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Santa Maria Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide★ 4.87 (1,383) · 7h
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Horseback Riding in Sal Island: Beach & Salt Mines Trail★ 4.87 (547) · 1h–2h
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Cape Verde: Zipline Flight Over Atlantic & Serra Negra Music★ 4.80 (688) · 2h
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Sal Island Half-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Salt Lake & Sharks★ 4.80 (499) · 4hUS$ 53View ›
Sal Island: Buggy Desert Adventure & Kite Beach Tour★ 4.92 (492) · 2hUS$ 170View ›
Sal Island: 4H Buggy Adventure 1000cc & Sand Dunes★ 4.93 (473) · 4hUS$ 303View ›
Sal Island: Electric Beach Bike Tour & Salt Mines Ride★ 4.91 (402) · 4hUS$ 35View ›
Catamaran Half Day Sal: Sail & Snorkel Southwest Coast★ 4.76 (379) · 3hUS$ 69View ›
Sal Island Catamaran Cruise: Lounge Decks, Swimming & Drinks★ 4.79 (341) · 4hUS$ 73View ›
Sal Island: Adults-Only Catamaran Lounge & Floating Pool★ 4.86 (265) · 4hUS$ 81View ›Top rated (10)
Boa Vista: 4WD Island Tour with Sandboarding & ShipwreckYou’ll ride open-air 4WDs across Boa Vista’s wild south and north—sandboarding down Morro de Areia’s dunes, watching loggerhead turtles at Turtlebay, wandering through Varandinha’s caves, swimming at Santa Monica Beach, then sharing lunch by the ocean before exploring an old shipwreck. Expect laughter, windblown hair, sandy feet—and moments that stay with you.
Boa Vista: Buggy Tour to Santa Monica Beach & Desert RuinsYou’ll feel every bump and breeze on this Boa Vista buggy tour — from windswept Praia de Chaves past ancient chimneys, across endless Santa Monica Beach, to cold drinks at Boca Beach and quiet moments among Curral Velho’s ruins. Expect laughter, sun on your face, and stories you’ll want to retell long after you’re home.
Boa Vista: Buggy Shipwreck & Viana Desert Adventure TourYou’ll ride a powerful buggy across Boa Vista’s wild north coast with a local guide, feeling the wind as you cross oasis trails and sandy stretches. Stand before the haunting Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck, then climb to Ponta do Sol for sweeping ocean views. Expect laughter, salty air, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Boa Vista: Catamaran Bay Cruise with Drinks & SnorkelingYou’ll step aboard a Boa Vista catamaran for a breezy half-day cruise with Cape Verdean music, drinks from an open bar (Prosecco included), local snacks, and plenty of time to swim or snorkel near Djeu Island. With friendly crew and all gear provided—even towels—you’ll feel welcome whether you’re diving in or just soaking up sun on deck.
ATV Riding on Sal: 4-Hour Quad Island AdventureA 4-hour ATV quad adventure on Sal, Cape Verde, where you operate a 500cc 4x4 machine across the island's off-road highlights: sand dunes, Serra Negra's natural reserve, Terra Boa's mirage and Shark Bay. Groups stay small (up to 8 riders, 2 per quad), a local guide leads the route, and hotel pickup is included. You'll need a valid driving license and closed shoes; the minimum age to ride is 18.Is it for me?The guide speaks multiple languages, so if English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian is your language, you can follow the route and the stops without translation delays. If you're comfortable operating a machine and have a valid license, the 4-hour ride covers more ground and more variety than a vehicle tour would—you're moving under your own control, not watching from a seat.
Boa Vista: 4x4 Shark & Turtle Bays, Sandboarding & DrinksYou’ll ride across Boa Vista by 4x4, carving down Morro de Arreia’s dunes on a sandboard before spotting turtles and baby sharks at Turtle Bay and Shark Bay. Explore Praia Varandinha’s ancient caves, then unwind with homemade grogue and pontche in Povoação Velha’s oldest bar. It’s raw, lively, and leaves you tasting salt and sugar on your lips.
Full-day São Vicente tour: City, mountain, sea and villageA full-day guided tour of São Vicente covers the island's city center, highest mountain, coastal lagoon and rural villages in a single loop, with hotel pickup and a professional guide. The route climbs to Monte Verde at 750 meters for panoramic views and locally grown tea, swims in the enclosed bay of Baía das Gatas, and passes through Mindelo's fish and vegetable markets, the pirate fort lookout, and the farming village of Calhau with its extinct volcano. The tour suits travelers who want to see the range of the island—urban, natural and rural—without arranging their own transport or navigation.Is it for me?Book this tour if you speak English, Spanish, Portuguese or French and want the guide's full commentary on the island's history, culture and daily life without translation delays. The six-hour loop covers city, mountain, sea and village in one day, which is what makes it possible to see the range of São Vicente without multiple separate trips or a rental car.
Sal Island: 2h ATV Quad Desert & Beach Adventure TourYou’ll ride an ATV across Sal Island’s wild beaches, salt flats, and dunes with a local guide leading the way. Expect gritty air, shifting sands under your wheels, quiet moments at Serra Negra’s lunar landscape, and a glimpse of both surfers and turtles’ world—plus hotel pickup and all gear sorted so you can just focus on soaking it in.
