ATV riding Boa Vista: Night buggy adventure under the stars

Drive the dunes after dark and watch the starry sky from the desert

Night buggy riding in Boa Vista takes you through Viana Desert under the stars, with stops to rest and take in the sky, then through the tree-lined Via Pitoresca to Church of Fatima before heading back to Sal Rei. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French leads the two-hour ride. Pickup from your hotel is included. Helmet, overalls, goggles and bottled water come with your booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night buggy tour in Boa Vista

• Drive through white sandy dunes
• Stop to enjoy starry sky
• Pass Via Pitoresca off-road path
• Stop at Church of Fatima
• Scenic tour of Sal Rei town

The experience

Sal Rei is the only place in Boa Vista where you can ride a buggy at night. After pickup from your hotel, you drive out into Viana Desert, one of Cape Verde's natural wonders, and after a stretch through the white sand, you stop for a few minutes in the dark to rest and look up at the starry sky. The quiet and the scale of it hit differently when there's nothing else around.

From there you head toward the Church of Fatima, passing through Via Pitoresca, an off-road path where Acacia trees bend low over the track. It's a quick second stop before the ride loops back to Sal Rei for a scenic pass through town. The whole outing runs two hours. You'll need a valid driver's license to operate the buggy, and the weight limit per seat is 120 kg (265 lbs).

What’s included

• Helmet, overalls and goggles for the ride.
• bottled water.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by No Limits Adventure Boa Vista

Is this one for you?Book this night ride if you want to drive under the stars yourself. It's the only after-dark buggy experience in Boa Vista. The two-hour timing fits between dinner and sleep, and the desert stops let you step out and take in the sky without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Viana Desert like when you ride through it at night?

Viana Desert is a stretch of white sandy dunes. At night, after driving for a while through them, you stop for a few minutes to rest and take in the starry sky without light pollution around you.

Do I need a driver's license to ride the buggy?

Yes, a valid and original driver's license is mandatory to operate the buggy yourself.

What happens at the Church of Fatima stop?

Church of Fatima is a quick second stop on the route back to Sal Rei, reached after you pass through Via Pitoresca, the tree-lined off-road path.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup is included in your booking.