Sal Island Private Half-Day Shark Bay, Blue Eye & Salt Lake
Overview
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4 hours
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Enjoy an exclusive half-day experience designed just for you and your group with a native officially certified guide. Discover Sal Island's most iconic natural attractions at a relaxed pace, with the flexibility to tailor the experience to your interests whenever possible.
Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, admire Buracona's famous Blue Eye, experience the incredible Terra Boa Mirage and observe juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat at Shark Bay.
Perfect for travelers with limited time, families or couples seeking privacy, this private all-inclusive tour combines expert local guidance, hotel pickup anywhere on Sal Island, included entrance fees and a comfortable itinerary, allowing you to discover the island's highlights while still enjoying the rest of your day.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child seats are available free of charge upon request.
Suitable for most travelers.
We recommend bringing swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water shoes if you have them.
Water shoes are recommended for the Shark Bay experience. You may bring your own or rent a pair on site for €2.
The Blue Eye is a natural phenomenon and is visible under suitable sunlight and sea conditions. Swimming at Buracona's natural pool depends on weather and ocean conditions.
This private tour is exclusive to your group and the itinerary can be adjusted to your interests whenever operationally possible.
Pickup and drop-off are available anywhere on Sal Island, including hotels, apartments, villas and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).
Travelers under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to participate.
One small personal item is allowed. Large luggage is not recommended.
What To Expect
Discover Sal Island's most iconic natural attractions on a private half-day tour designed exclusively for you and your group. Travel at your own pace with a native officially certified guide who will share the island's history, culture and local traditions while adapting the experience to your interests whenever possible. Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, located inside an extinct volcanic crater, admire Buracona's famous Blue Eye and enjoy its natural swimming pool when sea conditions allow. Continue through the impressive Terra Boa Mirage, stop at the scenic Murdeira Bay overlooking Lion Mountain, and end your adventure at Shark Bay, where you'll safely observe juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat. With private transportation, hotel pickup anywhere on Sal Island, entrance fees included and a flexible itinerary, this is the most comfortable and personalized way to discover the island's highlights in just half a day.
Options
Total for up to 15 people
Total for up to 15 people Pickup included
Total for up to 12 people
Total for up to 12 people Pickup included
Total for up to 6 people
Total for up to 6 people Pickup included
Total for up to 2 people
Total for up to 2 people Pickup included
Total for up to 4 people
Total for up to 4 people Pickup included
Total for up to 8 people
Total for up to 8 people Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake
Private transportation
Child seat available free of charge upon request
Shark Bay experience
Liability insurance
Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere on Sal Island
Complimentary photos and videos taken by your guide
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to Buracona (Blue Eye)
Native officially certified guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Skip-the-line entrance tickets
Water shoes for Shark Bay (bring your own or rent on site for €2)
Pickup points
Amilcar Cabral Intl Airport
Cape Verde
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Grouge
Safari48548486462,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Vanessa was a great tour guide. James made us feel safe driving. Happy birthday James!
A Half Day Well Spent!
Passport47883487914,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really enjoyable time today. Vanessa is a really friendly, knowledgeable guide and makes the whole experience fun. The pre-tour Customer Service is fabulous and any query is answered really quickly. We would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Vanessa you are a star! 🌟
Brilliant morning out ...
Faye w,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant morning out Toni was such a good guide and answered all of our questions We all really enjoyed the lemon sharks great for kids too
Great site
ysabellymalvyna,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The site is vast is not bad we can even swim eat on site there is also a shop! Superb seen from the chapel I recommend
Amazing experience
Amanda F,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the experience ! But was even better with Caue super kind guide! The salt lake and shark bay was a very different experience and Cool! Definitely recommend!
Really enjoyed
Julie C,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide Alfonso. Saw the whole island. Seeing the lemon sharks is a must. Really nice to have a knowledgeable tour guide of your own learnt so much
Nice Sal experience in family
Yolanda R,Mar 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect with our guide Dekiki. He was so kind and friendly. We enjoyed a lot with private bus in family. Nice places for visit
Experience to have
Ggrifone,Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour of the island of Sal with a local guide, I recommend the most suggestive and suitable pick-ups for these tours, the points to see are the blue eye, swimming in the salt pans very very particular, tour of the fishermen's city, various baths in the coves . The tour to see the lemon sharks was also very nice. Local lunch. I advise you to ask for Orlando and arrange a barbecue on the beach at sunset... lots and lots of stuff. As always, negotiate prices
Couldn't be better
Tonimanero2000,Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As the name says, it is quite an EXPERIENCE!!! We repeated the trip this year in 2023 and saw Chan, our guide from 2019, again. It was a great meeting. We did the same excursion with another Clovis and Excellent guide. We wanted to live the same experience again and it was great. Excellent attention, close, friendly and with good explanations, what else could you predict...... A 10 👍🏽 Thank you team, we will return next year with our children. Jordi and Martha
All right.
lilix1966,Jul 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I recommend for its seriousness, its explanations about the history of the island and its humor.they very attentive to the needs of everyone.
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