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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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Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa
20 to 30 minutes
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Certified company and guides, guarantee of quality, comfort and best price, local guide, knows the island, its history and culture well. Discover the beautiful island of Sal, as well as the island's highlights, local places, street arts and more with your expert local guide. Discover volcanic pools, salt deserts, see lemon sharks in their natural environment, relax and float in the Salinas, the second saltiest water in the world after the Dead Sea. Have lunch at a local restaurant and visit places such as the city of Espargos, the kite beach, Santa Maria, Miragem, the fishing village of Palmeira and the natural bay of Murdeira and enjoy the view of the Leão Mountain. Whether you want to emphasize culture, education, history or sport, our specialist will combine these elements with adventure activities to create exciting travel opportunities for you. Have an authentic experience, get to know the island with a native and professional guide, with all the comfort and safety.
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Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)
7 hours
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On this excursion to Espargos from Santa Maria we'll discover the relaxed and carefree way of life of the capital of the island of Sal. We'll also explore its streets in the hunt for fascinating street art! Meet the locals and experience the morabeza of Sal island. Learn more about this island with your expert local guide and taste typical local flavours.
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Sal island: Espargos city tour, Local life and Cape Verde Tapas
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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.
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All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)
7 hours
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Enjoy a 3-hour tour on your beautiful Catamaran Makaira. Meet us at Porto de Palmeira, where your team will greet you. We offer hotel transfers to the departure point. After a quick check-in, we’ll transport you to the Catamaran Makaira using a dinghy. Onboard, find your perfect spot to relax in comfort. Your team will start with a safety briefing at the Porto de Palmeira. Sail along the west coast towards Monte Leão. Look out for sea turtles and, with luck, dolphins. We’ll stop for a swim in crystal-clear waters and snorkeling to explore marine life. Dolphins may also be spotted along the way. Enjoy good music, snacks, and drinks throughout the trip. We return to Porto de Palmeira at the end of the tour.
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Catamaran Makaira Half Day Tour
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Escape the crowded beaches and admire Sal’s coastline from a fresh perspective during an adults-only catamaran cruise that promises a more peaceful experience than standard sails. Swim at spots between Palmeira and Monte Leão that are difficult to reach by land, and enjoy all-inclusive drinks, so you don’t have to worry about hidden costs.
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Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran Cruise
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Experience an unforgettable day on Sal Island with our half-day tour to Shark Bay and the Salt Lakes of Pedra de Lume. Get up close and personal with baby lemon sharks in their natural habitat and witness the unique beauty of the salt mines. Accompanied by our expert guides, you will have the opportunity to enter the water and experience an exhilarating interaction with these majestic creatures. Afterwards, visit the nearby Salt Lakes of Pedra de Lume, where you can float in the salty natural pool, take in the stunning scenery, and learn about the history and significance of the salt mines. Our knowledgeable guides will provide insights into the behavior and biology of the lemon sharks, as well as the history of the salt mines, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Join us for a day of adventure and discovery on Sal Island!
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3-Hour Shark Bay and Salt Lakes in Sal Island Guided Tour
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It will be a unique experience, with local guides, we know our island better than anyone. With us, it's a stress-free ride and you'll be directly helping the local economy.
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Sal Island, Salinas, Buracona and lemon shark
7 to 8 hours
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Heighten your chances of spotting lemon sharks on a half-day tour that showcases the marine creatures in their natural habitat. You’ll learn much more about the fish than you would alone, with the help of a marine biologist, as you venture out to Shark Bay and watch them in the wild.
