Sal Island Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide
Overview
Discover the best of Sal Island with a native certified guide who will bring Cape Verde's history, culture and traditions to life through authentic local knowledge and personal stories.
Visit the island's most iconic attractions, including Buracona's Blue Eye, Shark Bay, Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, Palmeira, Espargos, Murdeira Bay, Terra Boa Mirage, Kite Beach and Santa Maria. Along the way, discover breathtaking landscapes, hidden gems and fascinating insights that only a local can share.
Unlike all-inclusive tours, this flexible experience allows you to choose whether to visit the paid attractions and whether to enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, giving you complete freedom to tailor the day to your preferences while exploring Sal Island at a relaxed pace.
What's Included
- Free child seat available on request
- Shark Bay experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos and Amílcar Cabral International Airport)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Passenger liability insurance
- Native certified guide
- Free photos and videos taken by your guide
- Lunch Lunch (optional: €11 per adult and €6 per child up to 7 years old, including one drink and a choice of fresh fish, meat or vegetarian meal)
- Buracona (Blue Eye) entrance fee
- Pedra de Lume Salt Lake entrance fee
Meeting and Pickup
Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off are available from Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).Approximate pickup times: • Espargos: from 8:00 AM • Murdeira: from 8:15 AM • Santa Maria: between 8:40 AM and 9:00 AMOn the late afternoon before your tour, we'll contact you via WhatsApp or your preferred contact method to confirm your exact pickup time and location.If your accommodation is not listed during booking, simply send us the name or address after your reservation, and we'll arrange your pickup if you're staying within our service areas.Your native certified guide will be easy to identify, wearing an official Sal Experiences uniform and ID badge, and holding a clearly visible yellow Sal Experiences sign.
What To Expect
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Santa Maria
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Murdeira
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Espargos
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palmeira
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Buracona - Olho Azul
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Miragem
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ilha do Sal
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shark Bay
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pedra de Lume (pass by)
Pedra Lume Salt Crater
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility.
- Baby car seats are available free of charge upon request.
- We welcome groups of more than 15 travelers. If your group exceeds the maximum number of participants per booking, simply make additional reservations and we'll arrange a private tour for everyone.
- The tour includes a comfort stop where you can enjoy lunch, have a snack or drink, and access free Wi-Fi.
- Lunch is optional (€11 per adult and €6 per child up to 7 years old), including one drink and a choice of traditional Cape Verdean, vegetarian or vegan dishes. Please inform your guide of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Travelers under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate.
- Strollers, large luggage and oversized bags are not permitted. Each traveler may bring one small personal item.
- Water shoes are recommended for the Shark Bay experience. You may bring your own or rent a pair on site for just €2 per person.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- Free child seat available on request.
- Shark Bay experience.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos and Amílcar Cabral International Airport).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Passenger liability insurance.
- Native certified guide.
- Free photos and videos taken by your guide.
- Lunch. Lunch (optional: €11 per adult and €6 per child up to 7 years old, including one drink and a choice of fresh fish, meat or vegetarian meal).
- Buracona (Blue Eye) entrance fee.
- Pedra de Lume Salt Lake entrance fee.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sal Island Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sal Island Full-Day Tour with Native Certified Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free child seat available on request
- Shark Bay experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos and Amílcar Cabral International Airport)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Passenger liability insurance
- Native certified guide
- Free photos and videos taken by your guide
- LunchLunch (optional: €11 per adult and €6 per child up to 7 years old, including one drink and a choice of fresh fish, meat or vegetarian meal)
- Buracona (Blue Eye) entrance fee
- Pedra de Lume Salt Lake entrance fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility.
- Baby car seats are available free of charge upon request.
- We welcome groups of more than 15 travelers. If your group exceeds the maximum number of participants per booking, simply make additional reservations and we'll arrange a private tour for everyone.
- The tour includes a comfort stop where you can enjoy lunch, have a snack or drink, and access free Wi-Fi.
- Lunch is optional (€11 per adult and €6 per child up to 7 years old), including one drink and a choice of traditional Cape Verdean, vegetarian or vegan dishes. Please inform your guide of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Travelers under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate.
- Strollers, large luggage and oversized bags are not permitted. Each traveler may bring one small personal item.
- Water shoes are recommended for the Shark Bay experience. You may bring your own or rent a pair on site for just €2 per person.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
