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See a different side of the desert during this nighttime buggy ride from Santa Maria that whisks you across the desert, valleys, and dunes. In a caravan of eight buggies or fewer, your guide will lead the journey across the salt flats of Santa Maria, Kite Beach, a nature reserve, Palha Verde and Calheta Funda. Safety gear and round-trip transport from your hotel is included.
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4h Turtle Watching with SSV Buggy Night 4WD
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Discover the hidden treasures of Sal Island on an exhilarating full-day off-road adventure. Journey through breathtaking landscapes and uncover secret locales with a dedicated guide in a robust 4x4 vehicle. This tour offers an immersive cultural experience, providing insider knowledge and unforgettable encounters with local traditions and communities. Perfect for adventure seekers and families alike, the customizable itinerary ensures a unique and personalized journey, making it an exceptional way to experience the island's true essence. Indulge in the freedom to explore at your own pace and create lasting memories on this unparalleled expedition.
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4x4 Off Road Full-Day Private Tour - Sal Island Hidden Secrets
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Logan Tours' Sal Island Full Day Tour offers a truly unique and memorable experience. In just one day, you will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of Sal Island in an exclusive way, including the island's salt flats, the famous Tubarões Bay and the magnificent Olho Azul. Our specialized team will take you to stunning locations, such as paradisiacal beaches, magnificent landscapes and historic tourist attractions. Plus, you'll enjoy the warm and authentic hospitality of a local family, who will share fascinating stories, legends and secrets of the island. No matter what language you speak, we are prepared to welcome you with joy and “morabeza”. This is an unmissable opportunity to discover the real Sal in a day full of emotions and unforgettable discoveries.
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Exclusive Sal Island - Full Day Personalized for You
6 to 7 hours
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Cape Verde is a one-of-a-kind tourist destination, with plenty of tourist attractions, restaurants and fascinating history. See a different side to the island than your other tourist activities offer with this off-the-beaten track tour. Your guide is on hand to tell you all about Santa Maria and Cape Verde's history, and help you find attractions that most visitors to Cape Verde have no idea about. This tour also includes a visit to Shark Bay, where you'll be able to see sharks in their natural habitat.
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Sal Island Tour: Sharks, Salt Lake & Blue Eye
6 to 7 hours
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With a unique combination of quality and affordability, this experience offers an incredible opportunity to explore the stunning Island of Sal for less. In addition, you will have the chance to meet and interact with other people who are also participating in the tour, creating new friendships and sharing experiences. Our expert team will ensure you receive exceptional service throughout your journey. Take advantage of this unmissable opportunity to discover the wonders of Sal Island, meet new people and create unforgettable memories. Book now and embark on this extraordinary adventure!
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Sal Island in a Group - A Full Day Exploring the Highlights
6 to 8 hours
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Explore the charms of Sal Island with our Pick-Up Tour, an experience that combines comfort and adventure. This tour takes you to the island’s most iconic sites, allowing you to discover stunning landscapes, unique natural phenomena and the authentic culture of Cape Verde. Always accompanied by an experienced local guide, guarantees a journey full of fascinating stories and unforgettable moments.
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Salt Island: Back to the Island in Pick Up
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Get out for an adventurous sightseeing tour that’s perfect to discover the desert, the beaches, the hidden treasures of this popular destination and more wilderness. This trip will take you to salt flats of Santa Maria and riding on its surrounding sand dunes before continuing to the white sands of Kite Beach. Get to know Pedra Lume Salt Caldera an extinct volcano filled with salty seawater (The Lake is the second saltiest lake after the Dead Sea, so you really do float much better than any normal sea or lake). In Palmeira at the Pier there are always locals doing fun jumps into the ocean. The fisherman will place the fish on the floor which you can buy. Enjoy a full day island tour and visit places like Shark bay, Salinas salt lake, Espargos city, Buracona Blue Eye, Kite Beach, Santa Maria, Miragem, Palmeira fisherman village and Murdeira bay. Swim in Salt Lake with your group, and have lunch at a local restaurant before going into the sea to see some lemon sharks.
