All Sal Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Sal Island Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide

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.

(1,367)

from $41

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

Sal Island Half-Day All-Inclusive Shark Bay, Blue Eye & Salt Lake

(39)

from $189

Per group

4.8

(485)

from $53

Buggy Tour Sal Island

Jet Ski Adventure on Sal Island - Cape Verde

(160)

from $57

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.3

(100)

from $70

Per group

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

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

4.3

(45)

from $35

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Lemon Shark Experience from Sal

(57)

from $31

4.5

(64)

from $29

Quad Tour Sal Island

Set sail on a relaxing catamaran cruise along the stunning western coast of Sal. Departing from Palmeira, the journey takes you to the picturesque Murdeira Bay, where you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters. Keep an eye out for dolphins and whales, especially from February to May, as you enjoy onboard refreshments, snacks, and lively music. This tour is perfect for those seeking a blend of relaxation and adventure in a marine reserve rich in wildlife, including sea turtles and seabirds. - Enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise along Sal's coastline - Swim and snorkel in the beautiful Murdeira Bay - Spot dolphins and whales on your return journey (February to May) - Relax with snacks and drinks while enjoying onboard entertainment

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from $52

Special Offer

Sal Island Catamaran cruise with All Inclusive Drinks and Snacks

Sal Island Catamaran cruise with All Inclusive Drinks and Snacks

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria

Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

(84)

from $35

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(370)

from $70

Double Diving in Sal Island - Half Day

Enjoy Sal Island's most authentic Lemon Shark Experience led by a native certified nature guide. Unlike simply watching sharks from a distance, you'll safely enter the shallow waters of Shark Bay, where juvenile lemon sharks swim naturally around you in their protected nursery. Spend around 40 minutes in the water learning about the behaviour, biology and conservation of these remarkable animals while enjoying a safe and respectful wildlife encounter. Water shoes are included free of charge for your comfort and safety, and small groups ensure a more personal experience with plenty of time to observe, ask questions and take unforgettable photos. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Cape Verde's marine life while supporting responsible and sustainable wildlife tourism.

4.8

(43)

from $111

Sal Island Lemon Shark Experience with Native Guide

Sal Island Lemon Shark Experience with Native Guide

(109)

from $35

Snorkeling Tour

Complete Adventure Ride on a Monster Truck Cabo Verde

3.8

(50)

from $51

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

3.8

(8)

from $29

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.

Catamaran Makaira Half Day Tour

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.

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from $59

Horse Riding in Sal Island - Cabo Verde

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Sal Island: Private Transfer from Airport to Santa Maria or Vice Versa

(543)

from $61

20 minutesFree Cancellation

Return to the island in pick-up (Jip /safary tour 4*4 on the island of salt

(15)

from $29

Per group

Discover the island of salt in a spectacular environment with native guides with small groups where in addition to the history and geography of the island Vais know beautiful landscapes.

Discover a side of Sal Island that most visitors never experience. Instead of beaches and resorts, explore the island's capital with a certified local guide, meet local residents and experience Cape Verdean morabeza in everyday life. Admire colorful street art, learn about the island's history and development, enjoy traditional Cape Verdean tapas and take in panoramic views over much of Sal Island. This small-group experience offers an authentic insight into the culture, flavors and local life of Cape Verde.

(22)

from $35

Sal Island: Espargos City Tour, Local Life & Cape Verde Tapas

Sal Island: Espargos City Tour, Local Life & Cape Verde Tapas

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(34)

from $35

Visit the Shark Bay on the island of Sal

Enjoy an unforgettable day on the island of Sal with our half-day tour to the Bay of the Shark and the Salines of Pedra de Lume, where you can observe the lemon sharks in their natural habitat and marvel at the unique beauty of the salines. Accompanied by our expert guides, you will have the opportunity to enter the water and experience an exciting interaction with these beautiful creatures of nature. This species of lemon shark is not aggressive, although it is necessary to follow carefully all the recommendations of your Guide. To conclude our trip, we head to the salines of Pedra de Lume, where you can contemplate the stunning landscape of the salines, float in the natural saltwater pool and learn about the interesting history of the place and the island in general.

Visit the Shark Bay on the island of Sal

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(3)

from $41

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)

First Diving Experience Try Dive

(230)

from $88

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Sal Island Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide

(5)

from $120

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What are people saying about Sal

Ronald_W, Aug 2026

Cape Verde island tour August 2026

Bring croc shoes or you can hire for 2 euros . The rocks are very slippery. But guide was excellent, the explaination he gave about the Lemon baby sharks , was amazing. The the other guide Tony was excellent. Very helpful getting out of the salt lake. Again wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

Sal Island Half-Day All-Inclusive Shark Bay, Blue Eye & Salt Lake

kane_g, Jul 2026

A must do trip

Our guide Nanni was absolutely amazing. Whilst driving around in the lovely air conditioned mini bus he explained lots of the history of the islands. Seeing the shanty towns and him explaining how the tourist tax is helping these families move into government built social housing really hit home. It showed the difference between the resorts and real life. Blue eye was a so so experience. Salt lake and the history was amazing. The lemon sharks was best part though. 1000% recommend this tour 👌

Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean

Oli_B, Jul 2026

Recommended

Great afternoon, highly recommend to all. You can’t be guaranteed to see any wildlife however Captain spotted a huge pod of Dolphins of which we followed for 15 minutes. Saw sea turtles and flying fish also. Staff very attentive to offering drinks and snacks.

Sal Island Sea Turtle Watching Eco-Tour with Native Guide

Zaina_M, Jul 2026

Once in a lifetime chance

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that you have to seize when in Sal. I went the first day of the season and it wasn’t necessarily guaranteed that we’d see any turtles, so I didn’t have high hopes. Lo and behold after 2 hours we saw the first 2 of the season! The entire experience is magical. The guides are super knowledgeable and informative and such lovely people! Definitely want to come back and see the babies hatch soon!

Sal Island Private Airport Transfer: SID Airport to Santa Maria

lisa, Jun 2026

Smooth start to finish

Absolutely brilliant service. Picked up straight away and given lots of information about the island on the way to the hotel. Very knowledgeable and told us some of the best places to go to. Whatapp communications before and after so we had all the information needed to meet at the airport.

Buggy Tour Sal Island

James_F, May 2026

Sal Buggy Tour -just great fun and such a blast.

Great fun and really enjoyable out in vast area of Sal. The team are friendly, knowledgeable and patient. You get to see some stunning scenery and visit the lemon sharks and the salt flats. Basically all out good fun I was very grateful for the hotel pick up as the instructions on how to get to the meeting point where wrong. It might have been me but when I used the app it took me to another destination. BIG TIP. Get hotel pick up Also where massive amount of sun protection as the heat is brutal.

Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde

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 🙌😎

Sal Island: Private Transfer from Airport to Santa Maria or Vice Versa

Fariborz_E, Apr 2026

Everything went very smoothly!

Everything went very smoothly! Good communication Reasonable pricing Clean car Friendly stuff Our flight was delayed more than 10 hours but we received a great service from Viator they rescheduled the our booking without any extra charges. Thanks for that. I recommend Viator to everyone.

Sal Island Lemon Shark Experience with Native Guide

Becky_H, Feb 2026

Great experience! So...

Great experience! So amazing to be so close to these incredible creatures in their own environment. Would highly recommend. The shore is very rocky so sensible water shoes is a must and do take care when walking. It was windy when we went so lots of waves. The sharks are just beautiful though - worth it! 💙

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.