The 15 Best 4x4 Island Tours in Cape Verde

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

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

4x4 south coast tour from Boa Vista, Cape Verde: Viana dunes, Stanxa village, Bracona caves, and a Santa Monica swim with a cocktail.

“Freddy, our guide, was brilliant. We went in to the middle of the sand dunes and did a spot of dune surfing, Freddy telling us all about the history of the area. We then stopped at a lovely village that looked like a small mid western town and Freddy took us to a bar with some locals, which was great. Also of course informing us of the history of the island and all the Cape Verdian islands. We then went to the Caves which were stunning and finally saw sunset on the huge (14km) completely deserted Santa Monica beach. I honestly can’t recommend this excursion highly enough. A MUST do…”

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

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

A 4-hour Jeep tour of Northern Boa Vista with off-road tracks, scenic viewpoints, the 1968 Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, and Viana Desert dunes.

“Had loads of fun and we visited so many beautiful places, very worth it.”

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3.2h ATV 500cc 4×4 Quad Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $104Top rated

500cc 4x4 ATV tour on Sal with hotel pickup, private guide stops at turtle beaches, Serra Negra, and Ponta Preta.

“Really good off road fun, felt safe and secure at all times. Our guide was great and we both thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience 👍”

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4.Boa Vista Island: Northwest & Deserto de Viana 4×4 Adventure

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

A half-day Boa Vista 4x4 route with Rabil crafts, Deserto de Viana dunes, the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, and sea views from Fatima.

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5.4h ATV 500cc 4×4 Quad Island Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $184

Ride a 500cc 4x4 quad across Sal from Santa Maria to turtles, the Blue Eye, salt crater and Shark Bay in 4 hours.

“Best trip I've ever been on and I'm 57 so I've been on a few. Everything about this trip was amazing . And the guides were so so good. They really put in so much effort to help. This was a faultless day I will never forget for as long as I live. There iRead more”

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

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

Quad bike ride on Boa Vista from Povoação Velha to Santa Monica Beach, Varandinha caves, and Morro de Areia dunes, with hotel pickup.

“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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7.4×4 Tour – Sandboard, Shark & Green Turtle’s Bay, Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $79

4x4 dune sandboarding plus wildlife stops at Turtle’s and Shark’s Bays, ending with local grogue and pontche tastings in Boa Vista.

“We had a great time on this excursion! We went as a group of 4 and were joined by another couple. We got picked up from our hotel in a pick up truck, which was a great experience sitting in the back! Our first stop was the Sanderson whicRead more”

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8.4WD Boa Vista group day tour south and north with sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $104

4WD north and south Boa Vista with sandboarding, turtles, beach time, handmade pottery, and a shipwreck photo stop, lunch included.

“Fantastic trip exploring the beautiful island of Boa Vista. Celine was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain about the island and the different points of interest. Would definitely recommend. Would say you should definitely ensure you bring lots of water though as it can be hot with not a lot of cover.”

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

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

4-hour 4x4 jeep tour on Boa Vista: Praia de Chaves dunes, Verandinha cave arch, Santa Monica swim, and more with local guide.

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

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10.4h North Jeep Expedition Off-Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $63

A 4-hour North Boa Vista jeep off-road loop with Via Pitoresca oasis tracks, Ponta do Sol views, and the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck.

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11.4h South Jeep Expedition Off-Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $63

4-hour off-road Jeep tour through the south of Boa Vista, from Praia de Chaves to Santa Monica Beach, with dunes and cave views.

“Amazing jeep tour in Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Best adventure tour agency in the island of Boa Vista, couldn't recommend it more!”

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12.Cape Verde: São Vicente Island 4×4 Quad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

4-hour quad tour on São Vicente, Cape Verde, with coastal trails, villages, swim at Baía das Gatas, and Viana Volcano views.

“Absolutely awesome tour which takes you around the whole island with some proper offroading. Our guide was super friendly, laid back, and took time to explain everything in detail. We'll be back next time.”

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13.Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Pink Panther off-road photo tour on Sal with salt mines, Blue Eye cave, secret natural pools, and pickup, plus creative pictures.

“You don't want to miss this Pink Panther trip during your visit to Sal. Franek is - besides a friendly (multilingual) guide - a fantastic driver with an incredible knowledge about the island and also, a creative photographer who has a lot of ideas hoRead more”

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14.2h SSV Buggy Night Experience 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $209

Drive a 4WD buggy through Sal’s dark desert with special lights, visit turtle spots and finish with a non-alcoholic cocktail.

“Excellent day and outstanding service! We booked trough travel agency and we were told there would be a pickup, but it was an mistake by the travel agency. Our hotel was located near by so there wasn't need for one, but we didn't know. LovRead more”

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15.4h Turtle Watching with SSV Buggy Night 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $185

Night 4WD buggy across Sal’s dunes and salt flats to spot loggerhead turtles, with hotel pickup, expert guides, and safety gear.

“La possibilità di poter visitare il deserto di notte con delle guide esperte e competenti e di guidare dei nuovi mezzi mai provati”

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