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Sal Island Full-Day Tour from Santa Maria

Sal Island Full-Day Tour from Santa Maria

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Sal Island has beautiful beaches and towns waiting to be explored but going on your own takes a lot of planning and researching. Instead, book this Sal Island Full-Day Tour from Santa Maria and go with a guide who knows the best places to stop and see. Fit in Palmeira, Espargos, and Pedra Lume in just a couple of hours and return to Santa Maria when this tour is over.

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📍Santa Maria, Cape Verde
🏢Operated by UNION TOUR

Highlights

  • ✓See Sal Island’s highlights during a half-day tour from Santa Maria
  • ✓Perfect for travelers with little time to spare
  • ✓Visit Palmeira, Espargos, and Pedra Lume and see Blue Eye Cave
  • ✓Hotel pickup is offered for an easy day out in Sal

What you'll see & do

  • ✓This is a typical full day island tour, starting from 9:00 up to 4:30. The tour begins with Santa Maria, the pier specifically, where you will see the locals begin their daily fishing endeavors. Shortly after this, we will head over to the following destinations:
  • ✓view of the lion mountain from Murdeira Bay and if sea conditions are favourable, we can see some beautiful coral reefs.
  • ✓Visiting this small fishing village which offers typical houses and lifestyle of local Cape Verde people. It is also the home of all import and export on the island. See the arrival of the crafts, as well as all the activity around the sale of fish.
  • ✓A view at the spectacular Blue Eye and the Natural Swimming Pool. Swimming is permitted if the sea conditions are favourable.
  • ✓In Terra Boa we can experience the famous 'Miragem' of Fata Morgana , where you will see the effects water illusions in the desert.
  • ✓Being the capital of the island, we will go for a short drive and stop for lunch. Next, we'll ahead to Salinas - a view of the Salt Lakes.
  • ✓Amazing experience at the Pedra Lume Salt Crater called "Salinas", where you will learn all about the nourishing benefits this salt crater has for the locals. Here you can float in the thermal water which is inside an inactive volcanic caldera.
  • ✓Discover Shark Bay, where you will have the experience to see lemon sharks in their natural environment up close.

What's included

  • ✓Photos taken by the guide at a fixed price
  • ✓Professional guide /driver
  • ✓Accommodation pick up and drop-off

What's not included

  • ✓Entrance fee for Buracona blue eye
  • ✓Salt lake fee
  • ✓Shark bay fee for renting shoes

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We will start Picking up clients from 9:00 am till 10:00 am from your agreed location -Hotel, Airbnb, Airport and other accommodation. Please specify before hand the address If your accommodation is not listed below so we can give you the exact pick up time. Some delays may occur due to some locations requested.

Cancellation policy

  • •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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