Top Sal Rei Outdoor Activities

Explore the beautiful landscapes of Boa Vista on our half-day tour. Experience sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunes, and get up close with turtles and (baby) lemon or nurse sharks in their natural habitats at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay. Stand in de beautiful caves at Praia Varandinha and white sandy beach of Santa Monica. Finish of the tour with a tastings of traditional (alcoholic) drinks like Grogue and Pontche at a village bar in the first settlement. This tour is the ideal combi of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, wildlife and culture, with round-trip hotel transport included for your convenience. - Half-day tour showcasing Boa Vista's natural beauty and wildlife - Visit Turtle Bay and Shark Bay to see turtles and (baby) lemon/nurse sharks in their natural habitat - Enjoy sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunesdunes - Taste grogue & pontche in Boa Vista's first village, Povoçao Velha - Friendly local guides, who help you make memories of a lifetime

Take this three hours tour and have opportunity to visit the local handicraft production and meet the locals. Explore the Povoação Velha, and feel the friendliness of their people. Visit the caves of Varandinha. Explore the most beautiful beach of the archipelago (Santa Monica). Fall in love with a magnificent scenery on the Chaves beach

Discover the hidden gems of the North of Boa Vista and get to know the history and the culture of this beautiful Island. Visit the white sandy beaches, cross the endless desert and take some memorable pictures of your tour around the North of Boa Vista.

Discover the best that the island of Boa Vista has to offer as you embark on a full-day excursion. Join a small group and hit the main highlights including São Roque Church, the Curral Velho salt mine, and Ervatão Beach. Your day consists of meeting locals, discovering the local plant life, and a swim on a beach where loggerhead sea turtles come to lay their eggs.

The most unique and fun way to discover Boa Vista! Jump on board our powerful 1000cc Buggies and get ready for an exciting tour around the North Coast of Boa Vista Island. Discover the beautiful beaches, the shipwreck in Cabo Santa Maria, the "Ponta do Sol" Panorama Point and much, much more!

Experience Boa Vista’s rugged beauty on this 2-hour quad adventure! Starting from Sal Rei, follow our expert guide along scenic trails to reach the famous Cabo Santa Maria Beach. Here you will find the iconic Shipwreck of the Spanish cargo that ran aground in 1968, which now became a landmark of Boa Vista, resting along the shore. After capturing this unforgettable sight, continue your ride through the Viana Desert, one of the Seven Wonders of Cape Verde. With its white sandy dunes and serene landscape, it’s the perfect backdrop for an adventure into nature’s quiet grandeur. With all equipment provided and convenient hotel transfers, this tour offers a thrilling escape into Boa Vista’s most breathtaking spots.

Discover all that the island of Boa Vista has to offer on this full-day excursion from Sal Rei. Join a small group and visit the island’s key points of interest including Povoação Velha, Santa Monica Beach, the Santa Maria Cape Shipwreck, and the caves of Varandinha Beach. While you explore, your guide tells you about the history and culture of Cape Verde for a full-picture experience.

Boavista is all about nature and that’s exactly what you are about to find out on this adventure!! We'll be surfing down the Big Dunes in our Mini Sahara, visiting the west coast where you have a chance to spot Green turtles and Lemon Sharks in their natural habitat and finish the tour tasting local specialties at the first established village in Boavista. Don’t be shy and let’s explore together!!!

This excursion is a must for guests visiting Boavista from July to October!! Starting in November, we offer the tour to see slipperies and bring them into the water, so save them from their enemies the crab! We conduct the excursion in a small group. and each guest will see the entire process of laying eggs. In addition, each participant has enough time to take photos and/or film. We conduct our own Turtlewatch tours and do not give our guests to an agency. Turtlewatch runs from mid-July to November! Reserve your seats now!

Travel with us in a small group and experience an incomparable tour of the island with perfect service! No tourist rip-offs! We plan individually and pass on our first-hand knowledge. The Cabokaitours guides are all certified, well trained and are happy to introduce you to the country and its people. Our drivers are the best in Boavista. Whether sand or gravel roads, you are in safe hands here and can enjoy the freedom of sitting outside on the pick up! A freedom that is unique and does not exist in Europe! I'm glad you'll be on board soon!

Drive with us in a small private group 4WD and experience with us an incomparable tour in the south of the island with perfect service! We have been on Boavista since 2011 and continue to delight our guests! Our guides are all certified and look forward to introducing you to the country and its people. Not all drivers can drive so confidently through the dunes of Boavista and stop at the most beautiful places! Our drivers are the best in Boavista. Whether sand or gravel roads, you are in safe hands here and can enjoy the freedom of sitting outside on the pick up! A freedom that is unique and does not exist in Europe! Experience the adventure of sandboarding, children or adults, it suits everyone! Next Stop Turtlebay! It's wonderful to watch our loggerhead turtles from above. We continue to the caves of Varandinha and finally to the beautiful Santa Monica beach.

We would love to take you on a cultural pub crawl to show you our Boa Vista! Too often we hear people say: Boa Vista is boring, there is nothing to do. Especially in the evening. We want to show you otherwise and that you are actually missing out. Which better way to do that than taking you on a "cultural" Pub Crawl through town in the evening. Get to see Sal Rei through the eyes of a local. Go to places where tourists generally don't come. Let us show you the real Morabeza (hospitality) of Boa Vista! What can you expect during the tour? - Pick up at your hotel (Generally around 18:00) - A welcome shot at each bar - Trying different local spirits with a friendly local guide - Experience a minimum of 6 bars in places where tourist normally don't go. - Eat a local dinner (included) at a local Cape Verdean place. - Finish the tour off at Morabeza beach bar - Return to the hotel whenever you want!

