Southern Boa Vista 4x4 Tour with Viana Desert and Villages

4 Reviews
Tours Culture & history Culinary & nightlife Reseller exclusions Things to do at Night Nature & adventure Sightseeing Tours Nature & Panorama Cruises & boat tours History & heritage Food & drinks Pub tours Medium-risk activities

This fun-filled tour gives you the chance to delve into some of Boa Vista's top spots.

Highlights

  • Roam over the sands of the Viana desert in a rip-roaring 4x4 safari
  • Discover the village of Rabil and visit the faded Church of Saint Roque
  • Savour some catchupa stew, Cape Verde's rich-in-flavour national dish
  • Visit Povoação Velha village and enjoy free time on Santa Monica beach
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Boa Vista and its villages

Description

This fun-filled tour gives you the chance to delve into some of Boa Vista's top spots. Spend a morning exploring inland villages and roaming the Viana desert in a 4x4, before ending up on one of the island's most pretty beaches. Roberto, one of our local guides, says, ‘It probably wasn't their intention but the souvenir shops of Povoação Velha and Rabil have become unwitting social media stars. Their colourful, kitsch and carefree displays are massive Instagram hits.' This morning-long adventure kicks off with a visit to the half-crumbling 19th-century Church of Saint Roque in Rabil – Boa Vista's second-largest town. In need of a lick of paint and simply decorated, it reflects the island's tough history. Then it's off to a ceramic factory, where you'll see the handiwork of local artisans and might be able to grab yourself a souvenir of local pottery. You'll also get to taste Cape Verde's national dish, catchupa, a rich stew of corn, beans, pork and vegetables – through ingredients change, not just from island to island or village to village, but house to house. Next, hold on tight as you zoom through the dusty landscape of the Viana desert. Our next stop is Povoação Velha, the oldest settlement on the island. Wander its rustic streets before kicking back on the 11km-long Santa Monica beach. Its sugar-white sand contrasts against fluorescent blue waters like an image from a postcard. If you're an adventure seeker, you can even try your hand at sandboarding.

Includes

Transport Driver/ Guide 4x4 tour Local delicacy tasting

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Gallery

My Guide Book Now! Southern Boa Vista 4x4 Tour with Viana Desert and Villages

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Cape Verde.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

Recommended Experiences in Cape Verde

500+ trusted car hire partners globally

Create & Share your own Guide to Cape Verde with friends and family!

Add your recommended places to visit by browsing the website and pressing the icon.

Create your own guide of favourite 'must see' places

Earn your Local Expert badge by Sharing your guides with others

Get your guide seen by submitting it to the Mini Guides section

Lists

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Cape Verde is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 120+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations

Events in Cape Verde

Filter Events by Sub-Category

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in Cape Verde