Boa Vista Island: Viana Desert ATV Adventure & Swim at Cabo de Santa Maria
Overview
Discover the wonders of the Viana Desert and the surrounding villages on this half-day quad biking adventure. Admire scenic views of the sandy landscape, visit the charming villages of Rabil and Bofareira, learn about local handicrafts, and more.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Basic ATV instructions and safety procedures
- Quad Bike, Helmet and glasses, Fuel
- Tour Guide
- Local tax and Liability insurance
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sal Rei, Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Pick up at your accomodation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rabil, Rabil, Boa Vista
Head to the first stop of the tour, Rabil, the second most populated village on Boa Vista Island. Visit a ceramic factory to learn about the ancient art of pottery as well as Olaria, one of the few forms of local craftsmanship.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Deserto de Viana, Boa Vista Cape Verde
Depart from Rabil and cross the palm-lined oasis towards the Viana Desert. Learn about how the desert started forming in the 1980s and has continued to grow due to trade winds that bring sand from the Sahara and Mauritania. Feel the wind in your hair and the adrenaline pump through your body on a thrilling ride across the sand dunes on your quad bike
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bofarreira, Cabo Verde
Continue the tour to Bofareira, a sleepy little village on the north side of the island
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boa Vista, Boa Vista
Enjoy a break at Cape Santa Maria to see the shipwreck, a postcard from Boa Vista.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sal Rei, Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Arrive in Sal Rei city, for a short break followed by a ride along the old cobblestone road to Fatima Church. Admire this recently renovated church while taking in the breathtaking view of the stunning sandy coves that surround you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rabil, Rabil, Boa Vista
At the end of an unforgettable day, enjoy drop-off back to your accommodation.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sal Rei, Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Pick up at your accomodation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rabil, Rabil, Boa Vista
Head to the first stop of the tour, Rabil, the second most populated village on Boa Vista Island. Visit a ceramic factory to learn about the ancient art of pottery as well as Olaria, one of the few forms of local craftsmanship.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Deserto de Viana, Boa Vista Cape Verde
Depart from Rabil and cross the palm-lined oasis towards the Viana Desert. Learn about how the desert started forming in the 1980s and has continued to grow due to trade winds that bring sand from the Sahara and Mauritania. Feel the wind in your hair and the adrenaline pump through your body on a thrilling ride across the sand dunes on your quad bike
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bofarreira, Cabo Verde
Continue the tour to Bofareira, a sleepy little village on the north side of the island
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boa Vista, Boa Vista
Enjoy a break at Cape Santa Maria to see the shipwreck, a postcard from Boa Vista.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sal Rei, Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Arrive in Sal Rei city, for a short break followed by a ride along the old cobblestone road to Fatima Church. Admire this recently renovated church while taking in the breathtaking view of the stunning sandy coves that surround you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rabil, Rabil, Boa Vista
At the end of an unforgettable day, enjoy drop-off back to your accommodation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Please bring Driver's license; Long pants, Closed-toe shoes
- Activity subject to a minimum number of participants
- The minimum age to drive is 18 years old. For the Double Quad option, the second passenger seated backwards must be from the age of 7 years.
- The insurance of the vehicle covers damages to 3rd parties. The customer remains responsible for damage to himself or his vehicle.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Valerie_N
April 2023
Fun way to discover some more of Boa Vista. Bit dissapointed that we didn’t really stop in Sal Rei, but we saw some of it while driving. Some really nice views and fun while driving. Who doesn’t like drifting through the dessert?! Had a great time!
Fun way to discover some more of Boa Vista. Bit dissapointed that we didn’t really stop in Sal Rei, but we saw some of it while driving. Some really nice views and fun while driving. Who doesn’t like drifting through the dessert?! Had a great time!Maria_d
August 2023
Me han dejado tirado en la recepción y no han pasado a buscarme.han pasado dos días y no me dan solución xq dicen que está todo completo
Me han dejado tirado en la recepción y no han pasado a buscarme.han pasado dos días y no me dan solución xq dicen que está todo completo