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Boa Vista: Viana Desert Quad Bike Adventure

1. Boa Vista: Viana Desert Quad Bike Adventure

The day begins with pickup from your hotel. Head to the first stop of the tour, Rabil, the second most populated village on Boa Vista Island. Visit a ceramic factory to learn about the ancient art of pottery as well as Olaria, one of the few forms of local craftsmanship. Depart from Rabil and cross the palm-lined oasis towards the Viana Desert. Learn about how the desert started forming in the 1980s and has continued to grow due to trade winds that bring sand from the Sahara and Mauritania. Feel the wind in your hair and the adrenaline pump through your body on a thrilling ride across the sand dunes on your quad bike. Continue the tour to Bofareira, a small and sleepy village on the north side of the island, before enjoying a break at Cape Santa Maria to see the shipwreck. Next, drive to Sal Rei city, for a short break followed by a ride along the old cobblestone road to Fatima Church. Admire this recently renovated church while taking in the breathtaking view of the stunning sandy coves that surround you. At the end of an unforgettable day, enjoy drop-off back to your accommodation.

Boa Vista Island: Quad Adventure to Cabo Santa Maria Beach

2. Boa Vista Island: Quad Adventure to Cabo Santa Maria Beach

After pickup from your hotel, you adventure starts out from Rabil, the second largest town on the island. The first part of your quad tour follows sand and rock tracks towards Praia de Atalanta beach. At the beach you'll discover the wreck of the Cabo Santa Maria that has been stranded on the sand for 50 years. The wreck is so famous, that it has become a symbol of Boa Vista and Cape Verde and a source of inspiration for painters and photographers. You'll have some time here to enjoy the beach and take a few of your own photos. From the beach, head out on your quad through a surreal lunar landscape characterized by volcanic rock. You'll also ride through the middle of an acacia tree forest known as Floresta Clotilde before heading back to Rabil on the Via Pitoresca (the ancient cobble stone road). After a couple hours quadding in the African winds and tropical sun, you'll arrive back at your hotel ready to relax.

From Santa Maria: Two-Hour 4WD Buggy Desert Adventure

3. From Santa Maria: Two-Hour 4WD Buggy Desert Adventure

Begin the tour with pickup from your hotel in Santa Maria. Transfer to the local partner's main office where you will be required to show your driver's license. Get kitted out and board your 4x4 to begin your adventure.  On the two-hour tour, discover the salt flats of Santa Maria, surrounded by beautiful sand dunes. Zip past Kite Beach, the favorite beach of kite surfers, before cruising along to Serra Negra, Sal's natural reserve. Stop at the viewpoint here, where you'll be rewarded with an amazing panorama of the entire south part of the island and out to Boavista Island (weather permitting) Buzz across the desert and then stop at the Palha Verde Oasis. Finally, end the tour with a stop at Ponta Preta, the most beautiful beach on the island. Return to the main office and then to your hotel in Santa Maria.

Boa Vista Island: Half-Day Quad Tour to Santa Monica Beach

4. Boa Vista Island: Half-Day Quad Tour to Santa Monica Beach

Depart to Rabil village where the team will provide instructions for the tour and ATV vehicle. Then, pass by Povoação Velha and discover some still intact houses built with handmade clay bricks and thatched roofs, which testify to the beginning of the history of Boa Vista, having been the first village to be populated. Continue to Santa Monica beach, considered the most beautiful beach of the archipelago and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Swim in the crystal clear waters and relax on the white sand. After that, travel along the coast to admire the entire southeastern side of the island with long and beautiful beaches that end in breathtaking dunes. Discover the wonders and secrets carved behind the Varandinha limestone caves, formed naturally by the erosion of the sea in the dunes. Finally, head towards Morro de Areia Nature Reserve before being dropped off at your hotel.

From Boa Vista: Off-Road Quad Bike to Santa Monica & Caves

5. From Boa Vista: Off-Road Quad Bike to Santa Monica & Caves

Quadbiking Excursion Four wheels, endless thrills Every holiday needs a bit adrenaline! We are here to provide it in the most scenic way. On your way there will be Sand Dunes, amazing beaches, beautiful desert, no stress villages, unbelievable shipwreck and lot more Boavista island is known by the locals “The Fantastic Island”, and you will agree with that definition for sure. Let’s me know Jump on this adventure with us!! You can have a single quad for yourself or share a double quad with your partner! Say bye bye to the Highway and welcome Off-road

Boa Vista Island: Full-Day ATV Bike Adventure with Lunch

6. Boa Vista Island: Full-Day ATV Bike Adventure with Lunch

Marvel at this thrilling coast-to-coast ATV bike off-road adventure around Boa Vista Island traversing secret places during a thrilling ATV tour. First, be picked up at your hotel and depart to Rabil village where our team will give the relevant instructions of the tour and your ATV vehicle. Then, drive south until you reach a dry river. Arrive at the beautiful Oasis de Fonte Vicente and observe the leafy fruit trees including giant fig trees, robust almond trees, tamarinds, and an exotic baobab tree. Next, explore the old village of Coral Velho before you arrive at Fundo das Figueiras where you will stop for a delicious lunch.After that, cross Cabeça de Tarrafas, Santinha, and reach the stunning sand dunes of the Viana desert. Learn how the dunes were formed as you admire the incredible landscape. Drive along the edge of the desert on the way back to Rabil. Conclude your adventure with drop-off at your accommodation.

