BEST VALUE small group island tour w/SHARK experience & salt lake
Overview
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Our local and certified guide will take you on the most amazing visit to the island of Sal. More then the touristic points you will see also how the locals live, work, eat and get insight on tales and carachters of the island. Our certified guide will surprise you with his knowledge about the history of Cape Verde and Santa Maria, the tails from popular believe and insight about the future of this esquisite island. The tour includes Shark Bay where you can see the shark lemons in their natural environment. and the thermal volcanic waters of Pedra De Lume Salinas - one of Cape Verde seven wonders and UNESCO listed heritage.The tour starts at 9am.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, water shoes (if you have one) and towels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ilha do Sal
Sal (Portuguese for "salt") is an island in Cape Verde. Sal is a tourist destination with white sandy beaches and over 350 days of sunshine a year. It is one of the three sandy eastern islands of the 10 island Republic of Cabo Verde in the central Atlantic Ocean, 350 miles off the west coast of Africa. Cabo Verde is known for excellent year-round kiteboarding, for the large reserve of Caretta Turtles which hatch July - September, and for its multi-cultural heritage and beautiful music.
Santa Maria
We will drive you through the back streets of Santa Maria whilste sharing the history of this city that has transformed from a village which exploited salt to the biggest tourist city in Cape Verd. You will have a perception of town and local living outside of the main commercial streets and coastal area of the city.
What‘s Included
Native and certified Guide
Baby and toddler Seat
Hotel pick up and Drop off
Liability insurance
Observe sharks in their natural environment; float in the salt pans and swim at natural pool
Tips (optional)
Lunch
Pictures (optional)
Entrance to Buracona (3€) and Salinas (6€)
Buracona - Olho Azul
Salinas
Snacks and Drinks are not included
Water shoe at shark bay if you do not have (optional)
Pickup points
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Options
Off the beaten track island tour with a local and certified guied
Private tour possible: This tour can be made in a Private car with snorkeling and wi fi included. Please enquire. Also can be tailor made.
Pickup included
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Visit of 5*
Daydream05523241727,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend. We contacted Carlos Cruz tours through the recommendation of some friends. And it was worth it. The whole trip to the support team the photographer. It was spectacular. I highly recommend.
I was doing it again.
criscosta0994,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I followed the reviews on Facebook and trip advisor and didn’t regret it. It was a very well spent day, I was lucky to be in a group of only Portuguese and it was even better. We went through all the most well-known sites but always with information and small details that our guide Fábio was adding. Fábio always very helpful and friendly, took some excellent photos and the conductor Lito always with excellent music. We also did the buggy ride and it was excellent I didn't know Mr. Carlos personally but always answered my questions by messages and sent enough. Treated transfer back and forth from the airport and it was again the great Lito that went to catch us. I recommend it to everyone!
Entertaining tour
Beya Barbi,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really nice tour with our guide Juri. He was very entertaining and funny, full of interesting information, and we saw all the locations on the list. The food in the restaurant we visited was also very good. We recommend it!
Experience in Cape Verde
GloriaF1558,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a good experience Carlos and a very helpful and honest person. When I return to Cape Verde I will be doing activities with him again.
Experience 5 ⭐️
Sandra M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Carlos Cruz Tours provided a very good day. And our guide Fábio, was excellent. Just like the jeep driver. Team 5 stars.
10 stars
Venture46548791919,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On the advice of a friend we made a tour with Fábio and Lito of the Carlos team and were spectacular! We highly recommend 🙌🏼
We chose Carlos’s team because we saw plenty of positive comments on social networks!
Dream32971668582,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos and his team are completely trusted! Very nice people, who showed us their island and told us a bit of their history! You can book tours with them without fear! Service 5⭐!
Buggy Tour
Daydream09235359436,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was on Sal Island and I made the buggy ride with Carlos. It was a pleasant surprise, fantastic tour, great organization!! Carlos is a 5 ⭐ person marked by WhatsApp and responds automatically. I recommend this guide and its collaborators they are also very friendly and attentive!!
Tour of the island
3veronicam,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made this excursion with curiosity and desire to discover something new, and it turned out to be a really beautiful experience. Great credit goes above all to our guide, Eldon, who was fantastic: prepared, helpful and always attentive. He was able to tell the territory with passion and make the excursion even more interesting and engaging. It was a really enjoyable experience that we recommend to anyone who wants to discover this place in an authentic and well organized way. Thanks again to Carlos Cruz Tours and El Don for the wonderful day!
Discovery island
davidcZ5852NK,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Private experience for a day around the island and its activities.. Superb day at the rhythm of our desires... Very nice experience
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