You're in for the full land and sea experience on this adults-only day trip around Boa Vista. You'll take on desert landscapes as you whip across the island on a 4x4 tour, before a peaceful pitstop at a local restaurant for lunch. Then, the relaxation really kicks in on a catamaran cruise, as local guide, Elise, says "there's no better way to engage holiday mode than by stretching out on the nets of a catamaran, as you sail around the island with the sea breeze on your face and a drink in your hand."
The beauty of such a pocket-sized island – it's less than 20 miles across – is that you can pack a bunch of its highlights into one trip. You'll spend the morning on land, revving through the dunes and trails of the volcanic terrain in a 4x4. Following a mix of paved and rough tracks, you could find yourself visiting white beaches.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant, dishing up classic Cape Verdean fare with African and Portuguese influences. Then, a leisurely afternoon sailing around the coast of the island awaits. A modern catamaran will take you to the north-west and cruise around the tiny island of Sal Rei, before the skipper finds just the right spot to drop anchor for a swim in the Atlantic. Top up your tan on the nets or simply enjoy the views from the shade with drinks and snacks aplenty, as you glide along the coast – bliss.
