Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4
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Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4
By Bu Bista Tours
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Take this three hours tour and have opportunity to visit the local handicraft production and meet the locals. Explore the Povoação Velha, and feel the friendliness of their people. Visit the caves of Varandinha. Explore the most beautiful beach of the archipelago (Santa Monica). Fall in love with a magnificent scenery on the Chaves beach
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Transportation
- Tour Guide
- Liability insurance
- Entry/Admission - Santa Monica Beach
- Entry/Admission - Praia da Varandinha
- Entry/Admission - Praia de Chaves
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- For guests staying at the Hotel Riu Touareg the pick-up and drop-off are not included in the tour price, it will be required to pay an extra fee to be picked-up and dropped-off at the Hotel Riu Touareg. Pick-up will take place at the main entrance outside the hotel. Not at reception as it can be crowded.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 133141P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 133141P3
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- nabucconodosor0 contributionsGreat places, bored guidesGreat tour visiting all the main spots in the island in a 4WD toyota. However the guides looked very bored and in a rush to bring us back.Written 12 December 2024
- traceyc2990 contributionsFab tour with fab tour guides!Jane and Clayton picked us up from our hotel reception with warm welcoming smiles and we set off for what was a most enjoyable day. We loved every part of the tour, spotting turtles diving down to the rocks to eat, driving through sand dunes, swimming in the sea on a beautiful white sandy deserted beach, sampling local Grog, seeing a ship wreck. Great story telling, excellent local and historical knowledge. They kept us a step ahead of the other tours which was fab, but never feeling rushed. I would highly recommend booking this tour, we had a really special day. Thank you 🤩Written 10 December 2024
- FreyaA80 contributionsBest Tour Best PeopleLory was the best guide! Mano was the best driver. These two were such sweethearts and full of knowledge about the island. Honestly in all of my travels I have never seen such unspoiled, vast, beautiful beaches - truely breathtaking and SUCH a good way to see Boa Vista. Thank you so much Lory and Mano you’re both wonderful!Written 5 November 2024
- micheledX9712KA0 contributionsAmazing Tour and Exceptional Guides on Boa Vista Island!Unforgettable Experience on Boa Vista Island! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing tour around Boa Vista Island with this agency, and we couldn’t be happier! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, and we were lucky to have Cleiton and Lauri as our guides. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the island. Every moment was special and enriching, with breathtaking landscapes and a relaxed atmosphere. We felt safe and well cared for throughout the entire trip. We highly recommend this agency and look forward to joining more adventures with them in the future! Michele & MarcelWritten 30 October 2024
- Mark F0 contributionsA great morning island tour!Wow, we had a great morning out! “J” (will never spell your name correctly sorry) our tour guide, loved her country and knew everything about it and was just so lovely. You won’t get a better guide on the island. We took in culture (pottery making and the fish market) landmarks (sand dunes and shipwreck) and ended at a bar at the harbour for drinks, all at a pace and flexibility to suit us. We even had our own private photographer! Great value for money, go on it you won’t be disappointed 👍Written 4 September 2024
- B9562IPmarkf0 contributionsBuggy marvellous!Great off roading on powerful buggy’s over varying terrain. Good 2 hours and lots of fun. Staff friendly and helpful, go and do it!Written 2 September 2024
- S1453ZAterryh0 contributionsGreat fun, great valueBooked via TUI rep at Palace Boavista and with TUI app discount. Great value, and great way to explore the island. The Rabil stop is basically for local store keepers. But the stop is short and then you get to see all terrains. The sand dunes at the end was IMMENSE! Went with 19 and 22 year old sons, driving licences required. Be aware that you are in convoy and can only proceed as quickly as the slowest driver. So take it all in and don't go if you want to race around. Photographer on the trail too, just waiting for pics now; €30 for 4 hours of pics per quad.Written 9 August 2024
- Trevjarrett0 contributionsGreat ExperienceExcellent view Sea was a choppy but still swimming was a must Food in the restaurant Excellent and fair price Go there do .Written 9 July 2024
- ianbM2847EK0 contributionsNo Limits Buggie Tour Boe VistaAmazing fun......the staff were really informative and helpful.......a really nice experience Honeymoon Memories with my now wife 💕Written 29 June 2024
- femc20200 contributionsThe experience was Good but FYIThe experience was excellent. Nothing to complain about, but it's a Hassle booking here. I nearly missed pick-up because my name wasn't on the list. It is better to do it through Tui; it is more secure, and drinks are included, we had to pay for the drinks that day. Do it through the it is the same company anyway.Written 27 June 2024
