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Boa Vista Island: Full Day Discovery
4.6
58 Ratings
Morro De Areia Beach And Nature Reserve
Discover Boa Vista Island with locals. Experience the natural beauty and adventure from north to south. Live a day with the native population.
Discover Boa Vista Island with locals. Experience the natural beauty and adventure from north to south. Live a day with the native population.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Morro De Areia Beach And Nature Reserve - You’ll have the opportunity to experience the thrill of sandboarding on vast sand dunes that extend all the way to the sea. As you glide down the dunes, keep an eye out for the local marine life. If you’re lucky, you might even spot sharks or turtles!
- Praia da Varandinha - A protected beach known for…
- Morro De Areia Beach And Nature Reserve - You’ll have the opportunity to experience the thrill of sandboarding on vast sand dunes that extend all the way to the sea. As you glide down the dunes, keep an eye out for the local marine life. If you’re lucky, you might even spot sharks or turtles!
- Praia da Varandinha - A protected beach known for its caves and turtle nesting sites. Here, you can explore the caves and observe turtles in their natural habitat. It’s a truly unique experience that brings you closer to nature.
- Santa Monica - The biggest beach in Cape Verde. Here, you can unwind and bathe in the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is renowned for its pristine beauty, making it the perfect spot for a bit of relaxation.
- Pavoacao Velha. - The oldest village on the island, founded in 1620. Walking through the village is like stepping back in time. You’ll get to see the traditional Cape Verdean houses and meet some of the friendly locals.
- Sal Rei - Here, you can indulge in some souvenir shopping, visit the bustling fishing market, enjoy a delicious lunch, and take a trip to the municipal market and the Shipwreck Museum. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in the local culture and history.
- Cabo Santa Maria - Located on the North Coast, here, you’ll discover a “Ship Graveyard” where you can spot the beached carcass of an old Spanish ship. The area is also a protected turtle nesting beach, adding another layer of intrigue to your visit.
- Deserto de Viana - A small Sahara on the island with towering 50m sand dunes. Here, you’ll take a stop for photos. The sight of these vast dunes against the backdrop of the clear blue sky is truly breathtaking.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Sandboard
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Sandboard
Additional Information
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the enchanting landscapes of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Begin at the pristine Morro De Areia Beach and Nature Reserve, a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, perfect for nature lovers and photographers. Marvel at the stunning cliffs and dramatic vistas of Praia da Varandinha and Ponta Varandinha, ideal for a…
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the enchanting landscapes of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Begin at the pristine Morro De Areia Beach and Nature Reserve, a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, perfect for nature lovers and photographers. Marvel at the stunning cliffs and dramatic vistas of Praia da Varandinha and Ponta Varandinha, ideal for a scenic stop. Experience the untouched splendor of Santa Monica beach, renowned for its endless white sands and turquoise waters. Step back in time in the historic village of Pavoacao Velha, where traditional Cape Verdean life thrives. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and lively markets of Sal Rei, the island’s bustling capital. Stand in awe of the haunting shipwreck at Cabo Santa Maria, a photographer’s dream. Finally, traverse the surreal Deserto de Viana, a striking desert landscape that offers a stark contrast to the island’s beaches. Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Boa Vista’s most breathtaking sights!
Location
Morro De Areia Beach And Nature Reserve
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(58 Ratings)
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Christianpy6737ms
Apr 5, 2026
Tour of the island in a single excursion - If there is a visit to be made it is this one. It allows you to discover the whole island in one excursion.
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Beatrice_v
Mar 17, 2026
Great experience! I wish... - Great experience! I wish we had more time to swim in Santa Monica beach! Both the tour guide and driver were great and kind people!
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394in_st
Mar 15, 2026
Wonderful Experience - In all places we visited our guide Jorg in addition to the historical and cultural explanations, also presented us with various local curiosities. The jorg was incredibly friendly and fun. In addition to this, we had access to a great lunch with drink / dessert / coffee included. I highly recommend!
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Jamie-lee
Mar 14, 2026
Great experience - Very nice tour guide, very friendly, had something to tell about all the stops, the tour went against the others, which is why you were often almost alone at the spots - really great!
