim stops;</li></ul>
Traveller reviews

4.3 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews
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Ahmed HassanBerlin, Germany · Apr 2026

Perfect day out

We had a wonderful time! Everything was perfectly planned and executed. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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Maria GarciaNew York, USA · Mar 2026

Exceeded expectations

This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The sights were breathtaking and the entire tour was well-organized. I would definitely do this again!

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Sophie DuboisNew York, USA · Feb 2026

Perfect day out

This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The sights were breathtaking and the entire tour was well-organized. I would definitely do this again!

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Maria GarciaSingapore · Feb 2026

Amazing experience!

This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The sights were breathtaking and the entire tour was well-organized. I would definitely do this again!

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Robert TaylorToronto, Canada · Dec 2025

Wonderful adventure

This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The sights were breathtaking and the entire tour was well-organized. I would definitely do this again!

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Sophie DuboisAmsterdam, Netherlands · Dec 2025

Wonderful adventure

One of the best tours we've ever been on. Very professional, informative, and fun. The pace was perfect and we never felt rushed. Definitely worth booking.

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