- femc20200 contributionsVery UnprofessionalGood at explaining the country, but the guide was very unprofessional, came late, was always on the phone, ran errands during the trip, and didn’t follow the itinerary, so we didn’t get to spend the time advertised at each stop. We strongly recommend doing it with TUI; they follow the itinerary correctly, and meals are included.Written 27 June 2024
- robync920 contributionsExcellent tripThis trip is one of the best trips i have ever been on. I took my daughter who is 7 and she loved the whole expirience, not once did she claim she was bored. We saw so much of the island and also what happens on this island. Jason our guide was brilliant and explained all the information to us in great english. To top it off we saw turtles and sharks.Written 7 March 2024
- 715NataliaG0 contributionsBoa Vista tripAmazing way to get to know the island. Jason, our driver and guide, knew everything and even explain us many things about history and the old town.Written 17 February 2024
- piersf20130 contributionsWonderful day seeing Boa Vista beyond the resort.This is a great way to see the island beyond the resort. Jason our guide and driver for the day was excellent. He is friendly, knowledge about the tour and can tell you more about the Boa Vista if you are interested. The island is dry, however the scenery is varied and wonderful from the sea cliffs and caves, sand dunes, lava cobble roads and tracks. Take water, sun protection. You will get dusty... that is part of the experienceWritten 31 January 2024
- 976sharonh0 contributionsSuper half day fun excursion.Fab half day tour of the South Island tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable the desert was spectacular too be prepared for bumpy rides in 4x4 all added to the fun and the locals very friendly worth the money, we upgraded to private tour which I would say is nice but not essentialWritten 17 October 2023
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Leeds158 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Half day tour booked via TUI.
Picked up from hotel and to another hotel for some.more passe gers then off to Rabil.
It was lovely seeing parts of the island that I wouldn't have usually seen.
Friendly village locals and some great history to be learnt from.thw rep.
Once of main roads can be a bit bump, especially when off road going to Santa Monica beach.
Lovely experience, bought some gifts from the locals and had a really nice time.
10yr old daughter loved the sandblasting.
Nice little bar on Santa Monica beach. Ask TUI to drive you up ther if you're not that into beaches or going in the sea. They will gladly drive you over (cannot walk due to distance/terrain) where you can sit, admire the view and watch the world go by. Bliss.
Picked up from hotel and to another hotel for some.more passe gers then off to Rabil.
It was lovely seeing parts of the island that I wouldn't have usually seen.
Friendly village locals and some great history to be learnt from.thw rep.
Once of main roads can be a bit bump, especially when off road going to Santa Monica beach.
Lovely experience, bought some gifts from the locals and had a really nice time.
10yr old daughter loved the sandblasting.
Nice little bar on Santa Monica beach. Ask TUI to drive you up ther if you're not that into beaches or going in the sea. They will gladly drive you over (cannot walk due to distance/terrain) where you can sit, admire the view and watch the world go by. Bliss.
Written 13 November 2023
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your half-day tour booked via TUI. Exploring parts of the island that you wouldn't have usually seen sounds like a wonderful adventure.
It's great to know that you found the village locals friendly and that you had the opportunity to learn some interesting history from the representative. We understand that the off-road parts of the journey, especially towards Santa Monica beach, can be a bit bumpy, but we're glad to hear that overall, it was a lovely experience.
It's fantastic that your 10-year-old daughter loved the sandblasting, and it sounds like she had a great time! The little bar on Santa Monica beach seems like a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view. We appreciate your recommendation to ask TUI to drive visitors up there for those who prefer not to go to the beach or into the sea.
Thank you again for choosing us for your tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future
Written 20 March 2024
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Sherpa48053288208
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Impeccable, friendly, efficient staff without exception.
Hotel in need of general repairs (Riu Touareg)
It's a shame the kilometers of beach have a practically inaccessible sea.
Very pleasant animation.
Weak drinks (all inclusive)
Hotel in need of general repairs (Riu Touareg)
It's a shame the kilometers of beach have a practically inaccessible sea.
Very pleasant animation.
Weak drinks (all inclusive)
Written 4 August 2023
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Agradecemos o seu feedback! Ficamos felizes em saber que gostou do atendimento da nossa equipe e da animação. Lamentamos que a estrutura do hotel e as bebidas não tenham atendido totalmente às suas expectativas. Quanto à praia, entendemos que as condições do mar podem dificultar o acesso, mas esperamos que ainda tenha desfrutado da sua estadia. Vamos compartilhar suas observações para continuarmos a melhorar. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em breve!
Written 16 September 2024
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