Sal Island: 2-Hour Desert Adventure on 1000cc SSV Buggy

Sal Island 4x4 Off-Road Adventure from Santa Maria

This 2-hour guided 4x4 tour explores Sal Island’s natural highlights, suited for drivers with a valid license staying in Santa Maria.

Tour Highlights

• Drive off the beaten track in a 4x4 vehicle
• Visit salt flats and sand dunes near Santa Maria
• Pass Kite Beach, popular with kite surfers
• Stop at Serra Negra nature reserve viewpoint
• Explore Palha Verde Oasis
• Relax at Ponta Preta Beach

Tour Description

The tour begins with hotel pickup in Santa Maria and transfer to the local office for check-in and gear fitting. Drivers must present a valid driver’s license to participate. After boarding the 4x4, the journey starts through the salt flats surrounded by sand dunes.

Drive past Kite Beach, then continue to Serra Negra, where a viewpoint offers panoramic views of Sal’s southern coast and Boavista Island when weather permits. The route continues across desert terrain before stopping at Palha Verde Oasis. The tour concludes with time at Ponta Preta Beach, considered one of the island’s top beaches, before returning to the office and Santa Maria hotels.

What's Included

• Professional local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santa Maria
• Taxes, fuel, and service fees
• Bottle of water
• Safety gear: helmet, glasses, and overalls

What's Not Included

• Extra drinks
• Shemagh (available to purchase)
• Transfers from Murdeira

Important Information

• Minimum driving age: 18 years
• Not recommended for children under 7 or pregnant individuals
• Weight limit per seat: 120 kg (265 lbs)
• Tour may be led by a multi-lingual guide
• Original valid driver’s license required; no participation or refund without it

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Bring sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and your driver’s license. Morning or late afternoon departures offer the best temperature and lighting conditions.