Join a certified guide for a night on Boa Vista’s wind-swept beaches to witness loggerhead turtles nesting. This three-hour, conservation-focused tour combines off-road adventure, education, and regulated up-close observation.
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The beach is almost black save for a dim red lamp and the dull shiver of breaking surf. You arrive after an hour’s off‑road drive across wind‑sculpted dunes to a small researchers’ camp, where the guide speaks in low, steady tones and hands out instructions that shape the rest of the night.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short walks on uneven sand at night and brief standing periods.
Wildlife
History
Sal Rei grew around a 19th-century salt trade and fishing economy; modern conservation efforts emerged in the late 20th century to protect nesting beaches.
Conservation
Tours operate under strict guidelines to minimize disturbance—follow light, distance, and waste rules to support ongoing protection and local research programs.
Reserve your spot on the Boa Vista Guided Turtle Experience with a Certified Guide today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use red light only
Bring a headlamp with a red filter or use the guide’s red light—white flash photography can disorient nesting turtles.
Wear sturdy shoes
Beaches are coarse volcanic sand and can be uneven after dark; closed-toe shoes protect your feet during the walk.
Bring water and layers
Nights can be cool and windy—carry a refillable water bottle and a lightweight windproof layer.
Follow the guide’s instructions
Guides enforce distance, silence, and handling rules—following them protects turtles and the permits that fund conservation.
Headlamp with red filter
Red light prevents disturbing nesting turtles while allowing you to see the path.
summer
Closed-toe walking shoes
Protects feet from coarse volcanic sand and hidden debris on the beach.
summer
Refillable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important during nighttime activity, especially after travel to remote beaches.
summer
Light windproof jacket
Nights on Boa Vista can be breezy and cool; a thin jacket adds comfort without bulk.
summer