Full-day 4x4 tour of Boa Vista’s northern villages with lunch
Excursions & day trips

Full-day 4x4 tour of Boa Vista’s northern villages with lunch

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 56 reviews
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£67.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll get a true flavour of local life in a 4x4 tour of Boa Vista's northern villages
  • A stop in the village of Rabil for a tasting of Cape Verdean specialities is on the agenda
  • The shipwreck at Cabo Santa Maria is ideal for snapping photos with the beach in the background
  • You'll learn about Boa Vista's marine life with a visit to the Wildlife Biodiversity Centre
  • Your expert local guide will share their knowledge about Boa Vista and its culture
What to expect

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.'

We'll kick off in true Boa Vista style, travelling by 4x4 to Rabil, where we'll try some local delicacies and have a look around the village. Next, we'll make our way to the shipwreck at Cabo Santa Maria, where the rusting hulk of a Spanish cargo ship still sits where it ran aground over 50 years ago. It's a striking contrast to the natural beauty of the beach, and you'll get some great photos.

A stop at the colourful village of Bofareira follows, where you'll call in at a goat farm to watch local cheese in production. You'll get to try some, too. Next, you'll head for Fundo das Figueiras village for a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-owned restaurant. In the afternoon, there's some free time before a visit to a soap-making project ran by the Association of Northern Woman – an organisation specialising in equality. We'll round off the day at the Local Biodiversity Centre for an insight into the fascinating marine life of the island.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Menu options include fish, goat, pork, chicken, catchupa, pasta or lobster (only when lobster lunch option is selected)
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 56 reviews from verified customers

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  • Mark

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide was very informative and lots of humour thrown in as well.

  • Toni H

    From United Kingdom - February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was great day, learning about the history of the island. Had some local food & drink. Enjoyed the local menu Our guide & driver were polite and c ...

  • G1882

    From United States of America - February 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We had no concerns with trip

  • Katharine

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    A good mixture of activities demonstrating the lifestyle in Boavista. Two 4x4 vehicles with the guide permanently in the other vehicle - perhaps he sh ...

  • Sarah T

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Absolutely fabulous day out the driver and the guide were awesome

  • KP

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We loved the seeing the shipwreck, and going to the musuem. Local food was lovely and was nice to be in an authentic restaurant. Was long day and bump ...