The 15 Best 4x4 & Jeep Tours in Cape Verde

1.Santa Monica, Dunes, Caves and Village 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $76Our pick

Take a four-hour guided 4x4 trip across Boa Vista’s south coast, from the white dunes of Viana and village life in Povoação Velha to Varandinha’s sea caves and Santa Monica Beach. Guides such as Freddy, Evandro, Nielson, and Julie are praised for clear explanations and confident off-road driving. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a beach-club cocktail are included.

“Freddy was a really nice tour guide. We enjoyed it a lot :)”

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2.Boa Vista Jeep Expedition: Shipwreck & Viana Desert (4-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 134 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Ride a Toyota Landcruiser across northern Boa Vista with a local guide such as Vagner, Hendrick, Fabrizio, or Silvano. You’ll stop at Ponta do Sol, the 1968 Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, Bofareira Bay, Espingueira, Viana Desert, and the Chimney of Praia de Chaves. Water, hotel transport, and a refreshment are included.

“Our guide Hendrick Lima was absolutely brilliant. He was courteous, friendly and helpful. He went out of his way to ensure we all had a great time. We met local people, who were really friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this trip if you want to see another side of the island.”

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3.2h ATV 500cc 4×4 Quad Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews Top rated

Take a two-hour 500cc 4x4 quad ride from Santa Maria across Sal’s rough tracks and beaches. Your guide provides safety instruction, helmet, suit, belt, glasses, and water, with stops at Serra Negra and Ponta Preta. Drivers must be 18 or older and carry an original valid driving license.

“Brilliant experience! Picked up right on time and didn’t take long to get to ‘no limits’. We were provided with water and all safety equipment, it was very organised. Had an amazing time out on the quads, our guide was lovely and good fun. The tRead more”

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4.Boa Vista Island: Northwest & Deserto de Viana 4×4 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Take a four-hour 4x4 tour through northwest Boa Vista, with stops at Rabil’s handicraft workshop, the Deserto de Viana dunes, Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, Praia da Atalanta, and Our Lady of Fatima Chapel. Your guide explains the island’s sights in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese. Pickup and drop-off are included, except at Hotel Riu Touareg.

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5.4h ATV 500cc 4×4 Quad Island Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews

Drive a 500cc 4x4 quad from Santa Maria across Sal’s rough tracks, sand dunes, beaches, villages, and volcanic sites. You’ll stop at Buracona, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, and Shark Bay, with a local guide, safety gear, water, and transfers included. Bring an original driving license and closed shoes.

“It was an awesome trip. we saw a lot places on the island sal. We whent offroad to the max. This is not an ordinary taxi drive.”

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6.Off-Road Quad Bike to Santa Monica & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Drive an automatic quad across Boa Vista with a local guide, stopping at Povoação Velha, the Caves of Varandinha, Santa Monica Beach, and Morro de Areia. You can drive alone or share with a friend. Hotel pickup, helmets, and multilingual guiding are included, but bring a license, cash, water, and clothes that can get dusty.

“Från gudiernas sida kunde dom gärna ge oss lite mer information, ibland stannade vi och vi visste inte vad som hände eller vad vi skulle göra. När en fyrhjuling krånglade så löste dom problemet snabbt så det var dom bra på.”

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7.4×4 Tour – Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle’s Bay, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $79

This 4.5-hour Boa Vista outing combines a 4x4 ride, seated sandboarding at Morro de Areia, wildlife stops at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay, and local snacks in Povoação Velha. Guides including Fredy and Christian lead small groups of up to eight, with hotel pickup and a 9:00 am start.

“Exceptional guide who made the trip totally amazing, with an excellent knowledge. Sand boarding was amazing just not walking back up the dune🤣. Seeing both turtles and sharks in natural habitat was perfect.”

