Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the highlights of Sal on this full-day tour with included lunch and hotel transfers. Visit the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde, enjoy the views of Lion Mountain, see the impressive “Blue Eye,” float in the world's second-saltiest water in Salt Crater, and more.
Private transportation
(Main dish with choice of fish or meat + soft drink)
Guide/Driver
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fee (3€ per person for Buracona) should be paid in cash
Alcoholic Beverages
Entrance fee (5€ per person for Pedra de Lume) should be paid in cash
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Amilcar Cabral Intl Airport, Cape Verde
Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde Get picked up from your accommodation and depart toward Santa Maria. There, find out about the history of the city, which has transformed from the exploration of salt to the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde. Next, you will explore the white sand and warm water of Kite Beach, one of the best places in the world to practice kite surfing and where the world kite surfing championships are usually held. 60 minutes
Murdeira, Murdeira, Cape Verde . Your tour continues to the natural bay of Murdeira from where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Lion Mountain. 30 minutes
Palmeira, Palmeira, Cape Verde Then, meet locals and fishermen at the fishing village of Palmeira. Have a chance to see the arrival of the crafts, as well as all the activity of selling fresh fish. 30 minutes
Buracona: The Blue Eye of Cabo Verde Shop, Cape Verde After that, travel to Burracona to see "Blue Eye" (one of the 7 wonders of the country) and admire its beautiful and natural swimming pool. Excluded entrance fee of 3 Euros/Person 30 minutes
Espargos, Espargos, Cape Verde Next, explore Espargos, the economic center of the island. There, you can buy souvenirs and taste the local Morabeza. 30 minutes
Pedra de Lume Beach, Pedra de Lume, Cape Verde Your tour progresses to Pedra de Lume and its salt crater, an old salt farm located below sea level. The water in the lagoons from which the salt is extracted is very hot and, of course, salty —27 times saltier than sea water in fact. Bring your book and enjoy reading while floating in the world's second saltiest water, an unforgettable experience. 60 minutes
Miragem, Cape Verde Continue towards Miragem, where you will see the effects of water illusions in the desert. Finally, experience Shark Bay and watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely. 60 minutes
Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde The tour includes lunch and concludes with drop-off at your accommodation. 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring your swimwear, towel, comfortable clots, a hat, sunscreen,
Water shoes for walking on rocky surfaces and to see sharks are available at an extra supplement of 3€.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
dominique_g
31 Oct 2023
organisation sérieuse et professionnelle .
Notre guide Alex Correia : raconte le Cap Vert avec passion , Alex a su nous rendre cette visite joyeuse et avec un contact avec des habitants de façon respectueuse . Son humour a donné une couleur dynamique a cette belle journée , merci pour sa culture et son attitude respectueuse avec chacun d"entre nous (nous étions une famille de 8 de 9 ans à 70 ans )
notre chauffeur , Alex Castro : discret et attentif , merci pour sa courtoisie .
je recommande cette visite d'une journée , avec le temps relax pour chaque découverte
Hannah_M
15 Aug 2023
An outstanding tour with an outstanding guide - Ademilson. I thoroughly enjoyed it; thank you so much.
petitsplaisirs67
08 Feb 2023
Journée d'excursion avec un guide qui est fier de son pays et de sa région et nous a fait partager son enthousiasme.
Explications complètes sur tous les endroits que nous avons vus
A faire pour s'imprégner de cette belle île de Sal
This tour in
Santa Maria
is organized by
FullCapeVerdeTour
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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