The 15 4x4 Tours in Boa Vista That Earn Their Price

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.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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4.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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5.4×4 Tour – Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle’s Bay, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $79Top rated

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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6.4WD 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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7.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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8.4h 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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9.4h 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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10.Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks – 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $76

Spend 4 to 5 hours exploring northern Boa Vista in a comfortable 4x4 with a local guide. Visit Rabil’s pottery school, the Santa María shipwreck, Fatima’s Chapel, and Sal Rei, then enjoy Cape Verdean snacks and drinks at Sodade Restaurant. Guides may include Cristian, Cristiano, Julie, or Tatiana.

“Bellissima esperienza insieme a Tatiana e Christian! Bravissimi.. tutto bello e buono da assaggiare…”

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11.Boa Vista Island: Dunes, Desert &Sal Rei 4WD Buggy Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

You’ll spend two hours driving a 4WD buggy across Boa Vista’s sand dunes, desert tracks and rough off-road routes. The outing includes a stop at Fatima’s Chapel, a pass through Sal Rei and a run toward Bahia de Estoril. Hotel pickup, safety equipment and a test drive are included. Guide languages are English, French, Italian and Portuguese, though language coverage may vary by departure.

“We had been with Quad Zone on a TUI quad bike booking so knew how good they were. TUI couldn’t book us on this tour on day we wanted so did this via internet- which worked out cheaper. Honestly Quad Zone has been the best company I’ve ever booked trips with in terms of booking, travel, staff and experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.”

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12.4×4 Island Tour, Santa Monica, Dune, Caves & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $135

Spend seven hours exploring Boa Vista by 4x4 with a guide such as Anna, Arthur, or Julie. Swim at Santa Monica, visit Povoação Velha, see Varandinha’s caves, sandboard at Morro de Areia, eat lunch locally, and finish at the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and lunch are included.

“Es war wundervoll! Boa Vista hat mit Abstand die schönsten Strände von Cap Verde.Wir hatten hinten auf dem Pick up eine grandiose Aussicht über die Landschaft. Den Kindern hat vor allem das Sandboarding und der Santa Monica Strand am besten gefallen. Es ist ein Stück Paradies! Vielen vielen Dank für den tollen Tag!”

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13.Half Day 4×4 Tour with Viana Desert and Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $49Best value

Spend four hours with an English-speaking local guide visiting Rabil, a pottery workshop, the Viana Desert, Povoação Velha, and Santa Monica Beach. You will taste catchupa, ride in a 4x4, and may try sandboarding. Roberto and Carlos are named local contacts, but guide assignment can vary.

“parfait bonne organisation par Carlos et visites de plusieurs sites.”

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14.Private 4WD Tour Sun and Fun in Boa Vista

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $70

You’ll spend about four hours in a private 4WD with a certified, German-speaking guide, crossing Boa Vista’s southern dunes and coastal roads. Try sandboarding at Morro de Areia, watch loggerhead turtles from above at Turtlebay, visit Varandinha’s caves, and finish along Santa Monica Beach. Pickup, air conditioning, insurance, and equipment are included.

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15.Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $52

Travel from Sal Rei in a small 4x4 group to meet artisans in Rabil, see old earthen homes in Povoação Velha, and spend time at Santa Monica Beach. The route also includes Varandinha’s sea-carved caves and Chaves Beach. Guides named in feedback include Laury, Aldo, Alex, and Cleiton.

“All I can say is wow. My husband and I were the only two on the tour so it was basically a private tour. Right from the start we knew we were in for a wonderful trip. We saw parts of the island that you wouldn't see if you just took a stroll. We saw some incredible sights, turtlRead more”

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