Boa Vista Island: Caves, Dunes & Santa Monica Beach Private Tour
ID: GYG411641-O-746880
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the highlights of Boa Vista on this full-day tour. Dip into the waters at Santa Monica Beach, see the village of Rabil, meet the locals in Povoacao Velha, and discover the Varandinha caves.
Enjoy an entire day on Boa Vista Island and discover all it has to offer. Meet the locals in Rabil and Povoacao Velha, and swim at Santa Monica beach. Discover the wonders of the Varandinha caves and cross the dunes at Morro D'areia Nature Reserve.
Get picked up at your hotel and depart towards Rabil, the second most populated village in Boa Vista. Meet the local people, visit the main church, and see a local handicraft production. Head towards Povoação Velha and get to know the atmosphere of the oldest settlement on the island.
Continue to Santa Monica beach, considered the most beautiful beach of the archipelago and one of the most stunning beaches in the world. Swim in the turquoise waters and relax on the white sand.
Take in the ride to Varandinha and discover the wonders and secrets carved behind these limestone caves. Learn how these natural wonders were formed by sea erosion and explore the area.
Head towards Morro D'Areia Nature Reserve, cross the dunes, and enjoy a walk in the sand. Capture the best views of Boa Vista by climbing to the top of a big one.
Take a break for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Sal Rei before a drive to the Cabo de Santa Maria Shipwreck. Hear of how this old boat has been stranded for 50 years and became a symbol of inspiration for local painters and photographers.
Highlights
- Chill out on the stunning Santa Monica Beach
- Marvel at the beautiful sand dunes of the Viana Desert
- Learn how the sand makes dunes brought from the Sahara Desert
- Discover the secrets behind the Varandinha limestone caves
- Visit Rabil, the second-largest village in Boa Vista
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Masks are required while indoors
Pickup is the main entrance outside the hotel 10 minutes before the tour start time.
INCLUDED
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
