CAPE VERDE · ISLAND
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 sal island tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
Half-day Sal tour linking Salinas salt lake, Buracona Blue Eye, and Shark Bay lemon sharks, with hotel pickup and included entrance fees.
“Nani, our host was absolutely fantastic, very warm and a fantastic sense of humour!”
Sal Island day trip from Santa Maria with lemon sharks at Shark Bay, a salt-crater float at Pedra Lume, Blue Eye cave, mirage and island highlights.
“Booked this trip the day before, received information on what we needed to take with us. The prices of entry which wasn't included in the trip, the details were perfect Nanny our guide was excellent, not only showed us around the island but gave details on the history. We did think about hiring a car…”
6-hour Sal Island tour with Blue Eye, salt flats, lemon sharks and Palmeira, plus a desert mirage drive and small-group pacing.
“The interaction from the guide, the driver and photographer was brilliant”
Horseback ride on Sal Island from Santa Maria. Small group up to 8 to salt flats and Kite Beach, with pickup, helmets, and insurance.
“I've never been on a horse before. It was a wonderful experience and we went through the salt plains and desert and kite beach. Really beautiful and I felt safe even though I'm a novice. The only thing not sure about is the waiver you have to sign as I think they should be insured…”
Moonlit sea turtle nesting watch on Sal Island. Learn the full nesting process with expert guides, infrared lights, and quiet beach rules.
“absolutly amazing experience! Guides was very kind And they know a lots of infomation about turtles. We can recomemnd to everybody!”
6-hour Sal highlights tour with lunch and transfers: Santa Maria, Blue Eye, lemon sharks, and floating in Pedra de Lume salt pools.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable, Approachable A brilliant day recommend it to everyone The dinner host was lovely and the food was fantastic”
Guided electric bike tour on Sal Island from Santa Maria with a swim stop, salt mines, dunes, and a beach drink in a small group.
“A great must do trip on Sal with excellent bikes and great tour guides A 4 hour trip and a stop off at a beach bar a must”
A calm 3-hour catamaran sailing on Sal Island with light snacks, drinks, and a quick swim or snorkel stop.
“The trip was fantastic. I highly recommend it to everyone.”
Two-hour Shark Bay trip from Santa Maria on Sal, Cape Verde. See lemon sharks from shore or in the water with guide-led safety.
“Our guide and driver was amazing. The support we received from others with walking over the rocks and pebbles was brilliant, they made sure we were safe. Well worth taking this trip if you want extra time and quality time with the sharks. First class 👍”
A 2-hour 1000cc buggy ride from Santa Maria across Sal’s dunes, salt flats, viewpoints, and beaches, with shark-spotting stops.
“Booked this for my partner as it was his birthday and he really wanted to do this. We opted for the 1000cc buggy and he enjoyed it very much! I remained passenger throughout the entire thing and can’t lie, parts of it were terrifying haha! The guide was great, the stops were so nice and…”