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Sal island: Secrets of Native Guide All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch
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Day or half day tour accompanied DE a local Guide, qualified and certified by the beaches, villas and cities OF the island accompanied by information on history and culture
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Excursion Volta Island full tour
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Get the experience of driving through the dark desert in a buggy equipped with special lights during this adrenaline-fueled activity! With a group of maximum 8 buggies and under the guidance of your professional guide you cross the desert, valleys and dunes of the south in the pitch dark night to end the trip in the vivid centre of Santa Maria for a (non-alcoholic) cocktail.
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2h SSV Buggy Night Experience 4WD
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If you are looking for an adrenaline-filled adventure in Santa Maria Bay, then you should try the Extreme Donut Ride. This is a fun and exciting activity where you and a partner will lay on a buoy platform and be dragged around the bay by a powerful jet ski. You will experience the thrill of speed, waves, and turns as you try to hold on to the platform. The first one to let go will lose the challenge and have to buy the other one a drink. This excursion is not private but for two people always. You will share the jet ski with a professional driver who will make sure you have a safe and enjoyable ride. The Extreme Donut Ride is suitable for anyone who loves water sports and wants to spice up their vacation. You will see the beautiful scenery of Santa Maria Bay, feel the refreshing breeze, and have a lot of fun with your partner. This is an activity that you will never forget. Book your Extreme Donut Ride today and get ready for some action!
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Extreme Donut Ride in Santa Maria Bay
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The desolate beauty of inland Sal is in stark contrast to the white sands of its coast. On this off-road safari, you'll explore Murdeira Bay, the Buracona lagoon, the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa and Pedra de Lume. Beyond the most popular sights, you'll also get a glimpse of local life in Palmeira and Espargos. Rodrigo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘I've lived on Sal all my life, and I'm still fascinated by my island's colourful street art. It's a vivid reflection of our culture and our daily lives.'
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Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake
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Get your adrenaline pumping and explore the best of Sal on this thrilling ATV tour from Santa Maria. Join a small group and spend hours navigating rugged terrain, sand dunes, small villages, and beaches. This is a fun and dynamic way to experience the island while also learning more about Cape Verde’s history and culture.
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4h ATV 500cc 4x4 Quad Island Adventure
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Windsurfing is an amazing sport to learn. In your first lesson you will start on the beach with a simulator which shows you how the equipment will react in the water. The instructor will show you the equipment and demonstrate how to get into the correct sailing position, get going, stop & turn. Then it is time to get in the water! Once you get up and going its a great feeling and in your first lesson you should be able to start your turns towards the wind (Tac) We offer private sessions. With Private lessons you can enjoy 1 on 1 instruction and have the equipment to yourself for the full session. As your lessons progress you will learn how to go upwind and downwind, how to turn towards the wind (Tac) and away from the wind (Gybe) Eventually the goal is to become independent so you can rent equipment and practice on your own. It is awesome fun and our instructors are some of the very best!
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Windsurfing In Santa Maria
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As an IKO registered school all of our instructors are IKO qualified. An amazing opportunity to try the sport that Cape Verde is famous for.
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Kitesurf Lessons in Cape Verde
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Company and certified guides, guarantee of quality and price. Local guide, he knows the island well, its history and culture, gastronomy, music and local restaurants. Join this 7-hour island adventure tour and visit places like Espargos, Praia do Kite, Santa Maria, Miragem, Palmeira and Murdeira. Swim in Salt Lake with your group. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading out to sea to see lemon sharks up close in their natural environment. Whether you want to experience culture, education, history or sport, our experts combine these elements with adventure activities to create exciting travel opportunities for you. Come and discover the island of Sal with a certified native guide, in comfort and safety, while having fun. The private tour is fully customized according to the client's preferences and needs.
