Cape Verde · BUGGY & OFF-ROAD TOURS

The 15 Best Buggy & Quad Tours in Cape Verde

22 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $61

Off the tarmac these islands are lava flat, dune and dust, which is exactly what the buggies are for. The 15 below compare engine size, whether the price is per buggy or per person, route length and how much of it is beach.

4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure - 1000cc or 500cc - Murdeira Bay and Monte Leao
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4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

1.4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $237Our pick

Ride a 500cc buggy across Sal to see desert roads, Terra Boa’s mirage, lemon sharks, salt sites, and remote beaches.

“Amazing experience from start to finish, this is an absolute must do when in Sal. Our guides Chips, Zé and Valdir were incredible - so knowledgeable and helpful yet equally a lot of fun and cheeky! We had a blast and would do it again and again and again if we could!”

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2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure - 1000cc or 500cc - Igrejinha Lagoon, salt flats, and the first sandy tracks
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2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

2.2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $127

Ride Sal’s beaches, dunes, salt flats, and volcanic coast in a two-hour 500cc or 1000cc buggy adventure from Santa Maria.

“Lots of fun! Guides were friendly and professional. Buggy was in good shape although a little small for my large size. Flight suits, helmets, and goggles provided and definitely needed for the dust.”

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Sal Island: 2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure - Learning the buggy before the harder tracks
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Sal Island: 2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure

3.2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 2 hours · from $170

Ride a 1000cc buggy across Sal’s dunes, salt flats, beaches, and desert with hotel pickup, guides, safety gear, and photo stops.

“The activity was brilliant! Guides kept everyone safe and there were plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the scenery. 100% must do if you’re visiting Cape Verde!”

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Ilha do Sal: Buggy with Local Guide - Salinas de Santa Maria and the island’s salt country
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Ilha do Sal: Buggy with Local Guide

4.Ilha do Sal: Buggy with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · from $61Best value

Ride a buggy across Sal Island to salt flats, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, and Shark Bay with a local guide, with fuel and pickup included.

“It was great fun. One comment: in our aplication it was not said we need to be at pick up point 30 minutes earlier. Maybe You can improve it and avoid further confusions. anyhow we recommend strongly recommend it.”

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Boa Vista: 2-Hour Buggy 1000cc North Island Adventure - Hotel pickup and getting ready at the base
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Boa Vista: 2-Hour Buggy 1000cc North Island Adventure

Boa Vista: 2h North Buggy Adventure 1000cc - Starting in Sal Rei and taking Via Pitoresca
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Boa Vista: 2h North Buggy Adventure 1000cc

6.2h North Buggy Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $151

Explore Boa Vista’s north coast by 1000cc buggy, from Via Pitoresca and Cabo Santa Maria’s shipwreck to Ponta do Sol.

“Be aware you need to bring your driving licence and the pick up is at 1 from your hotel - this isn’t sign posted anywhere. It seemed one rule for one another for others apart from that the guides were friendly, informative . There isn’t much to do on the island so this was something good fun for a few hours”

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Boa Vista 4h South Buggy Adventure 1000cc - Praia de Chaves and the old pottery chimney
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Boa Vista 4h South Buggy Adventure 1000cc

7.Boa Vista 4h South Buggy Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $289

Drive Boa Vista’s South Coast in a powerful 1000cc buggy, visiting dunes, beaches, cliffs, and Santa Monica Beach in four hours.

“What a fantastic time we had, we were a bit apprehensive over the cost but decided to take the plunge and were were so glad that we did. What value for money we had, a great group of adrenaline junkies who all put their foot down and enjoyed the sheer thrill of the varioRead more”

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Sal Island: 4-Hour Buggy Island Tour - Murdeira, Fontona, and Palmeira set the scene
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Sal Island: 4-Hour Buggy Island Tour

8.4-Hour Buggy Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $305

Review of Sal Island’s 4-hour buggy tour, with volcano views, shark watching, desert mirages, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Recomendo a 100%! Que forma perfeita de conhecer a ilha do Sal! Os guias são incríveis. A melhor atividade que fizemos na nossa viagem! Não se vão arrepender!”

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Boa Vista: Off-Road Quad Bike to Santa Monica & Caves - Povoação Velha, Boa Vista’s first settlement
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Boa Vista: Off-Road Quad Bike to Santa Monica & Caves

4WD Boa Vista group day tour south and north with sandboarding - Turtlebay: spotting loggerhead turtles from above
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4WD Boa Vista group day tour south and north with sandboarding

10.4WD Boa Vista group day tour south and north with sandboarding

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

Explore Boa Vista by 4WD, from Morro de Areia dunes and sandboarding to Santa Monica Beach, pottery, lunch, and a shipwreck.

“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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Boa Vista 2h Buggy Death Valley Adventure 1000cc - Rabil gives the ride a local starting point
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Boa Vista 2h Buggy Death Valley Adventure 1000cc

11.Boa Vista 2h Buggy Death Valley Adventure 1000cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $150

Race Boa Vista’s desert in a 1000cc buggy, crossing Death Valley, an oasis, Fonte Vicente, and a baobab tree on a dusty 2-hour tour.

“Absolutely brilliant trip out. Didn’t expect to be racing along quite to the degree we did! Make sure you have a group of speed freaks as they go the pace of the slowest. It was insane. Will go back, definitely. Cheers Giovanni, you were a great host.”

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Boa Vista Buggy Tour: Death Valley Adventure (2-Hour) - Starting in Rabil, Boa Vista’s historic first stop
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Boa Vista Buggy Tour: Death Valley Adventure (2-Hour)

12.Boa Vista Buggy Tour: Death Valley Adventure (2-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $153

Ride a 1000cc buggy through Boa Vista’s Death Valley, Rabil, an oasis, Fonte Vicente, and a baobab tree in two hours.

“Absolutely loved this two hour buggy excursion. Our guide was Elvin, who was very friendly and looked after us the whole time! Constantly checking we was ok while letting us have the best time. Would highly recommend, especially if your lucky enough to get Elvin. 👍🏾”

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Boa Vista: 4h South Jeep Expedition Off-Road - Starting near Sal Rei and heading for Praia de Chaves
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Boa Vista: 4h South Jeep Expedition Off-Road

14.4h South Jeep Expedition Off-Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $63

Explore Boa Vista’s southern beaches, dunes, caves, and coastal views on a lively four-hour small-group Jeep tour.

“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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Boa Vista: Night Buggy Tour under the Stars (2-Hour) - Hotel pickup, briefing, and getting ready
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Boa Vista: Night Buggy Tour under the Stars (2-Hour)

15.Night Buggy Tour under the Stars (2-Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $187

Drive a lit buggy through Boa Vista’s Viana Desert at night, watch the stars, visit Fatima Church, and tour Sal Rei.

“The evening buggy tour was amazing! The guide was so good and friendly (so bad with remembering names but my partner said he looks like snoop dog!) We really enjoyed it and thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone! Thanks again”

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