Sal Island Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Há muitas jóias escondidas para experimentar na ilha de Sal, mas a maioria dos viajantes nunca tem a chance de explorá-las. Nesta excursão de dia inteiro para pequenos grupos, aproveite uma combinação de pontos turísticos naturais e urbanos enquanto descobre desertos salinos, arte de rua e piscinas vulcânicas. Você até terá a chance de ver tubarões limões nativos em seu habitat natural.
- Desfrute de um almoço relaxante entre paradas num restaurante local
- Recolha e entrega convenientes do hotel maximizam o seu tempo de exploração
- Um passeio em grupo pequeno significa muitas oportunidades para perguntas
- A oportunidade perfeita para tirar fotos da imponente montanha Leao
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos and Amílcar Cabral International Airport)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Native certified guide
- Shark Bay experience
- Passenger liability insurance
- Free photos and videos taken by your guide
- Free child seat available on request
- LunchLunch (optional: €11 per adult and €6 per child up to 7 years old, including one drink and a choice of fresh fish, meat or vegetarian meal)
- Entrance fee - Buracona (Blue Eye) entrance fee€5.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Pedra de Lume Salt Lake entrance fee€6.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off are available from Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID). Approximate pickup times: • Espargos: from 8:00 AM • Murdeira: from 8:15 AM • Santa Maria: between 8:40 AM and 9:00 AM On the late afternoon before your tour, we'll contact you via WhatsApp or your preferred contact method to confirm your exact pickup time and location. If your accommodation is not listed during booking, simply send us the name or address after your reservation, and we'll arrange your pickup if you're staying within our service areas. Your native certified guide will be easy to identify, wearing an official Sal Experiences uniform and ID badge, and holding a clearly visible yellow Sal Experiences sign.
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Santa Maria
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Kite Beach - Sal Cabo Verde
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Murdeira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Espargos
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Palmeira
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Buracona - Olho Azul
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Miragem
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Ilha do Sal
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Shark Bay
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pedra de Lume (Pass By)
10
Pedra Lume Salt Crater
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility.
- Baby car seats are available free of charge upon request.
- We welcome groups of more than 15 travelers. If your group exceeds the maximum number of participants per booking, simply make additional reservations and we'll arrange a private tour for everyone.
- The tour includes a comfort stop where you can enjoy lunch, have a snack or drink, and access free Wi-Fi.
- Lunch is optional (€11 per adult and €6 per child up to 7 years old), including one drink and a choice of traditional Cape Verdean, vegetarian or vegan dishes. Please inform your guide of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Travelers under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate.
- Strollers, large luggage and oversized bags are not permitted. Each traveler may bring one small personal item.
- Water shoes are recommended for the Shark Bay experience. You may bring your own or rent a pair on site for just €2 per person.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
Pamela_W
I would highly recommend this experience it was worth every penny although it wasn’t too expensive and take lots of photos. Our guide Tony was amazing he was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and also very helpful friendly and entertaining. The driver was brilliant too considering some of the terrain. Definitely a must do trip when in the beautiful island of Sal
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,362 reviews
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Tania_F, Jul 2026
A very full experience, due to weather we were unable to see the blue eye but Danilo never let us feel like we were missing anything! We was a wonderful guide who knows all about the history behind every single thing and stop who made us feel welcome and safe at every turn. It was a full day full of wonderful memories, and we had an amazing group which made it that much better. The lunch was great we tried they fish cachupa and it was great!
Mohit_M, Jul 2026
Chris was knowledgeable as a guide. The tour is designed just right to give you a brief cultural, geographic and the vibe of the Sal island.
The time on various sites was just enough and well thought of. Highly recommend.
lisa, Jun 2026
Amazing day. Nany, our guide and driver was superb. Can't recommend enough. The shark experience was fantastic. Great way to see the island and learn about it. Such a varied day and 100% worth it.
Abilio_V, Jun 2026
Nany our tour guide was amazing, he is very knowledgeable about Sal island and he was telling us all about the history of Sal and definitely it is a great trip to do when you there.
Really enjoyable trip and I will never forget AMAZING.
Eleftheria_P, Jun 2026
Christian was an amazing guid always explaining and hipping up the group. The destinations were charming by themselves but the contribution of our host made it a memorable experience, merging to the local history, food and nature definitely a recommended adventure!
Anna_C, Jun 2026
Multiple stops with informative guide (Chris)! Would recommend if want to see everything in one trip
Kevin_T, Jun 2026
You have to bear in mind this island is a volcanic desert and very poor so it's very limited what it can offer. The morning was almost a waste of time - a beach with some broken shells on, followed by a beach with some rocks. The Blue Eye is a long wait to look through a hole in the cliff at the sun reflecting off the water - very very over hyped. But the experience with the sharks is 6 stars out of 5. Incredible. The salt lake was nice, different. Our guide Kiki was superb and always made the best of everything and we wish him all success with his Law degree.
Jennifer_P, May 2026
This tour gives you a brilliant overview of the island. The tour guide makes sure that the group are very well informed about the itinerary and gives you really good background on each of the sites you visit
Kathryn_F, Apr 2026
A great day, seeing all the highlights of Sal. Our guide, Nany, was engaging and knowledgeable about the island, and good company. We had enough time at each of the stops that the day didn't feel rushed, even though we packed a lot in.
