The 15 Best Quad and Buggy Tours in Boa Vista

1.Santa Monica, Dunes, Caves and Village 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $76Our pick

Ride into Boa Vista’s Viana desert, visit the old village of Povoação Velha, walk through Varandinha’s sea caves, and finish at Santa Monica Beach with time for a swim and included cocktail. Guides such as Freddy, Evandro, Nielson, and Julie have led this route. Expect rough tracks, big views, and a lively ride.

“We liked to see the caves, it is very beautiful. The ocean is very blue, and the landscape is very unique.”

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2.Boa Vista Jeep Expedition: Shipwreck & Viana Desert (4-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 134 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Spend four hours exploring northern Boa Vista in a Toyota Landcruiser with a local guide such as Vagner, Hendrick, or Fabrizio. Expect bumpy off-road tracks, the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, Bofareira Bay, Espingueira refreshments, Viana Desert dunes, and the pottery chimney at Praia de Chaves. Water and hotel transfers are included.

“Exploring the sights of the north part of the island in a jeep was fabulous. Travelled over varied terrain which at times was bumpy. Our fantastic guide Fabrizio said it was a free massage. Fabrizio was brilliant. Very chatty, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour covers a number of sights with ample stops to explore and take pictures. There is a chance to taste the local grog at a village bar and chat with the locals who were all exceptionally friendly. It can be dusty and hot but chilled water is provided. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Boa Vista Quad Tour: Shipwreck & Viana Desert (2-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll ride a guided quad from Sal Rei to the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck and Viana Desert, with hotel pickup, fuel, equipment, and water included. Guides such as Vagner, Fabrizio, Fabrice, and Mauru have been praised for safety and patience. Bring your driver’s license, sunscreen, closed shoes, and clothes you can get dusty.

“I enjoyed the opportunity to take good photographs and see and learn more about Boa Vista”

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4.Northwest & Deserto de Viana 4×4 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Best value

See Boa Vista’s northwest in four hours with a multilingual guide, hotel pickup, and a 4x4 ride to Rabil, the Deserto de Viana, Praia da Atalanta, and the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima. You get craft, sand, sea views, and the Cabo Santa Maria wreck in one compact outing.

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5.2-Hour Buggy 1000cc North Island Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews

Join No-Limits Adventure for a two-hour north Boa Vista outing in a powerful 4x4 side-by-side buggy. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, goggles, overalls, water, and a local guide. The route runs through Via Pitoresca, Cabo Santa Maria’s shipwreck beach, the Viana Desert, and Ponta do Sol. Guides may include Mario, Djeu, Giovanni, or Josiel.

“The best trip we’ve ever been on! The guys were helpful, informative & really friendly. They helped us with our overalls, helmets & scarfs and made sure to tell us everything we needed to know! The tour itself , wow, stunning. We loved every minute of it you see so much! The views are unbelievable. They have their own photographer who follows u all through the tour, the photos are so good you have to get them at the end! It’s so worth it! We would do the trip again today if we could . Thanks so much Harriet & Jack x”

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6.2h North Buggy Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews Top rated

Drive a powerful 1000cc buggy along Boa Vista’s Via Pitoresca and remote north coast. You’ll stop at Cabo Santa Maria’s 1968 Spanish cargo shipwreck and Ponta do Sol Panorama Point. Helmets, glasses, water, fuel, and pickup are included. Bring your driving licence and expect a two-hour outing starting at 2 pm.

“Be aware you need to bring your driving licence and the pick up is at 1 from your hotel - this isn’t sign posted anywhere. It seemed one rule for one another for others apart from that the guides were friendly, informative . There isn’t much to do on the island so this was something good fun for a few hours”

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7.Boa Vista 4h South Buggy Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Take a four-hour 1000cc buggy ride from Sal Rei along Boa Vista’s south coast. Drive past a pottery chimney, sandy beaches, Morro de Areia, Praia de Verandinha’s natural arch, and vast Santa Monica Beach. Pickup, fuel, helmets, glasses, water, and return transport are included.

