Top Sal Rei Outdoor Activities

Hop on a 4x4 and hit the Viana Desert and much more on this hassle-free, small-group tour in Boa Vista Cape Verde. You also get to hang out in Rabil and meet the local artisans, plus explore the shipwrecked “Cabo Santa Maria” that’s been beached for over 50 years. You can also spend time on the beach before heading to Sal Rei to see the Fatima Church and some awesome views.

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!

Why turtle watching with Rotcha-Tours? A professional, well-coordinated team that eliminates unnecessary walking on the beaches. Because we work with radio and send the guys ahead with whom we are in constant contact. We will pick you up from your hotel or holiday accommodation at around 6 p.m. After about an hour's drive, we will reach the nature reserve on the east coast of Boa Vista, where 80% of the egg laying takes place. I ask you to wear good shoes and dark and warm clothing! Sometimes we have to be patient, depending on when we can observe the egg laying, we are back at around 11 p.m. 99.9% sighting guarantee.

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!

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!

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!!!

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.

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

On this unforgettable excursion we will see the old abandoned village Curral velho, with its stone houses and the large salt lake. its beach is a nature reserve and the very rare Fragata bird; we will then go to the nature reserve of the beautiful Ervatao beach, where the carreta carreta turtles lay their eggs; we will then continue to the Morro nero lighthouse with a breathtaking view and the colorful villages of the north. The round trip is approximately 45 minutes by car each way. MINIMUM 3 PAX

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.

We cross the dunes of the magical desert of Viana, a true monument of sand created by the wind, then following the old picturesque road we descend to the bay of Boa Esperança where the gutted wreck of the merchantman Cabo Santa Maria is located (more than 300 ships sunk around the island, it is said due to the strong magnetism of the ground which drove the compasses crazy). Then we will arrive at the capital Sal Rei, a former salt export center, the old port is very interesting, dotted with colorful boats. Opposite is Ilheu de Sal Rei, the islet that houses the ruins of a fort built to protect the old village from pirates. In the central square: the Church of S. Isabella, the Municipal Market and various craft shops. MINIMUM 3 PAX

Combi Relax Tour Morre dareia Off we go to our dune landscape, which fascinates us again and again with the view over the bay Chaves! Varandinha Along the west coast to Varandinha beach. Let's take a look at the limestone caves together. My personal favorite place on Boa Vista. Santa Monica South on the west coast is the beautiful Santa Monica beach. Here we will make a longer stop. You can go swimming, dune and enjoy. Rabil In the pottery school we look at the beautiful handwork. Since we also have the opportunity to buy souvenirs, that come 100% from Boa Vista. Shipwreck Cabo Santa Maria  The shipwreck, this is already some time on the north coast of Boa Vista. A ride over hill and dale Sal Rei Lunch in a local restaurant with a breathtaking sea view over the coast Praia de Chaves. Then you have time to shop. Duration: about 7 hours

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.

From July until October, we find this spectacle down the beach in the evening where big females come to lay their eggs inside the special nests all made by themselves. This beauty is protected by the government with massive support of the locals who engages the conservancy project every year. Nowadays, there are many associations and ONGs with international support who help the conservancy and protection program. There are a limit of tours and people per night per beach to not disturb the turtle processes, (each operator has a limit number of guests per visit). Immerse yourself in this adventure and get an experience that will last a lifetime. During our tour you’ll experience the turtle: - preparing very accurately the nest, - laying very carefully the eggs - covering the eggs thoroughly with sand - returning to the sea very quietly Enjoy our Turtle expeditions led by trained staff who love these amazing, endangered creatures.

Experience the beauty of Boa Vista on a serene sunset catamaran cruise along the island's stunning coastline. Departing in the late afternoon, this cruise offers a perfect blend of relaxation and enjoyment, complete with live music and breathtaking views. As the sun sets, the catamaran anchors near the Pérola de Chaves Beach Club, where you can savor light snacks and an aperitif while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere. Capture unforgettable moments as the sky transforms into a canvas of golden, orange, and pink hues on your journey back to the harbor. Ideal for couples, families, and anyone seeking a memorable experience in Cape Verde. - Late afternoon departure for a relaxing sunset cruise - Enjoy live music and light snacks served on board - Anchor near Pérola de Chaves Beach Club for peaceful surroundings - Perfect for couples, families, and creating unforgettable memories

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.

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.

The only Night Tour available in Boa Vista. You will explore the Viana Desert at Night, one the wonders of Cape Verde, and drive through the "Via Pitoresca" to reach the Church of Fatima, before heading back to Sal Rei

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

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 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!

There's no shortage of great views in Boa Vista, and this 4x4 tour shows you just how photogenic the island is. You'll discover the shipwreck at Cabo Santa Maria, visit Fundo das Figueiras, stop to sample local food in Rabil and visit a goat farm and local Local Biodiversity centre, too. Stephane, one of our local guides, says, ‘The shipwreck is one of Boa Vista's most iconic sights. When the ship ran aground in 1968 the crew escaped unharmed. Strong tugs were sent from neighbouring islands to try to move the ship, but it was stuck fast. It took nearly a year to unload the cargo and take it by mule to Sal Rei.'