Quad Biking Adventure Cape Verde: Off-Road Dunes & Beaches

Four wheels on sand dunes instead of roads

A four-hour quad biking activity in Cape Verde where you ride single or double quads off-road through Stanxa village, Santa Monica beach, Varandinha caves and the sand dunes of Morro de Areia, with helmet, transfer and a guide in English, Portuguese, Italian or French.

The experience

You start at Stanxa, a traditional Cape Verdean village where you can walk through local life and browse souvenir shops before climbing onto your quad. The real ride begins when you leave the main roads behind and head toward Santa Monica beach, a twelve-kilometer stretch of white sand where you'll have forty minutes to swim in the water or rest before the next leg. A guide leads the way and handles the route. If you're riding double, your partner sits behind you or takes the controls depending on what you've chosen at checkout.

From the beach, the quad trail runs west along the coast to Varandinha, where sea caves cut into the rock: local legend says pirates stashed treasure here centuries ago. You'll have time to explore the caves and the beach before the final push to Morro de Areia, the sand dunes that make this activity worth the ride. Climbing and descending the massive dunes on a quad is the adrenaline peak of the day. At the top, you stop to take in Chaves bay and let the rush settle before heading back.

The whole outing runs four hours from pickup to drop-off at your accommodation. You'll need a valid driver's license if you're the one operating the quad, and the activity isn't suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions. Passengers must be at least seven years old. Helmets are provided. Bring water and sun protection because the dunes and beaches offer little shade.

What’s included

• Helmet.
• transfer both ways from your accommodation.
• guide in English, Portuguese, Italian or French.
• forty minutes at Santa Monica beach to swim.
• access to Varandinha caves.
• riding time on the sand dunes of Morro de Areia.

Options for this experience

2 options

Single seat, one person per quadUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 14:00Quad tour of 4 hours, pickup is included

Double (driver+passenger)Up to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00 and 14:00South tour lasting 4 hours on an off-road quad bike, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Boavista Go - Tours & Expeditions

Is this one for you?Book the single quad if you want to ride solo and control the bike yourself. Choose the double quad if you'd rather share the experience with a partner and take turns driving or ride as a passenger the whole way.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Portuguese.

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.

Can I ride a quad bike alone, or do I have to share one?

You choose at checkout: a single quad is one person per bike, or you can book a double quad to ride with a partner, where one of you drives and the other rides as a passenger.

What happens at Santa Monica beach during the four hours?

Santa Monica is a twelve-kilometer beach with white sand and clear water. You'll have forty minutes to swim, rest or walk along the shore before the quad trail continues west toward Varandinha.

Do I need a driver's license to go on this quad biking tour?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required if you're operating the quad bike. Passengers on a double quad do not need one.

What's included in the price, and what should I bring?

The activity includes a helmet, transfer to and from your accommodation, and a guide who speaks English, Portuguese, Italian or French. You'll want to bring water, sunscreen and a towel for the beach stop.

Are there caves to explore on this quad biking route?

Yes, Varandinha beach has sea caves where you'll have time to walk inside and explore before continuing to the sand dunes. Local stories say pirates once hid treasure in them.