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

By Sal Experiences
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Float in the famous Pedra de Lume Salt Lake inside an extinct volcano
  • Observe lemon sharks up close at Shark Bay
  • Visit the iconic Buracona Blue Eye and volcanic coastline
  • Experience the unique Mirage desert illusion
  • Explore Sal Island's highlights with a native certified guide

Activity location

    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Check availability

Guided Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Enjoy a guided tour in small groups in your preferred language.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€45.00 x 1 Adult€45.00
Total
Price is €45.00

Guided Tour in Portuguese

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Portuguese

Enjoy a guided tour in small groups in your preferred language.

Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€45.00 x 1 Adult€45.00
Total
Price is €45.00

Guided Tour in Spanish

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Spanish

Enjoy a guided tour in small groups in your preferred language.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€45.00 x 1 Adult€45.00
Total
Price is €45.00

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
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    Small-group experience
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    Native certified local guide
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    Live commentary throughout the tour
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    Entrance fee to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake
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    Entrance fee to Buracona Blue Eye
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    Shark Bay experience
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    Skip-the-line tickets
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    On-site assistance
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    Third-party insurance
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    Water shoes for Shark Bay (Bring yours or rent it on site for €2)
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    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Discover the very best of Sal Island on this all-inclusive half-day tour led by a native certified guide.

Perfect for first-time visitors and returning travellers alike, this experience combines breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, fascinating natural wonders, and local insights in just one morning. Visit Sal Island's most famous attractions while learning about the island's history, culture, geology, and everyday life from a knowledgeable local guide.

Your adventure begins with a visit to the famous Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, one of Cape Verde's most unique attractions. Located inside the crater of an extinct volcano, this remarkable salt lake offers the unforgettable experience of floating effortlessly in mineral-rich waters, often compared to the Dead Sea.

Continue to Buracona Blue Eye, one of the island's most iconic natural wonders. Admire the spectacular volcanic coastline and, when sunlight conditions are ideal, witness the famous Blue Eye phenomenon, created by sunlight reflecting inside a natural volcanic cave.

Next, travel across the island to Terra Boa and experience the fascinating Mirage desert phenomenon. This natural optical illusion creates the appearance of water in the middle of the desert and is one of Sal Island's most unusual landscapes.

The tour then continues to Shark Bay, home to juvenile lemon sharks. Enter the shallow waters for a close encounter or simply observe these fascinating animals from the shore while learning more about their behaviour and habitat.

Throughout the tour, your native certified guide will share local stories, traditions, and insider knowledge that bring Sal Island to life and help you better understand the island beyond its beaches and resorts.

This tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience Sal Island's highlights in a short amount of time while still having the rest of the day free to enjoy the beach, relax at the resort, or explore more of the island at their own pace.

After an unforgettable morning discovering Sal's most famous attractions, relax during the comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde