Cape Verde · SAL ISLAND TOURS
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Sal is flat, salt-white and small enough to see in a day, which is what most of these tours do. Below are the best of them: which ones reach the Blue Eye at midday when it actually lights up, which include the salt-crater float at Pedra de Lume and the lemon sharks at Shark Bay, what lunch is worth paying for, and what each seat costs.
See lemon sharks, float at Pedra de Lume’s salt crater, and hunt for Olho Azul on a full-day Sal island loop with a certified guide.
“Excellent value for money. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The roads are pretty bad and you get bumped around in the minibus but not enough to spoil the day.”
Sal Island day tour with Blue Eye, salt-lake float, lemon sharks near your legs, plus Palmeira and a desert mirage stop.
“A big "thank you" goes to our tour guide Yannick, who was helpful, fun, and really nice. And he kept the group including a 4 year old entertained during the day. We enjoyed all the places we saw, our highlight was definitely the baby sharks. Value for the money was really good, we really, really enjoyed the day.”
Guided horseback rides in Santa Maria, Sal. Small groups up to 8, hotel pickup, helmets included, with salt flats and Kite Beach options.
“Team were very knowledgeable and there was lots of help. As an inexperienced rider. I would say the excursion is value for money . Only downside was the unnecessary comment made by the female European staff member. Referring to my hair is dreadlocks, I do not have dreadlocks”
Join a nighttime sea turtle nesting tour in Santa Maria, Sal Island. Silent beach watching, expert guidance, and pickup for $41.
“A genuine natural marvel - spectacular to witness. I didn’t expect to get so close - I could have reached out and touched the turtle’s shell. The guides were very knowledgable, answering all questions in detail, and importantly they are very keen to minimise disturbance to the turtles. Would definitely recommend this experience.”
Sal highlights in a small group: Santa Maria pickup, Blue Eye, lemon sharks, desert illusion, local lunch, and Pedra de Lume floats.
“Great day trip to visit the sites of Sal. Plenty of stops and excellent guide and driver. Really enjoyed our day and gave us a good insight into the island. Enjoyed the lunch at the home of a local family too.”
3-hour small-group catamaran on Sal Island with snacks, drinks, and a calm swim or snorkeling stop. Meet Santa Maria or Bikini Beach.
“Relaxing trip Plenty of drinks and a few snacks Definitely worth the money”
Glide through Sal’s south coast on a guided electric bike, with a swim stop, salt-mine views, dunes, and Santa Maria sights, for $34.76.
“What an excellent tour, everything about it from start to finish exceptional. Forza the guide and his associate were so good at looking after everyone. If you come to Cape Verde you should without doubt go on this tour it is well worth it”
Shark Bay on Sal: watch and go in with lemon sharks for 2 hours, with pickup from Santa Maria, water shoes, and an expert guide.
“We had a fab time - the staff were so friendly, our pick-up was on time, and it was all very straightforward. The experience was really magical and the guides were very knowledgeable. It was great fun!”
2-hour buggy tour from Santa Maria on Sal, Cape Verde, with salt flats, dunes, viewpoints, Palha Verde Oasis, and beach time.
“Fantastic buggy tour great fun and well worth the money. Professionally organised and safe, guides are helpful and let you know all safety aspects. Highlight of our holiday. Don't hesitate to book.”
A small-group night tour in Santa Maria, Sal, where you follow sea turtle nesting on the beach with expert guides and conservation tips.
“My experience was amazing! Anastassi salsa was brilliant with information, & care for the turtles. Not only did we see the babies leaving the nest going into the water, we were also able to witness the turtle laying her eggs, then covering them up carefully, & going back to the sea! An experience of a lifetime, & the cost is super value!”
Sal Island full-day tour: Buracona Blue Eye, float at Pedra de Lume, and wade with lemon sharks in Shark Bay.
“Nice day out on a small island. Bus was good, driver and guide (Fabio) were great. Nice group vibe, Germans, French, English and even a few Portuguese. Shark bay is cool, basic but really authentic. Lunch in local restaurant was nice, local cooking and friendly people. Other stops weren’t super exciting, but it’s all a part of the day. Only gripe would be that €6 entry each for salt flats is a little steep for what it is. All in all worth the money and we would recommend a first time visitor to do it once.”
Sal quad bike desert adventure on a 500cc ATV with a local guide, hotel pickup, and stops at Kite Beach and Ponta Preta.
“I would 100% recommend trying this if you haven't yet. The guide was superb, patient and knowledgeable. Many thanks for the fantastic experience”
Zipline over Serra Negra on Sal, Cape Verde, with Santa Maria pickup, safety briefing, and a Cape Verdean dance show after.
“Staff were great and friendly, rode in the back of a pick for transport which was great. Zip line was good too”
Full-day Sal Island highlights from Santa Maria with a certified guide, hotel pickup, included lunch, and major sights like Blue Eye and salt pans.
“Very long day tour - sigts not Yhat interesring - to bia a group - 3 cars had to to go together - not a lot pf information”
Offroad buggy tour on Sal, Cape Verde: Santa Maria salt flats, Kite Beach kitesurfing views, and lemon sharks at Shark Bay.
“well this was well worth the money the Guide was out of this world ... Guys and Girls if you like off roading and like to push your limits this is the trips... Shark Bay 3 euros each not to be missed.... well done guys enjoyed the trip done plenty of trips all over the world and this ranks up there Shaun/Max H UK”
