All Sal Rei Tours & Excursions in 2026

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Discover the vibrant heart of Boa Vista on our Sal Rei City Tour with Tasting, a 3-hour adventure that weaves through history, culture, and cuisine. This immersive tour offers a perfect blend of exploration and local flavor, showcasing the best of Sal Rei.

Cape Verde sunsets are renowned for being stunning, but finding the best viewing spot is difficult if you don’t know the island well. This evening dinner experience at Morabeza Beach Club guarantees you front-row seats for the natural spectacle, and includes a buffet dinner, drinks, and a live performance to add to the ambience.

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

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!!!

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.

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.'

This is the kind of experience you can carry with you for the rest of your life, especially for children. Cape Verde is the first country in the world where more Caretta Caretta turtles come to lay their eggs. Boa Vista Island, with the largest area of beaches in Cape Verde, is the best place to witness this phenomenon. With pleasant nights under a sky full of stars, there’s nothing better than experiencing one of nature’s most beautiful phenomena—the nesting of sea turtles. We are waiting for you to share this unique moment in your life.

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

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!

Why would you take a private airport transfer instead of the included transfer? Let me explain: With all-included transport: - You need to wait for everyone to pass security and passport check - You need to wait for everyone to collect their luggage - You need to wait for the buss to be full before they drive to the hotel - You need to wait until your bag is unloaded - You need to wait to check-in! With a private transfer: - You have your own personal taxi driver waiting for you with a name sign - You dent have to wait for anyone. We leave immediately whenever you are ready. In a car with aircon - You don't have to wait for check-in! You will be the first to get their room, to enjoy the bar, the pool. The first to start their holiday! And maybe the most important reason. You will support local business! We can't be missed. We wait right outside the gate for you. (There is only one gate)

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

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!

Book this private tour to check out the beauty of both Boa Vista Island and Viana Desert, with other stops at Fatima Church, and the old boat “Cabo Santa Maria.” Your guide will organize all the details for you, so you just need to enjoy your day out. Round-trip hotel transfers are included too, to keep things running smoothly.

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!