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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
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
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
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Oasis White Hotel
EN-BV-01 Ilha da Boavista Sal Rei Cape Verde
Pickup included
Pickup included
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jane B,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fantastic guide who was great company as well as very informative. The sand surfing was great fun and we saw turtles swimming and a shark. Amazing beaches and plenty of time to enjoy. The tasting experience at the end was a great surprise !!!!! Really great value for money with a guide who really cares about the future of Cape Verde
FarAway06197324220,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Because of the weather we could only see a turtle and we didn't see any sharks. For the value does not pay, but the guides were very friendly and is always a good experience
K3477FIemmanuelo,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Brilliant from start to finish, would highly recommend. Felt like we got to explore plenty whilst having another time to enjoy each part of the journey.
Manon V,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a fun tour and that was also partly because of the cozy tour guide! She was cheerful and talked enthusiastically about the island. We have seen beautiful places and tasted nice drinks.




A2721SSantoniom,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Professional people, very competent and friendly. Excellent Aristides and Gil. Congratulations 👍
Gaby T,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fantastic private tour! Very friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Picked up on time in a very comfortable air conned 4x4 (you'll see lots of other tour operators use open back vehicles, but we found it great to travel in comfort and style!) You take an exhilarating drive over the sand dunes, then to sandboarding (very fun but requires very good fitness to climb back up the slope), then driving further along to see the turtles, sharks (we didn't see any because it was too shallow and waves, but still learnt lots). Amazing caves and beach with plenty of photo opportunities - it was even better than the beach by our hotel. It was wonderful to finish off with local tasting in a quiet town. We asked lots of questions and our guide very informed to help us learn more about Cape Verde. This excursion was the highlight of our holiday and the tour guide was excellent. We would not hesitate to recommend.
TaneshaD,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had the most amazing time on this tour. Super informative, fun and such a lovely half day out of the hotel! The tour is a family run business so I am glad I was able to book and help support. I have been recommending this tour to anyone who visits Boa Vista










valerieannerce,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did this excursion as a couple during our stay, and we can only recommend it! Veronique is a great guide with lots of good advice! We had the chance to see several turtles!




victoria h,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really good trip. Guides and drivers awesome ! Landscape and beaches were unreal. Sat in the back of the 4x4 was so much fun and like nothing we have ever done before. Really well organised and great route.



Ewa L,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
This is a very well organised trip with cheerful, happy guides. We had Gil and Veronica, both great. The only thing that was missing weee snacks with grogue tasting, but otherwise a great experience. I would recommend sitting at the back of the truck if you can.
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