Top Things to do in Ilha do Sal
Top 10 Private Tours in Ilha do Sal, Ilha do Sal
The Cape Verdean island of Sal is all about the beach, baby. White sand stretches along glassy turquoise waters—perfect for a lazy day of sunning or some heart-pumping watersports. Snorkelers and divers will find plenty of tropical fish, turtles, and dolphins to look at. On dry land, kids (and grownups!) will marvel at the Terra Boa mirage, an optical illusion that conjures a peaceful-looking lake in the middle of a large, flat plain.
Restaurants in Ilha do Sal
1. Private Half-Day Island Tour with Shark watching experience from Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Get to know the life, the culture and the history of the Cape Verdeans while discovering the highlights of Sal with an exclusive tour. Starting with the best beaches, the natural swimming pools of Burracona, the mirage of Terra Boa, the volcano, and shark watching. Maximum capacity is 4 persons per vehicle.
Inclusions: Driver/professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Souvenirs (available to purchase), Drinks, Entrance fees to Salinas of Pedra de Lume 5 euro, Entrance fees to Burracona 3 euro
Reviewed By Jakub K
Nothing to add. Those buggies are awesome! Thank you guys :) the 2h is more than enough to enjoy all the adrenaline. Chips our guide ;)
2. Private transfer airport to hotel Sal Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Regardless of whether you leave or arrive at Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Ilha do Sal, you will need an economical, fast and reliable transfer from the airport to the hotel or vice versa. All of our cars are cleaned inside and out and operate 24/7 to serve you any time your flight leaves. It is better to book in advance than to risk waiting and / or queuing. You can schedule according to the flight arrival / departure time. When you disembark, your driver will be waiting for you on Arrival, just after crossing the police border and picking up your luggage, he will have a yellow sign written Sal experience. All of our drivers have full identification and insurance and have been carefully selected by us. For people with special needs and / or large suitcases, the driver will assist you. If you need a SIM card or other special request, we are happy to assist you. Relax and enjoy your time at Sal.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified local driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Liability insurance
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 587ariannaz
My boyfriend and I did a tour in Sal start of December. We booked this tour to get a general impression of the island. First of all the tour itinerary has been put together very well - you can see all highlight spots of the island. Second we had a fantastic guide, that can speak very well English and who is very easy going, cheerful and chatty. We enjoyed a lot the time spent together with the tour guide, who ensured we had the best experience on the island. For example he arranged we could taste some local wine and rhum at a bar of a friend. But the most amazing thing was that he arranged a private entrance to the Salinas, which at that time were closed for tourists. This experience has been amazing and we thank him a ton for this unique experience. Last also he was not strict with the time of the excursion at all and i believe we extended the duration of at least 1 hour. Had the best time on the island!!! Thanks a lot!!!
3. Private Island Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Cabral Tours provides fantastic personal service, such as showing the main attraction points.Provides all the knowledge about Cape Verdian history and culture.On top of that people have the opportunity to experience the feel of the island too, by swimming in the natural pools,seeing the wild nature and eat/drink the local authentic food.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Dinner, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By elinnile95
It was a great day, interesting places and a really good guide. He really made sure that everybody was fine, and he really knew what he was talking about.
4. Private tour of the island Sal Expérience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Certified company and guides, quality and price guarantee. Local guide, knows the island well, its history and culture, gastronomy, music and local restaurants. Join this 7-hour adventure tour around the island and visit places like Espargos, Praia do Kite, Santa Maria, Miragem, Palmeira and Murdeira. Swim in Salt Lake with your group. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the sea to get a closer look at lemon sharks in their natural environment. It makes no difference to us whether you want to emphasize culture, education, history or sport. Our expert will combine these elements with adventure activities to create exciting travel opportunities for you. Get to know the island with a native and certified guide, safely. We can customize the tour according to the client's preference.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Local Guide and Certificate, Private service tailored to your time, Transfer from the hotel, Liability insurance
Exclusions: Lunch, Photos (optional)
Reviewed By 587ariannaz
My boyfriend and I did a tour in Sal start of December. We booked this tour to get a general impression of the island. First of all the tour itinerary has been put together very well - you can see all highlight spots of the island. Second we had a fantastic guide, that can speak very well English and who is very easy going, cheerful and chatty. We enjoyed a lot the time spent together with the tour guide, who ensured we had the best experience on the island. For example he arranged we could taste some local wine and rhum at a bar of a friend. But the most amazing thing was that he arranged a private entrance to the Salinas, which at that time were closed for tourists. This experience has been amazing and we thank him a ton for this unique experience. Last also he was not strict with the time of the excursion at all and i believe we extended the duration of at least 1 hour. Had the best time on the island!!! Thanks a lot!!!
5. Union tour Full Day Private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We take great pride in our work and our team is very motivated to always provide high quality services.