“What a fantastic time we had, we were a bit apprehensive over the cost but decided to take the plunge and were were so glad that we did. What value for money we had, a great group of adrenaline junkies who all put their foot down and enjoyed the sheer thrill of the varioRead more”

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8.Off-Road Quad Bike to Santa Monica & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Drive an automatic quad across Boa Vista with a local guide, stopping at Povoação Velha, the Caves of Varandinha, Santa Monica Beach, and Morro de Areia. You can ride alone or share with a friend. Hotel pickup, helmets, and a guide are included, while food, drinks, and scarves are not.

“This is a brilliant and fun trip. There is loads of variety from stunning beaches to quad biking through the dunes. We loved every minute of it! I would recommend your own Quad Bike for the best experience - they are all automatic and easy to drive.”

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9.4×4 Tour – Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle’s Bay, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $79

Spend about 4.5 hours crossing Boa Vista by 4x4, sandboarding the Morro de Areia dunes, looking for green turtles and lemon sharks, then tasting local food and grogue in Povoação Velha. Small groups of up to eight, hotel pickup, and guides such as Fredy and Christian make this an active introduction to the island.

“Exceptional guide who made the trip totally amazing, with an excellent knowledge. Sand boarding was amazing just not walking back up the dune🤣. Seeing both turtles and sharks in natural habitat was perfect.”

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10.Boa Vista Jeep Expedition: Santa Monica & Desert (4-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Set out from your Boa Vista hotel in a Toyota Landcruiser with a local guide for Praia de Chaves, Morro de Areia, Verandinha’s natural arch, Santa Monica Beach, and Boca Beach. Guides may include Fabrício and Marvin, with English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French available. Water, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“la dernière halte près de l'hôtel Mélia non terminé”

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11.Boa Vista 2h Buggy Death Valley Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews

Drive a powerful 1000cc buggy from Rabil across Boa Vista’s dry interior and the Cape Verdean Death Valley. Your guide leads a small convoy to an oasis, Fonte Vicente, and a baobab tree before returning to base. Wagner, Marvin, Giovanni, Mario, and other guides have earned praise for clear instructions and careful pacing. Pickup, fuel, helmets, glasses, water, and overalls are included.

“Amazing experience!!! The views are adorable! Staff Vagner and Marvin are so friendly and explained all in details!!!”

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12.Boa Vista Buggy Tour: Death Valley Adventure (2-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll drive a powerful 1000cc side-by-side buggy from your hotel across Boa Vista’s Capeverdean Death Valley. A local guide leads the small group through Rabil to an oasis, then Fonte Vicente and a baobab tree. Elvin is one named guide praised for friendly checks and steady support. Bring your license, ID, closed shoes, and a face covering.

“Absolutely loved this two hour buggy excursion. Our guide was Elvin, who was very friendly and looked after us the whole time! Constantly checking we was ok while letting us have the best time. Would highly recommend, especially if your lucky enough to get Elvin. 👍🏾”

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13.Half-day Quad Tour to Santa Monica Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · from $64

Spend about four hours driving a quad from Sal Rei through Rabil, Povoação Velha, Santa Monica Beach, Varandinha Caves, and Morro de Areia. Small groups of up to 10 get guide support and beach time. Bring a license, closed shoes, long trousers, and a face covering for dust.

“Amazing must do experience. Loved it. Don’t forget to bring face masks ;) It will be enough dust, adrenaline and fun with beautiful scenery.”

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14.4h North Jeep Expedition Off-Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $63

Spend about four hours touring northern Boa Vista in a small off-road group of up to eight. Your guide takes you through Via Pitoresca, Ponta do Sol, Cabo Santa Maria, and Bofareira, with time for photos and island history. Pickup is offered, and guide Hendrik has earned special praise for his friendly manner.

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15.Night Buggy Tour under the Stars (2-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll be picked up at your hotel, briefed at the base, then drive an SSV buggy from Rabil into the Viana Desert. Special night lights help with visibility as you pause for the stars and visit Fatima Church before a scenic drive through Sal Rei. A valid license is required.

“The evening buggy tour was amazing! The guide was so good and friendly (so bad with remembering names but my partner said he looks like snoop dog!) We really enjoyed it and thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone! Thanks again”

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