Sal Island: 2H Buggy Desert Adventure - 1000cc
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Sal, Cape Verde
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Known for its long stretches of white-sand beaches and year-round sunshine, the island of Sal in Cape Verde is best explored off the main roads. Get out for an adventurous sightseeing tour on this 4-hour off-roading trip from Santa Maria, which lets you access beaches, salt flats, and more wilderness inaccessible by cars.
- 4-hour off-roading adventure in a 2-passenger buggy
- Visit beautiful areas inaccessible by typical vehicles
- Ride across white-sand beaches, salt flats, sand dunes, and more
- Tour limited to 16 passengers or fewer
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottle of water
- Suit, Helmet, Belt and Glasses
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Transfer NOT INCLUDED from Murdeira Village
- Scarf or bandana (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Begin your 4-hour off-road adventure with pickup from your hotel in Santa Maria prior to your selected departure time. Or, opt to meet your guide at Djadsal Moradias if you prefer. Either way, remember to bring your driver license to show as proof of your ability to drive before getting in gear for your adventure.
Start your ride to Igrejinha Lagoon on an automatic off-road buggy with a maximum capacity of two passengers. Then, head to the salt flats of Santa Maria and ride on its surrounding sand dunes before continuing to the white sands of Kite Beach. Other stops include Ponta Preta beach, Palha Verde Oasis, and Calheta Funda volcanic beach.
Throughout the ride, your guide will lead you down the most exciting (and safe!) off-roading paths en route to some of Sal’s most beautiful destinations.
Return to your hotel at the end of your tour.
Start your ride to Igrejinha Lagoon on an automatic off-road buggy with a maximum capacity of two passengers. Then, head to the salt flats of Santa Maria and ride on its surrounding sand dunes before continuing to the white sands of Kite Beach. Other stops include Ponta Preta beach, Palha Verde Oasis, and Calheta Funda volcanic beach.
Throughout the ride, your guide will lead you down the most exciting (and safe!) off-roading paths en route to some of Sal’s most beautiful destinations.
Return to your hotel at the end of your tour.
Kite Beach - Sal Cabo Verde (Pass By)
1
Serra Negra
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Murdeira (Pass By)
2
Ponta Preta Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum age for driving is 18 years
- Not recommended for children under the age of 6
- Pricing is per vehicle; a maximum of 2 people per booking for each buggy
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Valid driving license required
- Without a valid and original driving license, participants will not be able to participate on the tour. No refund will be given
- Group sizes will be no more than 16 passengers.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- It is recommended to wear closed toe shoes
- For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 120 kg (265 lbs) per seat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Martina_K
Such great fun! The guides were super attentive and checked for everyone's well-being and safety. The buggies are sturdy and robust, perfect for this wild tour. We were about 2.5h on the road and stopped in a stonedesert as well as at a very beautiful beach. It was a big bonus that we werer handed out protective suits, googles and helmets, which I haven't seen elsewhere.
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Martina_K, Apr 2026
Such great fun! The guides were super attentive and checked for everyone's well-being and safety. The buggies are sturdy and robust, perfect for this wild tour. We were about 2.5h on the road and stopped in a stonedesert as well as at a very beautiful beach. It was a big bonus that we werer handed out protective suits, googles and helmets, which I haven't seen elsewhere.
Heidi_G, Apr 2026
Excellent tour around the sand dunes and rough terrain. Quite hard core driving in my opinion. The guides were wonderful with safety in mind at all times. Great fun!
Gaynor_J, Dec 2025
Bring a face mask or scarf so you don't have to buy one as it will be needed.this is an excellent trip so good you LL want to do it again then next day
Andrew_M, Nov 2025
We had the best time. Exceeded our expectations. The route was so varied and thrilling. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back
Sarah_C, Jul 2025
Brilliant trip from pick up to drop off. Friendly and helpful staff. Shout out to Patrick who was our guide. All languages spoken too. Highly recommended.
Kevin_d, Feb 2025
Very professional and safety first service was excellent the pick up at hotel and return would use them again
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hello there Kevin,
Thank you for your amazing review, we are glad you had an excellent experience with us.
We cannot wait to have you again, on your next visit to the Island.
Thank you once again.
Regards,
No Limits Team.
