Tours in Boa Vista island
Overview
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Peace of Mind!
We do not deal with big-size group bookings. Our small-size tours guarantee a personalized approach. Unless it is required.
Book with the locals!
Unlike many travel operators dealing with trips and holidays to Boa Vista we are located here, and we are from Boa Vista. All the members of our team have an intimate knowledge of this region and can share their first-hand knowledge and experience with you. We are locals ourselves, wishing to share with all visitors the beauty of our homeland!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Cabo Santa Maria
During this tour, you will experience more nature and beautiful scenery, we will start by driving to the amazing shipwreck of the Spanish cargo ship Cabo Santa Maria, which ran aground on September 1, 1968, which we will find in the Praia Boa Esperanza, it is approximately 6 km northeast of the island capital of Sal Rei.
Rabil
Here we will take some time to admire the souvenir shop and the local pottery factory and see the first historic church on the island.
Options
Half-day Tour - North or South
Half-day Tour - North or South: A half-day tour of the island; Northside (Shipwreck and colorful villages) Southside (nature, swimming and beautiful scenery) Duration: 4 hours: Tailored tours are available upon request. North itinerary: Shipwreck, Borrafeira Village, North Villages (João Galego, Fundo das Figueiras, Cabeça dos Tarafes), and Viana desert. 4x4 pickup South itinerary: Rabil, Santa Mónica, Varandinha, Shark bay watching green turtles, and Dunas de Morro D'areia. Pickup included
Full Day - Tours in Boavista
Full Day - Tours in Boavista: In this tour, you will find the combination between the two routes of North and South, of nature and magical landscapes. Duration: 8 hours: between 7 to 8 hours. It includes a bottle of water Full Day - Tours in Boavista: Shipwreck, Rabil, Viana Desert, Santa Mônica, Varandinha, Shark's bay (green turtles watching), Dunas de Morro d'areia. 4x4 pickup Tailored tours: Tailored tours are available upon request. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
You will have the freedom to order whatever you prefer on the menu.
Personalized videos and photography of the tour have an extra fee
*Surcharge €10 per adult extra for North Tour from Touareg Hotel*
Sunscreen, bathing suit, towels.
Pickup points
VOI Praia de Chaves Resort
Praia de Chaves 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
Rabil Airport
Cape Verde
Hotel Riu Karamboa
Lote ho-1, Urb. Morrinho de Baguincho, Praia De Boca Salina Cape Verde
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience because of Calu!
Ilonda S,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Calu knows how to give people an amazing experience during this tour! He showed us beautiful places and explained a lot about Boa Vista! Calu is an amazing person
Very good excursion!
ninonm769,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience. Full tour, very flexible and very friendly guide. The restaurant offered during the excursion is very good!
Tour Boa family view
Giannina73,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Calu accompanied us on a quytour of the island throughout the day. He is very prepared, he explains everything that takes you to visit. Very nice and well organized tour with him. Definitely recommend it
Island where the force of Nature explodes!
Giulia F,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Wonderful island, friendly and serene inhabitants, NO STRESS!!, deserted beaches even in late July! Wonderful sea and also quiet. Sal Rei I really appreciated it. Exhaustive tour that gives a good idea of how the island is made and its natural beauty. Calou really nice, prepared and a great driver. He advised us against visiting the beach of the shipwreck proposing alternative. Recommended experience although quite expensive for a full day. Drive just for us.
Excellent visit to the island of Boavista
Pioneer12683920629,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit with the Callou to the island of Boavista was excellent, we really liked to visit places very little explored and with potential. We highly recommend!
Wonderful visit with Calu
dac330,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time visiting the southern part of the island with Calu. We especially enjoyed the vast dunes and the stunning Santa Monica Beach. Calu was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the southern reaches of Boa Vista.
Great visit to the authentic boa vista.
Alain P,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience today with Calu. He is at once a driver, a French-speaking guide but above all a huge amateur of his beautiful country. Throughout the day, far from the stereotypical routes of other operators, Calu introduced us to an island rich in beautiful landscapes but also a whole endearing and exciting people. A big thank you.
Wonderful trip, memorable experience, highly recommend!
musicalm2025,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour with a wonderful guide, Calu. He let us decide where we wanted to go and let us spend as much time at each place as we desired. If you go to the island please use the local guides so they benefit from tourists going to their island, we were a family of 6 and everyone had a memorable time, highly recommended. Many thanks Calu
Experience to be repeated in more depth
635antoniom,Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I was almost forced to go to BOA VISTA to please the family. I was skeptical as I am not a lover of the sea at the beach, the heat and the sun. I changed my mind. Perhaps November is the best month, the island is still green and more than I imagined, because it is sprayed by the rains of late summer. The temperature around 27 °C is deliciously mitigated by the Trade Winds. The beach life, asked by my family did not weigh on me. I found very good restaurants both of local and international food, if you are not "schifiltosi" try the places where the locals eat. Finally take the island tour (if you can avoid doing it with pick up caravans). Don't miss to visit the Viano Desert, walk barefoot in the white sand coming from the Sahara, Santa Monica Praia one of the most beautiful and longest in the world (be careful to swim, the strong ocean waves can be very dangerous). Pleasant town of Sal Rei where you should not miss to visit the "Museu Dos Naufragos". And so much more. If you can it is better to rent an apartment and free yourself from the crowding of tourist resorts. The people are friendly and with them it is easy to communicate and if you love deep sea fishing it is your place.
Private tour as a couple
andreasbA9115LX,Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the southern tour as a couple with Calu. Swimming Santa Monica Beach was sensational (with crabs the min. 15cm tall), caves were great and we even saw turtles. Since we had booked as a couple he could adjust the timing to us and had good info in english without excessive "touri-talk". Thank you so much!
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