Sal Island: Authentic Tour with Local Certified Guide Including Shark Experience
4.9
950 Ratings
Santa Maria
Embark on an authentic tour of Sal Island with a local certified guide. Explore volcanic pools, salt deserts, and witness lemon sharks in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in the island's culture and history while enjoying the comfort and safety of a professional guide.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Buracona - Olho Azul - Marvel at Buracona, one of the seven wonders of Sal island, and if conditions are ideal, swim in its natural pool. Also admire the natural phenomenon of the blue eye in a cave whenever the conditions are ideal. On days when the sea is rougher, admire a fantastic wave show.
What's Included
  • Private transportation for a comfortable journey
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Included liability insurance for peace of mind
  • Guidance from local and certified experts
  • Visit the renowned Shark Bay
  • Refreshing swim stop at a natural pool
  • Complimentary photos and videos by your guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

With our accredited team and guide, quality, comfort and the best rates are assured. Our local guide has extensive knowledge of the island’s history, culture, cuisine, music and local dining spots. Discover not just the island’s popular spots, but also its local spots, street art and much more with the help of our knowledgeable local guide.

Embark on an adventurous tour across the island, visiting spots like Espargos city, Kite Beach, Santa Maria, Miragem, the fishermen’s village of Palmeira and Murdeira’s natural bay, enjoying the views from Lion mountain. Relax and float in the Salinas, the second-most saline waters after the Dead Sea. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery and then set out for a sea trip to witness lemon sharks in their natural habitat up close.

Whether it’s culture, education, history or sports you’re interested in, our experts will interface these with adventurous activities to bring you electrifying travel experiences. Gain a genuine understanding of the island with our native, professional guide, assuring you comfort and safety.

  • Please bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimwear, water shoes (if you have them) and towels.
  • We accept more than 15 passengers per booking. If you have a larger group, make more than one reservation up to the total number of passengers in your group and we will organize a private tour just for your group.
Location
Shark Bay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Isobel_b
Jun 18, 2024
Island tour - Excellent and informative guide. Learnt a lot about the island history. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Charlotte_p
Jun 16, 2024
Fantastic value trip - Excellent trip that covered all the highlights of Sal. Nany was a fab guide and driver and kept us going all day. I'd suggest taking sturdy water shoes for shark Bay and a waterproof camera/ phone pouch and don't forget a towel! Great day and an excellent price. Just had lunch (€10), salinas (€6) and the Blue Eye/ Buracona (€3) to pay for but we'll worth it.
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Sharon_w
Jun 11, 2024
Wonderful day out - Wonderful day out learning, seeing and experiencing what Sal has to offer. Shaun our guide was informative and personable and made us laugh along all day long. We loved the Salt Lakes best but enjoyed all the stops we made and had a wonderful, value for money lunch.
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Sherpa07192331136
Jun 10, 2024
Salinas and blue eye. Sharks. - Very friendly and accessible guide. Well organized trip with an explanation of life in Cape Verde. It's very worth it. Salinas blue eye sharks
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Erald
Jun 7, 2024
Nany The Best - Nany is very professional in his job, great adventure, I recommend everyone to try this trip. Nany as well he explained everything about the island
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Kirsty_r
May 28, 2024
Great trip encompassing most of the islands highlights - Great trip with Nany. Had read all reviews before so we were aware of things like you need to be able to climb in and out of back of jeep, you would get wind blown and dusty. Don't let this put you off we had a great day from start to finish, excellent communication over Whatsap considering we booked at 6.30pm the day before. Value for money as comparable to picking up a trip from the tour operators on the beach. Do read previous reviews so you know what to expect. And... Take euros (coins very useful) for the extra few bits you pay for ( 6 + 3 + 1 entrances/shower and about 11 for lunch - can pay card) Take dark clothes that you don't mind getting pretty dirty! A hat that fits securely (or ties), Sunscreen, water, wet shoes (for Sharks or pay 2 euros to hire), towel and flip flops for salt lakes, bag to put it all in. Nany was a fab guide 5*s. Great day 👍
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Meander60908685804
May 24, 2024
Highly recommended - The tour with Vani and Jackson was great. It was well organized and they knew how to get to the sights at the perfect time without having to queue. Vani told us a lot of interesting things about the country and its people. The tour was fun with a lot of humor and we can only recommend booking with them.
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David_b
May 24, 2024
Great trip with a great guide - Great trip at an easy pace to visit all of the islands best locations and experiences This trip was made by the informative and friendly guide called Christian who was one of the best guides we’ve ever had on any trip anywhere - we could not praise him highly enough
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I3466pbmariad
May 22, 2024
It was amazing ! - It was a pleasant trip with a guide who could tell a lot, after this trip you really feel like you have seen everything of the island And he is a good photographer!
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820beatep
May 17, 2024
A nice trip - A lovely experience, a well-guided tour with lots of impressions. Our guide did a great job. We have positive memories.
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