Sal Island Half-Day All-Inclusive Shark Bay, Blue Eye & Salt Lake

4.8
(466 reviews)
Santa Maria (CV), Cape Verde

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Discover Sal Island's most iconic attractions in just one morning with a native officially certified guide. This all-inclusive experience combines the famous Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, Buracona's Blue Eye, Terra Boa Mirage and Shark Bay in a carefully designed itinerary that lets you see the island's highlights without taking up your entire day.

Learn about Cape Verdean history, culture and local traditions from someone who was born and raised on the island, while enjoying comfortable transportation, included entrance fees and hotel pickup.

Perfect for travelers with limited time, families and anyone who wants to experience the very best of Sal Island before returning to their hotel around 1:00–1:30 PM to enjoy the rest of the day.

What's Included

Entrance to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake
Child seat available free of charge upon request
Shark Bay experience
Liability insurance
Complimentary photos and videos taken by your guide
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to Buracona (Blue Eye)
Native officially certified guide
Air-conditioned transportation
Skip-the-line entrance tickets
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Water shoes for Shark Bay (bring your own or rent on site for €2)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available from all hotels and accommodations in Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos, and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).

Your guide will be easy to identify, wearing an official Sal Experiences uniform and ID badge, and holding a clearly visible yellow Sal Experiences sign.

Approximate pickup times:
* Santa Maria:** 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM
* Murdeira:** 8:50 AM – 9:10 AM
* Espargos:** 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM

The day before your tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or your preferred contact method to confirm your exact pickup time and meeting point.

If your accommodation is not listed during booking, simply send us the name or address after your reservation, and we will arrange your pickup accordingly.

What to expect

Discover Sal Island's most iconic natural attractions on this all-inclusive half-day tour, perfect for travelers who want to experience the island's highlights in just one morning while keeping the rest of the day free.

Accompanied by a native certified guide, visit the famous Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, where you can float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters inside an extinct volcanic crater. Continue to Buracona to admire the spectacular Blue Eye, one of Sal Island's most famous natural wonders, and enjoy its natural swimming pool when sea conditions allow.

Experience the incredible mirage of Terra Boa, admire the panoramic views over Murdeira Bay and Lion Mountain, and end your adventure at Shark Bay, where you'll safely observe juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat.

With hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation, entrance fees and expert local guidance included, this tour is the perfect way to discover the best of Sal Island in just 4 hours.

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.
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Extreme Sports
Photography Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shark Diving
Caving
Dune Bashing
On the Water
Freediving
Sea Caving
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Photo Shoots
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Involves Animals
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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