Half-day southern Boa Vista 4x4 tour with Viana Desert
Excursions & day trips

Half-day southern Boa Vista 4x4 tour with Viana Desert

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 129 reviews
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£36.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll roam over the sands of the Viana Desert in a rugged 4x4
  • In Rabil, you'll see local craftsmanship at the ceramic factory – and maybe a find a souvenir, too
  • You'll get to sample Cape Verde's national dish, catchupa stew, in a tasting session
  • There's free time to relax on Santa Monica Beach, and wander around Povoação Velha
  • Your local guide will bring stories of Boa Vista and its villages to life throughout the tour
What to expect

This fun-filled tour gives you the chance to delve into some of Boa Vista's top spots. Spend a morning exploring inland villages and roaming the Viana desert in a 4x4, before ending up on one of the island's most pretty beaches. Roberto, one of our local guides, says, ‘It probably wasn't their intention but the souvenir shops of Povoação Velha and Rabil have become unwitting social media stars. Their colourful, kitsch and carefree displays are massive Instagram hits.'

This morning-long adventure kicks off with a visit to Rabil – Boa Vista's second-largest town. From its vibrant streets to traditional architecture, the town reflects the island's tough yet resilient spirit. Here, you'll visit a ceramic factory, where you'll see the handiwork of local artisans and might be able to grab yourself a souvenir of local pottery. You'll also get to taste Cape Verde's national dish, catchupa, a rich stew of corn, beans, pork and vegetables – through ingredients change, not just from island to island or village to village, but house to house.

Next, hold on tight as you zoom through the dusty landscape of the Viana desert. Our next stop is Povoação Velha, the oldest settlement on the island. Wander its rustic streets before kicking back on the 11km-long Santa Monica beach. Its sugar-white sand contrasts against fluorescent blue waters like an image from a postcard. If you're an adventure seeker, you can even try your hand at sandboarding.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Driver/ Guide
  • check 4x4 tour
  • check Local delicacy tasting
What to remember
  • Check with your guide before swimming at Santa Monica beach
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 129 reviews from verified customers

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  • Eva Z

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I really recommend this experience, I particularly enjoyed the sandboarding followed by the catchupa and hibiscus iced tea tasting, but the whole expe ...

  • Caroline Sandford

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    A half day experience was perfect as any longer would have got a big boring. The staff were absolutly brilliant and could not have been more helpful

  • Julie curl

    From United Kingdom - April 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We enjoyed everything from checking in to coming home apart from there was only 2 toilets working on the flight

  • julie

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The excursion was very enjoyable and the guide was very informative really enjoyed it.

  • Jadarasu

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    Seated on small hard bench with another at back of 4x4. Cramped, no headroom, little view, and extremely uncomfortable. Access in/out very difficult f ...

  • Martyn Smith

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We enjoyed the whole experience. Whilst you have to realise that it is a whistle stop trip, it was a good introduction to the southern side of Cape Ve ...

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