Peter_D, Nov 2024
What a great afternoon. Well done to the team. Throughly recommended for all ages to enjoy. 👍👍👍👍
Roland_R, Nov 2024
Nice tour with a nice guide! Well maintained buggies. The whole trip was well organized end to end!
We can recommend!
leilah_H, Sep 2024
Outstanding experience while in Sal! Riding around the area which has some pretty epic landscapes was a lot of fun!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hello Leilah,
We are glad you had a lot of fun during your buggy adventure with us.
Thank you and hope to see again.
Regards,
Team.
Tom_C, Sep 2024
The dune buggys were a great way to tour around the south of Sal. Pickup was prompt and after a form and licence check we were quickly behind the wheel and off into the dunes. The guides were hilarious and friendly, happy to take some photos in addition to a dedicated photographer who you can buy photos from at the end. I would highly recommend this tour (or a longer one!) to anyone visiting!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us! Thank you for recommending us!
Rudney_D, Jul 2024
Was the stop at the beach… I take amazing pictures I really love the experience… I will definitely go back again and do the same thing again…
Hemel_V, Apr 2024
The team are amazing and so friendly jota was our guide and what an experience massive thank you to the team
John_W, Mar 2024
Fun buggy drive around Cape Verde, only 2 stops but it's ok.
Liked the onesies to stop you getting too dirty.
Safety briefing was good, vehicles well maintained. Staff are great fun
I'd go with the 1000cc if we did it again.
Graham_M, Mar 2024
Superb afternoon with the No Limits team, couldn't fault anything, we both really enjoyed our mini adventure.
Andy_V, Oct 2023
My girlfriend and I had a great afternoon with the 1000cc buggy and our tourguide Edy. We think this is the best way to see the beauty the island has to offer. Once you leave to roads and head into the dessert sand, your perspective on he island will definitely change since you see the parts you wouldn't see while walking or by car. I think this is a must do if you visit Sal Island. Definitely worth the price. Thank you Edy for the pleasent afternoon, the awesome tour and the funny pictures.
GarryWade_K, Aug 2023
Lots of fun! Guides were friendly and professional. Buggy was in good shape although a little small for my large size. Flight suits, helmets, and goggles provided and definitely needed for the dust.
Jayne_D, Apr 2023
An amazing Adventure, what a great experience.
We took our 5yr old grandson, he absolutely loved it and the staff were amazing.
Jason was main tour guide and was just brilliant.
I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for your kind words!! It was a pleasure to have you in tour with us and we are waiting for you for another experience together!!
Kind regards!!
No Limits Adventure team!
Adrian_B, Sep 2022
Great experience
Amazing views
Very professional
Bit hot for the all in one suits and didn’t feel they was needed
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! it was pleasure to have you in tour with us!!
Kind regards!
No Limits Adventure team!
Remigiusz_C, Jun 2022
Absolutely amazing. Breath taking views of desert when speeding properly! Fun is unbelievable great. Fantastic. Would do it every day 😁. Worth the money.
Karin_J, Feb 2022
Well organized, fun experience, speed, dust, up down hill, Nice people, was wilder than I expected but totally worth it - even i am a grandmum traveling with a Grand child ! Do it !
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thank you for your review Karin. We are happy to read that you had such a nice time with your grandchild. Thank you for joining us on the buggy tour and looking forward to maybe see you again on our tours one day.
Christine_M, Apr 2021
All of it was perfect. The crew, the service, the
Tour! Happy that I‘ve found this one! Beautiful Island-we had a lot of fun
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy that you enjoyed it!
Hope to see you again!
Kind regards from the No Limits Adventure team!
Catia_F, Jan 2026
The buggy experience was amazing and matched exactly what we were looking for. Our guides - Primo, Rafa and Ricardo - were always very helpful and super fun. From the moment we were helped to wear the suit to the small strategic stops to appreciate the island and the sunset, everything was done with good disposition and professionalism.
We specifically chose this agency for the facts and the course, and it was undoubtedly a great decision. The faces are very aesthetic for photos and videos and make all the difference in comfort while driving since we didn’t dirty the clothes we had underneath.
This experience, at this agency, is ideal for those who want to drive freely through the southern part of the island, without stopping at tourist sites. For us it was perfect, because the day before we had done the tour of the island and it made no sense to repeat visits or pay again for experiences like Shark Bay, Salinas or Buracona.
