Boa Vista Tour: Santa Mónica, Shark, Turtle, Desert & Shipwreck

Swim at Santa Mónica Beach, the most beautiful beach of the archipelago. Have a chance to see sea turtles in their natural habitat, walk on epic sand dunes and caves, and discover the Shipwreck, a postcard of Boa Vista.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Morro de Areia Nature Reserve - After being picked up, start your day with a visit to the stunning Morro de Areia nature reserve. This area is famous for its magical sand dunes that stretch down to the sea, creating a unique, surreal and captivating natural spectacle.

  • Turtle Bay - Boa Vista - Then head to Turtle Bay and Shark Bay, two incredible places to see marine life in its natural environment. Catch a glimpse of the majestic sea turtles, one of the most ancient creatures on the planet, and feel the thrill of seeing sharks in their natural habitat. Bear in mind that while we hope for the best, we can’t guarantee an encounter.

  • Praia da Varandinha - Next, head to the Varandinha Cave, a must-see for its breathtaking landscapes and photo opportunities. These limestone caves, sculpted by the relentless forces of sea erosion, reveal a mesmerizing array of textures and shapes.

  • Praia Santa Monica - Continue to Santa Mónica beach, considered the most beautiful beach of the archipelago and one of the most stunning beaches in the world, whether permitting, swim in the turquoise waters and relax on the white sand.

  • Deserto de Viana - Visit the Viana Desert, one of the seven wonders of Cabo Verde, where the landscape feels almost unreal. The rolling sand dunes, with their changing shapes and golden colors, create a stunning and magical beauty that captures the imagination.

  • Sal Rei - Take a break for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Sal Rei

  • Cabo Santa Maria - Next, drive to the Cabo de Santa Maria Shipwreck. Hear of how this old boat has been stranded for 50 years and became a symbol of inspiration for local painters and photographers.

  • Sal Rei - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation, leaving you with lasting memories of the island’s natural wonders and cultural highlights.

What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Sal Rei
  • Tour Guide
  • Liability Insurance
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Please bring a towel, sunscreen, swimsuit, Comfortable clothes;
  • The pick-up will be at the main entrance of your hotel, outside and not at the reception.
  • For guests staying at the Hotel Riu Touareg the pick-up and drop-off are not included in the tour price, it will be required to pay an extra fee to be picked-up and dropped-off at the hotel Riu Touareg.
Location
Morro de Areia Nature Reserve
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kerstinsn7690lo
Jul 25, 2024
Große Boavistatour - A beautiful day trip with many highlights wouldn't know where to start. The dune ride, the dream beaches, the shipwreck, the caves, the food, the people and the wonderful company by Kai and her team - we say thank you very much. Kerstin and Arnim
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953juliaj
Jul 25, 2024
A must on Boa Vista!! - We had a wonderful day trip!! Our tour guide was great!! He explained a lot about the island and its history. The stay times at the individual locations were perfectly planned. Thank you very much. Would do again and again and definitely recommend.
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Trevjarrett
Jul 9, 2024
Great Experience - Excellent view Sea was a choppy but still swimming was a must Food in the restaurant Excellent and fair price Go there do .
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Matthew_e
Jun 3, 2024
Highly recommend - Great way to explore and experience some of the wonders Boa Vista has to offer! Our guide was very informative, so friendly and gave us a great insight into the island and life here. Would highly recommend, can't praise enough! As an FYI most of this tour is off road and a bit bumpy going, completely fine for us but worth knowing!
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Jonas_v
May 7, 2024
Very nice trip! - Very well guided tour! On one day you get amazing view of the island. Guide took good care of us. Wonderfull beaches, caves etc and no one there😊
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Robync92
Mar 7, 2024
Excellent trip - This trip is one of the best trips i have ever been on. I took my daughter who is 7 and she loved the whole expirience, not once did she claim she was bored. We saw so much of the island and also what happens on this island. Jason our guide was brilliant and explained all the information to us in great english. To top it off we saw turtles and sharks.
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398juergenw
Mar 7, 2024
A beautiful day on Boavista - Kai Andrea and her team showed us beautiful places on Boavista: turtles, rare birds, sand dunes, caves, the most beautiful beach, a meal together with cocktails. All questions were answered. We had a lot of fun together. Bea and Jürgen from Berlin
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715nataliag
Feb 17, 2024
Boa Vista trip - Amazing way to get to know the island. Jason, our driver and guide, knew everything and even explain us many things about history and the old town.
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Tamaraso8120gi
Jan 31, 2024
10/10 - There were two of us, so the tour guide said we could decide where we wanted to go. He wasn't pushy and gave us all the time we wanted! Drove parts off-road and parts on the normal road. Highly recommended!
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Femc2020
Jun 27, 2024
Very Unprofessional - Good at explaining the country, but the guide was very unprofessional, came late, was always on the phone, ran errands during the trip, and didn’t follow the itinerary, so we didn’t get to spend the time advertised at each stop. We strongly recommend doing it with TUI; they follow the itinerary correctly, and meals are included.
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