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Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour

Free cancellation

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

Safety measures applied

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

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Murdeira Bay
Palmeira fishing village
Buracona lagoon
Terra Boa desert mirage sands
Salt lake floating
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What to expect

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. You'll also discover Palmeira and Espargos.

After a brief stop at Murdeira Bay, you'll trundle off in a closed 4x4 to the fishing village of Palmeira on the west coast. Its palm tree-lined streets are dotted with mural-painted cafes and tiny shops. A great chance to see how the locals live. Then it's on to the Buracona lagoon, famed for how it shimmers when hit by sunlight.

Next, witness the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa before enjoying an elevated view of Espargos, the island's capital. Wind the morning down with a natural spa treatment – by floating in the Dead Sea-like waters of Pedra de Lume.

What's included

Transport
Covered 4x4 vehicle and driver/guide
All entrance fees

What to remember

Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or for small children

Hotel pick-up from 07:50 for the morning tour

Bring bathing gear and sunblock

Viewing of the Buracona ‘blue eye' and Terra Boa ‘mirage' cannot be guaranteed as both optical illusions are the result of the sun's position

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Provider

TUI CAPE VERDE

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the activity begins.

Excursions & day trips

Lobster Experience

As the name suggests, lobster is the word at LobStar – though wow runs it a close second. You'll be saying it when you set eyes upon it, when you see the views from the terrace and when you are served your Cape Verdean speciality lobster meal – you can choose either lunch or dinner. The restaurant is in a beautiful, rustic stone hut at the foot of the pier where fishermen daily land their catch. LobStar's chefs source their seafood from here – so it's a case of straight off the boat and on to your plate. Wine and live music are included. Meat and vegetarian menus are also available.

free cancellation

Duration from 2 hours to 4 hours

Meal Included

Activities

Try Dive Experience

The tropical sheltered waters that surround Sal are perfect to learn to scuba dive in. With waters so tempting, you're in just the place to try out scuba diving for the first time. This is the ideal opportunity if you don't fancy signing up for a full course, but you've always wanted to know what it's like to breathe underwater. You'll get to grips with the equipment in a swimming pool, then get comfortable with breathing and moving properly underwater. After this swimming pool instruction and quick theory lesson, you'll be whisked off to the nearby coast where you'll get to put your newly acquired skills into practice on a short sea dive.

free cancellation

Duration from 2 hours to 4 hours

Guided Tour

Activities

Nautical Dream

An amazing view of Sal's diverse coastline as you gently cruise the crystal-clear waters of the South Atlantic is what's on offer here. This small group cruise is a morning of exploring the tropical seas aboard your private boat – with some refreshing snorkelling in the mix, too. Carve a route through the lapping waves, navigating around the imposing, rocky headland en route to the postcard-worthy Murdeira Bay. As your skipper drops anchor in the tranquil waters of the sheltered bay, you'll have the option to explore the tropical wildlife beneath the surface by snorkel. A thoroughly relaxing way to spend a morning at sea.

free cancellation

Duration from 2 hours to 4 hours

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Activities

Sal Lemon Shark Experience

Living in the coastal subtropical waters around Sal, lemon sharks are one of the easiest sharks to spot in their natural habitat. After pick-up from your hotel, you'll drive to Shark Bay where your experience will begin. Wade out into the water with a marine biologist and you'll be taught all about this incredible species. Spot their yellow-tinted skin – ideal for camouflage in the sandy shores – and watch them as they go about their business, twisting and turning, and looking for fish just a few feet away. You'll see their fins cutting through the surface of the water and get to know these sharks closer than you could imagine.

free cancellation

Duration from 2 hours to 4 hours

Guided Tour

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Private Sal Secrets Tour

This exclusive half-day tour sees you explore the stark contrast between Sal's desolate inland areas to the white sands of its coast. After a brief stop at Murdeira Bay, you'll set off in a 4x4 to the fishing village of Palmeira. Its palm tree-lined streets are dotted with mural-painted cafes and tiny shops. Then it's on to the Buracona lagoon and the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa before enjoying an elevated view of Espargos, the island's capital. We wind the morning down with a natural spa treatment – by floating in the Dead Sea-like waters of Pedra de Lume.

free cancellation

Duration from 2 hours to 4 hours

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Activities

Water-Skiing & Wakeboard Lessons

Want to try watersports while you're on holiday? Get a dose of wet and wild action with a beginner water-skiing or wakeboarding lesson. Whisked to Sal's south coast, you'll learn all the basics before being pulled along by a powerful motorboat to see how long you can skim the surface for. No previous experience required, but maximum fun is guaranteed.

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Duration up to 2 hours

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