Boa Vista Island: Full-Day Wild Beaches & Viana Desert Experience

Sal Rei, Cape Verde

Enjoy a full-day tour around Boa Vista with included hotel pickup and drop-off. Swim into the beautiful turquoise waters of Ervatão beach and discover the Viana Desert, one of the seven wonders of Cape Verde.

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 7 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Enjoy a full-day tour around Boa Vista with included hotel pickup and drop-off. Swim into the beautiful turquoise waters of Ervatão beach and discover the Viana Desert, one of the seven wonders of Cape Verde.

Itinerary

Hotel Pick-up. Hotel Rio Touareg - 08:30 //Hotel Estoril - 08:50// Hotel Rio Karamboa - 08:50 // Hotel Iberostar Club Boa Vista - 08:50 //. Hotel Rio Palace - 08:50 // Ca Madeira Deluxe - 08:50 // Sal Rei - 09:00. If your accommodation is not listed, you will have the option to note it during booking process.

Fonte Vicente Oasis ( Unspoiled nature). Start your journey with pickup from your accommodation and drive towards the Fonte Vicente Oasis. Here, discover unspoiled nature, learn about the local fauna from your guide, and observe fruit trees such as the fig, almond, tamarind, and an exotic baobab tree.

Curral Velho ( Ghost fishing village ). Move on to the ghost fishing village of Curral Velho, a settlement that was abandoned due to endless drought and pirate attacks. Learn the local history and explore its former salt mine.

Beach of João Barrosa, Boa Vista Island Cape Verde. Move on to a beautiful off-road trip to the wild beach of João Barrosa.

Ervatão Beach ( spawning point for loggerhead sea turtles). Visit Ervatão beach, the most important spawning point for loggerhead sea turtles. Here, weather permitting, swim into its beautiful turquoise waters

Fundo das Figueiras ( Lunch Break). The island tour continues towards the villages in the northeast, with a break for a delicious lunch at Fundo das Figueiras, a small village entirely dedicated to agriculture and pastoralism where the famous local goat cheese is produced.

Viana Desert (One of Cape Verde's seven wonders). Finally, venture into the Viana Desert, one of Cape Verde's seven wonders, a must-see when visiting Boa Vista Island. Walk along the sands and admire the incredible landscape with over 10 km of fabulous white sand dunes.

Drop-off. The tour concludes with drop off at your accommodation.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Tour Guide
  • Liability insurance

Not included

  • Lunch

Important information

Meeting point

Sal Rei, Cape Verde

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infant seats unavailable For guests staying at the Hotel Riu Touareg, the pickup time is at 8:30 am. Pick-up will take place at the main entrance outside the hotel. Not at reception; Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, comfortable clothes and sunscreen.

Cancellation policy

100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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