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Explore Sal Island by Buggy - Book Your Buggy Tour in Sal, Cape Verde
On this engaging 7h tour of Sal, Cape Verde, your local guides with years of experience lead you to hidden spots where you can take in sweeping landscapes between dunes, valleys and coastal views - including a full island loop from Santa Maria to iconic sights like Shark Bay (entry fee €3) and the natural salt pans of Salinas where you can enjoy a revitalizing bath (entry from €6); you’ll also visit the Mirage in Terra Boa, the dramatic pools at Buracona, pause for lunch (at your own expense), and return to Santa Maria via scenic Murdeira, making this a perfect full-day Sal excursion for sightseeing, outdoor nature and adventure travelers.
About this activity in Sal
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Explore Sal, Cape Verde on a full 7-hour island tour led by local, experienced guides who know the best hidden viewpoints between dunes, valleys and coastal panoramas.
- Visit Shark Bay, the saline flats and the natural Mirage at Terra Boa, and marvel at the dramatic coastal sinkhole of Buracona.
- Take a revitalizing bath at the Salinas (entry fee applies) and pause for a lunch stop in a village to sample traditional Cape Verdean dishes (food not included).
- Travel comfortably between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with multiple photo stops and scenic drives that finish with a return past Murdeira to Santa Maria.
Important Information
- This is a full-day, 7-hour sightseeing tour around Sal - bring sun protection, swimwear for the Salinas and a light jacket for coastal breezes.
- Some attractions charge small entry fees on site (Shark Bay approx. €3; Salinas entry from €6) and lunch is paid by you at the village stop.
- The route includes short walks and photo stops suited to a wide range of fitness levels; if you have mobility concerns, mention them when booking so guides can assist.
- Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, service animals are allowed, and public transport links are available nearby; specific accessibility needs should be communicated after booking.
Meeting Point
Meet in central Santa Maria - exact meeting location and pickup instructions will be provided after booking (pickups in nearby accommodations can be arranged when requested).
Includes
- You’ll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle on Sal, Cape Verde, ensuring a comfortable ride between stops and sites.
- The vehicle provides relief from the tropical sun while you explore the island, making it easier to enjoy outdoor sightseeing and activities.
Excludes
- During the tour you’ll make several planned stops to admire landscapes, take photos, and drink water so you can fully experience the scenery.
- If you book the complete (full-day) tour, you’ll stop for lunch in a local village where you can sample traditional food and take a break from sightseeing.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making the experience family-friendly for those visiting Sal with young kids.
- Service animals are allowed, so you can travel with support animals as you explore the area.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, giving you flexibility for arrival and departure in the region.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries; please consider your mobility needs before booking.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers; assess comfort and safety for this destination and activity.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels in general, with opportunities to enjoy the tour at a pace that works for you.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
A great tour seeing sights that you would not see without being in a 4x4. Even some of the summits and paths would not be accessible. Stopped a few times for photo opportunities. Thoroughly recommend.
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A bandana or some sort of face mask is a must as very dusty and don't expect to come back clean lol. The visit to shark bay was amazing and the salt pool was the ok but well worth it for the buggy and shark experience
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Superb organised trip, picked up from our hotel and went to our buggy’s, had a guide and instructions on how to use the buggy’s and off we go, superb off roading experience and excitement, went passed the salt fields, to the zip wire with views then on to shark bay. €3 each to go in with the sharks and hire of the footwear(well worth it) what a experience to have all these lemon sharks swimming around your legs. Then back across the sand to base. Absolutely a superb trip a must for anyone coming to Cape Verde Sal. Very friendly staff who meet and greet you and take you all the way on this experience so even if it’s your 1st time they will help you along all the way and back…. SUPEB
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Know more about Sal
On the 7h island tour you’ll visit Shark Bay (small local fee applies), the Salinas where you can take a revitalizing bath, the Mirage in Terra Boa, and the natural pools at Buracona. The route also includes coastal views, dunes and valleys, plus a return drive to Santa Maria via Murdeira - with several stops to observe landscapes and take photos.
Yes. There is a small entry fee at Shark Bay (3 EUR) and entry to the Salinas starts from 6 EUR for the revitalizing bath. Lunch is not included and you’ll stop in a village where you can purchase traditional food at your own cost.
You’ll experience varied outdoor nature scenery including dunes, valleys and sweeping coastal views. Activities focus on sightseeing and photo stops at hidden spots, visits to salt flats and natural pools, and a chance to bathe at the Salinas for a refreshing experience.
The tour lasts about 7 hours and is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle, giving you comfortable transport between dunes, valleys and coastal viewpoints around Sal, Cape Verde.
Yes. The tour is family-friendly: infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and there are regular stops for photos, water and short walks. Service animals are allowed. However, the tour notes it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.
Yes. The itinerary includes a lunch stop in a village where you can sample traditional food, but lunch is paid by you. The schedule allows time to rest and refuel before continuing the island tour back to Santa Maria.