This will take you on an active adventure to places where even locals don´t come often. During this tour you''ll go off road, visit the shipwreck, drive up the mountain and walk into the canyon. See beautiful views, swim at hidden beaches and finish with a drink at a ocean front restaurant. - Your guide pick you up at your hotel between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. - The tour starts with a drive through rua pittoreska. Via this remote way we'll drive up to shipwreck cabo santa maria. The shipwreck has been here since 1968. It ran aground because of human error. - Next stop you'll drive up to the mountain overlooking the coast of the island. We'll walk down into the canyon. You end on the beach and walk to the fatima chapel with panoramic view overlooking the sea. - Next you'll walk to a remote beach where you'll have a swim. You finish with a drink at a beach front restaurant. The team hope to see you soon and show you all the beautiful things Boa Vista has to offer!

We'd love to take you on a trip to show you places where most of the tourist don't come! First stop: Fonte vicente Oasis. See the the baobab tree, try nuts & baobab juice, rest on a swing and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Next stop: Curral Velho. This village was abandoned in the 19th century after continues pirate attacks. Next stop: salt lake. (Free salt souvenir) Next stop: morro negro lighthouse (163). Here we´ll do the local liquor tasting. Try local spirits: Grogue & Pontche. Next stop: the colorfull town of Fundo das Figueiras to have lunch in the banana plant garden. We'll visit the "Centro de Interpretação Ambiental", this is a museum that focusses on the conservation of sea turtles and wildlife. If that is not really your thing, then you can explore the townn instead. We'll drive via route 66 to the viana desert where we finish the tour with some sandboarding at one of the most beautiful landscapes of the island. We hope to see you soon on beautiful Boa vista!

An amazing experience around the desert of Boa Vista to discover the Cape Verdean Death Valley! Drive our powerful 1000cc buggies and explore this off-road paradise following our guide through an exciting mystery route.

Witness the Thrilling Turtle Nesting in Boa Vista! From July 1st to October 30th, experience one of Boa Vista’s most exciting adventures: up-close observation of sea turtles nesting in protected areas of the Norte Natural Park. Guided by local experts, this night tour brings you into direct contact with nature while respecting the turtles’ habitat. You’ll witness the ancient ritual of Caretta caretta turtles—from their arrival on the beach to digging nests and laying eggs—while learning about conservation efforts protecting this endangered species. More than an activity, this is an authentic, transformative experience—perfect for those seeking meaningful travel. Book now for a unique blend of excitement, education, and wildlife protection in Cape Verde!

Jump on board this exciting tour and go discover the treasures of the South of Boa Vista. Get to know the history and the culture of this beautiful Island, visit the caves of Varandinha Beach, cross the endless white sandy Santa Monica Beach and take some memorable pictures of your tour around the South of Boa Vista.

Off-road through luscious landscapes and be charmed by Boa Vista's untouched beauty on this action-packed 4x4 tour. Roberto, one of our local guides, says, ‘The Viana desert is Boa Vista's very own chunk of the Sahara. Its sand is blown in from western Africa, creating huge dunes, which we'll rally up and down.' Leave no stone unturned as you visit the shipwreck on Santa Maria beach, before stopping in Sal Rei village and Povoaçao Velha. Plus, there's lunch by the sea in a beachfront restaurant.

We cross the whole of Boa Vista Island on the famous cobblestone road created by the farmers of the north, to reach the Ervatao nature reserve, an ideal place for the Carreta Carreta turtles to lay their eggs, which normally takes place from June to October. A beautiful beach and a gigantic and secular baobab. We then continue to the Morro Nero lighthouse and the typical colorful and flowery villages, where time seems to have stopped. The round trip takes about 1 hour each way, you can stop to take pictures when you wish. MINIMUM 3 PAX

The most unique and fun way to discover Boa Vista! Jump on board our powerful 1000cc Buggies and get ready for an exciting tour around the South Coast of Boa Vista Island. Uncover the history and culture of this beautiful country while driving through the sandy beaches and the breathtaking landscapes that this Island offers.

In this excursion we will see the beautiful beach of S. Monica, 25km of deserted white sand, Varandinha and its caves, the ancient village of Povocao Velha, the silent Deserto de Viana, and the beach with the famous Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck. Finally, a walk and shopping in sal Rei. Round trip, about 30 minutes each way. MINIMUM 3 PAX

Imagine a perfect white blanket formed by Sand Dunes, where you ll feel like a child jumping and exploring the freedom, then big Cave formed by Volcano eruption facing the sea, where your imagination will bring pirates hiding some treasures in the past, a stunning beach with 11,5 kilometers of white Sandy beach asking you to dive in its crystal clear water!!! Now combine all of that in a single expedition and get the best experience of your holidays. We even offer the best 4x4 truck for comfort and safety guaranteed. Join us and … Visit, Explore, Evolve.

Get ready for an unforgettable 4-hour Quad Bike adventure across Boa Vista’s southern coast. Follow our expert local guides on a thrilling ride that takes you to some of the island’s most breathtaking spots. Your journey begins at the towering Chamine of Praia de Chaves, a fascinating landmark that stands against the vast ocean backdrop. From there, ride on to the stunning Morro de Areia Dunes, where endless stretches of golden sand meet the Atlantic Ocean—a sight that truly captures Boa Vista’s untouched beauty. Next, experience the rugged charm of Praia de Varandinha, a secluded beach with spectacular cliffs and hidden caves. Take a moment to explore or simply soak in the view of the Atlantic crashing against the shore. Finally, you’ll arrive at Povoação Velha, the island’s oldest village, where traditional charm and local life offer a glimpse into Boa Vista’s rich culture. For those looking to experience Boa Vista beyond the usual, this is a must-do.