Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake
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4 hours
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The desolate beauty of inland Sal is in stark contrast to the white sands of its coast. On this off-road safari, you'll explore Murdeira Bay, the Buracona lagoon, the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa and Pedra de Lume. Beyond the most popular sights, you'll also get a glimpse of local life in Palmeira and Espargos. Rodrigo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘I've lived on Sal all my life, and I'm still fascinated by my island's colourful street art. It's a vivid reflection of our culture and our daily lives.'
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or for small children
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Viewing of the Buracona ‘blue eye' and Terra Boa ‘mirage' cannot be guaranteed, as both optical illusions depend on the sun's position on the day
Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday from 9h - 17.15h, Saturday and Sundays closed.
Infants (0-3 years old) are not allowed
What To Expect
Murdeira
Starting with a pit stop at Murdeira Bay, you'll trundle off in a closed 4x4 – we're the only ones using covered off-roaders – to the fishing village of Palmeira on the west coast.
Palmeira
ts palm tree-lined streets are dotted with mural-painted cafés and tiny shops. Rodrigo says, ‘Palmeira's kaleidoscopic – and cluttered – souvenir shops are an attraction in themselves.'
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Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
4×4 tour experience
julianhD7995UV,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide (lucky and driver ) were great, sites were superb.
Excellent
kennethe91,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was excellent Lucy and marcelo were very very helpful and knowledgeable thanks for a great time
A great tour: no-stress Cape Verdean vibe!
T7501NCbiancak,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy is a good guide: funny, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Her English is good. Sungess is a good driver and creates a relaxed, no-stress Cape Verdean vibe!
Lovely tour day with Lucy and George
P1156OPkatej,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour with TUI and our lead guys Lucy and George were brilliant! We enjoyed it and would recommend.
Cape verdi.4x4 experience
doreenp924,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Great places we visited and the guide was great fun and very imformative
Great day out.
GoPlaces15060293021,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely 4 hrs of seeing the island and meeting local people. Given lots of info about island and its people. Didnt get to see the blue eye due to poor sunlight but the waves wete amazing.The only bit I didn't like was driving through shanty town but that's just not my thing. Fun dipping in salt lake but think its abit much paying 1 Euro for 30 seconds in the shower to wash salt off...one way to make more money I guess. Overall worth doing.
Top Trip!
Kenyoga,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great half-day trip exploring the various parts of the Island. Tui Guide Lucy was excellent - both knowledgable and friendly and a mine of interesting information. The Driver was cool competent and safe. Much of the Island was covered giving a full flavour of what there is here & even included a local tasting session in Palmira. Good value for money & would recommend!
Very friendly and knowledgeable tour
SofiaVeronica,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excelente tour , our guides Lucy and Igor were wonderful and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed all experience and all they shared with us . Very interesting to know the government is finally investing the tourism money into the people from this beautiful island and they are so grateful for all of us and so happy to see us and to make sure we have a good time. The all time we felt very safe as well. We thank Igor and Lucy for an incredible experience!
An enjoyable trip
lorraine923,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my husband went on this trip to get to see a bit of the island. Our guide, we think his name was Stefan was brilliant, he was friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable answering all questions. It felt like he went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable. We would definitely recommend the trip.
Salt lake 4x4 trip amazing
tracywQ8160OU,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip around £43 each for 4 hour trip. Eddie and driver from Tui excellent guides. We got to see the blue waters, a mirage, how life is within Cape Verde for the locals. Tasted their local rum delicious and to top it off floated in the amazing salt lake. Body feels amazing. We were also with a good set of other guests in the off road vehicle which was nice. Take your costume even if you can’t swim it doesn’t matter you will float and Eddie is there to help you in and out of the lake. A value for money experience
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