Boa Vista Turtle Nesting Tour: Egg-Laying & Hatchlings July–NovemberYou're driven to a protected turtle nesting reserve on Boa Vista, where you watch sea turtles lay eggs (July–October) or observe hatchlings emerge and head to sea (November onward). A certified guide keeps the group small and paced so you can photograph and film the entire process without rushing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a portion of the tour fee funds ongoing turtle conservation on the island.Is it for me?Book this if you're on Boa Vista between July and November and want to see sea turtles in their natural nesting habitat without arranging your own transport or guide—the small group size and fixed timing are what make it possible to watch the full process without crowds or rushing.
Santa Maria: Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Night Walk & TransferYou're driven to one of Cape Verde's most important nesting beaches at night, briefed by expert guides on turtle behavior and conservation, then led on a quiet walk under red light to observe loggerhead sea turtles laying eggs in their natural habitat. Hotel pickup and return are included, and groups stay under ten people to protect the wildlife and the moment.Is it for me?Book this if you want to witness a natural event that most travelers never see, without arranging your own transport or timing — the small-group format and expert guides handle the logistics and the respect for the wildlife, leaving you free to stand in the dark and watch.
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Sal Island: Full Day Tour with Local Guide & CultureYou’ll meet fishermen at Santa Maria pier, watch sunlight flicker through the Blue Eye cave, share a simple lunch in Espargos, and feel salt on your skin at Salinas lake—all with a local guide who brings Sal Island’s stories to life.
Full Day Sal Island Tour: Santa Maria to Shark BayA full-day island tour of Sal covers Santa Maria's fishing pier and market, the village of Murdeira, a natural salt mine where you can float, and Shark Bay where you wade in to see lemon sharks. Your guide is local and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and three other languages, so the commentary reaches whoever is on the tour. Public transportation is included; lunch is available separately.Is it for me?If you speak a language other than English, book this tour for a guide who can explain what you're seeing in your own words—the commentary is what turns a list of stops into a real understanding of how the island works. The local guide also means you're not following a script written for tourists; you're getting the actual ins and outs from someone who lives here.
Sal Island Lemon Shark Experience & Shark Bay SwimYou enter shallow, knee-deep water at Shark Bay with a native guide and spend 40 minutes observing juvenile lemon sharks in their natural nursery. The guide explains shark behavior and conservation while you photograph and ask questions in a small group. Water shoes, hotel pickup, and all equipment are included; you return to your accommodation afterward.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see sharks in their natural habitat without a boat or barrier, and who'd rather have a local guide handle the logistics and explain what's actually happening in the water.
Sal Island Airport Transfer SID to Santa MariaYou get picked up directly from arrivals or dropped at your door without arranging a taxi or sharing a van with strangers. Your driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup time automatically if you're delayed, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with a professional local driver. The service runs around the clock, includes one bag per person, and the price is set before you land.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land in Sal Island with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue entirely — the driver waits at arrivals with your name, the price is fixed before you land, and flight delays don't create a scramble to reschedule.
Santa Maria & Ponta Preta: Segway tour with guideRoll through Santa Maria village and along Ponta Preta beach on a guided Segway tour. You’ll feel the ocean breeze, see volcanic sands change color, and meet locals along the way. Includes hotel pickup and all gear — just show up ready to ride and discover a side of Sal Island you might not expect.
Sal Island Half-Day Tour: Beaches, Turtles & Shark ExperienceYou get hotel pickup, a professional guide, and a half-day loop through Sal's main natural features — volcanic peaks, fishing villages, turtle habitat and seasonal beaches — without arranging your own transport or timing. The guide handles the history and geography so you're not just collecting views. Entrance fees to specific sites are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sal's natural highlights — beaches, volcanic peaks, fishing villages — without renting a car or figuring out the route yourself. The four-hour window fits an afternoon and leaves your morning or evening free.
Sal Island: Night Sea Turtle Watching with Biologists & PickupYou’ll slip onto Sal Island’s beaches at night with local guides and biologists, searching for loggerhead turtles as they nest in silence under starlight. Feel the hush around you as you watch new life begin, learn from passionate conservationists, and support real preservation work — all with easy hotel pickup and eco-friendly care.
Sal Island Day Trip: Salt Crater, Sharks & SnorkelingYou visit seven stops across Sal Island in one day: float in the medicinal salt water at Pedra de Lume, snorkel at Murdeira Bay's coral reef, climb to Espargos's 360-degree viewpoint, watch fishing boats at Palmeira, see the turquoise Blue Eye pool, observe lemon sharks at Shark Bay, and finish at Kite Beach. The tour is available as a group or private booking, and entry fees to Pedra de Lume and the Blue Eye (3 euros each) are separate.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the whole island in one day without arranging their own transport — the fixed route hits all the main spots, from floating in salt water to watching sharks, and you don't need a rental car or local knowledge to move between them.
Sal Island: Shark Encounter, Salt Lake Swim & Local LunchYou’ll float weightless in Sal’s salt lake inside an old volcano crater, share a Cape Verdean lunch in Espargos, and wade into Parda Bay where lemon sharks glide past your feet—all with a local guide who knows every corner of the island. Expect laughter, sea air clinging to your skin, and small surprises you’ll remember long after you leave.
Climb Pico do Fogo Volcano: Guided Hike from São FilipeIf you want to stand on Cape Verde’s highest point and feel that wild sense of achievement (plus some volcanic ash in your socks), this guided Pico do Fogo hike is for you. You’ll get local insights, safe guidance, and memories that stick long after your legs recover.
