Welcome to Sal: Lunch with locals, Shark bay, Volcano crater
Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde
Discover one of Sal Island's 7 wonders, The Salinas, on a private day tour from Santa Maria. Watch lemon sharks up close at Shark Bay and float on top of the salt water inside a volcanic crater.
Highlights
- Watch lemon sharks in their natural environment up close
- Float in the world's second-saltiest water at Salt Crater of Pedra de Lume
- Visit the Pedra de Lume salt pan inside an extinct volcano crater
- Meet a local family and enjoy traditional Cape Verdean food
Description
This tour offers a full-day adventure on Sal Island, combining wildlife observation, cultural immersion, and natural wonders. It is suitable for those interested in marine life, local culture, and geology.
You will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to Espargos. There, you will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cape Verdean cuisine with a local family.
Next, visit Shark Bay, known for its lemon sharks that are harmless to humans. Equip yourself with water shoes, enter the ocean, and observe these sharks closely in their natural habitat.
The tour then continues to Pedra de Lume, located in a salt pan below sea level inside an extinct volcano crater. Walk through the cave to reach the lagoons where salt is harvested. You can float easily in this highly saline water, a unique natural experience.
The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santa Maria
- Private transportation
- Private tour experience
- Guide/driver services
- Liability insurance
Excludes
- Entrance fees: €12 for lunch, €5 for Salinas
- Optional water shoes for shark walking on rocky surfaces: €2
Important Information
- Please bring sandals or flip flops, water shoes, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen
- Water shoes for walking on rocky surfaces are available for €2 extra
Easy Cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book this tour in the morning when wildlife is active and bring suitable footwear for rocky terrain.
