Boa Vista 4x4: Sharks, Turtles, Caves, Sandboard & Tasting tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the beautiful landscapes of Boa Vista on our half-day tour. Experience sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunes, and get up close with turtles and (baby) lemon or nurse sharks in their natural habitats at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay. Stand in de beautiful caves at Praia Varandinha and white sandy beach of Santa Monica. Finish of the tour with a tastings of traditional (alcoholic) drinks like Grogue and Pontche at a village bar in the first settlement.
This tour is the ideal combi of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, wildlife and culture, with round-trip hotel transport included for your convenience.
- Half-day tour showcasing Boa Vista's natural beauty and wildlife
- Visit Turtle Bay and Shark Bay to see turtles and (baby) lemon/nurse sharks in their natural habitat
- Enjoy sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunesdunes
- Taste grogue & pontche in Boa Vista's first village, Povoçao Velha
- Friendly local guides, who help you make memories of a lifetime
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Morro De Areia Beach And Nature Reserve
Morro de arreia are the sanddunes located on Praia de Chaves. This is one of the most beautiful landscapes of the island. The view of the sanddunes going over into the ocean is breathtaking. This is also the location where we go sandboarding.
Praia da Varandinha
After the sanddunes we go first to the turtle bay and Shark bay. Here you can watch the turles and sharks in their natural habitat. Most turtles that can be seen are green turtles. Sometimes loggerhead turtles. At the shark bay you generally get to see lemon or nurse sharks. This is also the location where the baby sharks grow up until they are big enough before heading out to the deep waters. After the turtle bay and shark bay, we go to praia varandinha. This location is vamous for the ancient caves and where the loggerhead turtles nests during the nesting season.
Options
Boa Vista 4x4: Sharks, Turtles, Caves, Sandboard & Tasting tour
Pickup included
Private tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Sandboard is included
The grogue & Pontche tried during the tasting are included.
Pick up and drop-off at your accomodation
100% guarantee of seeing turtles and sharks
Pickup points
VOI Praia de Chaves Resort
Praia de Chaves Cape Verde
Luxury Beach Villa, Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista
Parque das Dunas Cape Verde
Hotel Riu Touareg
Urbanizacao Lacacao Lote 13, Praia Lacacao Santa Monica Cape Verde
Occidental Boa Vista Beach
Praia De Chaves, Rabil Cape Verde
Barcelo Marine Boa Vista - Adults Only
Praia da Cruz Sal Rei Cape Verde
Hotel Riu Karamboa
Lote ho-1, Urb. Morrinho de Baguincho, Praia De Boca Salina Cape Verde
Hotel Riu Palace Boavista
Lote HO-1, Urb. Morrinho De Baguincho, Praia de Boca Salina Cape Verde
Oasis White Hotel
EN-BV-01 Ilha da Boavista Sal Rei Cape Verde
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
89 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour
Naria M,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. I’m surprised with how much we were able to see and cover. Veronique was so kind funny and knowledgeable!
Must do experience
Sam H,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.0010/10 tour guides were extremely helpful and catered to everyone, can’t miss out on this experience absolute must do :)
Would go on this tour over and over again!
Catarina C,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience. The group was small which made it extra special and personalized. The tour guides were kind, fun and provided just enough information about each location and activity. This island is so small that we saw both of them again on a gathering for the world cup game! Such a pleasure! 100% recommend!
Enriching and pleasant tour of the island
miguelmT8720GW,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I found the tour with the guide Arlindo very pleasant. The guide has always been very concerned about the safety of the customers. Plus, it was very friendly. During my visit, I learned a lot about the sites I visited, if possible I would give a better assessment.
Amazing day out!!!
Elsa Joana M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arlindo went above and beyond to give us the best experience on this tour! I travel a lot, and I’ve never met someone so dedicated to making sure everyone was safe and comfortable. He carefully explained how to use the snorkeling equipment, life jackets, and sandboarding gear, ensuring that everyone felt confident and secure. Arlindo was incredibly caring, kind, and patient. To top it all off, he even took amazing photos for us using our phones, as he knew all the best spots for pictures! The 4x4 ride was super fun, and we got to see beautiful beaches and caves. The snorkeling was fantastic, even in very windy conditions, and the masks provided were excellent. The food at the restaurant was also delicious. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone—families, solo travelers, and couples alike. We first met this company when we took a taxi from the airport, which turned out to be a great start to our holiday 😊. Thank you, Arlindo, for making our trip so memorable! 🌟
An incredible experience
Matilde S,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in family and everyone loved it!! The activities were excellent, we were never rushed and it was completely “no stress”! Who did everything better was Arlindo, we were delighted with him, super attentive, worried, it was tireless!! Of all the trips we made was the best guide without a doubt, we recommend 100% the Arlindo!
Amazing tour and transfers
Resort28414140908,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I toured the island highlights of Boa Vista, the team was fantastic. They were extremely welcoming, and Veronique and Gilson were unstoppable. My girlfriend was sick, and Veronique was kind enough to help her get some medicine. They took us to a remote pub to drink some grogue and listen to traditional music. The rules are clear: if you snitch or don't drink, you have another one. Afterward, we had lunch at Sal Rei, great, really great lunch. Talk with them to book the tour and transfers to the hotel. ❤️
A fantastic trip
Agnieszka F,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a great trip and Angelique (our guide) was great and made the experience even better. The only reason we didn’t give it 5 stars is due to the way the online description indicates the shark and turtle encounters. However now knowing this we would still recommend the trip to anyone
Amazing Tour and Guide
Camper07618114659,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was great, booking, guide, whole tour. Me and my girlfriend have experienced a lot! Turtles, Sharks, beautiful beaches and fun with sandboarding! Our guide was nice and kind person and we enjoyed every minute of conversation with him. Tour took 4,5 hour!
10 out of 10 Island tour!
meganhW1952LH,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do tour when in Boa Vista! We got to explore different areas of the Island and experience some truly beautiful nature spots. During the tour we got to sand board in the dunnes, see turtles and other wildlife, explore caves, spend some time on the stunning Santa Monica beach and have a drink tasting session in the first village on the Island. Our tour guide Jana and the driver made the experience even better with their enthusiasm and love for the Island. Would 100% recommend this tour to all who visit the Island!
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