CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 santa maria tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
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.
“Great activity for your first day in Sal. You see all the main sites and wading in the water with the sharks was amazing. Definitely recommend”
Horseback ride on Sal Island from Santa Maria. Small group up to 8 to salt flats and Kite Beach, with pickup, helmets, and insurance.
“A lovely experience. This was a definite highlight of my time in Sal. As an experienced rider and horse owner, I was pleased to see all potential riders weighed at check-in and a strict weight limit enforced. I was also pleased to see everyone asked about riding capability aRead more”
Half-day small-group Sal tour with Salt Lake Salinas floating, Blue Eye pools, Miragem mirages, and lemon sharks at Shark Bay.
“This half-day tour allow guests to visit most of the major attractions on the Island of Sal. Plenty of time was given for people to explore each attractions, and to swim at the Salinas.”
Half-day catamaran cruise from Santa Maria with hotel pickup, unlimited drinks, and swimming near turtle waters around Monte Leão.
“Enjoyable activity for a half day. It's a bit weather dependent how much you'll want to do. It was a bit windy so swimming or snorkeling weren't very appealing. But despite this I enjoyed the sailing and the crew is very nice”
Adults-only catamaran off Santa Maria with hotel pickup, unlimited beer and wine, snacks, entertainment, snorkel gear, and a splashy pool stop.
“From start to finish a great time was had by me and sisters. Buffet food was very good standard, something for everyone. The added inflatable pool for the non swimmers at back of boat was an added bonus. Almost enclosed sea swimming for those of us not competent sea swimmers. The crew were great entertainment…”
Full-day Sal Island highlights with pickup, a certified guide, lunch and site fees included, plus Blue Eye, salt pans, and a sunset shark bay chance.
“Great trip from start to finish , guides great and lots of stops , definitely full day picked up at 09.15 back at 17.00”
Private SID Airport to Santa Maria (and back) transfers with meet-and-greet, disinfected vehicles, 24/7 timing, child seats, and quick saves.
“The transfer went without a hitch. The company messaged me with clear instructions for meeting up after the flight, and the company rep was visible immediately upon exiting the airport. Both the rep and the driver were friendly.”
Night turtle watching on Sal Island in Cape Verde: glamping-tent briefing, snacks, red-light beach walk, and respectful loggerhead nesting.
“Buena excursión, las tortugas preciosas y el guía lo hizo muy bien. Solo destacar que en el grupo en el que nos tocó vino una mujer borracha a la cual se debería haber echado de dicho tour. Molestó muchísimo, encendiendo el móvil, el flash, hablando alto y hasta acercándose demasiado a la tortuga. Se deberían…”
Meet lemon sharks at Shark Bay on Sal from Santa Maria. Hotel pickup, water shoes included, small group, and time in water.
“The experience was incredible. From the moment the drivers picked us up right till they dropped us off. We got some useful information whilst on the drive there and back about the island and things to do. Once we got to shark bay, we were given shoes which was included Read more”
Full-day Sal island loop with a small group: viewpoints, fishing towns, Blue Eye, mirage effects, salt crater float, lemon sharks, and Kite Beach.
“Lovely activity C4 Tours arrived on time shared history of the island ans safe driving. Trip Highlights was the baby sharks, blue eye amd salt lake. It's a lot to do weather was hot but we managed.”
