Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Get to know the life, the culture and the history of the cape verdeans while discovering the highlights of Sal. Starting with the best beaches, the natural swimming pools of Burracona, the mirage of Terra Boa, the volcano and a lot more. Entrance fees to Burracona and to Salinas NOT included.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Murdeira
Murdeira bay is the mating place of the turtle during the summer because there the water is calm, since is protect by the coast from the left hand side and by the mountain from the right hand side. The catamaran stops at the base of "Monte Leao" that is a mountain in the shape of a sleeping lion.
Palmeira
Palmeira, is the fishing village with colorfull and typical capeverdian houses. Palmeira is located in the north-west of the island and hosts the main port.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All local taxes, fees and handling charges
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)
Pickup points
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Half-Day Sal Island Tour with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
Pickup included
Reviews
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect and comfortable tour
Marco C,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect 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.
Mamadu and the tour: incredible!
Maria J,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mamadu, 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!!!!
Not only adventure
gianlucamJ5431UU,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really beautiful experience with the No Limits agency on the island of Sal. Special thanks to Sara, an extremely professional, prepared and empathetic guide. He made us discover not only the places, but also the culture of Cape Verde, telling us with passion stories, traditions and many curiosities about all the islands of the archipelago. You can immediately feel how much he loves his land and how much he cares to make an authentic experience live. Highly recommended for those who want to go beyond the simple excursion.
Nice Tour bravo Sara
Marco P,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful tour Bravissima our guide Sara very detailed descriptions speaks Italian perfectly.Council
Our guide was extremely...
Gordana T,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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.
Unforgettable tour with No Limits Adventure – authentic attention and breathtaking views!
K1881OQfrancescoa,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We toured the island of Sal with No Limits Adventure and it was a really great experience. Our guide, Vanessa, was impeccable: kind, prepared and always attentive to the needs of each person in the group. From the first minutes he made us feel welcomed and safe, explaining history, curiosity and local life with passion and an infectious smile. The tour is perfectly organized: iconic stops such as the salt pans, Shark Bay and Palmeira, but also less touristy corners that make everything more authentic. You can feel the love that the staff has for the island and the will to make visitors live a true, respectful and never hasty experience. Care for people is what makes this tour special: Vanessa often checked that everyone was comfortable, personalized explanations and timing, and took the group to lunch at a local restaurant where we ate great. If you want to discover Sal feeling followed, listened to and pampered, No Limits Adventure is really the perfect choice. Highly recommended! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Good day out but prepare for a full day tour
jp4mfdnftg,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good 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
Tour of Sal Island
Xavier L,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exotic experience, and diverse, rich in emotions. A pleasant guide who takes care of his clients.
Day trip to the island of Sal
627antoniot,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Service. The tour was very well planned and organized Very attentive, polite, friendly, but mostly excellent professionals.
Very good experience. In...
Jon G,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very 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
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