Silvia_C, Apr 2026
I’m very happy for taking this tour, friendly guide and driver, the food amazing, the only thing I would change is the amount of time actually spent at the wonderful shark bay and salt lake, I felt it was not enough time, really quick and on the road again 😉
Lucian_I, Mar 2026
Well organized tour! All the sights were attractive. Some more time would be needed for Salinas Pedra Lume - minimum 1.5 hours!
Kumar_M, Mar 2026
If you’re heading to Sal Island and thinking about booking an experience – do it, and make sure you get Tony!
We had the most incredible day, and that was all down to Tony. From start to finish, he was absolutely amazing – professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made everyone in our group feel comfortable, kept the energy high, and made sure every single person was having a great time.
The whole experience was seamless, well organised, and full of unforgettable moments.
You can really tell when someone loves their job, and Tony definitely does – it shows in every detail.
My wife and I had such a special day, and honestly, it was one of the highlights of our time on Sal Island. The rest of the group felt exactly the same – smiles all round!
If you’re on the fence about booking – just do it. And if you’re lucky enough to have Tony as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable experience.
Thank you again, Tony – we’ll be talking about this for a long time!
James_G, Mar 2026
A really good day out and excellent value. Our guide KIKI was awesome and you get to see all the best bits of Sal. Lemon sharks and salt lake definite highlights. Was also impressed they take the tourists to capital to see how locals live and stop at local restaurant for lunch. This is a great idea.
Rebecca_G, Mar 2026
Nany was a super guide, very knowledgeable about all the areas and a clear local! I wouldn’t say the trip is suitable for trips personally it was long and a lot of driving on bumpy roads, again people who get travel sick may not cope on the roads it did feel like a rollercoaster! Some parts were a let down the blue eye cave had no sun I wish we had longer to swim given there was nothing to see. The sharks were spectacular!
David_P, Mar 2026
All guides very friendly and the information shared was very good and helpful to know, I recommend this tour
Jeremy_M, Feb 2026
Excellent day! Plenty of stops but didn’t feel rushed. Great insight into the island and a great way to see a lot in a short time.
Julie_M, Feb 2026
Excellent day out saw much more than we expected to, lovely guide very informative great value for money!
Tim_C, Feb 2026
Enjoyable and thorough trip around Sal. Covering many locations but didn’t feel rushed. Nani was an excellent guide/driver, knowledgeable about the areas visited and also on the real lives of the local population.
Marina_M, Feb 2026
A great full day excursion with interesting stops. Our guide Kiki was knowledgeable and fun throughout. The lemon sharks were a particular highlight.
Fiona_G, Feb 2026
A great day. From an easy pick up to a fun and informative day filled with the sights and sounds of Cape Verde. Didn’t feel rushed but definitely got our monies worth.
Thank you to Tony and the driver for making the day so enjoyable. Have already recommended to others!
Great value for money and a fantastic experience.
Rory_M, Feb 2026
This was a brilliant way to see Sal's main attractions all in one day. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and we learned a lot about the island. There were 7 people in our group and we chose to ride in the back of the pickup. Windy but fun! Just be sure to bring money for the optional extras/lunch. Lunch was at a local restaurant - food was delicious
Pamela_W, Jan 2026
I would highly recommend this experience it was worth every penny although it wasn’t too expensive and take lots of photos. Our guide Tony was amazing he was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and also very helpful friendly and entertaining. The driver was brilliant too considering some of the terrain. Definitely a must do trip when in the beautiful island of Sal
Gerald_K, Jan 2026
Very well paced and interesting. Covered all the main sights with enough time at each.
Our guide Tony was exceptional - knowledgable and friendly. Also big shout out to the driver.
Sandro_S, Jan 2026
Everything went very smoothly, I can totally recommend the operator - staff spoke excellent english!
Jane_C, Jan 2026
Tony was a great guide , the tour was comfortable and the info given before was comprehensive, it was quite late before the pick up info came through, Tony & driver were so knowledgeable and good driving over some rough terrain , good sights to see and a welcome day out , didn’t try the lunch as I’d had a big breakfast! All in all a good day out - thank you 😊
Jacob_M, Jan 2026
Nany made the trip a very fun one, the highlights were the Sharks and Salt Bath. The blue eye wasn’t shiny that day, but there were enough amazing things at the site to make it worth it. My wife and I felt like each stop was a good amount of time, but personally I could’ve stayed at the salt flats and saw the lemon sharks for longer. 10/10 tour and would recommend for anyone who wants to see all of Sal in a day!
David_V, Dec 2025
Fantastic experience. Gerson an unbeateable guide. Very friendly and proffesional. All the places very interesanting for the knowledge country reality.
Julia_N, Dec 2025
A great and fun tour, perfect for the first days of your stay on the island. You can see all the sights within a one day and get a basic information about it from the local guide.
Approved and recommended 😀
Ashley_D, Dec 2025
A great tour if you want to really get under the skin of Sal in just one day. You cover pretty much the whole island, and the guides are excellent. Christian in particular was brilliant, sharing loads of stories and background that really brought each stop to life. I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see and do most of the highlights in a single day.
Bruno_M, Dec 2025
The guide was great and very fun and knowledgeable. The tour visits the most interesting points of Sal (apart from Santa Maria), which is great.
We went through some difficult terrain which would be hard to do with a rental car.
Although the weather was not the best, we went to the kite surf beach, then to the other side of the island where we can see the lion mountain, then we went to buracona (blue eye), and then to Espargos where we had lunch and also took nice pictures in the plain. We had lunch at a local restaurant and then went to see the sharks which was a really fun experience.
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