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Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria 1
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Private Sal Island Tour with Native Guide and Certificate

By Sal Experiences
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 184 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover Sal Island on a fully personalised private tour accompanied by an officially certified native Guide. Explore the island at your own pace, with total flexibility to adapt the itinerary, time at each stop and experiences to your interests and preferences.

Visit emblematic sites such as the Blue Eye of Buracona, the Bay of Lime Shark, the Salinas de Pedra de Fuego, Espargos, Palmeira, Murdeira, Terra Boa, Kite Beach and Santa Maria, as you discover stories, local secrets, culture and traditions through who was born and lives on the island.

On request, the tour can also include the Viveiro Botanical Garden (optional entry), the historic centre of Santa Maria, less-known natural pools and other places outside the usual tourist routes, making your experience truly unique.

Activity location

  • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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Total for up to 8 people

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Total for up to 8 people
Pickup included

Price details
CHF 272.12 x 1 TravellerCHF 272.12
Total
Price is CHF 272.12

Total for up to 6 people

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Total for up to 6 people
Pickup included

Price details
CHF 239.83 x 1 TravellerCHF 239.83
Total
Price is CHF 239.83

Max. 12 people

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Max. 12 people
Pickup included

Price details
CHF 359.75 x 1 TravellerCHF 359.75
Total
Price is CHF 359.75

Total for groups of up to 4 people

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Total for groups of up to 4 people
Pickup included

Price details
CHF 212.16 x 1 TravellerCHF 212.16
Total
Price is CHF 212.16

Total for up to 15 people

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Total for up to 15 people
Pickup included

Price details
CHF 442.76 x 1 TravellerCHF 442.76
Total
Price is CHF 442.76

Total for up to 2 people

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Total for up to 2 people
Pickup included

Price details
CHF 183.56 x 1 TravellerCHF 183.56
Total
Price is CHF 183.56
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
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    Free digital photos and videos of the experience taken by the Guide
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    Pick-up and return at any hotel, accommodation or address in Sal Island
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    Free baby chair on request
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Liability Insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private experience fully tailored to your pace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Officially certified native Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (optional): €11 per adult and €6 per child (up to 7 years old), including 1 drink and fish, chicken, meat or vegetarian options
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Blue eye Buracona
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    Salt Lake
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to Viveiro Botanical Garden (optional): €5 per adult

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We accept groups with more than 15 people. After the Reservation, contact our staff to arrange a private tour adapted to the total number of participants.
  • We recommend bringing water, sun cream, sunglasses, hat, swimming costume, towel and water shoes (if any).
  • Baby chairs are available free of charge upon request.
  • The tour includes a rest stop, where you can have lunch, have a snack, have a drink or use the Internet.
  • Optional lunch: €11 per adult and €6 per child (up to 7 years old), including 1 drink. The restaurants offer fish, meat, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Inform your Guide about any food allergies or restrictions.
  • For the experience in the Bay of Shark, it is recommended to wear water shoes. You can bring yours or rent them on site for just €2 per person.
  • The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your interests whenever operational.

Activity itinerary

Santa Maria

  • 20m
Start your private tour in Santa Maria, the most tourist Villa of Sal Island. Walk through the colourful streets, visit the famous fishing port and discover local history, culture and traditions through the stories and secrets shared by your native Guide. As this is a private experience, you can explore at your own pace.

Kite Beach - Sal Cabo Verde

  • 15m
Visit the famous Kite Beach, one of Cape Verde’s best kitesurfing locations. Between October and March, watch the spectacle of the colourful kites driven by the alisi winds. For the rest of the year, enjoy the natural beauty of the beach and the views of the ocean.

Murdeira Village

  • 15m
Take a stop at the quiet Murdeira Bay to enjoy the privileged view of Mount Leon. Take this moment to take photos and discover the island’s volcanic origin while enjoying the landscape.

Palmeira

  • 30m
Visit Palmeira, a picturesque fishing villa where you can observe the daily life of the local community, the traditional fishing boats and the quiet environment that characterises this part of the island.

Buracona - Olho Azul

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore Buracona, where the famous Blue Eye is located, one of the Sal Island’s best-known natural wonders. Observe the stunning blue reflection inside the volcanic cave when sun conditions are favourable and admire the natural pools carved by lava.

Terra Boa

  • 10m
Discover the famous Mirage of the Good Earth, a natural phenomenon that creates the illusion of a lake in the middle of the desert. Your Guide will explain how this impressive optical effect is formed.

Espargos

  • 20m
Meet Espargos, the capital of Sal Island, where you can discover a more authentic side of Cape Verdean life. Walk the streets of the city, admire urban art and get to know the daily life of the local population.

Ilha do Sal

  • 40m
If desired, you can take a break for lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, where you’ll find traditional Cape Verde dishes as well as international, vegetarian and vegan options. The time and duration of the stop can be adjusted according to your preferences.

Shark Bay

  • 30m
Enter the shallow waters of Shark Bay and observe the juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat. Always accompanied by your Guide, you will experience a safe and unforgettable experience as you learn more about this fascinating species.

Pedra de Lume (Pass by)

Discover Pedra de Lume, an ancient mining Villa located inside the crater of an extinct volcano. Learn about the history of salt exploration and the importance of this place for the development of Sal Island.

Pedra Lume Salt Crater

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Finish the tour in the famous Salinas de Pedra de Lume, where you can float in the mineral-rich waters, known for their high salinity. Enjoy this unique and relaxing experience in one of Cape Verde’s most iconic locations.

Location

Activity location

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    Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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