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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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We would love to take you on a cultural pub crawl to show you our Boa Vista! Too often we hear people say: Boa Vista is boring, there is nothing to do. Especially in the evening. We want to show you otherwise and that you are actually missing out. Which better way to do that than taking you on a "cultural" Pub Crawl through town in the evening. Get to see Sal Rei through the eyes of a local. Go to places where tourists generally don't come. Let us show you the real Morabeza (hospitality) of Boa Vista! What can you expect during the tour? - Pick up at your hotel (Generally around 18:00) - A welcome shot at each bar - Trying different local spirits with a friendly local guide - Experience a minimum of 6 bars in places where tourist normally don't go. - Eat a local dinner (included) at a local Cape Verdean place. - Finish the tour off at Morabeza beach bar - Return to the hotel whenever you want!
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Boa Vista: Cultural Pub Crawl - party with the locals
4 to 6 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 Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, on this half-day guided tour. Drive to Monte Verde, the island's highest peak, and enjoy panoramic views with a cup of locally grown coffee or tea. Visit bustling local produce and fish markets, and swim in the clear blue lagoon of Baía das Gatas. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Mindelo for a seamless experience.
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Half Day Island Tour, Sao Vicente, 4h
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Discover the beauty of Sal Island on an exclusive, intimate cruise aboard the new Sea Ray 210. The boat is equipped with a water sports tower! We are also the ONLY vessel on the island to offer such intimate cruises for up to six people, providing a unique and exceptional VIP experience! Half-Day Morning or Afternoon Cruise Choose a half-day Premium Relax cruise along the south, southwest, or west coast of Sal, with unlimited drinks, fruit, snacks, music, relaxation, swimming, and snorkeling. During the cruise, you'll see unique sites: a shell graveyard, a nature reserve visible from the ocean; the most beautiful beach on Ponta Preta; Bikini Beach; Black Beach; and, if you enjoy snorkeling, a sunken ship or the underwater statue of Jesus – just to name a few. NOTE: This cruise is available for a minimum of 2 people.
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3h Intimate cruises on VIP motorboat - Cabo Verde Sal Santa Maria
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Immerse yourself in the charm of São Vicente on this full-day private tour that begins with pickup from your accommodation in Mindelo. Explore Mindelo's historical sites, including Cesária Évora's house and the panoramic Fortin viewpoint. Dive into local culture at the Fish Market, then venture into the lush greenery of Calhau Valley. Enjoy a relaxing break in the fishing village of Salamansa and take in the views from Gatas Bay and Laginha Beach.
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Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide
5 to 6 hours
Free Cancellation
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Discover all that the island of Boa Vista has to offer on this full-day excursion from Sal Rei. Join a small group and visit the island’s key points of interest including Povoação Velha, Santa Monica Beach, the Santa Maria Cape Shipwreck, and the caves of Varandinha Beach. While you explore, your guide tells you about the history and culture of Cape Verde for a full-picture experience.
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Boa Vista Tour: Santa Mónica, Desert & Shipwreck
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Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the interior and coast of Santiago Island, the best way to discover Cape Verde’s culture, history, and landscapes. After morning pickup, travel to São Domingos, Órgãos, and Picos to admire impressive mountains. Continue to Assomada City to visit the local market and experience daily island life. Stop at Good Entry to see the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde, the 700 - year-old Kapok tree. Visit Serra Malagueta Natural Park for breathtaking views from 1,000 meters above sea level. Head to Tarrafal City to explore the historic concentration camp, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy time for swimming and lunch. In the afternoon, drive along the east coast to the Rabelados village, then continue through Calheta to Pedra Badejo to see the country’s largest banana plantation. This tour combines nature, culture, history, and beach time for an authentic Santiago Island experience.
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Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach
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This excursion is a must for guests visiting Boavista from July to October!! Starting in November, we offer the tour to see slipperies and bring them into the water, so save them from their enemies the crab! We conduct the excursion in a small group. and each guest will see the entire process of laying eggs. In addition, each participant has enough time to take photos and/or film. We conduct our own Turtlewatch tours and do not give our guests to an agency. Turtlewatch runs from mid-July to November! Reserve your seats now!
