All Sal Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)

Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde

(1,338)

from $42

Discover the island of Sal, along with the history and culture of Cape Verde, on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, see several attractions including Lion Mountain, the Blue Eye natural swimming pool, and the Salinas, where you can float in the salty water. You also visit small villages to learn about local life, refresh with a swim at beautiful beaches, and get close to lemon sharks in Shark Bay.

(666)

from $58

Private Island tour ( Full day)- Shark bay, Salt lake, blue eye.

Private Island tour ( Full day)- Shark bay, Salt lake, blue eye.

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(35)

from $190

Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay

Special Offer

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria

Our guides are local and have several years of experience. They can take you to the most hidden places where you can observe landscapes between dunes, valleys and views of the coast. On our 7h tour we take the tour of the island, seeing Shark Bay (pay 3eur), the Salinas where you take a revitalizing bath (entry from 6eur), the Mirage in Terra Boa, the Buracona, stop for lunch (to be paid by the customer) and return to Santa Maria passing through Murdeira. A valid driver’s license is required for the activity.

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from $36

Buggy Tour Sal Island

Jet Ski Adventure on Sal Island - Cape Verde

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from $57

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.3

(99)

from $70

Lemon Shark Experience from Sal

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(56)

from $38

One of the attractions that symbolizes our country.

Snorkeling is an attractive activity for several reasons. First, it is an accessible and easy way to explore the underwater world, as it does not require specialized training, such as cylinder diving. Snorkeling allows you to observe marine life in shallow waters, providing an experience close to nature without the need for complex equipment. In addition, it is a relaxing and fun activity, ideal for those who want to have an experience of contact with the sea without getting away from the surface too much. Snorkeling is also a great option for those seeking tranquility and direct contact with marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, fish cardumes and turtles. Our concern is to provide you with amazing experiences that will bring you to life.

Snorkeling in Santa Maria Island of Salt

Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

4.2

(26)

from $36

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the highlights, history and day-to-day life of Sal and Cape Verdeans with this multi-stop, guided off-road day tour. The route starts in Ponta Preta, the most beautiful beach on the island where the windsurfing championships are held in February, Murdeira – the island's natural harbor, which is also the turtle mating place cabeçudas from June to October, Monte Leão – a lion-shaped mountain, the oasis of Fontona, Palmeira – the main port of the island with all its colorful houses, Buracona – with its two natural pools and the teapot's eye, Terra Boa – where you can see the mirage and stop for a bottled drink, the salt flats of the volcano in Pedra de Lume from the top for amazing photos, and possible entry to float in the second saltiest water in the world, Shark watching and return to Santa Maria was on a normal road..

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from $70

From Sal Island Blu eye Salt lake Lemon Sharks and Palmeira

Sal Island Full day adventure: Shark Bay, Blue eye, Salt Lake.

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from $36

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $32

Quad Tour Sal Island

-Largely unexplored, the ocean, especially around the coastal areas, is full of life. The abundance and variety of color and creatures is simply staggering. Snorkeling allows people to admire wildlife, in its natural habitat. -Our snorkelling adventures are suitable for everyone, whether young or adult, experienced or inexperienced. -Learn how to prepare and use your snorkelling equipment correctly and be safe into the water.

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from $52

Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat

Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat

40 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(48)

from $42

Snorkeling Tour

Relaxing massage 50 minutes

3.8

(49)

from $45

50 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $53

Double Diving in Sal Island - Half Day

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Avoid the hassle of navigating a public transport system or the expense of a taxi and enjoy a private, clean, fast and reliable transfer from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to your hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa. All of our cars are cleaned and disinfected inside and out and operate 24/7 to serve you at any time during your flight. Save time by booking your pickup service around your flight times. When you disembark, your driver will be waiting for you at the arrival terminal, just after crossing the police border and collecting your luggage, he will have a yellow sign saying Sal Experience. Take advantage of the child-friendly seats and go directly to your hotel. Relax and start your vacation in style, knowing that you are traveling in the company of a fully licensed and insured driver who will be happy to help you with your luggage or any other matters.

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from $111

Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa

Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa

20 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $36

Experienced riders and beginners alike will find their match on this Sal Island horseback riding tour. Choose between a 1-, 1.5-, or 2-hour ride and set off in a small group with a maximum of eight participants. You’ll ride along white-sand beaches and through the salt flats of Sal, with the opportunity to continue to Kite Beach and beyond. Helmets, round-trip hotel transport, and safety briefing all included.

Horse Riding in Sal Island - Cabo Verde

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Complete Adventure Ride on a Monster Truck Cabo Verde

(538)

from $62

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

3.8

(8)

from $30

Sal Island, Salinas, Buracona and lemon shark

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Sal Island: 2H Buggy Desert Adventure - 1000cc

(48)

from $42

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from $172

See the highlights of Sal Island in the company of a certified tour guide that will introduce you to the island, its locals and sights, and Cape Verde in general. There's a lot to see here and figuring out a tour plan on your own is challenging. This family-friendly excursion takes the guesswork out of the equation. You'll visit Ponta Preta, Murdeira, Espargos, the fishing village of Palmeira, the natural pools of Buracona, and more.

All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)

All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)

Explore the wildlife of Sal Island with this turtle watching excursion. Home to nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, witness these majestic natural animals in their habitats. Relax in a glamping tent and enjoy drinks and snacks while listening to a briefing on appropriate turtle conduct. Walk along the beach under the evening sky waiting for an opportunity to approach and watch as the turtles lay their eggs.

