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Essence Of Sal Island - Beach & Discovery Tours 4 Days 3 Nights

4 days
Start and end in Sal
5.0
19 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 8
All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Santa Maria

    Your guide meets you at the airport exit holding a name sign, then takes you by private transfer straight to your accommodation with door-to-door service. They'll give you local information during the ride. If you land in the morning and feel up for it, ask about nearby beaches for a relaxing afternoon swim.

    Start point
    Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde (Custom and private arrival airport transfer (From the airport to Santa Maria))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit nearby beaches in the afternoon (if arriving early)
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  2. Day 2

    Sal Island Tour

    After breakfast, you'll explore Sal island starting at Murdeira bay to see Lion Mountain views. From there, you'll visit Palmeira fishing village to check out fresh fish markets. Then it's on to Burracona's Blue Eye natural pool before heading to Miragem for desert water illusions. Later you'll float in Pedra de Lume salt crater, which is 27 times saltier than sea water. You'll wander through Espargos town, learn some local history, shop for souvenirs and try Morabeza. Lunch is included before your return to the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fish, meat or main dish + dessert + water)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Murdeira Bay with Lion Mountain views
    • Meet fishermen at Palmeira fishing village
    • Visit Burracona natural pool and Blue Eye
    • See water illusions at Miragem
    • Float in Pedra de Lume salt crater
    • Explore Espargos town and local shops
    • Taste local Morabeza
    • Lunch (fish, meat or main dish + dessert + water)
    Landmarks
    Murdeira Bay
    Lion Mountain
    Palmeira fishing village
    Burracona natural pool
    Blue Eye
    Miragem
    Pedra de Lume salt crater
    Espargos
  3. Day 3

    Catamaran Half Day Cruise

    Pick up from your hotel takes you to the harbor where you'll board a lounge catamaran. The cruise follows Sal's western coast with comfortable lounge beds and ocean views. You get unlimited beer, sparkling wine, soft drinks and cocktails throughout the day. Midway through, you can jump in for swimming and snorkeling, try fishing with the crew, or just relax while snacks get prepared. Younger guests have access to a private inflatable pool. On the way back, there's African music and dancing to wrap up the all-inclusive experience.

    Meals
    Snack (Delicious snack prepared by crew)

    Included Activities

    • Catamaran cruise along Western coast of Sal
    • Swimming and snorkeling
    • Local fishing with crew
    • Unlimited beer, sparkling wine, soft drinks and cocktails
    • Snacks prepared on board
    • Use of snorkel equipment
    • Use of private inflatable pool for children
    • Live African music, drums and dance entertainment
    Landmarks
    Western coast of Sal
  4. Day 4

    Departure from Santa Maria

    Have a final breakfast at your accommodation and enjoy free time to relax and get ready according to your flight schedule. Check out by 11:00 AM, then at your arranged departure time, meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.

    End point
    Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde (Custom and private departure airport transfer (From the Hotel in Santa Maria to the Airport))
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at accommodation
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BuCountry Tours

5.0
(19 reviews)

Number of tours

16

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

62%

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Customer Reviews

  • Sonja
    · March 13th, 2025
    Everything was super organized, worked out perfectly and was just great fun.
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  • Lothar
    · March 8th, 2025
    Very committed and competent tour guides (thanks again to Ricardo for everything), who also imparted a lot of interesting facts about culture and nature along the way. Exemplary communication and organization also from the BuCountry Tours office.
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  • Maria
    · January 31st, 2025
    The trip was fantastic. The circuit was in line with what we were looking for and we were not disappointed at all. We have been to Santiago, Fogo, Santo Antão and San Vicente, and the experience in all of them was great. Communication prior to departure has been continuous and Bu Country tours has responded quickly to all the questions we were asking. The accommodations have been very good in all the places we have visited. The guides and drivers were also very competent and pleasant, which made the excursions very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Bu Country Tours to visit Cape Verde.
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Tour ID: 217844

  • Currency
    $
    Cabo Verde Escudo
    Cape Verde
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Cape Verde
    Type E
    Cape Verde
    Type F
    Cape Verde
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Cape Verde. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Cape Verde. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with BuCountry Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

0

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