Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Have a Sal experience by visiting all the highlights of Sal island with a native and certified guide, to enjoy adventures and relax within nature while having fun and getting to know the history and culture of the place. Here you will be able to enjoy a half day of unique EXPERIENCES! Live and enjoy Sal through Sal Experiences!
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Baby car seats are available on request, and free of charge
Please wear water shoes suitable for rocky surfaces, if you don't have them they rent it on site for €2.
People under the influence of alcohol cannot take part.
The shark bay is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Not allowed: Baby strollers, Luggage or large bags. A personal item is permitted.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Get out for an adventurous sightseeing tour that is perfect for discovering the desert and, the hidden treasures of this popular and most deserted destination. This trip will take you to Salt Lake Salinas of Pedra de Lume, the second saltiest water in the world after the Dead Sea, an incredible lake where you can lie down and float, even if you can't swim, and you will be left with smooth skin as if you had a natural scrub. Next, you will travel to Buracona, where you will see the "Blue Eye", one of the 7 wonders of the island and its natural pool, where you will have time to swim in its crystal clear waters if the conditions are ideal for bathing. Then you will move on to Miragem, where you will see the fata morgana effect of water illusions in the desert. Admire the natural reserve of Murdeira Bay and enjoy the beautiful view of Lion mountain. At the end, you will visit Shark Bay, where you will experience lemon sharks in their natural habitat up close. Enjoy a half-day island tour and visit places like Blue Eye, Miragem, Salinas Salt lake and Shark Bay. Swim in the salt lake and Buracona natural pool with your group, before heading out to sea to see some lemon sharks.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Expert and local guide
Skip-the-line tickets
Swim in a natural pool
Liability insurance
All Fees and Taxes
Shark Bay
Swim at saline thermal water, where spas, a whirlpool, and relaxation are available to all.
Entrance fees (€3 for Blue Eye, €6 for Salinas)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Water shoes (for shark bay, bring yours or rent it on the place for €2)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
English speaking guide
Idioma
Pickup included
Spanish speaking guide
Pickup included
Portuguese speaking guide
Pickup included
French speaking guide
Pickup included
Reviews
430 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip
carolinebX4183NK,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip with Sal Experiences. Our tour guide Tony was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend as great value for money
Sal Experiences - recommended 5 star service
bartekj214,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour of Sal island with an excellent tour guide - Shan.
Great trip
BHxx21,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Very interesting and knowledgeable guide
Perfect tour of the island.
JoseB0109,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christian was very friendly, funny and informative. He was very relaxed and gave us a good insight into Sal and the cape Verde islands.
Fantastic half-day trip!
758baardh,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with Ronaldo as a guide. Recommend all this tour to experience several sides of the island of Sal. Thank you for a content and teaching experience! The highlight for the boy was when the lemon sharks swam around our legs.
Lovely break on the sun holidays
jetter499,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with a great guide. Got seen a bit of it all. Incl to swamp with Citron Shark Exciting ride with a skilled driver out in the desert
A great, fun-filled half-day tour.
Dragonram,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Myself and my two adult children did the half-day tour with Vanessa. She was really knowlegeable explaining briefly the history of Cabo Verde and Sal which was the island we were staying. We were collected promptly from our hotel and it was interesting to see other locations on the island as we collected other guests joining our tour. The shark experience was great. I am in my 70's and Danny was very attentive as he led us safely to where we would see the sharks. We got some great footage. We then continued to the Blue Eye ... a stunning location. Our queue time was mercifully short due to the time of year. The lication also included a small museum, gardens and cafe. We then continued on to the Salt Lake where we floated. Despite being told not to get salt in your eyes, I managed! Thankfully, Vanessa was on hand to pour fresh water over them to fix the situation. We were able to fit in a short visit to Palmira en route back. The tour group all got on famously so the trip was a great experience. Thanks Vanessa and team you were all great!
Sal experience
921viviennek,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun half-day excursion hanging out with lemon sharks, seeing the desert, the salt mine, and olho azul. A good way to see more of the island. The guide was very garrulous and revealed quite a bit of the tough economic situation of Cabo Verdeans.
The Best Trip on Sal Island ❤️
Julia C,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide, Tony, was amazing. He taught us so much about Cape Verde, it's heritage, history, people, geography and was really knowledgeable. We had great fun and he was the best tour guide that I have ever had. He helped an old lady cross the rocks at Shark Bay, me! And I felt very safe and looked after. The driver of the bus was careful, considerate and got us there as quick as a flash without compromising safety. Please thank Tony and the driver for the best trip ever. 🇨🇻❤️
Thoroughly enjoyed our...
Gill H,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with our guide Chan. He was very knowledgeable about the island, entertaining and felt very well looked after.
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