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8.4WD Boa Vista group day tour south and north with sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $104

Spend about seven hours touring Boa Vista by 4WD with a small private group. Your day includes sandboarding at Morro de Areia, turtle watching, Varandinha caves, Santa Monica Beach, Rabil pottery, lunch with water, and the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck. Pickup is offered, and guide Celine has been praised for clear island explanations and friendly service.

“Fantastic trip exploring the beautiful island of Boa Vista. Celine was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain about the island and the different points of interest. Would definitely recommend. Would say you should definitely ensure you bring lots of water though as it can be hot with not a lot of cover.”

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9.Boa Vista Jeep Expedition: Santa Monica & Desert (4-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Ride a Toyota Landcruiser through southern Boa Vista with a local guide, stopping at Praia de Chaves, Morro de Areia, Verandinha’s natural arch, Santa Monica Beach, and Boca Beach. Guides may include Fabrício or Marvin. You get water, hotel pickup, and time for a swim.

“la dernière halte près de l'hôtel Mélia non terminé”

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10.Island tour with offroad touch and creative pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Spend eight hours exploring Sal in a private pink Ford Ranger with Franek Foto Tours. Your guide takes you from Santa Maria, Kite Beach, and Shark Bay to Pedra de Lume, Buracona, Espargos, Terra Boa, Palmeira, and quieter off-road spots. Expect local stories, flexible photo stops, creative portraits, and hotel pickup. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“notre excursion à 5 en famille avec notre guide Franek nous laisse de merveilleux souvenirs car il nous donne largement le temps de découvrir de splendides sites à notre rythme et comme il est passionné de photographie, il nous a réalisés de magnifiques photos à divers endroit stratégique.”

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11.4h North Jeep Expedition Off-Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $63

Spend about four hours touring northern Boa Vista in a small off-road group of up to eight. You’ll follow Via Pitoresca, stop at Ponta do Sol, see the 1968 Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, visit Bofareira, and return to Sal Rei. Guide Hendrik is named in guest feedback. Pickup is offered.

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12.São Vicente Island 4×4 Quad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a 500cc G Force 520L quad from Mindelo with a multilingual guide, following dirt and coastal trails to Salamansa, Baía das Gatas, Calhau, Viana Volcano, and Praia da Laginha. Expect real off-road driving, sand, sea views, a swim stop, local cheese, and Pontche. Hamilton is one guide praised for safety and clear explanations.

“Awesome experience and super kind guide! Best way to see the island. Includes quite a bit off-roading and prepare to get dirty from the sand!”

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13.4h South Jeep Expedition Off-Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $63

Ride a small-group 4x4 from Sal Rei across Boa Vista’s sandy south. You’ll visit Praia de Chaves, Morro de Areia, Varandinha’s sea caves, and Santa Monica Beach, with guides such as Hendrick Lima and Silvio Tchips. Expect off-road jolts, beach stops, photo time, and plenty of dust.

“Absolutely brilliant fun and well worth the money. The team were very professional and friendly. Would thoroughly recommend this experience if you enjoy a bit of adrenaline fueled off roading and don’t mind getting a little dusty!”

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14.Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Join Franek Foto Tours from Santa Maria for a private 6 to 8 hour trip around Sal in a pink open-sided, roofed 4x4. You will visit major sights, off-road areas, natural pools, salt mines, Shark Bay, Buracona, and local villages while Franek takes creative photos along the way. Pickup is offered, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Es hat mir hervorragend gefallen! Tolles Programm-was ich selber mitgestalten konnte! Super guide- Francisco-sehr empfehlenswert und wieder gerne!”

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15.2h SSV Buggy Night Experience 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Join No Limits Adventure for a two-hour night ride across Sal’s southern desert, valleys, dunes, and rocky tracks. You drive a light-equipped 1000cc buggy in a small convoy, guided by multilingual staff such as Valdir, José, Mathias, and Elminson. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and a non-alcoholic drink are included.

“This was an awesome trip! We had two tour guides which where super joyful, fun and all things considered perfect for the job!”

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