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Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria
6 to 7 hours
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Drive the island of Sal with this full day tour. Led by a guide turned driver, visit the region's highlights. Start at the city of Santa Maria to learn about local culture and history. Explore the home of the World Kite Surfing Championships at Kite Beach before admiring Lion Moutain from Murdeira Bay. See animals in their natural environment at Shark Bay, home of the Lemon Sharks.
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Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch
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Prepare for an extraordinary adventure through the captivating landscapes of Sal Island. Get picked up in your accommodation and explore the picturesque village of Murdeira, ascend Lion Mountain for breathtaking views, then explore the charming fishing village of Palmeira, where you will meet locals. Take a dip in the beautiful natural pool of “Blue Eye'' at Buracona, if weather permits, before indulging in a delectable Cape Verdean lunch. As you drive to Miragem you will enjoy enchanting water displays. Discover Espargos, the island's main city, before unwinding at Shark Bay, where you can marvel at Lemon Sharks. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Pedra de Lume for a unique experience in the salt flats. In just one day, this captivating journey promises unforgettable moments and a true taste of Cape Verde.
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Turtle Nesting Guided Tour in Santa Maria Sal
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Discover the best of Sal on this exclusive tour from Santa Maria. You'll explore the best beaches and natural swimming holes of Burracona, then venture to the mirage of Terra Boa, see stunning volcanos and take in the majestic beauty of Cape Verde with this popular travel option. Vulcan entrance at additional cost.
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Sal Island Tour Off-Road by Jeep
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Explore Sal Island at your own pace on a private half-day 4×4 tour! Visit top highlights like the Blue Eye, Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, and Shark Bay with the comfort of hotel pickup and a knowledgeable local guide. Travel in a private vehicle (4×4 or mini-bus), enjoy flexible itineraries, and discover Cape Verde’s culture and history along the way. Perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a fun, personalized adventure.
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Sal Island Highlights - Private Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
3 to 4 hours
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Experience the beauty of Sal Island on a private half-day trip with a local and certified guide. Marvel at the Pedra de Lume Salt lake, swim in the Blue Eye natural pool, and see lemon sharks in a natural habitat. The half-day tour is ideal for those who wish to spend a few hours outside the hotel, combine this tour with other activities or return to enjoy the highlights of the island
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Sal Private Tour: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue eye and Shark Bay
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The best way to get to know the island is with the locals. We excel in a lively, informative, safe and highly professional service
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Private Tour (Full-Day) in Sal Island
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Cape Verde is an amazing place to learn a new skill and Wingfoiling is a great new sport to learn. Enjoy the water and have fun on holiday. An amazing opportunity to learn a new skill and have fun on the water in Cape Verde. Wingfoiling is the new sport which incorporates windsurfing and kitesurfing skills. This introduction to the sport allows you to learn basic skills on the beach and then go into the water to practice. It is fun, safe and exciting.
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Wing Foil in Santa Maria Bay
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Adventure seekers need look no further than this action-packed 4WD island tour from Santa Maria. A guide will help you see more than you ever could on your own, including Murdeira, Espargos, and Palmeira. You'll also have an opportunity to swim in Salt Lake with your group. Then, before heading to the sea to encounter lemon sharks in their natural habitat, you'll refuel at a local restaurant (own expense) at lunchtime.
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Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
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A native and professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and after an informative transfer trip of approximately 30 minutes, you will reach the eastern part of the island, on the beach with the natural nursery rife with lemon sharks, which is a light brown, sand-coloured shark,in its natural environment. These sharks pose no threat to humans. To enter the water you should wear water shoes or crocs for walking on rocky surfaces. The Lemon Shark is medium to large in size and its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris. After spending 40 minutes learning all about sharks, you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were caught. Water shoes suitable for the surface area included for your safety and convenience.
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Sal Island: Private Tour Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria
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