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Sal Island: Full-Day Guided Tour Experiencing Natural Marvels and World's Second-Saltiest Water
4.3
3 Ratings
Santa Maria
Explore the must-sees of Sal in this comprehensive day-long tour that includes lunch and transfers to and from your hotel. Get a close encounter with lemon sharks in their native habitat, marvel at the famed “Blue Eye”, experience buoyancy in the world’s second most saline water body, the Salt Crater, among other exciting activities.
Explore the must-sees of Sal in this comprehensive day-long tour that includes lunch and transfers to and from your hotel. Get a close encounter with lemon sharks in their native habitat, marvel at the famed “Blue Eye”, experience buoyancy in the world’s second most saline water body, the Salt Crater, among other exciting activities.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santa Maria - Get picked up from your accommodation and depart toward Santa Maria. There, get to know the history of the city, which has transformed from the exploration of salt to the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde. Next, you will explore Kite Beach, with white sand beach and warm water, one of the best places in the world to practice kite…
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Santa Maria - Get picked up from your accommodation and depart toward Santa Maria. There, get to know the history of the city, which has transformed from the exploration of salt to the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde. Next, you will explore Kite Beach, with white sand beach and warm water, one of the best places in the world to practice kite surfing and it`s usually chosen to hold the world kite surfing championships.
- Murdeira - Your tour follows to the natural bay of Murdeira from where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the lion mountain. Then, meet locals and fishermen at the fishing village of Palmeira. There, have a chance to see the arrival of the crafts, as well as all the activity of selling fresh fish.
- Buracona: The Blue Eye of Cabo Verde Shop - After that, travel to Burracona, see “Blue Eye” (one of the 7 wonders of the country) and admire its beautiful and natural swimming pool
- Espargos - Continuing the visit, explore Espargos, the economic center of the city. There, you can buy souvenirs and taste the local Morabeza.
- Pedra de Lume Beach - . Your tour progresses to Pedra de Lume Beach and to its Salt Crater, an old salt farm located below sea level. The water in the lagoons from which the salt is extracted is very hot and of course salty. Yes, it is 27 times saltier than sea water. Bring your book and enjoy reading while floating in the second world’s saltiest water, an unforgettable experience. Continue towards Miragem, where you will see the effects of water illusions in the desert. Finally, experience The Shark Bay and watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely.
- Santa Maria - The tour concludes with drop off at your accommodation
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee (€3/person for Blue Eye)
- Entrance fee (€5/person for Salinas Pedra de Lume)
- Lunch
- Optional Duche at Salinas to remove salt (€1)
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee (€3/person for Blue Eye)
- Entrance fee (€5/person for Salinas Pedra de Lume)
- Lunch
- Optional Duche at Salinas to remove salt (€1)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen
- EXCLUSIONS: Entrance fees (€3 for Blue Eye, €5 for Salinas)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen
- EXCLUSIONS: Entrance fees (€3 for Blue Eye, €5 for Salinas)
Location
Santa Maria
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
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916hannahj
Jan 11, 2024
Great tour operator! - Admilson and his team organised a great trip for my husband and 1. Our guide, Caine, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and it was a great day and very good value! Much better than what the reps at TUI can offer. Personal and excellent!
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