Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria
Overview
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Company and certified guides, guarantee of quality and price. Local guide, he knows the island well, its history and culture, gastronomy, music and local restaurants.
Join this 7-hour island adventure tour and visit places like Espargos, Praia do Kite, Santa Maria, Miragem, Palmeira and Murdeira. Swim in Salt Lake with your group. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading out to sea to see lemon sharks up close in their natural environment.
Whether you want to experience culture, education, history or sport, our experts combine these elements with adventure activities to create exciting travel opportunities for you.
Come and discover the island of Sal with a certified native guide, in comfort and safety, while having fun.
The private tour is fully customized according to the client's preferences and needs.
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
We accept groups of more than 15 people. However, after booking 15 people, travelers will have to contact our support team directly to add more people.
Please bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bathing suit, water shoes (if you have one) and towels.
Car baby chairs are available on request and are free of charge
We make a rest stop where we can have lunch or snack, have a drink and access the Internet.
Optional lunch menu (11 euros per adult, 6 euros per child) with a drink included. The restaurants offer a variety of traditional dishes as well as vegan and vegetarian options. Please inform the guide if you have any dietary requirements.
Shoes: Bring your water shoes to rocky surfaces or rent a pair on site for just €2 per person. Essential for safety in the experience with sharks.
What To Expect
Santa Maria
See the most touristic city in capeverd. Know the history of the city that has transformed from the exploration of the salt to the biggest tourist city in Cape Verd.
Buracona - Olho Azul
Marvel at Buracona, one of the seven wonders of Sal island, and if the conditions are ideal, swim in its natural pool. Admire the natural phenomenon of the blue eye in a cave whenever the conditions are ideal. On days when the sea is more rough, admire a fantastic wave show.
Options
Total for groups of up to 4 people
Total for groups of up to 4 people Pickup included
Total for up to 8 people
Total for up to 8 people Pickup included
Total for up to 6 people
Total for up to 6 people Pickup included
Max. 12 people
Max. 12 people Pickup included
Total for up to 15 people
Total for up to 15 people Pickup included
Total for up to 2 people
Total for up to 2 people Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local Guide and Certificate
Private transportation
Liability insurance
Transfer from the hotel
Photos taken by the Guide
Private service tailored to your time
€11 adults, €6 children, includes menu with options of fish, chicken or pasta, with 1 drink included.
Blue eye Buracona
Salt Lake
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip to Sal.
kevinfS4800LB,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide was Solange; we were picked up at the hotel on time and saw everything that was on the agenda. We had a wonderful and fun day. The tourist hotspot "Blue Eye" is a competitive place where you often have to factor in long wait times. Since there were only two of us, Solange managed to let us join another group, making the wait time bearable. The island has really beautiful spots, but there is also a lot of poverty. The guide addressed our individual wishes, and there were regular opportunities for restroom breaks and food/drinks. The tour is highly recommended!
Great experience
Sonia T,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The places are magnificent, the natural scenery is truly beautiful! The guide is very kind and helpful
Perfect private tour
justjuliec,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We wanted to see and learn about the island. This was ideal as we got to choose how long or short we stayed at each venue. Our guide, Eddie, was very informative. Would highly recommend this if you want a tour at your pace and to se some wonderful sights.
Absolutely amazing 4x4 all day tour of the island
Q8695FGdebraw,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the couple all day tour with Christian our guide of the full island and all the main attractions. He was amazing, very informative, arrived on time and organised and professional. Highly recommend this tour company. My husband also left behind his reading glasses in the vehicle, we didn’t realise until we had a text to say he was returning with them to reception at the hotel. Great service
What to do
Adventurer547300,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Superb tour of the island , do not hesitate and thank you to the guide Sean for the visit in French a downside with the company, following a flight cancellation we could not make the booked tour of the trip forced to book again and of course paying a second time. Not even a discount not very trader
Nice experience.
Passenger813902,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice day experienced with a great guide. Knew a lot to tell about the island and we experienced everything in a quiet way. Was very nice because we had booked a private tour. Again a big thumbs up for the driver.
Impermeable for those who want to know the essence of the island in one day
L1033ZVverar,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whoever followed us was the Christian! The good thing about doing the private tours is we can have the pace we want, stops etc. Christian was a sympathy, an education. A learned boy who speaks languages and knows a lot about the country's history. Captivating with its sense of humor and it was truly an amazing day and full of adventures! We recommend this tour to everyone. We made a tour of the island in a day, seeing the main points of interest. Thank you 🙏🏻
fantastic tour with amazing tour guide
patrickpL7440BI,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Matchu. He showed us all amazing places on the island and managed that there are no waiting times in the busy attractions. Matchu answered all our questions about local life and showed us the real life of the island, it was fantastic!
A must-do tour around the island
A2654QFpedror,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must if you’re coming to Salt island and want to see what Cape Verde is like beyond the resorts. You get to see many beautiful sights around the island, such as sharks and a desert mirage. If you’re lucky enough you might get Dani as your guide. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Cape Verde, and it was a real pleasure to spend this day with him.
Stunning views, desert, sharks and salt flats. The Improveable Guide.
AntonioR3088,Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The impressive sharks and salt flats, the transport well but I would have been grateful if you had air conditioning and the Guide we did not like anything, nothing empathetic and I was more worried about ending quickly with the excursion than making it enjoyable.
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