Boa Vista 4x4 Tour with Catchupa Demonstration and Lunch
It's all about immersing yourself in Cape Verdean culture on this 4x4 tour. You'll be entertained by traditional Boa Vista dances in Fundo das Figueiras, visit Morro Negro lighthouse for panoramic views and see a turtle nesting site. What's more, you'll learn how catchupa, Cape Verde's national dish, as well as get to try it for yourself. Rodrigo, one of our local guides, says, ‘Nothing brings the family together like catchupa stew. Each household has its own version – corn, pork, cabbage, sweet potato, yam and carrots are indisputable, but the type of beans used can be a topic of hot debate.'Kick off by rolling through farmland to learn about local crops and agricultural methods in Fundo das Figueiras. There'll be a warm welcome from the villagers, who'll greet you with a drink and invite you to watch traditional dances and live music. You'll also learn the secrets behind how to make a classic Cape Verdean dish, catchupa. It's off to Cabeça de Tarafes next – a tiny village with just 60 inhabitants. Afterwards, it's over to the recently restored lighthouse at Morro Negro, where you'll swap four wheels for your feet and hike to the top. After racking up your step count, you'll hear about its history while taking in panoramic views of the east coast. Hop back into your 4x4 and continue to the golden arch beach of Porto Ferreira, a protected turtle-nesting site where, weather permitting, you can dive into the water for a swim. Rounding off the day is a visit to a local restaurant for a hearty lunch of catchupa.
Boa Vista 4x4 Tour with Local Culture and Island Flavours
There's no shortage of great views in Boa Vista, and this 4x4 tour shows you just how picturesque it is. You'll discover the shipwreck at Cabo Santa Maria, visit Fundo das Figueiras, stop to sample local food in Rabil and visit a visit a Local Biodiversity centre, too.
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A costa oeste da Boa Vista costuma oferecer pores do sol deslumbrantes em todo o Atlântico Sul. Leve um com sua pessoa especial durante um delicioso jantar, seguido de percussão ao vivo e músicas divertidas na praia.
Southern Boa Vista 4x4 Tour with Viana Desert and Villages
A chance to delve into some of the Boa Vista's top spots. Spend a morning roaming the Viana desert in a 4x4 and exploring inland towns before ending up on one of the island's most beautiful beaches. Rabil, the Viana desert, Povoação Velha and Santa Monica beach are among the attractions you'll discover.
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Tour panorâmico por Sal Rei com degustações de especialidades locais
Com a sua mistura de influências africanas, brasileiras e europeias, a cultura única de Cabo Verde é algo a experimentar. Neste tour, experimente a comida tradicional, visite os animados mercados locais e faça uma visita guiada a Sal Rei, capital de Boa Vista.
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Boa Vista Full Day 4x4 Island Tour with Beachfront Lunch
Off-road through luscious landscapes and be charmed by Boa Vista's untouched beauty on this action-packed 4x4 tour. Roberto, one of our local guides, says, ‘The Viana desert is Boa Vista's very own chunk of the Sahara. Its sand is blown in from western Africa, creating huge dunes, which we'll rally up and down.' Leave no stone unturned as you visit the shipwreck on Santa Maria beach, before stopping in Sal Rei village and Povoaçao Velha. Plus, there's lunch by the sea in a beachfront restaurant.The fun kicks off in the Viana desert. 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. Roberto says, ‘There are about 150 shipwrecks on the islands of Cape Verde, but this one is the most mysterious of all. It's a great place to snap a selfie, too.' You'll have a quick stop in Sal Rei for a glimpse at the capital's fishing pier, before a locally-sourced lunch is served at a nearby beach restaurant.Next up is a pit stop in Povoaçao Velha – the oldest settlement on the island. Have a poke around this isolated hamlet and enjoy a look into local life, before our final stop, Santa Monica beach. Boasting 15km of white sand and undulating dunes, it's no wonder it was voted one of the world's top 10 beaches. The perfect place to end the tour.
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Adults Only Boa Vista 4x4 Island Tour with a Local Guide
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.
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Experiência de sandboard em Boa Vista
Sinta a adrenalina com uma experiência de sandboard de 90 minutos no deserto ondulante do Morro de Areia. Boa Vista, que significa “boa vista” em português, é a ilha mais oriental de Cabo Verde. É conhecida por suas ótimas praias e trechos de paisagem desértica.Morro de Areia é um dos sistemas dunares mais proeminentes da ilha e é especialmente conhecido por suas areias imaculadas e movediças. As pitorescas dunas de areia que margeiam a costa de Boa Vista têm a vantagem adicional de que muitas vezes você pode ver a costa a partir das dunas mais altas, e Morro de Areia não é exceção.Estas dunas selvagens são o cenário perfeito para diversão desenfreada. Após instruções de segurança e demonstração de seus instrutores, experimente você mesmo surfar nas dunas. São fornecidas bebidas no intervalo para que você possa descansar e apreciar a vista do mar.
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For a truly celestial holiday experience, it's hard to beat this evening dinner in Boa Vista's Viana desert. We'll pick you at your hotel and bring you to the middle of nowhere, far away from light pollution, for an unrivalled view of the Milky Way in its full glory. What's more, there's also a tasty buffet dinner to enjoy.
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Fishing aficionados will love this half-day fishing tour. After setting off into the bay around Sal Rei, you'll drop anchor to spend the morning or afternoon waiting for a catch. One thing's for sure - you'll fall hook, line and sinker with fishing in Boa Vista.
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Santa Maria Beach Two-hour Quad Tour by Quad Zone
With innumerable sandy dunes and a fairly desolate interior, Boa Vista is heaven for quad bikers. Spend two hours blasting along the island's deserted trails, with some memorable pit stops in between. Take the wheel yourself or choose a double quad and you can relax as the passenger.
Excursão de quadriciclo de quatro horas no sul da Boa Vista
Aventura off-road é o nome do jogo nesta excursão cheia de ação. Passe quatro horas cheias de adrenalina cavando as areias e explorando as trilhas da deslumbrante costa sul de Boa Vista. Você pode escolher se quer seu próprio quadriciclo ou se prefere ser um passageiro – e deixe seu parceiro fazer todo o trabalho duro.
