Private Tour
Private Sal island: Pedra de Lume Village, Salt Lake & Shark Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a private half day island tour and visit places like Salinas salt lake, Pedra de Lume Village, the first populated village on Sal island which retains its architecture intact. Have the experience to see the lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely.
Salinas serves to forget the stress of everyday life, not having to leave the island without bathing in the saline thermal water, where Spas, whirlpool and relaxation are available to all, free of charge. Scientifically, the medicinal action of its salty waters is recognized for its cicatrizing, detoxifying and metabolic-stimulating power due to the mineral substances contained there. In the popular knowledge there is an even greater healing power in this water. The place has a fascinating lake where anyone can bathe and float even without knowing how to swim.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Baby car seats are available on request, and free of charge
Water shoes (for shark bay, bring yours or rent it on the place for €2)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Santa Maria, from here, we'll drive to our first destination of the day, the eastern part of the island to visit Shark Bay and see its famous lemon sharks up close. Here you'll be able to enjoy a 20-minute observing lemon sharks swimming around you. Afterwards, we'll visit the nearby village of Pedra de Lume, which was the first settlement on the island of Sal. Here we'll see its ancient dwellings and learn about the importance of the salt industry for the development of the island through objects and instruments used to extract this chemical compound. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Pedra de Lume salt lake, the only salt lagoon in the world located in the caldera of a dormant volcano. You'll be impressed by the variety of colours of the landscape. Finally, we'll visit the cable car that was once used to transport the salt extracted from Pedra de Lume. Finally, we'll be back at your hotel in Santa Maria at 5 pm.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
On-site assistance
Expert and local guide
Liability insurance
Hotel pickup and return transfer
Entrance to the Pedra de Lume salt lake
Options
Total for up to 8 people
Total for up to 8 people
Pickup included
Total for up to 4 people
Total for up to 4 people
Pickup included
Total for up to 6 people
Total for up to 6 people
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Total for up to 2 people
Total for up to 2 people
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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
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It's worth it!
801 liao,,Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's worth it! The guide’s explanations (we had Jan?) were great, you could see the passion for making the history and secrets of those places known.
To do at the beginning of the stay!
gr goryj772,,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience With our guide Eluiso, who guided us and explained the history of the island while being very friendly. Atmosphere relaxing, budget very correct, we highly recommend 👍
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