Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch in Cape Verde, Santa Maria
Join us for a memorable 6-hour tour of Sal Island and Immerse yourself in its scenic beauty. Swim in natural pools, float in the world's second-saltiest water within a volcanic crater, and walk with lemon sharks.
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Duration 6 hours
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Languages
English, German, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn
Group size
1–10 travelers
Full description
Indulge in a day of discovery as you're picked up from your accommodation and transported to the picturesque village of Murdeira. Here, visit its nature reserve and learn about the island's geology from your expert tour guide.
Be taken to the charming fishing village of Palmeira to interact with locals, learn the local music, and gain insights into their way of life. You will also have time for souvenir shopping.
Journey to Buracona where the Blue Eye is located, one of the island's seven wonders, and, weather permitting, take a refreshing swim in its mesmerising natural pool.
Your tour progresses to Espargos, where you will admire its captivating street art, enjoy the local cuisine and discover the rich Cape Verdean gastronomy at lunch.
The highlight of your tour awaits at Shark Bay, an absolute must-see on Sal Island. Put on your water shoes, step into the ocean, and get up close to lemon sharks in their natural environment
Conclude your day with a serene visit to Pedra de Lume salt pan for a floating experience in its thermal waters within a dormant volcano's crater. Bring a book and read while floating—an unforgettable experience. Your exceptional journey ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
Itinerary
Hotel pick-up. Get picked up from your accommodation.
Miragem. Move on towards Miragem, grab some pictures of the effects of water illusions in the desert.
Pedra de Lume Salt Pans. Finally it is time for Your last "No Stress Adventure" at Pedra de Lume, in a salt pan located below sea level. Cross its cave, get into its extinct volcano crater and reach the lagoons from which the salt is extracted. Bring your book and enjoy reading while floating in the world's second saltiest thermal water, an unforgettable experience.
Burracona - Blue Eye. Travel to Burracona to see "Blue Eye" (one of the 7 wonders of the country) and admire its beautiful and natural swimming pool.
Shark Bay. After that, head to the Shark Bay, a must-see when visiting Sal. Put on your water shoes, enter the ocean, see and get close to the Lemon Sharks in their natural environment. This species poses no threat to humans.
Espargos. Next, drive to Espargos and get to know its street arts that portray the Cape Verdean woman, her Morabeza and history. Take a well deserved lunch-break. Enjoy the local cuisine and discover the Cape Verdean gastronomy.
Murdeira Village. Your tour continues to the village of Murdeira, where you will have a short visit to its nature reserve and enjoy the views of the Lion Mountain
Fishing Village of Palmeira. Meet locals and fishermen at the fishing village of Palmeira. Have a chance to see the arrival of the crafts, as well as all the activity of selling fresh fish.
Drop-off. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation.
What’s included
Included
- Guide
- Meals: 1
- Transfer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santa Maria
- Transportation
- Fully Licensed Expert Guide
- 1-course meal + water and local juice
- Local Guide at Shark Bay
- Optional water shoes
- Time for a swim in a natural pool
- Time for a swim and floating inside an extinct volcanic crater
- Small Group Tour
- Liability Insurance
Not included
- Entrance fee (€3 for Burracona, €5 for Salinas)
- €1 for an optional 30-second shower for salt removal
Important information
Meeting point
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Don’t forget
Lunch includes fish or chicken, with vegetables, rice, salad, local and natural juices and water. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know after booking.Tour subject to a minimum number of participants.Optional 30-second shower to remove the salt at Salinas de Pedra de Lume is available for an additional fee of €1 per person. Please bring sandals/beach flip flops, water shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, sunscreen and money for the excluded entrance fees (3€ for Buracona, 5€ for Pedra de Lume).
Cancellation policy
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