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Guided turtle tour in a group in Boa Vista
5 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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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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Have the opportunity to Marvel at our beautiful contrasting coasts, take time for a swim. Experience life on the lived-in Villages of São Vicente. Visit the highest point on the Island and enjoy the views with a cup of coffee or tea at the Tea House Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde. Witness our Islands breathtaking arid landscapes, rugged mountains, oasis valleys, tranquil villages and stunning coastal beaches, it is a MUST SEE Island! It will be our pleasure to explore with you!
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Half day: Monte Verde and Villages, São Vicente
4 hours 30 minutes
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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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Sal Island Catamaran cruise with All Inclusive Drinks and Snacks
4 hours 30 minutes
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Drive to the highest point of our Island, Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, have breathtaking panoramic views, enjoy a cup of tea (grown locally) or try the tea liquor at our Tea House. Visit our beautiful coastal beaches and villages: São Pedro, Calhau, Norte Baia, Baia das Gatas, Salamansa. Enjoy a swim or dive off of the trampolim into the clear blue lagoon at Baía das Gatas, or relax on the beach. Stop for lunch at best restaurant at fishing village near sea. Discover our Agricultural Oasis on the Island, and farm animals
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Beaches, Villages & Monte Verde, São Vicente (includes São Pedro)
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Discover Sal Island on a fully customizable private tour led by a native certified guide. Explore the island at your own pace, with the freedom to personalise the itinerary, spend more time at your favourite locations or skip stops according to your interests. Visit Sal Island's most iconic attractions, including Buracona's Blue Eye, Shark Bay, Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, Espargos, Palmeira, Murdeira Bay, Terra Boa Mirage, Kite Beach and Santa Maria, while discovering the island's history, culture, traditions and hidden gems through the eyes of a local. Upon request, your tour can also include the Viveiro Botanical Garden (optional entrance fee), Santa Maria's historic centre, hidden natural pools and other off-the-beaten-path locations, creating a truly exclusive experience tailored to you.
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Private Sal Island Tour with Native Certified Guide
6 to 7 hours
Free Cancellation
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This catamaran tour is perfect for guests who want to relax and enjoy an entertaining day on the water near Santa Maria without having to worry about children limiting the fun. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, unlimited beer and wine, snacks, live entertainment, use of snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment, and a floating swimming pool (weather permitting).
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Lounge Catamaran SODADE Half-Day (Adults Only)
4 hours
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This full day tour has something for everyone, showcasing the culture, history, and natural beauty of the Cape Verde region. Ascend to the highest point on the island of São Vicente, Monte Verde, and visit the natural tea house with its panoramic views. You'll visit the vibrant Mercado market and the fishing village of Mercado de Peixe. Finally, stop for a swim at Baia das Gatas, home of the famous music festival.
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Shore Excursion São Vicente, Mindelo 4h or 6h
5 to 6 hours
Free Cancellation
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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
4 hours
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Take this three hours tour and have opportunity to visit the local handicraft production and meet the locals. Explore the Povoação Velha, and feel the friendliness of their people. Visit the caves of Varandinha. Explore the most beautiful beach of the archipelago (Santa Monica). Fall in love with a magnificent scenery on the Chaves beach
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Boa Vista Island: Half-day Tour + Santa Monica Beach by 4x4
3 to 4 hours
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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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With limited time to explore, this half-day island tour from Santa Maria is the ideal way to take in the highlights of Sal. Visit the port towns of Palmeira, Murdeira, and Espargos; admire natural wonders such as Burracona pools, Pedra de Lume volcano, and the mirage of Terra Boa; and stroll along the sands of Ponta Preta beach.
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Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
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Designed by a group of travel experts, this excursion is aimed at travelers with a short stay on the island. This excursion was created to provide the traveler with a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in pick-up and drop-off services. This tour was designed by a group of travel experts and is aimed at travelers with a short stopover on the island. This excursion was created to offer the traveler a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in embarkation and disembarkation services. First you will visit some interesting points in Mindelo and then drive out of the city to enjoy the beauty of some small fishing villages, the highest point of the island as well as some beaches to enjoy.
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Sao Vicente : Guided city tour + rural villages
4 hours
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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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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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