Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Sal, Cape Verde
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Half-Day Sal Island tour from Santa Maria
- Visit island towns including Palmeira, Murdeira, and Espargos
- Stop to take photos of the Pedra de Lume volcano and the mirage of Terra Boa
- See Ponta Preta beach and the natural pools of Burracona
- Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Sal or those short on time
- Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- All local taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Souvenirs (available to purchase)
- Photos
- Entrance fee in Buracona (3 euro per person)
- Shoes for the water (rental available) for Shark Bay
- Food and drink
- Entrance fee Salinas Pedra de lume (5 euro per person)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Murdeira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Palmeira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Serra Negra (Pass By)
3
Ponta Preta Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.8
based on 92 reviews
Maria_J, Feb 2026
Mamadu, our tour guide was incredible. 5 stars!!!! The trip was amazing! We saw the baby sharks, the salt lake, the blue eye, the fishermen village and a belvedere. Our guide explained everything and kept us happy and engaged. I recommend him and this tour for everyone visiting the island : sal. You won't he disappointed! Amazing!!!!
Gordana_T, Nov 2025
Our guide was extremely nice and professional. He explain us a lot about the islands, nature, history and people. We enjoyed a lot our trip and would recommend it to everyone. Thanks a lot.
jp4mfdnftg, Nov 2025
Good way to get out of the hotel and explore the island. Good communication ahead of the trip. We booked last minute and our preferred day wasn’t available (not enough people) but we were given an alternative day which was fine. Pick up from the hotel was on time. We loved the shark bay and Salinas. First stop I would probably skip in favour of a longer break later in the day to allow time for lunch. The minibus wasn’t great- hot and sweaty but it was a replacement vehicle as the one we were supposed to be in broke down. All together good day but it was more like a full day, which we were not anticipating. Got dropped off at the hotel 3pm ish hot, sweaty, hungry and tired
Natasha_B, Jul 2025
From the start to finish it was faultless and our guide wad fantastic. We had the best morning ever and highly recommend.
Carlo_B, Jan 2023
Super trip with Mamadu, a lot fun and really interesting to go around Sal with him . I would recommend the tour to everyone.
Response from Host, Mar 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!
Marco_C, Mar 2026
Perfect experience. It was what we wanted: to spend a couple of hours to visit the island and its wonders. Then the pick up allows you to see the whole island from outside the car and this is great.
Auto-translated
Xavier_L, Oct 2025
Exotic experience, and diverse, rich in emotions. A pleasant guide who takes care of his clients.
Auto-translated
Jon_G, Sep 2025
Very good experience. In just one morning you will visit some of the most interesting parts of the island. Especially good experience with sharks. Very good work of the guide
Auto-translated
Herve_F, Mar 2024
La bonne humeur de Mamadou et sa disponibilité !
Ensuite le faite d’être en petit comité c’est plus sympa 😊
Diana_L, Dec 2021
O guia era 5 estrelas! Gostamos muito da energia dele e de todos os pontos da ilha que nos mostrou!
Numa visita de 5 horas ficamos a conhecer a realidade da ilha fora do resort.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
Ola Diana,
Obrigada pelo seu comentario, ficamos gratos em saber que voces gostaram :)
Melhores cumprimentos,
No Limits Adventure team!
From $41.63
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
92
4 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$41.63
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Explore Similar Things to Do
Attractions in Sal, Cape Verde
More attractions near Sal, Cape Verde