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Top 8 day trips things to do in Sal Rei

When Sal Rei is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Boa Vista Private Tour from Curral Velho to Ervatao, Sal Rei1

    1. Boa Vista Private Tour from Curral Velho to Ervatao

    · 7 hours

    On this unforgettable excursion we will see the old abandoned village Curral velho, with its stone houses and the large salt lake. its beach is a nature reserve and the very rare Fragata bird; we will then go to the nature reserve of the beautiful Ervatao beach, where the carreta carreta turtles lay their eggs; we will then continue to the Morro nero lighthouse with a breathtaking view and the colorful villages of the north. The round trip is approximately 45 minutes by car each way. MINIMUM 3 PAX

  2. Private Day Tour of Boa Vista from S. Monica to Sal Rei, Sal Rei2

    2. Private Day Tour of Boa Vista from S. Monica to Sal Rei

    5.0· 1 reviews· 7 hours

    In this excursion we will see the beautiful beach of S. Monica, 25km of deserted white sand, Varandinha and its caves, the ancient village of Povocao Velha, the silent Deserto de Viana, and the beach with the famous Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck. Finally, a walk and shopping in sal Rei. Round trip, about 30 minutes each way. MINIMUM 3 PAX

  3. 4WD Boa Vista group day tour south and north with sandboarding, Sal Rei3

    3. 4WD Boa Vista group day tour south and north with sandboarding

    5.0· 96 reviews· 7 hours

    Travel with us in a small group and experience an incomparable tour of the island with perfect service! No tourist rip-offs! We plan individually and pass on our first-hand knowledge. The Cabokaitours guides are all certified, well trained and are happy to introduce you to the country and its people. Our drivers are the best in Boavista. Whether sand or gravel roads, you are in safe hands here and can enjoy the freedom of sitting outside on the pick up! A freedom that is unique and does not exist in Europe! I'm glad you'll be on board soon!

  1. Boa Vista 4x4: Sharks, Turtles, Caves, Sandboard & Tasting tour, Sal Rei4

    4. Boa Vista 4x4: Sharks, Turtles, Caves, Sandboard & Tasting tour

    4.9· 77 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Explore the beautiful landscapes of Boa Vista on our half-day tour. Experience sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunes, and get up close with turtles and (baby) lemon or nurse sharks in their natural habitats at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay. Stand in de beautiful caves at Praia Varandinha and white sandy beach of Santa Monica. Finish of the tour with a tastings of traditional (alcoholic) drinks like Grogue and Pontche at a village bar in the first settlement. This tour is the ideal combi of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, wildlife and culture, with round-trip hotel transport included for your convenience. - Half-day tour showcasing Boa Vista's natural beauty and wildlife - Visit Turtle Bay and Shark Bay to see turtles and (baby) lemon/nurse sharks in their natural habitat - Enjoy sandboarding on the Morro de Arreia sanddunesdunes - Taste grogue & pontche in Boa Vista's first village, Povoçao Velha - Friendly local guides, who help you make memories of a lifetime

  2. Guided turtle tour in a group in Boa Vista, Sal Rei5

    5. Guided turtle tour in a group in Boa Vista

    4.9· 112 reviews· 5 hours

    This excursion is a must for guests visiting Boavista from July to October!! Starting in November, we offer the tour to see slipperies and bring them into the water, so save them from their enemies the crab! We conduct the excursion in a small group. and each guest will see the entire process of laying eggs. In addition, each participant has enough time to take photos and/or film. We conduct our own Turtlewatch tours and do not give our guests to an agency. Turtlewatch runs from mid-July to November! Reserve your seats now!

  3. Boa Vista Island: Full-Day Wild Beaches & Viana Desert Experience, Sal Rei6

    6. Boa Vista Island: Full-Day Wild Beaches & Viana Desert Experience

    4.6· 7 reviews· 7 hours

    Enjoy a full-day tour around Boa Vista with included hotel pickup and drop-off. Swim into the beautiful turquoise waters of Ervatão beach and discover the Viana Desert, one of the seven wonders of Cape Verde.

  4. Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4, Sal Rei7

    7. Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4

    4.6· 9 reviews

    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

  5. Full Day Boa Vista Island Guided 4X4 Tour with Beachfront Lunch, Sal Rei8

    8. Full Day Boa Vista Island Guided 4X4 Tour with Beachfront Lunch

    4.5· 6 reviews· 8 hours

    Off-road through luscious landscapes and be charmed by Boa Vista's untouched beauty on this action-packed 4x4 tour. Roberto, one of our local guides, says, ‘The Viana desert is Boa Vista's very own chunk of the Sahara. Its sand is blown in from western Africa, creating huge dunes, which we'll rally up and down.' Leave no stone unturned as you visit the shipwreck on Santa Maria beach, before stopping in Sal Rei village and Povoaçao Velha. Plus, there's lunch by the sea in a beachfront restaurant.

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