Boa Vista Island: Guided Santa Monica Beach & Caves Tour in Cape Verde, Sal Rei
Discover the stunning beaches and local heritage of Boa Vista Island with this 4x4 experience. Visit a handicraft workshop and admire the traditional houses of Povoação Velha. Enjoy the beautiful white sands and turquoise waters of Santa Monica beach
Cancellation policy
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Duration 4 hours
Duration supplied by the experience provider.
Languages
English, German, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn
Group size
1–8 travelers
Full description
Explore the beautiful scenery of Boa Vista Island and its heritage on a 4x4 tour. Get picked up at your hotel and drive to Rabil, where you’ll meet the locals and visit a handicrafts workshop. Afterwards, drive to the traditional village of Povoação Velha, the island’s former capital. Continue to Santa Monica beach to swim in the crystal clear waters and relax on the white sand. It is considered the most beautiful beach of the archipelago. Pass breathtaking dunes to reach the natural cave at Varandinha, formed by erosion of the sea in the dunes. Next, head towards Morro de Areia Nature Reserve, crossing beautiful sand dunes before being dropped off at your hotel
Itinerary
Gioded Half day tour. Explore the beautiful scenery of Boa Vista Island and its heritage on a 4x4 tour. Get picked up at your hotel and drive to Rabil, where you’ll meet the locals and visit a handicrafts workshop. Afterwards, drive to the traditional village of Povoação Velha, the island’s former capital. Continue to Santa Monica beach to swim in the crystal clear waters and relax on the white sand. It is considered the most beautiful beach of the archipelago. Pass breathtaking dunes to reach the natural cave at Varandinha, formed by erosion of the sea in the dunes. Next, head towards Morro de Areia Nature Reserve, crossing beautiful sand dunes before being dropped off at your hotel
What’s included
Included
- Guide
- Transfer
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Sal Rei, Chaves and Rabil
- Transportation
- Guide/Driver
- Liability insurance
Not included
- Pick-up from Hotel Riu Touareg (Please request this in advance)
Important information
Meeting point
Sal Rei, Cape Verde
Don’t forget
Not wheelchair accessibleNot suitable for petsNo public transportation nearbyInfant seats unavailablePlease bring a towel, sunscreen, swimsuit, Comfortable clothes and shoesNot recommended for pregnant travellers.
Cancellation policy
Your host
Verified Local Host
With GetExperience since 2026
From€45.00 / person