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Some daytime island tours mention Turtle Bay, while nesting observation is a separate guided night experience in summer. The cards below come from the current bookable inventory and are ordered by traveller review count, not by an advertising promise. Compare the exact start point, duration, included food and hotel pickup before booking. Distances look short on the map, but sand and rough tracks make travel slower than kilometres suggest.

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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

⏱ 4 - 4.5 hours · 4.8 (616)

The most fun way to discover Boa Vista! See sharks and turtles in their natural habitat, the caves, and visit Santa Monica beach. Glide over sand dunes, and finish the day with…

from €58 per person

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Boa Vista: Turtles, Sharks, Santa Monica Beach, Shipwreck, Cave

Boa Vista: Turtles, Sharks, Santa Monica Beach, Shipwreck, Cave

⏱ 7 hours · 4.8 (419)

Discover the highlights of Boa Vista in just one day – a shipwreck, the Viana Desert, Santa Mónica, Shark Bay, and much more. Nature, culture and adventure perfectly combined.

from €67 per person

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Boa Vista Fullday Excursion 4x4 Jeep

Boa Vista Fullday Excursion 4x4 Jeep

⏱ 7 hours · 4.8 (312)

Discover the best spots of Boa Vista in one Day\nExplore the most beautiful beach Santa Monica and the shipwreck Santa Maria on this excursion. We take our time to see also turt…

from €72 per person

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Boa Vista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

Boa Vista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (239)

Enjoy a half-day out exploring the west coast of Boavista on a dune sandboarding and 4x4 tour. Get the chance to see green turtles and lemon sharks, Santa Monica beach, and tast…

from €65 per person

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Boa Vista Catamaran Tour: All Inclusive Bay Cruise

Boa Vista Catamaran Tour: All Inclusive Bay Cruise

⏱ 4 hours · 4.5 (193)

Discover the beauty of Boa Vista on a Catamaran Tour. Drinks, Prosecco, snorkeling, and seasonal dolphin or turtle sightings included!

from €62 per person

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Boa Vista: Beautiful Beaches, Turtles & Djeu Island Snorkel

Boa Vista: Beautiful Beaches, Turtles & Djeu Island Snorkel

⏱ 7 hours · 4.7 (169)

Join us to snorkel at the uninhabited island of Djeu, have lunch at a beach bar, then explore the beautiful south in the afternoon with sandboarding and visits to Shark Bay and…

from €85 per person

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Boa Vista: Desert, Turtle Bay, Shark Bay, Caves, Dream Beach & Sandboarding

Boa Vista: Desert, Turtle Bay, Shark Bay, Caves, Dream Beach & Sandboarding

⏱ 4 hours · 4.6 (144)

Embark on an exciting half-day adventure, perfect for those who want to explore the island's main landmarks in a shorter time, but with unique experiences.

from €45 per person

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Boa Vista: 4x4 Island Tour, Dunes, Beaches, Local & Wildlife

Boa Vista: 4x4 Island Tour, Dunes, Beaches, Local & Wildlife

⏱ 7 hours · 5.0 (16)

Explore Boavista by 4x4! Visit the Pottery School, Old traditional village, Viana Desert & sandboard on dunes. Discover Turtle & Shark Bay, explore Caves & relax at Santa Monica…

from €115 per person

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Boa Vista South Tour: Santa Monica, Turtle Bay & Cliffs

Boa Vista South Tour: Santa Monica, Turtle Bay & Cliffs

⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (4)

Explore the south of Boa Vista on a half-day adventure! Visit Santa Monica Beach, Turtle Bay, Praia Varandinha cliffs, and Povoação Velha village with a local guide that speaks…

from €150 per group up to 2

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Boa Vista: Guided Turtle Experience with a Certified Guide

Boa Vista: Guided Turtle Experience with a Certified Guide

⏱ 2 hours · 4.0 (4)

Experience the magic of nature like never before with our exclusive turtle nesting tour in Boa Vista. Meet these majestic creatures and enjoy an unforgettable insight into their…

from €65 per person

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Boa Vista Turtle Watching with certified guides

Boa Vista Turtle Watching with certified guides

⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (3)

Experience a powerful wildlife moment in Boa Vista: watch turtles nesting in protected areas, guided by local experts. A unique eco-tour that connects you with nature and suppor…

from €93 per person

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Boa Vista: Turtle Nesting Night Tour with Hotel Pickup

Boa Vista: Turtle Nesting Night Tour with Hotel Pickup

⏱ 3 hours · 2.7 (3)

Join a night tour in Boa Vista to witness the nesting of Caretta Caretta turtles. Learn about their life cycle, travel in a 4x4 to protected beaches, and enjoy a sustainable exp…

from €72 per person

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Boa Vista: Turtle watching evening tour

Boa Vista: Turtle watching evening tour

⏱ 4.5 hours · 5.0 (1)

Come on a journey of "Turtle-Watching Evening Tour". Experience the thrill of witnessing endangered loggerhead turtles nesting and laying their eggs on the pristine sandy beache…

from €88 per person

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Boa Vista Private Tour: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Dune & Tasting

Boa Vista Private Tour: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Dune & Tasting

⏱ 4 hours 0

Explore Boa Vista’s dunes, spot turtles and sharks, visit Varandinha caves, admire Santa Mónica Beach, visit Povoação Velha and taste traditional Cape Verdean drinks, grogue and…

from €249 per group up to 6

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Boa Vista: Southern Sands 4x4 Adventure with Sandboarding

Boa Vista: Southern Sands 4x4 Adventure with Sandboarding

⏱ 5 hours 0

Explore the south side of Boa Vista on a 4x4 adventure. Try sandboarding on the Moro de Areia sand dunes, visit Shark Bay and Turtle Bay, and relax at Oragins Beach Bar on Santa…

from €79 per person

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Boa Vista: Full-Day Tour around Boa Vista with Lunch

Boa Vista: Full-Day Tour around Boa Vista with Lunch

⏱ 9 hours 0

Explore Boa Vista on a full-day tour with lunch and hotel pickup. Visit the turtle bay, the caves, Santa Monica Beach, the salt lake, the desert of Viana, the Shipwreck and more.

from €185 per person

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Good to know: Some daytime island tours mention Turtle Bay, while nesting observation is a separate guided night experience in summer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Boa Vista best known for?

Long sandy beaches, the Viana dunes, the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck and seasonal wildlife. The largest bookable group is island and 4x4 tours; boat, snorkelling, turtle and whale trips are also available.

Can I explore the whole island in a normal rental car?

Not comfortably. Several sought-after beaches and desert stops are reached on sand or rough tracks. A guided 4x4 tour is the normal choice, and rental agreements may exclude off-road driving.

When can I see whales and turtles?

Whale trips are seasonal, mainly from late winter into spring; turtle nesting tours run on summer nights. They are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed and exact operating dates change.

Does Boa Vista have a large city or mountain landscape?

No. Sal Rei is a small island capital, not a major city, and Boa Vista is comparatively low and arid. Monte Estância reaches about 387 metres; the island is known more for dunes and beaches than high mountains.

Where do boat trips leave from?

Most marine trips use Sal Rei and its bay. Always check the meeting point: resorts around Praia de Chaves or the south coast are not the same place as Sal Rei, and transfers may be part of the tour.

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