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Berty_m
Feb 24, 2026
Very nice day... - Very nice day of discovery. Beautiful landscapes, dunes, white sand and beautiful beaches. The only improvement is to shorten the time spent in the town and village, to spend more time in the dunes and on the beach. Many thanks to Sylvie for her cheerfulness and good humor.
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Delphinegr6756gs
Feb 10, 2026
Great day in the dunes - Beautiful landscapes, day in pickup on the slopes in the dunes
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Nathalie_t
Mar 17, 2026
Disappointed, we expected much better but the nature is beautiful and sandboarding very nice.. The rest, cash cow - Very nice drivers, drive carefully... But no cultural interest in visiting, they just want to bring us to buy souvenirs from their friends, and say not to go elsewhere. We didn't see the museums planned, had no free time in Sal Rei (but long in the restaurant, very good), 15 minutes to buy again from friends), the nature is beautiful but nothing more, not seen the fish market that I very wanted to discover. Very mixed feeling. The photo taken of a cave that illustrates the activity is also not representative. Lots of 4WD rides outside, so dust but hey, that's part of the game, for that price, very disappointed. We loved sandboarding though.. But go see the pottery, unplanned, just to buy, etc. In the pretty village, we were there just to buy at the friend's.. + tasting to buy, ...
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Lyn_r
Mar 4, 2026
As a solo traveller I was... - As a solo traveller I was disappointed in the lack of information given to me, most of the people on this tour were Portugese, luckily a few spoke English and interpreted for me but I was then moved from the original 4 x 4 so that all the Portugese could be together and was separated and moved to the vehicle where the driver did not speak English...at every stop information was given in Portugese and I was just left to follow everyone.
At the restaurant for lunch everyone spoke Portugese, I had to ask for dessert, everyone already had theirs and the 'photographer' for the day showed them photos he had took, I was not included. Extreme lack of communication with me all day but spent most time flirting with the young women , we then spent ages being shown the markets and souvenir shops to spend money, where we were harrased and followed and felt very uncomfortable.
Then put back in the 4 x 4 with non English speaking driver and returned to hotel.
No explanation why we had not visited Cabo Santa Maria which was on the itinerary. Very poor consideration Spot Tours to someone that could not understand your language and travelling solo...I have travelled extensively but have never experienced this attitude ever
before.
It's a shame as we visited some wonderful places and could have been a wonderful experience.
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796lynr
Mar 5, 2026
Avoid this trip if you are English - Very accomodating for Portuguese, not if you are English...after first stop I was moved to a different vehicle, the driver spoke no English...this was to accomodate all the Portuguese in 'chips' vehicle...from then on received little information. We wasted so much time being shown to souvenir shops and markets being harrased to buy products that we didn't get to see the shipwreck which was on itinerary. The lunch was worse as no English spoken, all served dessert and indivually shown photos from the day apart from me.....I have travelled extensively and never met with this bad behaviour before...shame on you 'chips'
Such a shame as the stops were amazing.
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Anaterrasfonseca
Mar 17, 2026
Bad experience - I recently made a full-day (7 hours) tour of the island of Boavista with Spot Travel and, unfortunately, the experience was far from expected.
At the time of booking, we were informed that the price would be 70€ per person, including full lunch (main dish, drink, dessert and coffee). However, in the end we ended up paying €72 per person — more than the initial announcement and also more than other participants on the same tour, who paid only €60.
The organization of transport was quite uncomfortable. The group was divided between pickups (with people in the back outdoors) and a 6-seater taxi. Me and my boyfriend were placed in the two rear seats, extremely tight and uncomfortable for a 7-hour ride. We asked to change places during the journey, which is perfectly reasonable on such a long tour, but they refused — they only allowed my boyfriend to change, forcing me to always remain in the same conditions.
Regarding lunch, the experience was also uneven. While some participants had access to cachupa (typical Cape Verdean dish), we were never even offered this option — just fish or grilled chicken. Being a tourist experience, you should expect equality in service, especially when we all pay for the same activity.
Overall, I felt a lack of organization, transparency in prices and fair treatment of participants. The island is amazing and well worth visiting, but I do not recommend Spot Travel.
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