4x4 Tour - Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle's Bay, Snacks & Drinks
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Boavista is all about nature and that’s exactly what you are about to find out on this adventure!! We'll be surfing down the Big Dunes in our Mini Sahara, visiting the west coast where you have a chance to spot Green turtles and Lemon Sharks in their natural habitat and finish the tour tasting local specialties at the first established village in Boavista.
Don’t be shy and let’s explore together!!!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local specialities and drink
Sand Board
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Welcome to the west coast of Boavista, where nature did an amazing job! We’ll start our journey by collecting you from your hotel in a 4x4 pickup truck and then head off to Morro de Areia “mountain of sand”, for the first stop. You’ll be amazed with the beauty of this “mini” Sahara! To be more involved, you’ll experience the new activity of the island: Sandboarding to feel free like a child! After this enjoyment, we then drive between the Dunes and along the coast to reach the Turtle’s bay “baía de tartaruga”. There is nothing better than watching animals in their natural habitat having normal behavior, that means they re happy! We keep going and just a few minutes later we reach de Shark’s bay “baía de tubarão” where depending the sea level we can be lucky to sea this amazing Lemon Shark specie! After this amazing experience we go to the Old Village “Povoação Velha”, the first village of Boavista, inhabited by agricultures, fishermen and goat harders. There you’ll have chance to taste the local specialities in a comfy place. The Rum (Grogue) and Licor (Pontche) are a must to try This tour was designed to be nice and cool combining Nature, Adrenaline and Local taste. See you soon!!
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4x4 Tour - Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle's Bay, Snacks & Drinks
Pickup included
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxed round trip
U8711WFrobinh,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky enough to see the turtles. Only the sharks we could not see as described. The tour was cool and our two guides were very friendly!
What a fantastic trip!
joannalS6062UK,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow what a fantastic trip. Was a great day out! Sandboarding was fun even for us oldies, saw a couple of turtles and the sharks too at a distance. The 4x4 off road ride was a great experience! The beaches were outstanding! The trip to the local village, shots and food samples were great fun! We were made very welcome. We met some wonderful people on the trip too. Just 6 of us.. and our guide Freddy was amazing, informative and fun! Absolutely worth every penny. *Tips.. take sunblock, specially for lips and head, for the exciting 4x4 ride. 😃
Excellent four hour trip
Sparkle1978,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this trip at the very last minute on the recommendation of someone at our hotel. It turned out to be a highlight of the holiday. Really friendly, knowledgeable guides and great stop offs on the tour.
Recommended
L1196MTsherim,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun experience. Sand surfing great, seeing the turtles, sharks, and beautiful beach amazing, tasting interesting. Did not realize we would be in the back of a pickup truck- bring lots of sun cream and a cover up!
Good Serious Team
Maps56634135741,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good serious team, very good driver and Celine very nice guide. We were disappointed, however, because we did not see the turtles or sharks. And on another excursion we had to visit the soap factory but it was closed, so quite disappointed.
Fantastic island tour
Colin P,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of the island with Fredy who was an excellent guide. Super way to see part of the island taking in the sand dunes, turtles and baby lemon sharks. Highly recommend
Excellent Tour
samwR8968GC,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, Freddie was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We went to Santa monica beach as part of the tour which I don't think is mentioned in the TripAdvisor description so that was a nice surprise too. Just one thing to mention, it's a good idea to take sunglasses to keep sand out your eyes when your on the back of the 4x4 and also it helps to see the sharks too. And best to wear old clothes aswell Highly recommended 10/10
It was truly unforgettable!
Vita D,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Boa Vista with Christian, and it was truly unforgettable! From the moment we met him, his warm personality and deep knowledge made us feel at ease. He guided us through stunning places we never would have discovered on our own, sharing fascinating stories along the way. Every moment was filled with joy, and his enthusiasm made the experience even more special. Thanks to Christian, we spent a wonderful time surrounded by beauty, adventure, and great company. If you're lucky enough to have him as your guide, you're in for an incredible experience! Highly recommended. 🌟
Best tour on Boa Vista!!
Rebecca W,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Firstly the tour guide and driver were amazing - they really cared about making our day fun. Sandboarding - hilarious, I totally face planted the sand!! They moved round turtle bay give us a second chance to see the turtels - no other tour guide did this that we saw. We were warned that we probably wouldn't see sharks but did. The ride round the sand dudes was so much fun - loved the camaraderie with the other tour guides - and the fact that our driver was fastest!! The village was gorgeous and hugely hospitable- can not recommend this tour highly enough!
Sandboarding, shots & offroading fun, what more do you need?
Zoe W,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Fredy was a superb guide, very knowledgable, a good/bad influence ;) and lots of fun was had sandboarding (please note this is sat down only - not stood up sandsurfing like the pics show), off road drifting, seeing the green turtles, lemon sharks and sampling some of the local delicacies in a local restaurant 😋 there was an unexpected 30min/ hour stop close to the restaurant to walk around the village and buy from the local shops - we didn’t take money for this and some of the locals whilst most welcoming and friendly, were very pushy as rely mostly on tourism…worth being prepared for this 👍
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