Inclusions: Professional guide/driver
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Mancuniantraveller87
We have been on our Island tour of Sal today in Cape Verde and never done a tripadvisor review but felt that these guys deserve it. We were approached on the beach by Isaac who spoke to us about the tours that the company offer and we decided to do the day tour of Sal. It was €25 each as part of a group. We were met by our guides Fidel and photographer Marco at the hotel reception and shown to our vehicle. Met other guests and set out for the day. First stop was about 20mins away on a picturesque local beach surrounded by volcanic rock and a view of the mountain known as sleeping lion. We left there and went towards Palmeira and Espargos to see how the locals of Sal spend their day. We were told about the history of the country and both guides were very knowledgable and answered all our questions. We saw the Blue Eye and Mirage which are both amazing natural sites and for the €2-3 price of tickets for entry can’t be grumbled at. Sadly the sea was too rough for us to swim at Blue eye but was still a great place to visit. We were taken to a local restaurant for lunch which I’m guessing have links to most of the local tour guides as a lot of tours arrived around the same time. The menu was good with plenty of choice from local fish and meat dishes. The food was very reasonably priced at around €10-15 For a main course. After lunch we went to Shark Bay and saw the lemon sharks. We were taken out into the water with a local and saw these fantastic animals basking in the shallow waters around us. Final stop on the trip was to the Salt Mine which is still used today and we were able to float in the waters of the mine where the salt content is that high the body floats similar to that of the Dead Sea I presume. We were dropped off back at our Hotel reception and thanked the staff for the day. We both commented that we were glad we had booked with a local tour rather than that of a holiday tour operator as it felt more personal. The fact it was a quarter of the price the big tour operator wanted and we wouldn’t have seen Shark bay was just a bonus. Can’t speak highly enough of All the staff and we have lots of memories to take away from Cape Verde!!!! Thank you
6. 2h ATV 500cc 4x4 Quad Desert Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 8 reviews
Venture into the desert for 2 hours on a guided off-road adventure to discover the hidden beauties of the south. Explore beautiful beaches, deserts, and the natural reserve of Sal from the driver seat of an automatic ATV 500cc 4x4. Venture through the salt flats of Santa Maria, surrounded by beautiful sand dunes, kite bech and much more. Group tour can include up to 16 people, with a maximum of two passengers per ATV.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Suit, Helmet, Belt and Glasses, Bottle of Water
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Scarf or bandana (available to purchase), Transfer NOT INCLUDED from Murdeira Village
Reviewed By Jakub K
Nothing to add. Those buggies are awesome! Thank you guys :) the 2h is more than enough to enjoy all the adrenaline. Chips our guide ;)
7. Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 65 reviews
Join this adventurous 6-hour island tour and visit locations such as Espargos, Palmeira, and Murdeira. Swim in the Salt Lake with your party and guide. Have lunch at a local restaurant before walking into the sea to see Lemon Sharks in their natural environment and up-close.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Entrance fees (5EUR/per person), Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
8. Santa Maria Highlights: Half-Day Guided Tour
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Get to know the village of Santa Maria and its surrounding attractions during this 4-hour excursion on the island of Sal. Experience daily life on the island during a stop at Santa Maria’s Municipal Market, a visit to the city of Espargos, and an exploration of Palmeira Village. You’ll also enjoy the beach atmosphere of Vila Verde and Mordeira Village and explore the “salt zone” of Pedra de Lume.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Snacks, Professional guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch
9. Salinas Half-Day Guided Tour from Santa Maria
This tour begins in Santa Maria, with follow-up to "pedra de lume", the salt zone where will be your final destination. During the stay in the salinas, enjoy a nice shower of roses waters, through a special spa rock salt, typical lunch or a snack depending on the time, and you can take advantage of a unique moment of relaxation, floating in the water that is 26 times saltier than that the waters of the sea.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Snacks, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
10. Tour Sal más Tiburones
El tour más recomendable para explorar los pueblos y ver lo más turístico de Isla de Sal. La visita comienza con la recogida en vuestro hotel. La visita dura unas 5 horas. Durante la mañana visitaréis Murdeira, las Salinas de Pedra Lume, el ojo azul y las piscinas naturales de Buracona, Espargos la capital de la isla, los espejismos de Terra Boa, el vivero de los tiburones limón y mucho más. El precio no incluye las entradas. Ofrecemos bebida fresca durante la temporada de verano.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Live commentary on board, Driver/guide, Snacks (solamente disponible en verano), Drinks (solamente disponible en verano), Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Propinas, Entradas, Comidas
Reviewed By 758j_rgens
A fantastic 4 hour trip south of Sal Island with trolling and fishing. Something to recommend if you need something to do at your stay at Sal. Also a great chance of seeing dolphins, lots of them swimminig around our boat while trolling.
