The Story Behind
RLTOURS

Ravi Lopes didn't start in tourism.

Like many entrepreneurs, he came to it through a different path — building experience across other areas of business before a realisation changed everything.

Standing on the dunes of the Viana Desert one afternoon, watching visitors from across Europe experience Boa Vista for the very first time, Ravi saw what so many of them were missing.

Without a local guide, without the knowledge, they were passing through a world they couldn't fully see.

That moment was the beginning of Ralopes — a transport and tourism company built from the ground up to give visitors real access to the island Ravi had grown up on.

Not a resort excursion desk. Not a package-tour operation.

A personal, locally-rooted service led by people who genuinely love where they're from.
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Today, RLTOURS.CV operates a fleet of three vehicles, a team of dedicated local guides and drivers, and a growing reputation as one of the most trusted names for experiences on Boa Vista Island.

What We Believe

Authentic Experiences

We don't do tourist traps. Every stop on our tours is a place I'd take my own friends and family. No commission deals with souvenir shops. Just the real island.

Respect for Nature

This island's beauty is fragile. We follow all conservation guidelines, especially during turtle season. We don't drive on protected beaches. We take our rubbish with us. Small things that matter.

Support Local

When we stop for lunch, it's at local restaurants, not resort chains. When you buy a souvenir, it's from village artisans. Tourism should benefit the whole island, not just a few.

Honest Communication

No hidden fees. No bait-and-switch. If weather cancels a tour, you get a full refund or reschedule. Simple.

Our Vehicle

3 Comfortable Vehicles, One Standard Every journey with RLTOURS starts with a clean, reliable, air-conditioned vehicle. Our fleet of three is maintained to the highest standard — because how you travel matters as much as where you go.

4×4 Off-Road Safari Vehicle

The workhorse of our tour fleet. Built for the dunes and desert tracks of Boa Vista, this rugged 4×4 takes you where ordinary vehicles simply cannot go — without ever sacrificing comfort.

Comfortable Minivan

Spacious and smooth, our minivan is ideal for group transfers, airport runs, and island tours where comfort on tarmac roads is the priority. Plenty of luggage space for resort stays.

Saloon Taxi Car

Clean, modern, and perfectly suited for airport pickups, quick town transfers, and evening taxi runs around Sal Rei. Professional and always on time.