Boa Vista Island: Rabil, Viana Desert & Shipwreck Tour 4Hour

7. Boa Vista Island: Rabil, Viana Desert & Shipwreck Tour 4Hour

Discover the Northwestern region of Boa Vista Island on a 4x4 adventure. Head to Rabil to visit a local handicraft center and appreciate the work of artisans. Continue into Deserto de Viana and learn how the dunes were formed as you admire the incredible landscape. Visit a wreckage of Cabo Santa Maria, and pause to enjoy the beautiful Praia da Atalanta beach where it is stranded. Head towards Sal Rei, stopping at the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima for breathtaking views over the sea. The tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.

Boa Vista Island: Dunes, Desert &Sal Rei 4WD Buggy Adventure

8. Boa Vista Island: Dunes, Desert &Sal Rei 4WD Buggy Adventure

Buggy expedition is about to be wild and free, and that’s exactly what you will find with us. Explore this amazing environment surrounded by untouched nature where your mind will be free as child. This trip is for Nature and Driving lovers which is why we specially made the off-road truck respecting that combination for better results. We’ll collect you from your hotel with our mini-bus and bring you straight to the basement where instructions and equipment will be provided by our professionals. Once you’re ready, there’s a test drive to make sure everything is in order before we head off to the excursion. During the 2 hours trip we be driving along sand dunes, desert and bumpy off-road, we’ll visit Fatima’s Chapel (Jewish proof of love to his catholic’s wife), and then we keep going to beautiful Bahia de Estoril passing by the capital of Sal Rei. Isn’t that an Amazing offer? after all, that’s what holidays all about

Boa Vista Island: Guided Santa Monica Beach & Caves Tour

9. Boa Vista Island: Guided Santa Monica Beach & Caves Tour

Explore the beautiful scenery of Boa Vista Island and its heritage on a 4x4 tour. Get picked up at your hotel and drive to Rabil, where you’ll meet the locals and visit a handicrafts workshop. Afterwards, drive to the traditional village of Povoação Velha, the island’s former capital. Continue to Santa Monica beach to swim in the crystal clear waters and relax on the white sand. Pass breathtaking dunes to reach the natural cave at Varandinha. Head towards Morro de Areia Nature Reserve, stopping at Chaves Beach, before being dropped off at your hotel.

Boa Vista: Buggy South Island Adventure 4h

10. Boa Vista: Buggy South Island Adventure 4h

The Tour starts with the pick up at your hotel, after which you will be taken to our base were you will be briefed and prepared, to then start your adventure to go discover the South of Boa Vista Island. Once ready, you will start driving towards Praia de Chaves. Praia de Chaves is a sandy beach in the proximity of Sal Rei, you will pass close a prominent chimney that is standing near the cost, that was used for artisanal production of pottery and ceramic, to then stop at the sandy dunes of the beach. After a little bit of relax and some pictures, you will continue your tour passing through Morro de Areia, an expansive golden stretch near the coast, to then reach Praia de Verandinha and its natural stunning arch that emerges from the cliff. The tour then continues to reach Praia de Curralinho, better known as Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica is the biggest beach in Boa Vista and in Cape Verde, with a length of more than 20km. After the stop in Santa Monica you will head to Boca Beach, where you will have a complimentary refreshment. After the refreshment in Boca Beach, you will reach the sandy dunes and the Ruins of Curral Velho, before the last stop in Fonte Vicente. The tour ends at the starting point, after which you will be taken back to your hotel.

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What people are saying about Boa Vista Island

Efficient pick up from hotel, some basics then off on trip around the area…sand, rough roads, x country the ship wreck, urban areas and so on. Returned to hotel suitably pleased with our afternoon. Thank you. Response and email booking 1st class.

Wow so much fun! The tour was really scenic and the guides were nice and took it very seriously with safety etc:) 10/10!

Fantastic experience, the chance to see the island, culture and local people! Sand dunes were amazing

Nice trip thru different surroundings with the desert trial being the top dog experience.

A hard drive........with a brilliant team. Highly recommended.