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Boa Vista: 4WD Island Tour with Sandboarding & ShipwreckYou’ll ride open-air 4WDs across Boa Vista’s wild south and north—sandboarding down Morro de Areia’s dunes, watching loggerhead turtles at Turtlebay, wandering through Varandinha’s caves, swimming at Santa Monica Beach, then sharing lunch by the ocean before exploring an old shipwreck. Expect laughter, windblown hair, sandy feet—and moments that stay with you.
Full-day São Vicente tour: City, mountain, sea and villageA full-day guided tour of São Vicente covers the island's city center, highest mountain, coastal lagoon and rural villages in a single loop, with hotel pickup and a professional guide. The route climbs to Monte Verde at 750 meters for panoramic views and locally grown tea, swims in the enclosed bay of Baía das Gatas, and passes through Mindelo's fish and vegetable markets, the pirate fort lookout, and the farming village of Calhau with its extinct volcano. The tour suits travelers who want to see the range of the island—urban, natural and rural—without arranging their own transport or navigation.Is it for me?Book this tour if you speak English, Spanish, Portuguese or French and want the guide's full commentary on the island's history, culture and daily life without translation delays. The six-hour loop covers city, mountain, sea and village in one day, which is what makes it possible to see the range of São Vicente without multiple separate trips or a rental car.
ATV Riding on Sal: 4-Hour Quad Island AdventureA 4-hour ATV quad adventure on Sal, Cape Verde, where you operate a 500cc 4x4 machine across the island's off-road highlights: sand dunes, Serra Negra's natural reserve, Terra Boa's mirage and Shark Bay. Groups stay small (up to 8 riders, 2 per quad), a local guide leads the route, and hotel pickup is included. You'll need a valid driving license and closed shoes; the minimum age to ride is 18.Is it for me?The guide speaks multiple languages, so if English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian is your language, you can follow the route and the stops without translation delays. If you're comfortable operating a machine and have a valid license, the 4-hour ride covers more ground and more variety than a vehicle tour would—you're moving under your own control, not watching from a seat.
Sal Island Lemon Shark Experience & Shark Bay SwimYou enter shallow, knee-deep water at Shark Bay with a native guide and spend 40 minutes observing juvenile lemon sharks in their natural nursery. The guide explains shark behavior and conservation while you photograph and ask questions in a small group. Water shoes, hotel pickup, and all equipment are included; you return to your accommodation afterward.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see sharks in their natural habitat without a boat or barrier, and who'd rather have a local guide handle the logistics and explain what's actually happening in the water.
Sal Island Day Trip: Salt Crater, Sharks & SnorkelingYou visit seven stops across Sal Island in one day: float in the medicinal salt water at Pedra de Lume, snorkel at Murdeira Bay's coral reef, climb to Espargos's 360-degree viewpoint, watch fishing boats at Palmeira, see the turquoise Blue Eye pool, observe lemon sharks at Shark Bay, and finish at Kite Beach. The tour is available as a group or private booking, and entry fees to Pedra de Lume and the Blue Eye (3 euros each) are separate.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the whole island in one day without arranging their own transport — the fixed route hits all the main spots, from floating in salt water to watching sharks, and you don't need a rental car or local knowledge to move between them.
Boa Vista: 4x4 Shark & Turtle Bays, Sandboarding & DrinksYou’ll ride across Boa Vista by 4x4, carving down Morro de Arreia’s dunes on a sandboard before spotting turtles and baby sharks at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay. Explore Praia Varandinha’s ancient caves, then unwind with homemade grogue and pontche in Povoação Velha’s oldest bar. It’s raw, lively, and leaves you tasting salt and sugar on your lips.
Boa Vista: Catamaran Bay Cruise with Drinks & SnorkelingYou’ll step aboard a Boa Vista catamaran for a breezy half-day cruise with Cape Verdean music, drinks from an open bar (Prosecco included), local snacks, and plenty of time to swim or snorkel near Djeu Island. With friendly crew and all gear provided—even towels—you’ll feel welcome whether you’re diving in or just soaking up sun on deck.
Sal Island: Jet Ski Adventure with Pickup & Local GuideYou’ll ride a jet ski along Sal Island’s coast with a local guide—expect salty air, bursts of laughter, and views you can’t get from land. Includes pickup in Santa Maria, bottled water to cool off after your ride, plus life jackets for everyone’s peace of mind. If you’ve never tried jet skiing before (like me), this is an easy way in.
Sal Island Half-Day Tour: Beaches, Turtles & Shark ExperienceYou get hotel pickup, a professional guide, and a half-day loop through Sal's main natural features — volcanic peaks, fishing villages, turtle habitat and seasonal beaches — without arranging your own transport or timing. The guide handles the history and geography so you're not just collecting views. Entrance fees to specific sites are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sal's natural highlights — beaches, volcanic peaks, fishing villages — without renting a car or figuring out the route yourself. The four-hour window fits an afternoon and leaves your morning or evening free.
Boa Vista: Quad Tour to Shipwreck & Viana Desert with PickupYou’ll race across Boa Vista’s wild trails on a quad bike with a local guide, stopping at Cabo Santa Maria’s haunting shipwreck and gliding over Viana Desert’s white dunes. Feel salt spray on your face and sand under your boots before heading back with new stories — and probably some sand still stuck in your socks.