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Lemon Shark Experience from Sal
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Discover the stunning Salt Island on a private tour tailored for your group or family. Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle while exploring the main sights, guided by a certified Expert fluent in Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish and French. The tour includes a convenient search and delivery service at your hotel, providing a stress-free experience. Optional entrance fees for attractions such as the salines and the Blue Eye add flexibility to your adventure. Perfect for families and small groups seeking a unique and personalized exploration of this beautiful island. - Private tour exclusively for your group or family, ensuring a personalized experience - Comfortable vehicle with air conditioning for your trip through the Island of Salt - Certificate Guide available in several languages for your convenience - Optional entrance fees for attractions, allowing you to personalize your visit
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Private Tour to Sal Island Personalized Experience for Group
4 to 7 hours
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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 Sal Island Blu eye Salt lake Lemon Sharks and Palmeira
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For a small island, Sal boasts a wealth of sights. This tour covers nearly every inch of it, taking in Kite Beach, Murdeira Bay, Buracona lagoon, Pedra de Lume salt flats and the towns of Palmeira and Espargos. Maria, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The salt pans at Pedra de Lume are the result of a natural accident. The evaporation ponds occupy the crater of an extinct volcano that's always had a supply of seawater because the base of the crater sits below sea level.' A great excursion that combines scenery, flora and fauna, villages and gastronomy.
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Full Day Postcards of Sal Tour with Kite Beach and Local Lunch
8 hours
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This full day adventure dishes up Sal's highlights by land and sea. You'll start the morning with an off-road drive, ticking off places like Palmeira and the salt lake at Pedra de Lume. Then after lunch, you'll swap the 4x4 for a catamaran to cruise the shores in style.
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Full Day Highlights of Sal Tour by 4x4 and Catamaran with Lunch
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Explore the beautiful waters around Santa Maria when you book this catamaran for just you and your private party. The captain and crew will take care of you so you can just enjoy the sail. You’ll see famous landmarks, have the chance to swim with the sealife, and relax with provided beverages like coffee, softdrinks, beer, or cava. This is great for the whole family.
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Catamaran Tour Sal
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We will pick you up from your hotel by minibus at 9:00 AM. We will begin the tour traveling south on Sal Island, where we will see the Santa Maria pier and the salt flats. We will continue our tour through the Terra Boa desert, whose landscapes will surprise us with a curious mirage. Our next stop will be in the island's administrative capital, Espargos, where you will have an hour of free time to enjoy lunch on your own. With our energies recharged, we will climb to a famous viewpoint to admire the views of the island. The tour continues towards the shores of Parda Bay, famous for being the natural habitat of lemon sharks. Nearby are the Pedra de Luma salt flats. In the vicinity, there are a series of lagoons where, like in the Dead Sea, you can float in the waters. A perfect opportunity to tone your skin naturally!
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Santa Maria Visit to the salt mine and blu eye and and shark bay
6 hours
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Our tour is done with 100% certified local guides with a small group on a pickup or a minivan where you will have time to dive into the natural pools to see the sharks in their natural environment, float in a saltwater volcanic boiler.
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Explore Tour of Jipe Island 4x4
7 hours
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It will be an experience you have never had before and that you will remember for the rest of your life. It's the best nature excursion we have on the island, our natural Discovery Channel in Sal.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Observation on Sal Island
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Sal Island has beautiful beaches and towns waiting to be explored but going on your own takes a lot of planning and researching. Instead, book this Sal Island Full-Day Tour from Santa Maria and go with a guide who knows the best places to stop and see. Fit in Palmeira, Espargos, and Pedra Lume in just a couple of hours and return to Santa Maria when this tour is over.
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Sal Island Full day adventure: Shark Bay, Blue eye, Salt Lake.
4 to 5 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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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
Free Cancellation
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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
Free Cancellation
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At the tour we will do everything so that the customer have a good experience with the animal only ask for patience because it is a nature tour.
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Observation of the Marine Turtle Desova
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Book a trip with 100% security, and explore the best of Sal island in 1 day. Improves your health and rejuvenate yourself in the salty waters of the saline. Discover one of the best kite beaches in the world and taste the best of local cuisine all that with the best professionals on this island.
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Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach
6 hours
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Our tours is the best on the Sal Island. We come with a full total package for your full satisfaction. This includes Catamaran Buggy Quad, Jet Ski and horse riding.
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Sal Island Private 4WD Tour Experience
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