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Things to do in Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal: The Best Cultural Tours
Powdery sand meets turquoise water in Santa Maria, where morna music pours from beachside bars just a short drive from Ilha do Sal's airport and capital city. Add the sun-and-saltwater resort scene to energetic nightlife, and you get one of Cape Verde’s most popular escapes.
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1. Off the beaten track island tour with a local and certified guied
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We will take you off the beaten track to visit the island. More then the touristic points you will see also how the locals live, work, eat and explore areas of the island not included in any other standard island tour. Our certified guide will surprise you with his knowledge about the history of Cape Verde and Santa Maria, the tails from popular believe and insight about the future of this that became Cape Verdean most touristic island. Our tour is the only tour that will give you wi fi access for free throughout allowing you to keep connected and even do live posts of your experience. We also offer you snorkeling material (including wetsuits) so you can enjoy Sal major snorkeling spot (Murdeira) without paying the normal 25 euros per person for a snorkelling tour. This is dependent on weather and water conditions. The tour includes Shark Bay where you can see the shark lemons in their natural environment. The tour starts at 9am.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Wi fi , Private transportation, Hotel pick up and Drop off , Native and certified Guide, Swim at a natural pool, Observe sharks in their natural environment, Liability insurance, Baby Seat (0-3)
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Tips (optional), Lunch, Pictures (optional), Entrance to Buracona (3€) and Salinas (5€)
Reviewed By Andrew W
Booked with Carlos on the beach at the Funana-although Carlos didn't do the tour himself the guides were great-very knowledgeable and multi lingual .Full island tour we saw the lot 9am to 5.30 book with confidence
2. Sid05 - Sal: Full Day Excursion With Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 21 reviews
The first stop is the Bay of Murdeira, with the opportunity to photograph this natural beauty and Monte León, we visited the small fishing and port town of Palmeira, followed by Buracona, with its natural pools and the famous "Blue Eye". After lunch, we will delight in the magic of Terra Boa, where there is a unique opportunity to take funny pictures with mirages. Visit to Espargos, the capital of the island and "Shark Bay" to see "the local inhabitants". In the visit to the Salinas de Piedra de Lume, High light of walk, you can float in a water 26 times more salty than the sea water. A truly unique experience
Inclusions: transfer, Option from Cachupa (national dish) / Fish of the Day / Grilled Chicken; Dessert; Drinks: 1,5lt bottle of water for 4pax, 1 beer or 1 glass of wine or 1 soft drink; coffee or Tea
Exclusions: €5 Entrance fee salt mines, €3 Ecological tax at Buracona
Reviewed By savinovo55
I went on the catamaran tour with my husband and our 15 years old soon. We were delighted with the catamaran, the beautiful views, snorkelling, fishing with the line and dancing! The animation was very funny, my husband who never dances, and here he could not :)! Everything was wonderful! My greetings to the catamaran team and the Barracuda team.
3. Full-Day Road Tour in Sal Island
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 118 reviews
Visit the best and most interesting sights of Sal Island along a certified tourist guide who stops at predetermined points to give information about the places, about the island, its people and Cape Verde in general.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, DVD (available to purchase)
Reviewed By paulmH9482NL
We booked with a local rep ‘Romi’ who was very helpfull and friendly. We spent a full day touring the island on the back of a pick up with our very knowledgeable guide. Really good value and great experience. Highly recommended
4. Sal Island: Full-day Private Experience with Local Guide
Discover the highlights of Sal on this full-day tour with included lunch and hotel transfers. Watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely; see the impressive “Blue Eye,” float in the world's second-saltiest water in Salt Crater, and more.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees
Reviewed By gabrieloG8664FL
Great friendly service and experience. A truly beautiful island and our guide was wonderful and easy to work with.
5. Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch
Discover the highlights of Sal on this full-day tour with included lunch and hotel transfers. Visit the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde, enjoy the views of Lion Mountain, see the impressive “Blue Eye,” float in the world's second-saltiest water in Salt Crater, and more.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Guide Drive, Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages, personal expenses
Reviewed By wanderlust-reviewing
My husband actually stumbled across the tour from Trip Advisor and was in touch with Justin who had given us a low down of what we would be seeing and what to expect the day before. Justin was a really good tour guide. We really enjoyed being shown around by him. He explained the areas we were going to and made a real effort to get to know my husband and me. We had a lot of fun, good music and jokes on the way which made the journeys between each destination go quicker. We went to all the places which we wanted - Wreck of Santa Maria and Viana Desert and others. Taking a Private Tour was defiantly a better option than a group tour because were allowed to roam freely and really closely to attractions. The only reason why we have given this tour a 4 is because we had to prompt Justin to give us information on the areas we were visiting. Overall though we really enjoyed the trip. Thank you for showing us around the Island.
6. Sal Island: Half-Day Island Tour
Get to know the daily life of locals in a half-day tour. Have opportunity to visit the most beautiful beach of Sal Island, the bay of Murdeira where you can enjoy beautiful views from the Lion Mountain, the main Port of the Island, and the natural Swimming pool and the “Blue Eye", one of the seven wonders of the Country.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide Drive, All local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By wanderlust-reviewing
My husband actually stumbled across the tour from Trip Advisor and was in touch with Justin who had given us a low down of what we would be seeing and what to expect the day before. Justin was a really good tour guide. We really enjoyed being shown around by him. He explained the areas we were going to and made a real effort to get to know my husband and me. We had a lot of fun, good music and jokes on the way which made the journeys between each destination go quicker. We went to all the places which we wanted - Wreck of Santa Maria and Viana Desert and others. Taking a Private Tour was defiantly a better option than a group tour because were allowed to roam freely and really closely to attractions. The only reason why we have given this tour a 4 is because we had to prompt Justin to give us information on the areas we were visiting. Overall though we really enjoyed the trip. Thank you for showing us around the Island.
7. Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch
Discover the highlights of Sal on this full-day tour with included lunch and hotel transfers. Visit the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde, enjoy the views of Lion Mountain, see the impressive “Blue Eye,” float in the world's second-saltiest water in Salt Crater, and more.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Giude Drive, Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal expenses
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