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

4.5/5
252 reviews

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.

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
Meal Included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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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

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Provider

TUI CAPE VERDE


What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 252 reviews


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  • A

    AliceLondon

    Traveled with a group of friends


    December 17, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    The whole experience was 10/10. The tour guide was very knowledgeable friendly and covered all aspects of the island and how TUI work with the locals and local businesses which gave me a better understanding of Cape Verde and its culture. The lunch provided was a taste of Cape Verdean food, delicious and the restaurant and setting was amazing. Would recommend this excursion as a must.

  • N

    Nicholas Head

    Traveled as a couple


    December 16, 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    The whole day was enjoyable. Paulo a very good guide and a credit to TUI however, a bit opinionated regarding his thoughts on the islands politics.

  • N

    Nellybean

    Traveled as a couple


    December 9, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Brilliant day out thanks with plenty to do and see across the island thank you. Really enjoyed the whole day and especially the sand boarding and could have had more time on the beach at the end of the day

  • B

    bob

    Traveled as a couple


    December 8, 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    the guide was excellent the driver was good the food was not great but rest of the trip all in all it was a fun packed day

  • D

    Dave and Anna Peters

    Traveled as a couple


    December 5, 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    Our guide Paolo was amazing - informative and funny. He even resembles Denzel Washington ?? We enjoyed every part of the tour, but especially the beautiful Santa Monica beach - simply stunning. Enjoyed an hour swimming in the ocean too. If I had to criticise anything, it would only be the chicken meal at the beach hut. The chicken itself was so overcooked that it had shrivelled up and was too crispy. As such, there wasn't a lot of actual chicken meat left to enjoy. The rest of the plate was good

  • D

    DoctorBifter

    Traveled as a couple


    December 5, 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    Guide and driver were absolutely brilliant. The tour itself was very well organised and the food fantastic. Only negative was the comfort of the 4x4.....bit of a bone-rattling experience.

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