Santa Mónica Beach: Swim with Sea Turtles

Swim at Santa Mónica Beach, the most beautiful beach of the archipelago. Have a chance to see sea turtles in their natural habitat, walk on epic sand dunes and caves, and discover the Shipwreck, a postcard of Boa Vista.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Morro de Areia Nature Reserve - Begin your adventure with a visit to the breathtaking Morro de Areia Nature Reserve. This location is renowned for its enchanting sand dunes that extend to the sea, offering a unique, surreal, and captivating natural display.
  • Praia da Varandinha - Proceed to the Varandinha Cave, a must-visit for its stunning…
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Sal Rei
  • Tour Guide
  • Liability Insurance
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Please bring a towel, sunscreen, swimsuit, Comfortable clothes;
  • The pick-up will be at the main entrance of your hotel, outside and not at the reception.
  • 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.
Location
Morro de Areia Nature Reserve
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Traceyc299
Dec 10, 2024
Fab 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 🤩
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Goplaces55662857720
Nov 23, 2024
Very nice island tour with many highights!:-) - We stayed for a week on Boa Vista on vacation and wanted to experience the few available sights relatively compact. This tour offers just THAT: Start at 9am with pick up at the hotel, small group of only 5 people, then 5 or 6 highlights departed, then shared dinner and drive home to the hotels again. Our driver and guide made the experience special. As a local, he was able to tell something at all stations, took great photos of us and gave further tips. Highly recommended!:-)
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Freyaa8
Nov 5, 2024
Best Tour Best People - Lory 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!
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Micheledx9712ka
Oct 30, 2024
Amazing 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 & Marcel
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Loc_n
Oct 29, 2024
Excellent moments - The guides were very kind . Clayton and Lory thank you for the visit and the explanations. It was fun to make the trip with you
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Michael_h
Oct 28, 2024
Stunning, interesting and fun - Santa Monica beach is unparalleled beauty. Nothing has spoiled it. The lunch we stopped for was delicious. Try Cape Verde wine. We saw turtles. No sharks in the last two months; though that didn’t bother us
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Harry_d
Sep 23, 2024
Simply amazing! - We took a 4x4 tour in Boa Vista to see the iconic shipwreck and visit the stunning Santa Monica beach, and it was an unforgettable experience! Though I was a bit disappointed we didn’t spot any turtles, the trip more than made up for it with the beauty and adventure we encountered along the way. The highlight was definitely the shipwreck, which stood as a haunting but fascinating reminder of the island’s maritime history. It was incredible to see it up close, and the guides shared fascinating stories about its past and how it came to rest on the shores of Boa Vista. The drive through the island was an adventure in itself, with the 4x4 bouncing over rugged terrain and offering fantastic views of the landscape. The guides were fantastic—both very knowledgeable and welcoming. They shared not only facts about the places we visited but also insights into the culture and daily life of the island. Their enthusiasm and passion for Boa Vista were contagious. Santa Monica beach was the perfect end to the tour. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen—endless white sands stretching into crystal-clear waters. The guides allowed us some time to relax and enjoy the scenery, which felt like paradise. All in all, this tour is highly recommended to anyone visiting Boa Vista. It’s a great mix of adventure, history, and natural beauty, made even better by the friendliness and professionalism of the guides. Even without the turtles, it was a fantastic day out!
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Kerstinsn7690lo
Jul 25, 2024
Große Boavistatour - A beautiful day trip with many highlights wouldn't know where to start. The dune ride, the dream beaches, the shipwreck, the caves, the food, the people and the wonderful company by Kai and her team - we say thank you very much. Kerstin and Arnim
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Dan_l
Oct 26, 2024
Well worth it but be prepared for a long morning - Great way to explore the island's west coast and inland desert. Starting with sand boarding the dunes on the beach, visiting the most beautiful beach with a turtle and shark spotting along the way. Then heading inland to the desert dunes followed by the famous shipwreck before (a very late and very hot) lunch in. Well worth it, friendly driver/guide Clayton, but the whole tour is crammed into the morning between 9am and 2pm which meant the kids ended up feeling sick. I would ask to skip the wreck (another couple of big storms and it will be gone) which is a bumpy hour return trip. I also recommend you go for the set menu (the a la carte took 45 mins to prepare, a wait we coild have done without!). Note the private tour we went for isn't in an open back vehicle as per pictured, but probably a good thing it was an air con 4x4 in the end as we'd have probably been frazzled! It was a bit tight 3 of us in the back, especially on the very bumpy and winding tracks. So be prepared, but as I said well worth it.
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Nabucconodosor
Dec 12, 2024
Great places, bored guides - Great 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.
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