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Chaves Beach

Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima

Varandinha Cave

Praia da Atalanta

Praia de João Barrosa

Boca Beach, Pavoacao Velha

Nearby destinations

Sal tours

Santiago Island, Cape Verde tours

Nearby sights

Shark Bay, Cape VerdeAttraction in Sal, Cape Verde

Presidential Palace, PraiaAttraction in Praia, Cape Verde

São Felipe Royal FortificationAttraction in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

Salinas, Fogo IslandAttraction in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde

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Quad & ATV tours

Bus & minivan tours

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Boa Vista: Santa Monica, Dunes, Caves and Village 4x4 Tour

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4.7181816 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Boavista Go - Tours & Expeditions
Boa Vista: Santa Monica, Dunes, Caves and Village 4x4 Tour
Likely to sell out
Top rated
4.7181816 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7181816 out of 5 stars
110 reviews

Discover the south coast of Cape Verde on this guided 4x4 tour from Boa Vista. Explore the Viana desert, a traditional village, the Varandinha beach caves, and stop at a Santa Monica beach bar.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Pickup included
We collect in front of reception of your hotel/accommodation
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Jörg – Germany

Amazing Places of Boa Vista, loved the places without people, haven't seen such amazing Beaches before! Julie did an amazing Job, our driver was well skilled in moving through the dunes and deserts. Highly recommend this excursion! keep the places free of hotels to make this pure amazing places of nature last!

M
Michelle – United Kingdom

Had a fantastic time . Guide was very informative and pleasant. The driver was great we have a brilliant time . Loved sitting in the back of the 4x4 need to hold on . Would recommend 🙌

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Highlights

  • 4x4 Off-Road Expedition
  • Breathtaking Santa Monica Beach
  • Sand Dunes to be explored

Full description

Designed to be impressive, this trip won’t be forgotten at all…
Boavista has 55 kilometers of white Sandy beach along its coast providing a wild environment where Nature still surprising us with its beauty.
To enjoy this beauty we scheduled an itinerary that we call “South - The Big Surprise” which you will understand and agree once you do the trip.
Firstly we visit the biggest desert of Cape Verde, known as Deserto de Viana by the locals. There’s a massive blanket of Sand Dunes that will catch your attention by its perfect harmony totally untouched and virgin. You can have fun jumping on the Dunes to feel free like a child.
Next stop will be for local taste by visiting the Old Village Povoação Velha, known as “Stanxa” between the locals. Stanxa is inhabited by fishermen, farmers and cattle breeders which nowadays there are facing a migration of its population to Sal Rei city for better life conditions.
You have chance to get some souvenirs, see how local life is here and use toilet if needed.
Then we keep our journey to Varandinha’s beach or “Bracona” as locals call it. The big Caves formed by nature effects through thousands years are just magical and a Must to see. Depending the season we can find endemics birds and we can not forget it’s a sea turtle spot from June till October well visited for spawning.
After Bracona’s enjoyment, we head-off, along the west coast, to Santa Monica beach for our last stop. Santa Monica is the most beautiful beach of Cape Verde, holding 12 kilometers of white sand and crystal clear water, which you’ll have chance to enjoy a swim having our included cocktail from the local beach club “Boca Beach”
Finishing our journey, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel with an impressive smile of satisfaction.
That’s what we offer!!!

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  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Towel
  • Water

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  • 4x4 Off-Road Expedition
Likely to sell out

From $75 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 110 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Jörg – GermanyMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing Places of Boa Vista, loved the places without people, haven't seen such amazing Beaches before! Julie did an amazing Job, our driver was well skilled in moving through the dunes and deserts. Highly recommend this excursion! keep the places free of hotels to make this pure amazing places of nature last!
M
Michelle – United KingdomJanuary 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Had a fantastic time . Guide was very informative and pleasant. The driver was great we have a brilliant time . Loved sitting in the back of the 4x4 need to hold on . Would recommend 🙌
P
Pierre – GermanyNovember 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Freddy was a really nice tour guide. We enjoyed it a lot :)

Product ID: 451084

Activity provider:Boavista Go - Tours & Expeditions
  • Cape Verde
  • Boa Vista Island
  • Praia de Santa Mónica, Boa Vista

Top Attractions in Boa Vista Island

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  • 2Chaves Beach
  • 3Tortuga Beach Resort
  • 4Turtle Bay - Boa Vista
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  • 13Varandinha Cave

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