The route gave us plenty of adrenaline, with speed in curves and counter curves, rises and descents, raising a lot of dust. Still, we always feel quite safe: the organization ensures that no one is left behind, the buggys always walk together and the speed is kept constantly and controlled.
A very well-organized experience, fun and different, which we recommend to those seeking adventure in Sal Island.
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MariaTeresa_R, Jul 2025
Incorrect information. Although VIATOR offered a hotel pickup option and the voucher stated pickup at reception, you had to go to the activity operator's offices as they were close to the hotel.
VIATOR should guarantee the reliability of the information it provides and not give the option.
NO LIMITS AVENTURE a 10, in activity, organization, staff, reliability.
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Erich_B, Feb 2025
100% satisfeitos. Uma forma diferente de se explorar a ilha do sal, com outra visão da beleza do deserto.
Foi pena para nos termos apenas feito o tour de 2h. Acho que o de 4h traria o dobro, ou triplo da adrenalina. No entanto este tour a tarde trouxe-nos imagens incríveis com o pôr do sol. (Mágico)
A equipe que nos acolheu foi muito boa e prestável, sempre focados na segurança e no nosso bem estar. Pena não ter ficado o nome de todos os elementos, mas muito obrigado por tudo.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Ola,
Muito obrigada pelo seu comentario positivo e por nos recomendar. Gratos em saber que gostaram da experiencia conosco.
Melhores cumprimentos de toda a equipa do No Limits Adventure.
nathalie_b, Oct 2024
Ne pensez pas vous amuser ou passer du bon temps, c’est une sortie militaire, notre guide nous a pris de haut en nous disant que c’était lui le chef celui qui n’est pas content c’est pareil🤣, le ton est donné, pas d’explication pendant l’excursion….quelque tour pour s’amuser dans un terrain déjà préparé ensuite ont part sur une petite montagne voir une vue magnifique avec changement total de paysages ont repars par une route jonché d’ordures ménagères…. Pour s’arrêter 5 mn sur un parking vue sur mer avant le retour à l’agence. Voilà la randonnée est finie.
Le paysage superbe, ont nous presse pour monter dans le bus, bah et les photos alors ! Ah oui trop tard le guide nous a pas indiqué à nous les français ou c’était, Alors ont attends dans le bus alors qu’il fallait faire vite 🙃
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your review as it always helps us get better at what we do.
We are sorry that we could not transmit to you what we wanted.
Regards from the Team
franoise_D, Oct 2024
Rien d extraordinaire, très cher pour 1h30 de buggy, pas possible de faire un peu de vitesse, et pourtant j avais un buggy puissant
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that this was your impression. Even though our tour lasts 2 hours plus the preparation for the tour another approximately 30 minutes. The speed is adapted to the terrain so there are slower and faster parts. Kind regards form our team
Alexandre_A, Jun 2024
J'ai vraiment apprécié le moment passé avec eux. Ils sont incroyablement sympathiques, on ne parle pas anglais, portugais... Il y avait un cap-verdien qui parlait français, c'est génial. La vue est fantastique, le buggy est incroyablement bien.
Je recommande à 100%
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Je vous remercie pour vos aimables paroles!!
Ce fut un plaisir de vous avoir en tournée avec nous et nous vous attendons pour une autre expérience ensemble !!
Bien à vous!!
L'équipe No Limits Adventure!
Rocio_B, Sep 2023
Muy bien organizado, la experiencia chulisima, todo perfecto. Los monitores pendientes todo el tiempo
Corinne_P, Apr 2023
Top expérience ! L'organisation est vraiment parfaite. On était 6 buggys et on roulait tous vraiment bien et vite.
On a adoré.
A recommander vivement
Response from Host, May 2023
Merci pour votre avis! c'était un plaisir de vous avoir en tournée avec nous !!
Sincères amitiés!
L'équipe No Limits Adventure!
Cyril_M, Apr 2023
Très bon moment passé une fois de plus avec no limits adventure (catamaran et buggy)
Équipe différente du catamaran mais tout autant sympathique, avec un niveau de français top, ce qui est fort plaisant lorsqu'on ne maîtrise pas à fond l'anglais ou le portugais !
Un grand merci pour ces bons moments !
Je recommande fortement.
Response from Host, May 2023
Merci pour votre avis! c'était un plaisir de vous avoir en tournée avec nous !!
Sincères amitiés!
L'équipe No Limits Adventure!
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