Santo Antão day trip from São Vicente: Island by car with ferryA full-day guided car tour of Santo Antão departing from São Vicente, with roundtrip ferry crossing, local guide in four languages, private transport and grogue distillery entry included. The tour climbs through traditional farming communities, stops at high-altitude viewpoints and coastal villages, and includes a lunch break and rum tasting. Choose ferry tickets from São Vicente or start in Porto Novo if you're already on the island.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in São Vicente and want a full island experience without arranging the ferry yourself — the guide handles the crossing, the timing and the stops, so you move through the mountains and villages without building the day piece by piece.
Sal Island: Shark Encounter, Salt Lake Swim & Local LunchYou’ll float weightless in Sal’s salt lake inside an old volcano crater, share a Cape Verdean lunch in Espargos, and wade into Parda Bay where lemon sharks glide past your feet—all with a local guide who knows every corner of the island. Expect laughter, sea air clinging to your skin, and small surprises you’ll remember long after you leave.
Full Day Sal Island Tour: Santa Maria to Shark BayA full-day island tour of Sal covers Santa Maria's fishing pier and market, the village of Murdeira, a natural salt mine where you can float, and Shark Bay where you wade in to see lemon sharks. Your guide is local and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and three other languages, so the commentary reaches whoever is on the tour. Public transportation is included; lunch is available separately.Is it for me?If you speak a language other than English, book this tour for a guide who can explain what you're seeing in your own words—the commentary is what turns a list of stops into a real understanding of how the island works. The local guide also means you're not following a script written for tourists; you're getting the actual ins and outs from someone who lives here.
Sailing and snorkeling off Sal, Cape Verde: Small group yachtA full-day sailing and snorkeling activity on Lucy, a small-group yacht off Sal, Cape Verde, where you sail the southwest coastline, snorkel in turquoise waters with gear provided, and eat lunch and drink wine onboard. The crew speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and pickup is included. Max 8 guests keeps the rhythm relaxed instead of crowded.Is it for me?This is a shared-group activity with a max of 8 guests, so it suits anyone who wants the company and cost of a group but not the scale of a larger tour. If you're traveling solo or with one other person and want to meet people in a relaxed setting, the small size makes that natural; if you prefer solitude, the deck space and quiet rhythm let you have that too.
Santiago Island day tour from Praia: 8 hours, markets to beachesAn 8-hour guided tour of Santiago Island departing from Praia covers the island's interior and coast in one day: volcanic peaks, Assomada Market, Tarrafal Beach, and fishing villages along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a certified guide who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and one additional language. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you have one day and want to see both interior mountains and valleys plus the coast in a single loop—the 8-hour route covers enough ground that you leave with a real sense of the island's geography and culture.
São Vicente Island Tour: Mindelo, Monte Verde & Coastal VillagesThis half-day tour of São Vicente takes you through Mindelo's port city, up to Monte Verde at 774 meters for panoramic views and locally grown tea, and into coastal villages where you meet locals and their daily rhythms. A professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and French leads the route; hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The pace is laid-back with stops for photos, exploring and conversation.Is it for me?The tour moves at a relaxed pace with time for photos, exploring and conversation, so it suits anyone who wants to see the island without a rushed schedule. The walking is light—through markets and villages, with a drive to the highest point—and the day works for all fitness levels.
Boa Vista: Buggy Tour Death Valley & Oasis with PickupYou’ll feel the grit in your teeth as you speed through Boa Vista’s Death Valley by buggy, guided by a local who knows every twist of sand. Pause at an oasis for water under palm shade, glimpse daily life in Rabil village, and wrap up beside an ancient baobab tree before heading back with dust on your skin and probably a grin you can’t shake.
Boa Vista: Jeep Tour to Shipwreck, Viana Desert & Oasis RouteYou’ll ride off-road through Boa Vista’s oasis trails, visit the haunting Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck up close, watch colors shift across Viana Desert dunes, and hear local stories from your guide along the way. Expect relaxed stops for photos or just silence—and maybe a moment that lingers longer than expected.
Boa Vista Island Full-Day Tour: North to South DiscoveryA guided full-day tour of Boa Vista, Cape Verde, traveling north to south across the island's beaches, villages and desert landscape with an air-conditioned vehicle, sandboard, and lunch included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and other languages, and hotel pickup is arranged. The route covers seven to eight hours and includes sandboarding on dunes that reach the sea, turtle nesting beaches, Pavoacao Velha village, Sal Rei's markets and fishing port, a beached shipwreck, and the 50-meter dunes of Deserto de Viana.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured day hitting beaches, dunes, villages, and caves across the island without deciding the route yourself—the guide handles the itinerary and pacing.
Sal Island: Full Day Tour with Local Guide & CultureYou’ll meet fishermen at Santa Maria pier, watch sunlight flicker through the Blue Eye cave, share a simple lunch in Espargos, and feel salt on your skin at Salinas lake—all with a local guide who brings Sal Island’s stories to life.
