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

4.5/5
422 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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Made by us

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Local touch

The right time to visit. The view most miss. Do it like our creators and guides – who live and love it there.

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

All reviews are verified

Based on 422 reviews


Review categories

Safety

5/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

4.6/5


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  • C

    Chrissie

    Traveled as a couple


    June 2, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Went on same tour in October and had the same guide, Palau, excellent

  • L

    LondonCouple

    Traveled as a couple


    June 1, 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    The guide,Paolo and driver were fantastic and knowledgeable. This tour is part being driving over the most rocky terrain/sand and part sitting by beaches. Given you probably cannot swim often in the sea around boa vista I would have preferred a walk around Sal Rei to watching the watching German tourists trying to kill themselves at Santa Monica beach but each to their own. The stop over at the little church was cute and Paolo told us some nice stories there.

  • A

    Andrew

    Traveled as a couple


    May 28, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    The rear seats of the 4x4 were cramped. My wife finished the tour with a bad back.

  • M

    Maccy D

    Traveled as a couple


    May 28, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Lovely guide, interesting stops, beautiful island. Happy for the safety change to the itinerary.

  • M

    Mark D

    Traveled as a couple


    May 28, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Excellent tour, we stopped twice, once in the desert and in Sal Rei The guides were excellent and safety a priority

  • A

    Anita B

    Traveled as a couple


    May 27, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Great tour, lots of information, lovely lunch. Paulo kept us entertained and Pedro drove the vehicle with great care for its occupants.