(227)

from $89

Turtle Watching Adventure

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde

(129)

from $46

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What are people saying about Sal

Carl_G, May 2026

Brilliant

It was brilliant deffo for the adrenaline junkies! Had I known about the €99 euro package I would have done all 4 activities to save money! All the team were lovely! Only let down was the driver left us after the Zipline even though we told him to wait as we wanted to do the rings down the hill! Luckily the locals took us back to our hotel! Worth every penny!

Horse Riding in Sal Island - Cabo Verde

Silvia_C, Apr 2026

Absolutely amazing experience with these lovely horses! 😎

I absolutely recommend this experience, I enjoyed it very much much; I had no experience with horses but the team is great, they found a very calm horse for me and the pace was slow and chill, we visited the salines and the beach. Loved every minute 🙌😎

Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay

Poonam_G, Apr 2026

Great experience for small children & adults.

Great half day tour with Kyle aka Kiki! Very informative and humorous. All areas were equally beautiful and a great tour around the island. Lovely to also see and learn about the local culture. We travelled with our toddler and young child and this was perfect. The lemon sharks in particular were great 😊- highly recommend.

Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa

Tanya_L, Mar 2026

Friendly, reliable

I booked last minute, so was wondering whether it'd go to plan, but it was fine. Good communication after booking through Viator. My flight waa late but the driver still waited. Clean, modern car. Polite, amiable driver who knew where he was going. Faultless pick-up service.

Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)

Kumar_M, Mar 2026

Awesome experience

If you’re heading to Sal Island and thinking about booking an experience – do it, and make sure you get Tony! We had the most incredible day, and that was all down to Tony. From start to finish, he was absolutely amazing – professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made everyone in our group feel comfortable, kept the energy high, and made sure every single person was having a great time. The whole experience was seamless, well organised, and full of unforgettable moments. You can really tell when someone loves their job, and Tony definitely does – it shows in every detail. My wife and I had such a special day, and honestly, it was one of the highlights of our time on Sal Island. The rest of the group felt exactly the same – smiles all round! If you’re on the fence about booking – just do it. And if you’re lucky enough to have Tony as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Thank you again, Tony – we’ll be talking about this for a long time!

All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)

Annemarie_J, Mar 2026

Absolutely wonderful day

At the start of the day no-one showed up to pick me up. Quick message to the tour operator and I got a call back immediately. Not long after I was able to join a tour and had an amazing day. There was a lot of beautiful things to see and do and the tour guide had a lot of interesting information about each location. I would absolutely recommend taking this tour!!

Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

Juliet_O, Feb 2026

Great afternoon out! Great value for money!

This is a fantastic afternoon out. Be prepared for a hot bus trip to the boat if you're not local to the launch point, but even that was relaxed and well organised. The boat trip itself was amazing. The crew couod not do enough for us, plenty of water, soft drinks, beer and wine with snacks at the start and finish. We saw dolphins playing and leaping all round the boat, humpback whales breaching in the distance and flying fish too. Even if we had seen nothing, the 3 hours on the catamaran were the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Plenty of shade when needed and glorious sunshine too. Highly recommend!

Sal island: Espargos city tour, Local life and Cape Verde Tapas

Paul_C, Nov 2025

An superb way to learn about Sal

A really interesting and informative tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and happily answered all our questions as well as pointing out interesting facts about the island. This is a great tour if you want to see the real Sal and learn about it. Would highly recommend

Jet Ski Adventure on Sal Island - Cape Verde

Kelly_M, Nov 2025

One of the most fun things we did on holiday!

Absolutely brilliant fun! Really well organised. The photos and videos provided by our guide were really clear and good quality. Our guide - Amarildo - was amazing on the day and afterwards with organising the videos! Would 100% do again. Wish they did longer sessions!

Turtle Watching Adventure

SIMON_J, Aug 2025

An experience not to be missed

This was an amazing experience that I would recommend to everyone that visits Cape Verde during the turtle laying season. We were very lucky to see a few turtles coming out of the surf and then our excellent guide Kenny concentrated on one turtle that was in the process of digging her nest. Through the red lights, we witnessed at arms length the turtle digging, laying, covering and returning to the sea. This took place over an hour and a half. It was one of the best memories of the holiday. From the pick up at the hotel, the multi-lingual Kenny kept us all informed throughout. The road to the nesting site is an adventure in itself. We were then taken to a glamping tent for drinks and snacks an an insight into the life cycle of a turtle. The area is patrolled by conservationists protecting the turtles and the numbers within each group. Highly recommended to all.

Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat

Christine_J, Aug 2025

Very nice snorkiling experience!

Very nice excursion. We got a good briefing beforehand. Weather was nice. You go with a small boat to a nearby place where there is something to see. Went smoothly. We saw many fish and a few turtles. The guide was good, keeping an eye that everyone followed her and alerting when there was something to spot. I went with my husband and our 3 daugthers (17,14 and 10 years old) and we all loved it!

Sal Island, Salinas, Buracona and lemon shark

Jacqueline_H, Jul 2025

Sal island tour

Full day trip of Sal sat on the back of pickup 4 bucket seats on the back and 4 inside. Sun block essential and sun glasses. Off road better than road travel. No great distance between sites. Ed was a knowledgeable guide, very personable. Gave us a lunch menu and options so to pre order food. For us the bathing in the salt lake was a fabulous experience for my daughter th lemon sharks. A very satisfying day of experience.