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Boa Vista Turtle Watching Tour

4.6/5
88 reviews

Cape Verde is home to third largest population of loggerhead turtles, and during the months between June and October, they come to the shores of Boa Vista to lay their eggs. This night-time tour takes you to the nesting beaches with a marine biologist where you'll learn about and witness these creatures in their habitat.

Observing this night-time phenomenon is something visitors from all over the world come to witness. And the beaches of Boa Vista are the setting for loggerhead turtles to come to shore – the same beach where they themselves hatched years and years ago – in search of the perfect nesting site.

You'll join a marine biologist on a beach walk and set out tracking the turtles while learning all about the world's third largest nesting site. You won't be allowed to bring your camera – as the turtles can scare easily – so you'll need to keep your eyes peeled for activity in the sand as the turtles come to make their nests and make their way back to sea.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Boa Vista
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Guided tour
Instant confirmation
E-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • See nesting loggerhead turtles
  • Night-time beach walk with a biologist
  • World's third largest nesting site

Important to know

  • Remember to wear dark clothes
  • Cameras are not permitted

Cancellation policy

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


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide

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

4.6/5

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Based on 88 reviews


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    Normneal

    Travelled as a couple


    30 September 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    What an amazing experience! However we only knew to take bottled water and a towel to sit on by reading other reviews

  • J

    Johnlock

    Travelled as a couple


    23 September 2025
    4.2

    United States of America

    The drive to the location was long and arduous and may not be suited to anyone with back or mobility issues. This definitely isn’t the fault of the tour guides but the information doesn’t make the 90 minute off road drive very clear. However, the experience on arrival was amazing and I feel so privileged to have watched a loggerhead turtle make its nest and lay over 50 eggs. The marine biologist was brilliant!

  • M

    Maryanne Niblett

    Travelled as a couple


    13 September 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Excellent seeing the turtles laying their eggs. It was a unique experience. The drive there was over rough ground and in a 4 by 4 so very bumpy. Not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. A wonderful experience over all

  • B

    Boydy

    Travelled as a couple


    12 September 2025
    3.8

    United States of America

    The drive was 2 hours, that should have been in the information. Only an hour with the turtles.

  • D

    Dawn

    Solo traveller


    7 September 2025
    4.2

    United States of America

    Would loved to have seen baby turtles but appreciate not always possible. Also the camp , hatching process etc

  • M

    Matthew Tomlinsin

    Travelled as a couple


    2 August 2025
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    A magical experience which I would recommend to anyone BUT I feel there should have been more emphasis about the length of the journey to and from the beach. Also the off road sections were very rough and may not be suitable for everyone. Other than that I would have given this trip 10 out of 10.

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