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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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Sal Island Half-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Salt Lake & Sharks★ 4.80 (499) · 4h
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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 ›
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 ›
Sal Island Full-Day Tour: Blue Eye, Sharks & Salt Lakes★ 4.68 (230) · 7hUS$ 88View ›
Cape Verde Sal: Half-Day Sailing Yacht Trip & Swim★ 4.73 (161) · 3hUS$ 69View ›Top rated (6)
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.
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.
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: 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: Jet Ski Adventure with Pickup & Local GuideYou’ll ride a jet ski along Sal Island’s coast with a local guide—expect salty air, bursts of laughter, and views you can’t get from land. Includes pickup in Santa Maria, bottled water to cool off after your ride, plus life jackets for everyone’s peace of mind. If you’ve never tried jet skiing before (like me), this is an easy way in.
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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.
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: 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.
Sailing and snorkeling off Sal, Cape Verde: Small group yachtA full-day sailing and snorkeling activity on Lucy, a small-group yacht off Sal, Cape Verde, where you sail the southwest coastline, snorkel in turquoise waters with gear provided, and eat lunch and drink wine onboard. The crew speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and pickup is included. Max 8 guests keeps the rhythm relaxed instead of crowded.Is it for me?This is a shared-group activity with a max of 8 guests, so it suits anyone who wants the company and cost of a group but not the scale of a larger tour. If you're traveling solo or with one other person and want to meet people in a relaxed setting, the small size makes that natural; if you prefer solitude, the deck space and quiet rhythm let you have that too.
