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.

Sandblasting was brilliant. So much fun going off track.

The only comments we have was the jeep experience isn't ideal for passanger with back issues. The rep said it was a bit bumpy. It was very bumpy and my husband had recently had spinal surgery. The driver was very helpful and let my husband sit in the front seat but he is still suffering the effects of the trip.

The whole day was very good, nothing to improve

The while experience was brilliant. Guides very informative

Paulo our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. He gave us lots of information about the island and the people who live here. The trop was fantastic and our driver Nelson was fantastic too. The food we had for lunch was delicious and the setting on the beach was beautiful. Highly recommend this tour, great value.

The shipwreck was not as pictured, half of it gone! In 2 years it won’t be there. The guide was lovely, but a few times the cost of things here, how poor staff are and tipping was mentioned. Sand boarding down hill to sellers wasn’t great. Out guide was lovely, funny and very knowledgeable. The beach at the end saved this from getting a 3 out of 10, for the cost wouldn’t recommend.

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Local touch

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Why you’ll love this…

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

Important to know

Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Subject to weather conditions
Adults only

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide
4x4 tour
Lunch
Swim stops

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI CAPE VERDE

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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All ratings (435)

5 stars (286)

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4 stars (113)

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3 stars (33)

2 stars (2)

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Deb Shaw
Travelled as a couple
17 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
Sandblasting was brilliant. So much fun going off track.
H
Hughes
Travelled as a couple
16 July 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The only comments we have was the jeep experience isn't ideal for passanger with back issues. The rep said it was a bit bumpy. It was very bumpy and my husband had recently had spinal surgery. The driver was very helpful and let my husband sit in the front seat but he is still suffering the effects of the trip.
C
Coral
Travelled as a couple
15 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
The whole day was very good, nothing to improve
A
Aggie
Travelled as a couple
14 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
The while experience was brilliant. Guides very informative
P
Paul B
Travelled as a couple
29 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
Paulo our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. He gave us lots of information about the island and the people who live here. The trop was fantastic and our driver Nelson was fantastic too. The food we had for lunch was delicious and the setting on the beach was beautiful. Highly recommend this tour, great value.
F
Fleeder
Travelled as a couple
22 June 2026
3
United Kingdom
The shipwreck was not as pictured, half of it gone! In 2 years it won’t be there. The guide was lovely, but a few times the cost of things here, how poor staff are and tipping was mentioned. Sand boarding down hill to sellers wasn’t great. Out guide was lovely, funny and very knowledgeable. The beach at the end saved this from getting a 3 out of 10, for the cost wouldn’t recommend.