Sal Island: 2H Buggy Desert Adventure - 1000cc
Overview
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2 hours
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Venture into the desert for 2 hours on a guided off-road adventure to discover the hidden beauties of the south. Explore beautiful beaches, deserts, and the natural reserve of Sal from the driver seat of an automatic dune buggy. Venture through the salt flats of Santa Maria, surrounded by beautiful sand dunes, kite bech and much more. Group tour can include up to 16 people, with a maximum of two passengers per buggy.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age for driving is 18 years
Not recommended for children under the age of 6
Pricing is per vehicle; a maximum of 2 people per booking for each buggy
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Valid driving license required
Without a valid and original driving license, participants will not be able to participate on the tour. No refund will be given
Group sizes will be no more than 16 passengers.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
It is recommended to wear closed toe shoes
For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 120 kg (265 lbs) per seat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This beach is famous because welcomes the kitesurfers during the winter, and the Loggerhead Turtles during the summer. In the winter season a lot of kitesurfers from all over the world come there to enjoy the waves and the strong wind. The summer season the crowed beach is replace by the Loggerhead Turtles who come here to lay the eggs
Serra Negra is the "Black mountain" located in the natural reserve of the east coast. From the the top of this mountain is admirable an amazing lunar landscape. At the base of the mountains there is one of the wildest beaches of Sal, which welcomes the Loggerhead Turtles during the summer
What‘s Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Suit, Helmet, Belt and Glasses
Bottle of water
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Transfer NOT INCLUDED from Murdeira Village
Scarf or bandana (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Buggy 1000cc
Buggy 1000cc Desert Adventure
Pickup included
Reviews
443 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hike with buggy
B2080HErobertam,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience! super recommended! Congratulations to Primo and Ivan, our guides
Amazing tour
sofiaccbernardo,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Super professional and fun. Our guide Wagner was super nice, always concerned with our safety and had great knowledge regarding the tour. We highly recommend.
Great ride!
jebornert,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trick! Bruno and Nelson were very kind and attentive. Thanks to them!
Bad experience
Alan G,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Supposed to be a 2 hour driving experience but half way through tour someone had a puncture. We sat in buggy for 45 minutes waiting for a new tyre to be delivered. We then set off again only to be told we couldn’t go to other viewing point as it was too dark and late but then another buggy broke down and we sat for another 15 minutes awaiting a buggy replacement. Our 2 hour experience was then only one hour. It would be more sensible for the guides to carry a spare wheel/tyre. Therefore wouldn’t recommend due to this happening. No apologies given and after all that they had the cheek to ask us to get the buggy refuelled.
Great tour! Highly recommend 😁
M6567DMcaitlinb,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. All the guides were really lovely and we had a great time. If you wish to swap drivers half way you can and there were even professional photos taken and available to purchase afterwards. Highly recommend!
Challenging
Wanderer21627527573,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Buggy ride. Fantastic guides. Our guides were Primo and Clayton and their team. They were very careful with the whole group.
Fantastic
sarahsurdiacourt,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Must have done on Sal 🤩
Well organised and so much fun!
Natalia E,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised, well looked after and appropriate clothing supplied to make sure the dust protected your clothes. It was a great experience and the staff were fun and made sure everyone was happy. We did the later tour so caught some of the sunset whilst in the buggy’s which was great!
Amazing experience
292theresey,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Staff really friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone
Powder, speed and good energies
Catia F,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The buggy experience was amazing and matched exactly what we were looking for. Our guides - Primo, Rafa and Ricardo - were always very helpful and super fun. From the moment we were helped to wear the suit to the small strategic stops to appreciate the island and the sunset, everything was done with good disposition and professionalism. We specifically chose this agency for the facts and the course, and it was undoubtedly a great decision. The faces are very aesthetic for photos and videos and make all the difference in comfort while driving since we didn’t dirty the clothes we had underneath. This experience, at this agency, is ideal for those who want to drive freely through the southern part of the island, without stopping at tourist sites. For us it was perfect, because the day before we had done the tour of the island and it made no sense to repeat visits or pay again for experiences like Shark Bay, Salinas or Buracona. The route gave us plenty of adrenaline, with speed in curves and counter curves, rises and descents, raising a lot of dust. Still, we always feel quite safe: the organization ensures that no one is left behind, the buggys always walk together and the speed is kept constantly and controlled. A very well-organized experience, fun and different, which we recommend to those seeking adventure in Sal Island.
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